Pickering Interfaces Ltd.
Pickering Interfaces, a global company, designs and manufactures high-quality 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 and PCI applications, with over 1,000 in PXI alone. Our products are specified in test systems installed throughout the world and have a reputation for providing excellent reliability and value.
Our commitment to delivering you high-quality products does not just extend to our switching and simulation products. We also offer a full range of supporting cable and connector solutions, diagnostic test tools and software, including our signal routing software, Switch Path Manager and software drivers.
Our products have a history of longevity, typically 15–20 years, which is critical to many of our customers. All products manufactured by us come with a standard 3-year warranty and include guaranteed long-term support.
Pickering serves many electronics industries, including automotive, aerospace & defense, energy, industrial, communications, medical and semiconductor. We operate globally with direct operations in the US, UK, Germany, Sweden, France, Czech Republic, and China—with additional representation in countries throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia.
- +44 (0)1255 687900
- sales@pickeringtest.com
- Stephenson Road
Clacton on Sea, CO15 4NL
United Kingdom
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LXI Low Thermal EMF Matrix 1-pole 28x33
60-510-003
The 60-510 is a high density 1-pole matrix module controlled via LXI. It has excellent thermal stability and substantially reduced thermal EMF figures when compared to a conventional switching matrix. Typical applications include signal routing in ATE, selecting thermocouple inputs, switching amplifier gain circuits and high accuracy DC micro-volt measurements. Ruthenium reed switches are used because of their good low level switching capability. They also have a very long life with excellent contact resistance stability, minimal wetting current and low thermal offset.
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LXI Low Thermal EMF Matrix 1-pole 14x33
60-510-004
The 60-510 is a high density 1-pole matrix module controlled via LXI. It has excellent thermal stability and substantially reduced thermal EMF figures when compared to a conventional switching matrix. Typical applications include signal routing in ATE, selecting thermocouple inputs, switching amplifier gain circuits and high accuracy DC micro-volt measurements. Ruthenium reed switches are used because of their good low level switching capability. They also have a very long life with excellent contact resistance stability, minimal wetting current and low thermal offset. The 60-510 is designed in accordance with the LXI Standard 1.4 and is supplied in a 2U high, full rack width case with 500mm depth.
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PXI 16x4 Signal Insertion and Monitor Matrix
40-525A-002
This is a PXI signal insertion and monitor matrix with switched pass thru connections on both X and Y axis. It is also available in a 34x4 format and can be used for signal insertion and monitoring purposes on connections between the UUT and test system.
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Diagnostic Test Tools For Switching Systems
You know that verification and diagnosis of complex switching operation in a test system has always been an issue. Two of our latest offerings in diagnostic test tools provide a quick and simple way of finding relay failures within LXI, PCI and PXI switch systems.
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75Ω High Isolation LXI RF Multiplexer
Pickering's LXI high isolation RF multiplexers are suitable for switching 75Ω signals up to 1GHz - ideal for constructing complex microwave switching systems for many applications. These matrices are supported by a comprehensive range of cable and connector accessories and come with a standard 3 year warranty.
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68 Pin VHDCI Connector & Cable Accessories
These 68 Way VHDCI connectors & cables provide a high-density 0.5A solution that is suitable for use to 30Vac. We have developed this range of standard connection solutions to simplify the task of integrating products into a test system, the high density and skill levels involved in terminating this connector mean that we strongly recommend that you use our connection solutions. This category of connectors are not compatible with our products, however, are offered for developing a connection solution for use with other vendor’s products. You can also try our Cable Design Tool to graphically design a customized cable assembly.
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PXI/PXIe Remote Control Interface Modules And Kits
Take advantage of the latest high-performance, low-cost desktop PCs for control of your PXI system.
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PCI To Star Fabric Module
51-921A-001
The use of the StarFabric interface operating at 2.5Gb/s minimizes the impact on system speed. The PCI interface of the 51-921A supports both 32 bit and 64 bit operation and backplane speeds of 33MHz and 66MHz, ensuring the highest speed operation under all conditions. The StarFabric interface ensures the modules perform seamlessly with no impact on the test system software.
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Switching System Test Tools
eBIRST
The eBIRST toolset consists of three different tools that support 200-pin LFH, 78-pin and 50-pin connectors and a set of adaptors that allow connection to other connector types. A supplied application program controls the eBIRST tools via a USB2 port that also provides the tool power and controls the switching system using a Test Definition File to define the test sequence. These tools work by measuring the path resistance at the switching system external connectors using four-wire measurements, quickly establishing whether the path is good, has increased resistance or has failed. Below are links to various eBIRST tool information:
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Software Capabilities
In test system development, the best hardware is only usable if its software control environment is robust and easy to use. If you are a test system developer, you need to look at both the hardware and software aspects of your vendors of choice.
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Software Drivers and Application Software Packages
In test system development, the best hardware is only usable if its software control environment is robust and easy-to-use. If you are a test system developer, you need to look at both the hardware and software aspects of your vendors of choice.
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Signal Routing Software
Switch Path Manager
Our signal routing software, Switch Path Manager, simplifies signal routing through switching systems and speeds up the development of switching system software. Switch Path Manager supports Pickering''s switching modules and the interconnection between these products. Third-party products can be supported upon request. Once a switching system model has been created, simply defining the endpoints that are required to be connected together can perform signal routing. The ability to automate signal routing results in effective and easy switching system managementsafely and quickly.
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Switch Path Manager Signal Routing Software
Our signal routing software, Switch Path Manager (SPM), simplifies signal routing through switching systems and speeds up the development of switching system software. Switch Path Manager supports our switching modules and the interconnection between them. Once a switching system model has been created, simply defining the endpoints that are required to be connected together can perform signal routing.
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PCI Fault Insertion Switch Cards
Pickering's PCI Fault/Signal Insertion Switch Cards feature a breakout arrangement that allows faults to be attached to the sensor lines, this includes the breaking of a connection or the adding of defect all of which can simulate connectivity problems in the system.
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PXI 12-Slot BRIC Matrix, 25x32 1-Pole (5 sub-cards)
40-562B-321-25X32
The 40-562B-321-25X32 is a high density BRIC12 matrix module with a size of 25x32 with 1-pole switching. It is part of a range of BRIC matrices available in 2, 4, 8 or 12-slot formats to suit high performance PXI matrix requirements and is constructed using instrumentation quality reed relays.