6
Using the Pin Matrix Cards
Using the 32-Pin Matrix Cards
Conceptual Overview
Figure 6-1 Pin Matrix Cards Conceptual Overview
16 Instrument
Channels
16 x 5
Instrument
Matrix
N O T E
Features
6-2
Both the Agilent E8792A and E8793A 32-Pin Matrix Modules
contain a 32 x 4 Measurement Matrix for switching signals to
and from the Analog Bus. The Agilent E8792A also contains a 16
x 5 Instrument Matrix that connects external measuring
instruments to the Analog Bus.
diagram showing how the Agilent E8792A and E8793A are
typically used together in a system. As shown in
you need more UUT connections, simply add more Agilent
E8793A 32-Pin Matrix Cards to the bus.
16 Measurement Channels
To/From UUT
Analog
Bus
32 x 4
Measurement
Matrix
Agilent E8792
Pin Matrix Card
The AUX channels are not shown in
detailed schematics of the 32-pin matrix cards.
Key features of the cards include:
• 16 x 5 high-speed reed relay Instrument Matrix (Agilent
E8793A only),
• 32 x 4 high-speed reed relay Measurement Matrix,
• An integrated relay timer,
Figure 6-1
32 Measurement Channels
To/From UUT
Analog
Bus
32 x 4
Measurement
Matrix
Agilent E8793
Pin Matrix Card #1
Figure
6-1. Refer to
E6198B Switch/Load Unit User Manual
is a simplified block
Figure
6-1, if
32 Measurement Channels
To/From UUT
32 x 4
Measurement
Matrix
Agilent E8793
Pin Matrix Card #n
Figure 6-3
for