Pickering Interfaces Inc.
Pickering Interfaces designs and manufactures modular signal switching and simulation for use in electronic test and verification. We offer the largest range of switching and simulation products in the industry for PXI, LXI, PCI & USB applications. Our products are specified in test systems installed throughout the world and have a reputation for providing excellent reliability and value.
- +44 (0)1255 687900
- sales@pickeringtest.com
- Stephenson Road
Clacton on Sea
Essex, CO15 4NL
United Kingdom
- PXI Chassis and Remote Controller
- Configurable PXI & PXIe Microwave Switch Platform
- PXI Power Supply Modules
- High-Voltage LXI Matrix Modules
- PXI Precision Programmable Resistor Modules
- PCI Precision Programmable Resistor Cards
- LXI 50 RF Matrix - 2.4GHz
- 25 Pin D-Type Cables - Connector to Unterminated for Pickering
- 25 Pin D-Type Cables - Connector to Unterminated
- Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTD) Simulators
- 2 Amp PXI Large Matrix Modules
- PXI Chassis
- 20-Pin GMCT Connector & Cable Accessories
- 25 Pin D-Type Cables - Connector to Connector for Pickering
- 25 Pin D-Type Connectors for Pickering
- PCI Switch & Simulation Cards
- LXI Switching Solutions
- LXI RF & Microwave Switching Solutions
- PXI Prototyping and Breadboard Modules
- PXI Attenuator Modules
- PCI Standard Programmable Resistor Cards
- PXI Simulation Modules For Sensor Simulation
- 25 Pin D-Type Connector Blocks for Pickering
- 68 Pin 1.27mm Pitch Micro-D Connectors for Pickering
- PXI Switch Solutions
- PXI Chassis And Remote Controllers
- Cables And Connector Solutions
- PXI High Voltage Amplifiers
- 20 Pin GMCT Cables - Connector to Unterminated for Pickering
- PXI Digital I/O Modules
- PXI Instrumentation Modules For Automated Test Systems
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PXI/PXIe Microwave Relay, Single SPDT, 18GHz, 50Ω, SMA, Remote Mount
40-780B-521-E
The 40-780B-521-E (PXI) and 42-780B-521-E (PXIe) are single SPDT 18GHz unterminated microwave relay modules with remotely mounted relays. The 40/42-780B range is available with one, two, three or four SPDT panel mounted relays capable of switching frequencies up to 67GHz in 50Ω or 2.5GHz in 75Ω. Connections are made via high quality RF coaxial connectors, SMA or N-Type for 50Ω and 1.6/5.6 in 75Ω versions. Remote versions can support up to three SPDT relays in a single slot.
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PXI Dual SPDT RF Switch, 8GHz 50Ω SMA, Terminated
40-880A-001
The 40-880A-001 is a dual SPDT 50Ω RF switch with 8GHz bandwidth. The 40-880A range of SPDT switches have automatic termination of unused signals and are available as a dual switch in a 1 slot PXI module, a quad switch in a two slot PXI module or hex and octal switches in three slot PXI modules.
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LXI Microwave Multiplexer, SP4T, 3-Bank, 40GHz, 50Ω, SMA-2.92, Terminated
60-803-503
High performance RF multiplexer suitable for switching microwave signals up to 40GHz with automatic termination of unused signals
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LXI WTB Probe, Terminated
60-981-002
The 60-981 LXI Wired Trigger Probe provides a simple method of monitoring the LXI Wired Trigger Bus activity. It provides a through line active probe that can be used to non-intrusively monitor the waveforms of the M-LVDS drivers on all 8 channels. Each channel has two single ended outputs from the differential pair that can be subtracted by an oscilloscope to display each driver output and the differential signal.
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Diagnostic Test Tool
BIRST™ (Built-In Relay Self-Test)
Verification and diagnosis of complex switching operation in a test system has always been an issue. BIRST (Built-In-Relay-Self-Test) diagnostic test tool provides a quick and simple way of finding relay failures available on some of our LXI and PXI switch matrices.
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PXI 5W Programmable Resistor Module, 4-Channel, 1Ω to 122Ω
40-252-012
The 40-252-012 is a programmable resistor module with 4 channels which can be set between 1Ω and 122Ω with 0.5Ω resolution The 40-252 range provides a simple solution for applications requiring up to 5W of power handling per channel. The 40-252 is available in a variety of resistance ranges and resolution capabilities that meet the needs of most functional test systems. Each channel is able to simulate short or open circuit conditions that can be experienced in a system caused by faulty wiring or sensors.
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PXI 5A Power Multiplexer, 4-Bank, 11-Channel
40-651A-003
The 40-651A-003 is part of our range of high density power multiplexer modules is suitable for switching inductive/capacitive loads up to 5A at 250VAC. It is available in the following 1-pole multiplexer formats.
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Cable Assembly 15-Pin D-Type, Female to Unterminated With Cut Ends, 2m
A015DF4-C-0A200
The 15-Pin Connector to Unterminated Cable Assy is constructed from PFA insulated 19/0.18 (21AWG) Tinned Copper Wire. The connector can be secured to the associated product by screwlocks. The unterminated connections are coded to match the connector pin designation. When using this product additional cable strain relief arrangements may be necessary and appropriate electrical safety precautions should be observed.
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PXI 4 Slot BRIC Matrix, 2A 1-Pole 64x12, 2 Sub-cards
40-597A-002
The 40-597A-002 is a PXI 1-pole 64x12 matrix in BRIC4 format and is part of a range of high density matrix modules able to switch up to 2 A or 200 VDC/210 VAC. The 40-597A BRIC modules are available in 2, 4 or 8-slot sizes to suit most high performance PXI matrix requirements, constructed using high quality electro-mechanical relays for high switching confidence.
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PXI 8 Slot BRIC 150x8 2-pole (5 sub-cards)
40-561A-122-150X8
This version of our BRIC is part of a range of high-density PXI matrix modules. These modules are available in 2, 4 or 8 slot PXI sizes to suit all high performance matrix requirements and are constructed using instrumentation quality reed relays. With this high level of switching density, these PXI matrix modules allow a complete Functional ATE system to be housed in a single 3U PXI chassis. These BRIC matrix modules allow the use of lower cost 8 or 14-slot PXI chassis.
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Standard Voltage 37 Pin D-Type Connector Blocks
The connector blocks and breakouts below are not compatible with Pickering products, however, are offered for developing a connection solution for use with other products.
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LXI Reed Relay Matrix - Single 64x8 Plugin, No Direct Y Access, 6 Analog Buses
65-223-102
The range includes four plug-in models covering matrices of up to 1,536x4 in increments of 128 (model 65-221), 768x8 in increments of 64 (model 65-223), 384x16 in increments of 32 (model 65-225), and 192x32 in increments of 32 (model 65-227). Users can specify as many or as few plug-in modules (up to six) required and can field upgrade the chassis to extend the matrix when necessary. Another important feature is that over 1,500 relays can be closed simultaneously for specific conditions for parametric testing.
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15 Pin D-Type Connector to Connector
The 15-Pin D-Type cable assembly is constructed from 19/0.18 (21AWG) Tinned Copper Wire with PFA insulation. Male screwlocks are provided to secure the connectors to their associated products.
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Cable Assembly 68-Pin Micro-D Male to Unterminated, Ferrules, 0.5m, Screwlocks
A068SMR-F-6B050
The 68-Pin Connector to Unterminated Cable Assy is constructed from 7/36 (28AWG) twisted pair wires with polypropylene insulation. The wires are colour coded to match the connector pin designation. The connector can be secured to the product by 2-56 UNC Screwlocks.
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PXI/PXIe High Voltage Multiplexer, Quad 11-Channel, 2-Pole
42-321-126-HI
The 40-321-126-HI (PXI) and 42-321-126-HI (PXIe) are quad 11-channel 2-pole high voltage multiplexers capable of hot or cold switching up to 1000 V peak. They are also available in a range of bank sizes with 1 or 2 poles and channel counts between 4 and 48. High quality reed relays are used throughout.