Variation of thermal EMF of the PXI-2530 modules

This message/question is a companion of my the most recent message in another thread.

In addition to watching some resistance higher than expected that affected current measurements using modules PXI-2530 multiplexer 4W topology, I saw systematic variation in track-to-track blood pressure measurements. Tensions would increase gradually through the 16 channels in a configuration by measuring the voltage at the terminals a resistor 1.5 kOhm with 0.5 au crossing (75 uV). I've identified that the thermal EMF of the reed in the PXI2530 module switches is on the same order of magnitude of these measures and set out to quantify the differences EMF thermal track-to-track between my three modules.

Test method: I have a TB-50 which is configured to mux the signals of tension for a DMM. I connected each of the four DB-50 one cable of 176 pins to this block and collected with a PXI-4071 pressure readings set to 7.5 digits precision in the range of 100 mV and > 10 GOhm impedance. For most channels, it took several minutes for the voltage stabilize - or at least appear that it was to stabilize.

I enclose three graphs. Note that the vertical scale is the same on each.

Data that triggered this survey was collected with MUX1, via connector P2 to voltage. The magnitude was not quite the same-probably related to the phenomenon of stabilization time, but obviously the worst group of channels three multiplexer modules.

The three modules were all bought at the same time (about 2 years ago), but had only limited its use in the first year or more. The three now have various 'mileage' based on my use. But MUX1 clearly behaves differently two other modules. The

I changed my test conditions to spend 0.5 au via a higher resistance to thermal EMF less important. The PXI-2530 sheets indicate that thermal EMF must be less than 50 uV. In most of my measurements, it is. But not for MUX1!

Any thoughts?

Thank you

Jeff

Hi Jeff,

You can check that all the three modules are PXI-2530, not PXI-2530 b (while, as the PXI-2530 b parts slightly higher thermal emf)?

Specification of emf thermal 50uV of the PXI-2530 is a typical value, is not a guarantee of spec.  See a few channels higher than the spec is not a cause for alarm, but it shows that we must take account of this in our measurement error.  Note that the industry standard for the technical measure thermal emf is to close the relay, wait a few minutes and then take a measure of tension.  For example, if you scan through a switch faster than a relay per minute or so, the thermal emf will be less predictable and stable.  A single module performs worse at these low voltages is not indicative that this module is a failure, etc. the module is fine.  Unfortunately, the reed relays have more emf thermal relay of the armature, mainly because of the many layers of metal in a Reed compared to a frame (each metal junction is a source of emf if these metals are not the same).

Thermal EMF is proportional to the temperature, it may be interesting to note the position of the chassis of the less powerful module.  Placing hottest modules (scanners, Ara, RF, etc.) will reduce the thermal emf.

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