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PCI High Density Potentiometer Card 2-Channel, 12-Bit, 0 to 4k Ohm
50-296A-021-2/12
Programmable Potentiometer card with 2-channels of 12-bit resolution resistor chains in a single PCI slot
Estimated shipping is 15 to 30 working days
Please contact sales office for availability
- $1,740
Overview
The 50-296A series are Programmable Potentiometer versions of the 50-295A Programmable Resistor cards with up to 9-channels of 8-bit resolution resistor chains in a single PCI slot. The flexible architecture allows the card to also be supplied as 12-bit, 16-bit or 24-bit resolution versions for applications requiring finer resolution, greater resistance range or higher channel count. The card is ideal for simulating the sensors for control and management systems under test, allowing the user to verify system response in design verification or manufacturing test applications.
Key Features
- High Density Resistor Card
- Configurable to 8, 12, 16 or 24-Bit Resolution
- Up to 18 Channels of 8-Bit Resolution
- Up to 10 Channels of 16-Bit resolution
- Provides Fully Isolated Variable resistors
- Configurable as Adjustable Resistor or Potentiometer
- Built-in Non-volatile Parametric Memory for Calibration Data
- Uses High Reliability Pickering Reed Relays for Maximum Performance
- Up to 2000 Value Changes Per Second
- Special Versions With Non-Standard Resistors Built to Order
- VISA, IVI and Kernel Drivers Supplied for Windows and Soft Front Panel
- 3 Year Warranty
Product specifications
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Please note: In some cases, for products like our Scalable LXI Chassis, the specifications can be found on the datasheets for the associated plugin modules that are inserted into these chassis. To find these modules, go to the "Also in the Range" link above.
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| Product Type: | Programmable Resistors |
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| Platform: | PCI |
| Min R (Ω): | 1.5 |
| Max R (Ω): | 4000 |
| Accuracy (%): | 0.5 |
| Resolution (Ω): | 1 |
| Channel Type: | Potentiometer |
| Channels: | 2 |
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PDF Manual
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PDF Datasheet
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PDF Manual
Includes manual, extended specifications, installation instructions and data PDF, 5.38 MB |
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Related 37 Pin D-Type Connector Accessories Datasheet
A complete list and documentation for mating connection accessories PDF, 3.59 MB |
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