PXI Optical Switching

Higher performance and longer operational life

  • Comprehensive Range of Optical Multiplexers and Insert/Bypass Switches
  • MEMS Switching Technology offers High Reliability and Fast Operating Speed
  • Single and Multi-mode Versions
  • FC/APC, FC/PC, SC/PC, MU (mini SC) or LC Connector (Single-mode Versions)
  • SC or ST Connectors (Multi-mode Versions)
  • Kernel, VISA and IVI Support For PXI Environments & Kernel and IVI Support For LXI Environments

Pickering's range of PXI optical switching modules include high performance multiplexers and insert/bypass switches. MEMS (Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems) switch technology offers higher performance and longer operational life compared to conventional prism based optical switching.

We can offer most optical connectors in both single-mode and multi-mode. If the combination of fibre and connector you require does not appear in the list below, please contact your local sales office for a quote.

PXI Optical Switching | Pickering Interfaces
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Switch Type
Banks
Channels
Connector Type
Function
Mode
Price

40-855-212-M50

PXI Single 2 Channel (M Mode) SC 50 Cons

Fiber Optic MEMS Switching cards available in many high density formats with a choice of five different connector styles to suit most applications

Switch Type
MEMS
Banks
1
Channels
2
Connector Type
SC Fiber Optic
Mode
Multi
Product Type
Fibre Optic Switching

40-855-212-M62.5

PXI Single 2 Channel (M Mode) SC 62.5 Cons

Fiber Optic MEMS Switching cards available in many high density formats with a choice of five different connector styles to suit most applications

Switch Type
MEMS
Banks
1
Channels
2
Connector Type
SC Fiber Optic
Mode
Multi
Product Type
Fibre Optic Switching

40-855-222-M50

PXI Dual 2 Channel (M Mode) SC 50 Cons

Fiber Optic MEMS Switching cards available in many high density formats with a choice of five different connector styles to suit most applications

Switch Type
MEMS
Banks
2
Channels
2
Connector Type
SC Fiber Optic
Mode
Multi
Product Type
Fibre Optic Switching

40-855-222-M62.5

PXI Dual 2 Channel (M Mode) SC 62.5 Cons

Fiber Optic MEMS Switching cards available in many high density formats with a choice of five different connector styles to suit most applications

Switch Type
MEMS
Banks
2
Channels
2
Connector Type
SC Fiber Optic
Mode
Multi
Product Type
Fibre Optic Switching

40-855-512-M50

PXI Single 2 Channel (M Mode) ST 50 Cons

Fiber Optic MEMS Switching cards available in many high density formats with a choice of five different connector styles to suit most applications

Switch Type
MEMS
Banks
1
Channels
2
Connector Type
ST Fiber Optic
Mode
Multi
Product Type
Fibre Optic Switching

40-855-512-M62.5

PXI Single 2 Channel (M Mode) ST 62.5 Cons

Fiber Optic MEMS Switching cards available in many high density formats with a choice of five different connector styles to suit most applications

Switch Type
MEMS
Banks
1
Channels
2
Connector Type
ST Fiber Optic
Mode
Multi
Product Type
Fibre Optic Switching

40-855-522-M50

PXI Dual 2 Channel (M Mode) ST 50 Cons

Fiber Optic MEMS Switching cards available in many high density formats with a choice of five different connector styles to suit most applications

Switch Type
MEMS
Banks
2
Channels
2
Connector Type
ST Fiber Optic
Mode
Multi
Product Type
Fibre Optic Switching

40-855-522-M62.5

PXI Dual 2 Channel (M Mode) ST 62.5 Cons

Fiber Optic MEMS Switching cards available in many high density formats with a choice of five different connector styles to suit most applications

Switch Type
MEMS
Banks
2
Channels
2
Connector Type
ST Fiber Optic
Mode
Multi
Product Type
Fibre Optic Switching

40-860-212-M62.5

PXI Single 2 x 2 Fibre Optic (M Mode)SCM62.5

Fiber Optic MEMS Switching cards available in many high density formats with a choice of five different connector styles to suit most applications

Switch Type
MEMS
Banks
1
Connector Type
SC Fiber Optic
Function
Insert/Bypass
Mode
Multi
Product Type
Fibre Optic Switching
Platform
PXI

40-860-222-M50

PXI Dual 2 x 2 Fibre Optic (M Mode) SC M50

Fiber Optic MEMS Switching cards available in many high density formats with a choice of five different connector styles to suit most applications

Switch Type
MEMS
Banks
2
Connector Type
SC Fiber Optic
Function
Insert/Bypass
Mode
Multi
Product Type
Fibre Optic Switching
Platform
PXI

40-860-222-M62.5

PXI Dual 2 x 2 Fibre Optic (M Mode) SC M62.5

Fiber Optic MEMS Switching cards available in many high density formats with a choice of five different connector styles to suit most applications

Switch Type
MEMS
Banks
2
Connector Type
SC Fiber Optic
Function
Insert/Bypass
Mode
Multi
Product Type
Fibre Optic Switching
Platform
PXI

40-860-512-M50

PXI Single 2 x 2 Fibre Optic (M Mode) ST M50

Fiber Optic MEMS Switching cards available in many high density formats with a choice of five different connector styles to suit most applications

Switch Type
MEMS
Banks
1
Connector Type
ST Fiber Optic
Function
Insert/Bypass
Mode
Multi
Product Type
Fibre Optic Switching
Platform
PXI

40-860-522-M50

PXI Dual 2 x 2 Fibre Optic (M Mode) ST M50

Fiber Optic MEMS Switching cards available in many high density formats with a choice of five different connector styles to suit most applications

Switch Type
MEMS
Banks
2
Connector Type
ST Fiber Optic
Function
Insert/Bypass
Mode
Multi
Product Type
Fibre Optic Switching
Platform
PXI

40-860-512-M62.5

PXI Single 2 x 2 Fibre Optic (M Mode)STM62.5

Fiber Optic MEMS Switching cards available in many high density formats with a choice of five different connector styles to suit most applications

Switch Type
MEMS
Banks
1
Connector Type
ST Fiber Optic
Function
Insert/Bypass
Mode
Multi
Product Type
Fibre Optic Switching
Platform
PXI

40-860-522-M62.5

PXI Dual 2 x 2 Fibre Optic (M Mode) STM62.5

Fiber Optic MEMS Switching cards available in many high density formats with a choice of five different connector styles to suit most applications

Switch Type
MEMS
Banks
2
Connector Type
ST Fiber Optic
Function
Insert/Bypass
Mode
Multi
Product Type
Fibre Optic Switching
Platform
PXI

40-860-212-M50

PXI Single 2 x 2 Fibre Optic (M Mode) SC M50

Fiber Optic MEMS Switching cards available in many high density formats with a choice of five different connector styles to suit most applications

Switch Type
MEMS
Banks
1
Connector Type
SC Fiber Optic
Function
Insert/Bypass
Mode
Multi
Product Type
Fibre Optic Switching
Platform
PXI

40-850A-014-HI

PXI/PXIe MEMS Optical MUX, 4-Channel, Single-Mode, 9/125 Fiber, FC/APC Connectors, With Interlock

4-Channel Fiber Optic Multiplexer in PXI or PXIe format using high performance MEMS switching technology, includes hardware interlock.

Switch Type
MEMS
Banks
1
Channels
4
Connector Type
FC/APC Fiber Optic
Function
Mux
Mode
Single
Product Type
Fibre Optic Switching
Platform
PXI/PXIe

40-850A-014-M50-HI

PXI/PXIe MEMS Optical MUX, 4-Channel, Multi-Mode, 50/125 Fiber, FC/APC Connectors, With Interlock

4-Channel Fiber Optic Multiplexer in PXI or PXIe format using high performance MEMS switching technology, includes hardware interlock.

Switch Type
MEMS
Banks
1
Channels
4
Connector Type
FC/APC Fiber Optic
Function
Mux
Mode
Multi
Product Type
Fibre Optic Switching
Platform
PXI/PXIe

40-850A-014-M62.5-HI

PXI/PXIe MEMS Optical MUX, 4-Channel, Multi-Mode, 62.5/125 Fiber, FC/APC Connectors, With Interlock

4-Channel Fiber Optic Multiplexer in PXI or PXIe format using high performance MEMS switching technology, includes hardware interlock

Switch Type
MEMS
Banks
1
Channels
4
Connector Type
FC/APC Fiber Optic
Function
Mux
Mode
Multi
Product Type
Fibre Optic Switching
Platform
PXI/PXIe

40-850A-114-HI

PXI/PXIe MEMS Optical MUX, 4-Channel, Single-Mode, 9/125 Fiber, FC/PC Connectors, With Interlock

4-Channel Fiber Optic Multiplexer in PXI or PXIe format using high performance MEMS switching technology, includes hardware interlock.

Switch Type
MEMS
Banks
1
Channels
4
Connector Type
FC/PC Fiber Optic
Function
Mux
Mode
Single
Product Type
Fibre Optic Switching
Platform
PXI/PXIe

40-850A-114-M50-HI

PXI/PXIe MEMS Optical MUX, 4-Channel, Multi-Mode, 50/125 Fiber, FC/PC Connectors, With Interlock

4-Channel Fiber Optic Multiplexer in PXI or PXIe format using high performance MEMS switching technology, includes hardware interlock.

Switch Type
MEMS
Banks
1
Channels
4
Connector Type
FC/PC Fiber Optic
Function
Mux
Mode
Multi
Product Type
Fibre Optic Switching
Platform
PXI/PXIe

40-850A-114-M62.5-HI

PXI/PXIe MEMS Optical MUX, 4-Channel, Multi-Mode, 62.5/125 Fiber, FC/PC Connectors, With Interlock

4-Channel Fiber Optic Multiplexer in PXI or PXIe format using high performance MEMS switching technology, includes hardware interlock.

Switch Type
MEMS
Banks
1
Channels
4
Connector Type
FC/PC Fiber Optic
Function
Mux
Mode
Multi
Product Type
Fibre Optic Switching
Platform
PXI/PXIe

40-850A-214-HI

PXI/PXIe MEMS Optical MUX, 4-Channel, Single-Mode, 9/125 Fiber, SC/PC Connectors, With Interlock

4-Channel Fiber Optic Multiplexer in PXI or PXIe format using high performance MEMS switching technology, includes hardware interlock.

Switch Type
MEMS
Banks
1
Channels
4
Connector Type
SC/PC Fiber Optic
Function
Mux
Mode
Single
Product Type
Fibre Optic Switching
Platform
PXI/PXIe

40-850A-214-M50-HI

PXI/PXIe MEMS Optical MUX, 4-Channel, Multi-Mode, 50/125 Fiber, SC/PC Connectors, With Interlock

4-Channel Fiber Optic Multiplexer in PXI or PXIe format using high performance MEMS switching technology, includes hardware interlock.

Switch Type
MEMS
Banks
1
Channels
4
Connector Type
SC/PC Fiber Optic
Function
Mux
Mode
Multi
Product Type
Fibre Optic Switching
Platform
PXI/PXIe

Filter

Switch Type

EMR - Electro-Mechanical Relay, cost-effective, medium power switching. Reed - reed relays, excellent low-level switching, fast, long life. Solid-State - very fast, indefinite life, high power switching, but high leakage and insertion loss.

Banks

The number of independent switch topologies on a single module.

Channels

The number of discrete channels in a single topology.

Function

Required switch topology.

Mode

Single-mode or multi-mode depending on the diameter of the fiber used.

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