Turnkey LXI Microwave Switch and Signal Routing Subsystems

Do you have limited engineering resources or have requirements that demand performance that can only be delivered with a fully integrated solution?

Turnkey LXI Microwave Switch and Signal Routing Subsystems


Fully integrated solutions

We have the expertise and ability to turn your high-level requirements for a microwave switching subsystem into the fully integrated solution that you need.

You provide us with your unique configuration and specification, and our engineers will work closely with you to provide a well-defined, fully integrated and supportable end product that will satisfy your microwave testing needs.

  • Designed and manufactured to your requirements by our switching experts
  • Compact rack-mount designs incorporating an industry-standard LXI/Ethernet interface
  • Bandwidths from DC to 110 GHz @ 50Ω, with terminated or unterminated options, and bandwidths up to 2.5 GHz @ 75Ω
  • Fast turnaround, cost-effective Multiplexer, Matrix and complex routing solutions
  • Fully documented to ensure performance repeatability in subsequent builds/orders
  • Familiar programming environment using Pickering’s standard switch API accelerates software integration
  • Pickering can turn your custom design into an ‘off-the-shelf’ product with >15-year support

For complex subsystems, our Switch Path Manager signal routing software can be used to significantly reduce integration time. Another important tool we offer is the LXI hardware simulator, this tool allows develop and test the system software independent of your application hardware.

Why us

Work with us to accelerate your project deployment cycle & streamline production readiness

For over 30 years, test engineers have turned to us to provide sensibly priced, high-performance modular microwave switching subsystems. These subsystems have provided the foundation for highly reconfigurable signal routing solutions. Take a look at our RF and Microwave switching application page for resources and more information.

We can help you design, deploy, and sustain your next Microwave switching systems—simply and effectively.

Contact us today

Success Story

Custom Microwave MUX Switch for MRI Automated Test System

Pickering designs custom microwave MUX switch for Philips Healthcare MRI Automated Test System

New system for Philips Healthcare delivered quickly with uprated spec

When Dutch giant Philips Healthcare was looking for a replacement for a microwave multiplexer switch used within its in-house automated test equipment for medical imaging scanners, they selected Pickering as they were looking for a supplier that could handle both hardware and software design and produce a unit that used the same BNC front panel connectors as the existing switch. The SP36T microwave multiplexers (model 60-891) shown in the image were the result and are now available in different options.

Philips MRI success story

Products Listing
The products listed below are existing 'commercial-off-the-shelf' products; additional configurations may be available.

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60-891-001-001

LXI Microwave Multiplexer, 50Ω 36-Channel 1-Bank 18GHz SMA

High performance RF multiplexer suitable for switching microwave signals

Product Type
RF and Microwave
Platform
LXI
Switch Type
EMR
Banks
1
Channels
36
Connector Type
SMA
Function
Mux
Z (Ω)
50
Max f (MHz)
18000

60-891-001-002

LXI Microwave Multiplexer, 50Ω 36-Channel 1-Bank 4GHz BNC

High performance RF multiplexer suitable for switching microwave signals

Product Type
RF and Microwave
Platform
LXI
Switch Type
EMR
Banks
1
Channels
36
Connector Type
BNC
Function
Mux
Z (Ω)
50
Max f (MHz)
4000

60-891-001-011

LXI Microwave Multiplexer, 50Ω 30-Channel 1-Bank 18GHz SMA

High performance RF multiplexer suitable for switching microwave signals

Product Type
RF and Microwave
Platform
LXI
Switch Type
EMR
Banks
1
Channels
30
Connector Type
SMA
Function
Mux
Z (Ω)
50
Max f (MHz)
18000

60-891-006

LXI Microwave Matrix, 12x12, 50Ω, 18GHz, With Loop-back

High performance RF matrix in LXI fromat, suitable for switching microwave signals

Product Type
RF and Microwave
Platform
LXI
Switch Type
EMR
Banks
1
X Size
12
Y Size
12
Connector Type
N-Type
Function
Matrix
Z (Ω)
50
Max f (MHz)
18000

60-891-019

LXI Microwave Multiplexer, 50Ω Dual 18-Channel 6GHz SMA

High performance RF multiplexer suitable for switching microwave signals

Product Type
RF and Microwave
Platform
LXI
Switch Type
EMR
Banks
2
Channels
18
Connector Type
SMA
Function
Mux
Z (Ω)
50
Max f (MHz)
6000

60-891-007

LXI Microwave Matrix, 12x12, 50Ω, 18GHz

High performance RF matrix in LXI fromat, suitable for switching microwave signals

Product Type
RF and Microwave
Platform
LXI
Switch Type
EMR
Banks
1
X Size
12
Y Size
12
Connector Type
N-Type
Function
Matrix
Z (Ω)
50
Max f (MHz)
18000
Product Type
RF and Microwave
Platform
LXI
Switch Type
EMR
Banks
1
X Size
8
Y Size
4
Function
Matrix
Z (Ω)
50
Max f (MHz)
10000
£34,405
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