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September 2008: Pickering Interfaces introduces a new LXI High Performance Video Multiplexer. The 60-721 is available in 24, 48 and 72 channel versions and is capable of switching 1GHz. It also features multiplexer expansion outputs and automatic termination of unused channels.

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 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.

July 2008: Pickering Interfaces introduces a new PXI Power Relay Module. The 40-330 has 24 separate SPST contacts, each rated at 4 Amps with a hot switch rating of 250 Volts AC and a cold switch rating of 1000 Volts peak.

July 2008: Pickering Interfaces introduces a new PXI Data Communications Multiplexer Module. The 40-736 is a configurable multiplexer designed for switching data carried on differential pairs. It has a high operating bandwidth making it ideal for switching POTS, USB, AFDX, 100BaseT Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet.

June 2008: Pickering Interfaces introduces 2 new PXI Precision Programmable Resistor Modules. The 40-261 is a 2 channel resistor module offering excellent resolution and accuracy and is available in two resistance ranges. The 40-297 has a wider resistance range with a lower resolution than the 40-261 and is available in three standard configurations with up to 18 channels.

June 2008: Pickering Interfaces introduces new 2 Amp LXI high density matrices, the 60-550 is available in sizes between 128x8 and 512x8, and the 60-551 is available in sizes between 128x4 and 512x4.

April 2008: Pickering Interfaces introduces a new PXI solid state 64x4 matrix, the 40-500, which supports inrush currents up to 1.5A and voltages to 60V.

April 2008: Pickering Interfaces introduces two new fault insertion modules, 40-193 and 40-194, each of which can support 7 channels of fault insertion at currents up to 20A.

April 2008: Pickering Interfaces publishes the second edition of the LXImate, an easy to read guide to the LXI standard. Copies of the new publication can be obtained free from Pickering Interfaces.

March 2008: Pickering Interfaces introduce new LXI High Density and High Current Matrices. The 60-600 is designed for high power signal routing applications and is available in a variety of X and Y sizes. The 60-552 is a high density matrix available in a wide selection of sizes with the added advantage of loop-thru connections enabling easy expansion.

March 2008: Pickering Interfaces introduces new 75 ohm and 50 ohm RF switching modules. The 40-830, 40-832, 40-834, 40-835, 40-837 and 40-876 offer high performance in a compact form factor with a choice of connector styles.

February 2008: Pickering Interfaces introduces new PXI modules that provide more compact and cost effective switching solutions for ARINC 608A based test systems. The 40-569 BRIC and 40-618 Source Switching modules comply to the requirements detailed in Appendix D of the ARIC 608A specification.

February 2008: Pickering Interfaces introduces a new module to the Precision Resistor range. The 40-262 can accurately simulate up to 18 channels of resistive temperature devices (RTD) in a single PXI module with an unprecedented accuracy. Versions simulating PT100 and PT1000 sensors are available, other sensors can be supported on request.

December 2007: Pickering Interfaces introduces microwave MUX platforms, the 60-800 and 60-820, capable of supporting up to 16 microwave MUX's in a compact 2U form factor.

November 2007: Pickering Interfaces expands the PXI BRIC matrix range with the introduction of a solid state version. The 40-563 is an ideal solution for applications where hot switching and high surge currents can be expected, or where an exceptionally long service life is required with fast matrix operation.

October 2007: Pickering Interfaces introduce a new Precision Resistor Module, the 40-260. The 40-260 provides the most accurate resistor simulation available in the PXI format thanks to the use of innovative technology. It offers a setting resolution of better than 10m ohm and an accuracy of better than 0.1% over the range 90 ohm to 8k ohm.

October 2007: Pickering Interfaces introduces the first Optical Multiplexer system controlled through an LXI compliant interface, the 60-850 and 60-851. The 60-850 supports single mode fiber switching and the 60-851 supports multimode fiber. Both available in 8 and 16 way MUX configurations.

September 2007: Pickering Interfaces introduces LXI HF Matrix switching system, 60-760. The dual 24x8 matrix is capable of switching signals up to 100MHz in a 50 ohm system.

September 2007: Pickering Interfaces introduces the LXImate First Edition, the easy to read guide to the LXI Standard. Copies can be obtained free of charge from our sales offices or by registering a copy request on our web site.

July 2007: Pickering Interfaces adds the BRIC2 to its range of integrated matrix solutions. The new version of the BRIC is perfect for smaller matrix applications where PXI space is at a premium.

July 2007: Pickering Interfaces introduces the 40-566 2A BRIC matrix. The 40-566 is available for appliactions requiring up 385x4 matrices in a two pole configuration with a current rating of 2 Amps.

July 2007: Pickering Interfaces expands its range of PXI RF switching modules with the introduction of 4 new 3GHz switching modules. The new modules, 40-870, 40-872, 40-874 and 40-877, offer low insertion and excellent VSWR characteristics and are available with SMB or MCX connectors.

July 2007: Pickering Interfaces introduces 2 new LXI switching matrices, the 60-310 high voltage 300x2 2-pole matrix and the 60-510 56x33 low thermal EMF matrix.

July 2007: Pickering Interfaces provides marketing and technical support for the first LXI Consortium meeting in China.

May 2007: Pickering Interfaces introduces a new solid state versatile MUX, 40-682, which features low path resistance and fast operating speed.

May 2007: Pickering Interfaces introduces 60-200 LXI Remote AC Power Management Switch that enables users to remotely control power distribution in a test system. Control is enabled through an LXI conformant interface that allows users to time power up and power down sequences and individually power cycle instruments.

March 2007: Pickering Interfaces introduces a 60-990 Adaptor that allows Agilent MSO series oscilloscopes to simply display LXI WTB activity.

March 2007: Pickering Interfaces introduces the 40-680 solid state multiplexer.

February 2007: Pickering Interfaces is named as a finalist in the 2007 EE Times ACE Awards.

January 2007: Pickering Interfaces expands its range of PXI switching modules with the introduction of two new versatile MUX solutions, the 40-612 and 40-613.

The 40-612 is a software configurable MUX that can support one pole or two pole configurations with isolation relays. The flexible software controlled architecture supports diverse MUX configurations varying from a single pole 128 way MUX to 8 banks of 8 channel 2 pole MUX’s.

The 40-613 is a software configurable MUX supporting 2 pole configurations. The flexible software controlled architecture supports MUX configurations varying from a 2 pole 64 way MUX to 16 banks of 4 channel MUX.

October 2006:Pickering Interfaces announces the introduction of the 60-750 and 60-751 LXI Microwave Matrix. These are the first in a range of microwave switching products with an LXI compliant control interface. The 60-750 has 10GHz bandwidth and is available as a single or dual 3x3 or 4x4 matrix & a single 8x4 matrix. The 60-751 has 20GHz bandwidth and is available in single 3x3 or 4x4 formats. They are housed in standard width 2U rack enclosures and have the convenience of remote control over Ethernet.

August 2006. Grants Pass, Oregon - As part of it's planned expansion of support for their customers, Pickering Interfaces today announced the opening of a new sales office in Littleton, Colorado. In addition, Bill Green has been named Western Region Sales Manager, based in the Littleton office. Green, who recently joined Pickering, will be managing sales in the Western half of the United States and Mexico.

"Bill will be a great asset for Pickering as we continue to expand and grow in our selected markets. His knowledge of the test & measurement market will improve our ability to address the needs of our customers" said Bob Stasonis, North American Sales & Marketing Manager for Pickering Interfaces in the US. Keith Moore, Managing Director of Pickering Interfaces, based in the UK, added, "Bill's in-depth knowledge of the market and extensive industry experience will be invaluable as we introduce new products and address new markets. The addition of a new US office highlights our belief in the North American market and reinforces our past successes."

Over his career, Bill has held sales management positions with Tektronix, Anritsu, Acterna, and Synthesis Research. Bill received his degree from Pepperdine University.

Bill can be reached at bill.green@pickeringtest.com

June 2006. Pickering Interfaces introduces a new versatile 2A switching module, 40-139. The new module supports up to 80 relays of varying configurations in a single slot 3U module. It represents an ideal solution for applications requiring a variety of different switch types (SPST, SPDT, DPST and DPDT) in a single module t save space and cost. The 40-139 can be used in any PXI chassis or in the 60-100 LXI switching chassis to provide LXI compliant control.

May 2006. The worlds highest density single slot 3U switching module is introduced by Pickering Interfaces. The 40-540 series supports 528 crosspoint switches in a module that can be supported by any PXI chassis or by the 60-100 to provide LXI compliant control via an Ethernet port. As with all Pickering products the new module uses high quality instrument grade reed relays that ensure long service life under all switching conditions

May 2006. A new French Office has been opened by Pickering Interfaces based in the Paris region.

April 2006. Worlds first LXI certified video switching matrix is launched as Pickering introduces the 60-710 matrix. The 60-710 is available as single or dual 24 by 8 video matrix in a 1U high full rack width package. The 60-710 provides simple control from remote locations using Ethernet connectivity and a driver less soft front panel

February 2006. Pickering Interfaces expands its line of PXI modules with the introduction of the world’s first battery simulator in the PXI format. The new module, the 41-750, is capable of simulating a battery supplying power to hand held and portable electronic devices in manufacturing test. It offers an extremely fast transient load response when providing power to devices such as mobile phones

December 2005. Pickering Interfaces becomes one the first manufacturers to provide a LXI compliant product when the 60-100 switching chassis is declared LXI compliant by the LXI Consortium. The 60-100 permits 7 off Pickering PXI switching cards to be supported in an LXI compliant control environment.

October 2005. The latest edition of the popular PXImate has been introduced by Pickering Interfaces. The 4th edition can be obtained free of charge through the Pickering Interfaces web site or by contacting your local sales representative.

May 2005. May 2005. Pickering lowers cost of ownership of switching products with new diagnostic aid.A new test tool has been introduced, the PI-MXT 90-100, that makes it simple and straightforward for a user to test a Pickering Interfaces' PXI switching product. It provides a fast and efficient method of identify a failed relay and taking corrective action without resorting to the lengthy process of returning the module to a remote repair location or calibration centre.
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March 2004. March 2004. Pickering Interfaces introduces a new multifunction module, the 41-250 and 41-251, which combine a DMM with a multiplexer, frequency counter, audio source, digital I/O and serial interfaces in a compact 3U PXI module. The new module is ideal for smaller test applications.

February 2004. February 2004. Pickering Interfaces introduces a new resistor module, 40-295 and 40-296, which provide the highest density provided in any format. The modules are available configured for 8, 12, 16 and 24 bit resistor chains and in a potentiometer configuration. The modules are ideal for simulating resistive sensors in control applications and for simulating the impact of variable controls.

February 2004. February 2004. A new range of isolated power supplies, 41-720, is introduced providing up to 4 outputs from a single 3U PXI module. The modules can be ordered with a variety of different fixed output voltages to suit customer applications with output voltages ranging from 3.3 V to 15 V. Outputs can be stacked in series to provide higher voltage capability.

January 2004. January 2004. Pickering Interfaces introduces a new 16 by 16 RF matrix, 45-720, with a BW in excess of 200 MHz in a 6U PXI format.

September 2003. September 2003. Pickering Interfaces extends the BRIC PXI module into microwave switching applications by introducing the 40-787 Microwave Switching matrix. Initially aimed at 10 GHz and 20 GHz applications the 40-787 is a new switching platform providing a solution for matrix applications up to 4x4 with options for loop through or terminated configurations. The modules are capable of being extended in terms of frequency and complexity to other microwave application. Pickering Interfaces will use the platform to meet the demand for both standard and customised microwave switching applications.

August 2003. The PXImate second edition is now available from Pickering Interfaces. With new sections covering PXI software and PXI power supplies and expanded sections this book provides a simple guide to the PXI standard and its capabilities. The book contains more than 100 pages of useful information and can be obtained free of charge by registering a request on the Pickering Interfaces web site or by calling your local sales office.

August 2003. Pickering Interfaces has introduced a new PXI 3GHz PXI Attenuator module, 41-180. The attenuator provides a single or a dual DC to 3 GHz 0 to 63 dB attenuator with 1 dB step control in a single slot 3U PXI module. The module is ideal for the conditioning of outputs from special to type sources or for optimising signal levels in PXI based test systems.

July 2003. Pickering Interfaces announces the availability of a flexible microwave switching platform, 40-789, capable of being configured in a large variety of formats. The initial product is a 36 way multiplexer that can be configures as a dual 18 way multiplexer. The architecture of the new module allows Pickering Interfaces to offer many variations of the switching arrangements and reduces the complexity of external microwave cabling in test systems.

July 2003. A new module, 40-735, is available from Pickering Interfaces designed specifically to switch high speed serial interfaces. The 410-735 is ideal for switching USB connections between banks of serially connected devices undergoing bulk testing for the purpose of gathering quality control data. It can be configured as either two 18 way multiplexers or as a single 36 way multiplexer. The multiplexer has been carefully designed to ensure that the transmission line characteristics of the USB interface are maintained.

July 2003. A new combined power and sense multiplexer is available from Pickering Interfaces designed to allow the switching of power supply connections to loads. It is ideal for the bulk testing of battery operated devices where a Battery Simulator is required to be switched between devices. An 18 way power multiplexer and 18 way sense multiplexer are combined in a single slot module to provide a compact solution that would other wise require more than one module. The product can also be used as a general purpose multiplexer.

July 2003. Pickering Interfaces has launched a new look web site to promote its products and services. The new site provides user forums and provides a comprehensive overview of the Pickering Interfaces product range. New sections provide application notes and software download centres to support the whole of Pickering’s product range.

February 2003. Pickering Interfaces has expanded its range of microwave PXI switching products to 40 GHz. The 40-785 is available as a single or a dual 6 way multiplexer in a 3 slot PXI module with frequency variants of 20 GHz, 26.5 GHz and 40 GHz.

August 2002. At NI Week 2002 Pickering Interfaces has introduced a new range of high density PXI switching matrix, described as the BRIC range. The range offers the highest density switching system available on any switching platform and is based on the use of custom designed reed relays supplied by Pickering Electronics. The BRIC uses a modular structure to provide a large variety of matrix possibilities with features designed to ensure the matrix has a high signal bandwidth. The product allows higher complexity test targets to be functionally tested by PXI systems than previously possible.