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Pickering Interfaces have a very extensive PXI product development
program - now with over 500 PXI modules – and a rapidly expanding range of LXI products. Many of our PXI modules can be used in an LXI environment by using our LXI Modular Switching chassis. Below are just a few of our recent product introductions. Pickering's mission is
to provide our customers with
the broadest selection, highest density and lowest cost for advanced
functional test applications.
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LXI 1GHz Video Multiplexer - September 2008
The 60-721 is an LXI conformant high performance RF multiplexer suitable for 75 ohm video signal routing. It is available in 24, 48 or 72 channel versions and is capable of switching frequencies up to 1GHz. It also features automatic termination of unused channels and has expansion outputs for the easy construction of larger multiplexers.
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PXI High Current Solid State Switching Modules - August 2008
Pickering Interfaces introduces a new range of PXI High Current Solid State Switching Modules. The 40-191 and 40-192 are 6-channel fault insertion switches with 2 fault busses capable of switching 10A, 200V and 30A, 40V respectively. The 40-182 and 40-183 are SPST solid state switches capable of switching 10A, 200V and 30A, 40V respectively. The 40-666 and 40-667 are solid state multiplexers available in dual 3 channel or single 6 channel configurations with 10A, 200V and 30A, 40V ratings respectively. The 40-553 and 40-554 are 6x2 solid state matrices with 10A, 200V and 30A, 40V ratings respectively. |
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PXI Power Relay Module - July 2008
The 40-330 is a power relay module with 24 separate SPST contacts, each capable of handling 4 Amps and hot switching 250 Volts AC. The cold switch rating of 1000 Volts peak makes the 40-330 ideal for high voltage test applications where hot switching is not required. |
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PXI Data Communications Multiplexer - July 2008
The 40-736 module is a configurable multiplexer specifically designed for the switching of data carried on differential pairs. It can be set under software control to switch 32 single pairs, 16 dual pairs or 8 quad pairs. It is ideal for switching signals such as POTS, USB, AFDX and 100BaseT Ethernet. Additionally, the high bandwidth of the multiplexer allows the switching of Gigabit Ethernet. |
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PXI Precision Programmable Resistor Modules - June 2008
The 40-261 is a 2 channel resistor module offering excellent resolution and accuracy and is available in two resistance ranges. The resistor channels cover the range of 1.5ohm to 2.9kohm or 10ohm to 36kohm with setting resolutions of less than 2mohm and 15mohm respectively.
The 40-297 has a wider resistance range but, a lower resolution than the 40-261, and is available in three standard configurations of 1ohm to 230ohm, 2ohm to 13.5kohm and 3ohm to 1.5Mohm with 18, 9 and 6 channels respectively. The 6 channel version has a setting resolution of 0.125ohm. |
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LXI High Density 2 Amp Matrices - June 2008
The 60-550 and 60-551 are a range of high density LXI conformant matrices based on electro-mechanical relays with 2 Amp current handling. The 60-550 is available in sizes between 128x8 and 512x8, and the 60-551 is available in sizes between 128x4 and 512x4. |
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PXI Solid State 64x4 Matrix - April 2008
The 40-500 is a solid state 64x4 matrix with 1.5A inrush and 0.5A continuous current rating at voltages up to 60V. It can reliably hot switch DC or AC signals with no impact on operational life. The module can handle 3A continuous on each Y axis connection making it suitable for power supply distribution applications. The matrix occupies just one 3U PXI slot. |
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PXI Fault Insertion Modules - April 2008
The 40-193 and 40-194 are fault insertion modules that aid Hardware-In-the-Loop testing of control systems under fault conditions. Both modules can handle 20A fault currents and the 40-194 can handle both high and low fault currents. Each module supports 7 channels of fault insertion, permitting the simulation of open circuits, shorts to a fault bus and shorts between channels. |
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LXI High Density and High Current Matrices - March 2008
The 60-600 is a range of LXI conformant high power single pole matrices suitable for power signal routing in large ATE systems. They are available in single matrix or dual matrix configurations.
The 60-552 is an LXI conformant high density matrix available in sizes up to 64x64. Loop-thru connections on the front panel allow easy expansion of X and Y buses to create larger matrices.
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75 Ohm and 50 Ohm PXI RF Switching Modules - March 2008
The range of high performance RF switches has been expanded with new 75 ohm and 50 ohm RF modules. The 40-830, 40-832, 40-834, 40-835, 40-837 and 40-876 offer low VSWR and low insertion loss with bandwidth up to 3GHz. Available with a choice of connector styles they are ideal for RF test applications. |
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ARINC Switching Modules - February 2008
The 40-569 & 40-618 specifically address ARINC 608A switching
requirements for avionics test systems. These new PXI solutions offer
very competitive alternatives compared to earlier VXI products. The new PXI ARINC 608A switching solutions provide more compact and cost effective implementations than alternative approaches, and provides simpler software control because of their highly integrated design. The 40-569 is a BRIC module that integrates the Resource Distributor and Bus Matrix inputs with an analog backplane to provide switching functions described in Appendix D of the specification. The 40-618 provides the general purpose SPST switches and 4 channel multiplexers described in Appendix D. |
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40-262 PXI RTD Simulator Module - February 2008
The 40-262 is the latest addition to the Precision Resistor module range and can accurately simulate up to 18 channels of resistive temperature devices (RTD) in a single PXI module with an unprecedented accuracy in the PXI format. Versions simulating PT100 and PT1000 sensors are available, other sensors can be supported on request. |
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60-800 & 60-820 LXI Microwave Multiplexers - December 2007
These multiplexers are the latest additions to Pickering's range of LXI microwave switching products. The 60-800 has a bandwidth up to 20GHz with a 50 ohm charateristic impedance. The 60-820 has a bandwidth up to 2.5GHz with a 75 ohm charateristic impedance. Both are available with 4, 8, 12 or 16 banks of high performance 6 to 1 multiplexers housed in 2U rack format with the convenience of remote control over Ethernet. |
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PXI Precision Resistor Module - October 2007
The 40-260 is the first of a new generation of programmable resistor modules from Pickering Interfaces. It features high setting resolution and excellent stability and accuracy through the use of innovative switching networks and software correction techniques. The 40-260 is available with three programmable resistor channels each with a range of 90 ohms to 8k ohms, custom resistance ranges are also available. |
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LXI Optical Multiplexers - October 2007
A range of LXI conformant fiber multiplexers using MEMS switching technology for the fast and reliable switching of single-mode or multi-mode optical signals. They are available in single 8:1, dual 8:1 or single 16:1 format with a selection of fiber connectors. The 60-850 is suitable for switching single-mode fiber, and the 60-851 is for multi-mode fiber. | |
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60-760 LXI Dual 24 x 8 HF Matrix - September 2007
The 60-760 is a dual 24 x 8 matrix with a 50 ohm impedance suitable for switching frequencies up to 50MHz (useable up to 100MHz). It is designed for the easy construction of high performance bidirectional matrix switching systems with the added advantage of being able to be software configured as a single 48 x 8 matrix as well as other configurations. The 60-760 is housed in a 1U rack enclosure and has the convenience of remote control via an Ethernet interface. |
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PXI BRIC Large Matrix Module in 2-Slot Format - July 2007
The latest addition to the 40-560 Large Matrix range, the BRIC2 occupies two PXI slots has all the advantages and options of the four and eight slot modules.
PXI Solid State BRIC Large Matrix Module - November 2007
Also new to the Large Matrix range are solid state versions of 8-wire Y-bus matrices. The 40-563 is available in BRIC2, 4 and 8 formats with a maximum size of 384 x 8. The use of solid state relays makes them suitable for applications that require the switching of low voltages and current at very high speed with no contact bounce.
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High Density Flexible 2A BRIC Matrix - August 2007
The 40-566 provides a competitive, scalable & robust solution for simultaneously routing up to four higher power signal pairs (2-pole solutions available to 165x4 in a BRIC4 & 385x4 in a BRIC8). This model comprises a flexible architecture, enabling multiple independent matrices via isolation switching. Partially populated versions are available upon request, minimizing costs. |
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New High Performance RF switch family - August 2007
The 40-870, 40-872, 40-874 and 40-877 are new high performance PXI 3 GHz RF switching modules. Designed for low VSWR and low insertion loss these new modules are usable to 3.5 Ghz and are perfect for functional RF test applications. | |
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60-310 High Voltage LXI Matrix - August 2007
The 60-310 is a high voltage 300x2 2 pole matrix with 1 kV voltage rating that makes cable insulation testing on large systems simple to conduct. The 60-310 is fully LXI conformant and can even be controlled through any W3C compliant web browser. |
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60-510 Low Thermal EMF matrix - August 2007
The 60-510 is another addition to Pickering’s growing range of LXI switching solution. The 60-510 I a low thermal EMF reed relay 56x33 matrix capable of switching 150 V signals with carry currents up to 1 A. Use of instrument grade reed relays ensures low service life and repeatable contact performance under all switching conditions. |
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Pickering Interfaces are now able to prepare
complete PXI based systems including custom cabling, all assembled
to customers precise requirements. We are continually adding to
our PXI Switch & Instrument card range (over 400 models and
still growing), so if the product you require is not listed please
ask. Pickering are Sponsor Members of the PXI Systems Alliance,
www.pxisa.org. For further information
please visit our web site www.pickeringtest.com |
