Pickering History

Pickering has been in switching technology since 1968 when Pickering Electronics introduced their first reed relays, since their introduction, these relays have been implemented by most major test and measurement. In 1988, Pickering Interfaces was formed, and we introduced our first modular switching systems. Since then, we have been designing and manufacturing modular signal switching and instrumentation for use in electronic test and simulation. Today, with 1,000+ modules available, our products are specified in test systems installed worldwide.

1968	John Moore starts Pickering Electronics to design and manufacture high-quality reed relays for use by Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) in switching systems. To learn more about Pickering Electronics, please visit www.pickeringrelay.com
1973	Pickering Electronics becomes a major supplier to most UK Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) companies in a growing market
1974	Pickering Electronics moves to a new factory in Clacton-on-Sea, UK
1983	Pickering Electronics introduces Single-in-Line (SIL) relays
1986	Pickering Electronics doubles the size of its factory
1988	Pickering Interfaces, Ltd. debuts when after more than two years of development and research, the GPIB 3U switching systems (System 10) are launched to provide a complete modular solution for switching systems
1990	GPIB 6U switching systems (System 20) launched featuring higher performance, built-in self-test and reduced cost per switch
1997	High-density VXI switching module range (system 30) launched
1997	ISO 9002 (BS 5750) certified
1998	First PXI switching products (system 40) released Joined PXI Systems Alliance
1999	First USA office opened
2000	Entered the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) switching card market (system 50) Swedish office opened
2001	German office opened Opens a new larger manufacturing facility adjacent to Pickering Electronics Range of PXI instrument modules launched
2003	BRIC™ High-density Large PXI matrices released: a range of ultra-high-density switch modules in the PXI format with over 4000 relays per module, the highest density available in any test platform. First RF instrument modules launched Released fourth edition of "PXImate–A Guide to using PXI for Functional Testing of Analog, Digital and RF systems"
2004	Second USA office opens on East coast Power supply and instrumentation modules introduced
2005	Second manufacturing facility opened in the Czech Republic Joined LXI Consortium First LXI compliant products launched (system 60) Over 500 PXI switching and simulation modules are now available from the highest density switching matrices (BRIC), RF and programmable resistors, and fault/signal insertion modules.
2006	French office opened
2007	Published the first edition of "LXImate–A Practical Guide to the LXI Standard and Getting Started with LXI Devices" Many additional LXI matrices, microwave, RF, optical, high voltage, and power switching products released David Owen, Business Development Manager, becomes head of LXI Consortium technical committee
2009	Introduced Built-in Relay Self-Test (BIRST™) into our PXI product line
2011	Launched 13 new PXI & LXI products
2013	Wideband modular LXI matrix (model 65-110) chosen for Collider Signal Monitoring at CERN Released 3rd edition of "LXImate–A Practical Guide to the LXI Standard and Getting Started with LXI Devices" Launched 13 new PXI, PCI & LXI products
2014	Announced partnership with OPAL-RT – Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) Fault Insertion testing Released 5th edition of "PXImate – A Practical Guide to Using PXI" Announced significant milestone in PXI – Now offering over 1000 PXI modules Launched 17 new PXI & PCI products
2015	Introduced eBIRST Switching System Test Tools for PXI, LXI & PCI products Launched 12 new PXI & PCI products
2016	Expanded Asia-Pacific presence with the opening of new support office in Beijing, China Introduced Switch Path Manager signal routing software Introduced our online Cable Design Tool Introduced new 2-slot LXI/USB Chassis Launched 18 new PXI & PCI products
2017	Introduced the following new products: Ultra-High Density, Scalable PXI & LXI 1Amp Switch Matrices PXI Microwave Multiplexers 2Amp PXI Multiplexers 4-slot LXI/USB Chassis to this growing family of chassis designed for portable or rack mounting and feature remote control via LXI Ethernet or USB.
2018	Pickering PXI Switching Module Selected for A-10C Aircraft Ground Support Introduced the following new products: 6-slot LXI/USB Chassis to this growing family of chassis designed for portable or rack mounting and feature remote control via LXI Ethernet or USB. USB 2.0 PXIe Hub Module High-accuracy Simulation Modules including PXI & PCI Precision Programmable Resistors, PXI RTD Simulator Modules and PXI Programmable Resistors 4 & 6-Channel LXI Microwave MUX Solutions Released updated and Lite versions of our Signal Routing Software, Switch Path Manager Released the first edition of our "SwitchMate Book - an overview of switching for automated test systems" Bob Stasonis, Pickering's Technical Product Specialist, becomes President of the PXI Systems Alliance
2019	Pickering Interfaces wins 2019 Queen's Award for Outstanding Short-term Grown in Overseas Sales Released the 2nd edition of our "SwitchMate Book - an overview of switching for automated test systems"
2020	Pickering Interfaces introduces eight new PXI & LXI switching, simulation & chassis product ranges; highlights include: High-density PXI Millivolt Thermocouple Simulator Modules Industry's Highest Capacity BRIC™ 12-slot PXI Matrix Switch Modules Turnkey LXI microwave switch and signal routing subsystem service Versatile PXI & PXIe LVDT/RVDT/Resolver Simulator Modules New Gen 3 PXI Express (PXIe) Chassis Pickering Interfaces launches its Partner Program
2021	Pickering Interfaces introduces eight new PXI & LXI switching & simulation product ranges; highlights include: 67 GHz microwave multiplexers in PXI, PXIe and LXI formats PXI & PXIe multi-cell battery simulator modules High Voltage Scalable LXI Matrix Platform Pickering expands support for China with a move to a new larger office

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