Distribution Cache Shipping Info and Options

Shipping Carriers: Here at Distribution Cache we ship using UPS, FedEx, DHL, or TNT. In most cases we get very competitive rates based on our volume and will be happy quote shipping cost to your location upon request. We also know that many customers would prefer to ship collect on their own account numbers and welcome this option.

Shipping Blind: We recognize that many of our customers intend to re-sell the product to their end user. We respect our customer’s relationships with their clients and offer blind shipping as an option to ensure that the package arrives in the most clandestine way possible.

Shipping Process: We take pride in the way we package your order and spare no cost in making sure that it arrives safely at your facility. In the case of new parts, we are always sure to package the factory box inside another larger box for safe transit. For reconditioned parts we often use Distribution Cache customized packaging that is specially made to protect the products from the bumps and falls present during shipment.

Shipping Options:

Next Day Air Early AM - This service is the fastest overnight delivery option available. For most locations the package will be guaranteed by 8:30AM.

Next Day Air – This service guarantees delivery by 10:30AM and is the most frequently used option for overnight shipments.

Next Day Air Saver – This cost saving overnight alternative guarantees delivery by 3PM the next day.

2nd Day Air – For domestic shipments that would take 3-5 days if shipped via Ground, sometimes having the order in 2 days is a great way to go

Ground – Ground is the most inexpensive shipping option provided. Please ask if we are doing a “free domestic ground” shipping promotion on your order. We often provide free ground shipping on larger orders.

Emergency Courier – At times we can help work with a courier service to get the part to your facility during downtimes scenarios. We prefer that the customer sets up the courier but we can be there to make sure the product is handed off to the driver. Please give us a call to see if this is an option on your order.

Please Note: Products listed as “ships today” can ship same-day if an order is placed before 4PM. For larger drives and motors we ask that notification for same-day shipments be provided by 2PM at the latest. For any products listed as “ships in 3-5 days”, please give us a call to see if this can be expedited.

Question:

What is the NI PXIe-4163 High Density SMU, and what application is it designed for?

Answer:

The 140185C-01L NI PXIE-4163 High Density SMU from National Instruments is a powerful PXI Source Measure Unit designed to provide expanded DC channel density for higher parallelism in multisite applications. It's ideal for lab-quality estimation in environments like the validation lab and production floor to help streamline measurement connections and expedite time to market.

Question:

What are the available versions of the NI PXIe-4163, and what is its form factor?

Answer:

The NI PXIe-4163 is available in versions 784483-01 and 784483-02. It features a compact form factor that makes it suitable for use in both validation labs and production floors.

Question:

When was the NI PXIe-4163 introduced, and what does the STS offer?

Answer:

The NI PXIe-4163 was introduced in 2014. The STS, or Semiconductor Test System, offers a unique approach to semiconductor production testing by leveraging the NI PXI platform to build smarter test systems.

Question:

What software does the NI PXIe-4163 use for operation, and what are its capabilities?

Answer:

The NI PXIe-4163 operates using the NI DCPower driver software, which is compatible with LabVIEW and LabWindows/CVI. This allows for easy configuration using the Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) tool. The device offers capabilities such as a voltage range of -24 V to +24 V, current range of -50 mA to +50 mA, and up to 100 mA source/sink per channel.

Question:

What are some key features of the NI PXIe-4163, and how often should it be calibrated?

Answer:

Key features of the NI PXIe-4163 include up to 24 channels in a single PXI Express slot, SourceAdapt technology for limiting overshoot, intelligent design and debug software, and the capacity to house up to 408 high-precision SMU channels in a single PXI chassis. The recommended calibration interval for the device is 1 year, and calibration can be performed through NIST accredited options with Apex Waves for accuracy and reliability.