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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LXI Modular Chassis
Our LXI modular chassis are available in 7-slot or 18-slot and support over 1,000 of our PXI modules, additionally our 2-Slot USB/LXI Chassis allows most of our 1 or 2-slot PXI modules to be controlled via USB or Ethernet. These range from: PXI general purpose relays, matrices, multiplexers and RF switches to special PXI switching functions such as fault/signal insertion. Also supported are a selection of T&M modules such as programmable resistors, digital I/O, power supplies, battery simulators and attenuators.
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PXI Dual SP6T Multiplexer 40GHz 50 SMA-2.9
40-784A-042
Pickering Interfaces’ range of 40-784A PXI Microwave Multiplexer Modules have a characteristic impedance of 50Ω and are capable of switching signals up to 40GHz. Available in single, dual or triple, SP6T or SP4T formats, they are suitable for constructing complex microwave switching networks and provide a range of switching configurations to suit most applications. Connection is by high performance front panel mounted SMA or SMA-2.9 connectors
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PXI 2A Multiplexer, 2-Bank, 16-Channel, 4-Pole
40-614C-012
This 2-bank, 16-channel, 4 pole version is part of the 40-614C High Density 2A multiplexer module range that is available in 20 configurations (see Also in this Range link above). All configurations use high quality electro-mechanical signal relays allowing each channel to switch current up to 2A and voltage up to 300VDC/250VAC.
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PXI/PXIe MEMS RF Multiplexer, Dual 4-Channel, 4GHz, 50Ω, MCX
42-878-222
The module is based on the latest micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) switching technology and has low insertion loss and VSWR. In addition, MEMS devices have a long operational life of >3 billion operations and benefit from an operating time of <20 μs allowing greater test system throughput. The multiplexers have excellent and repeatable RF characteristics beyond 4 GHz with each path having a nominally equal insertion loss.
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PXI 2-Slot BRIC Matrix, 92x8, 1-Pole (2 sub-cards)
40-560B-221-92X8
The 40-560B-221-92x8 is an ultra high density matrix module and is part of our range PXI BRIC matrices. They are available in 2, 4, 8 or 12-slot sizes to suit high performance PXI switching requirements and is constructed using instrumentation quality reed relays.
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PXI/PXIe Power Relay Module, 18xSPST, 5 Amp, 37-pin D-type Connector, With Interlock
42-153-104-HI
The 40/42-153-104-HI is a PXI/PXIe high density power relay module with 18xSPST switches rated at 5A and includes the hardware interlock option. User connection is via a 37-pin D-type male connector, hardware interlock is via a 4-pin 00 series socket (mating plug is supplied). The 40/42-153 range is available in 18, 25, 36 or 50 SPST configurations with or without hardware interlock.
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PXI 16x SPST High Voltage Reed Relays
40-310-101
The 40-310/320 Range of High Voltage Switching Modules will hot switch up to 750V peak and cold switch up to 1000V peak in either general purpose relay (40-310) or multiplexer (40-320) configurations. These modules contain high-quality reed relays with switching ratings comfortably higher than the 40-310/320 specification. Applications for the 40-310/320 series modules include; circuit board isolation testing, relay testing, semiconductor breakdown monitoring and cable harness insulation testing.
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PXI Precision Resistor Module 6-Channel, 3 to 11.4M
40-297-053
A simple solution for applications requiring accurate simulation of resistive sensors. The series is available in a variety of resistance ranges and resolution capabilities that meet the needs of most functional test systems. It is particularly well suited to applications such as the testing of engine controllers where resistive sensors provide information on parameters such as temperature.
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PXI/PXIe High Density Precision Resistor Module, 4-Channel
40-297A-134
The 40-297A-134 (PXI) and the 42-297A-134 (PXIe) are 4-channel programmable resistors with a range of 2 Ω to 102 kΩ. They are part of the 40/42-297A series of high density precision resistor modules and provide a simple solution for applications requiring accurate simulation of resistive sensors.
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LXI High Voltage Switching - 8-Bank, 1-Pole, 4:1 Multiplexer Plugin Module
65-231-914
The 65-231-914 plug-in module is part of a scalable high voltage multiplexer platform that provides a high voltage switching solution with capability up to 9 kV.
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PXIe Embedded Controller Module
43-920-002
The 43-920-002 PXIe embedded controller is the most compact and powerful 3U one-slot embedded controller for the PXI Express and CPCIexp platforms. With its huge and future-ready interface capabilities, it runs perfectly with most test and measurement applications.
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PXI/PXIe MEMS Optical MUX, 4-Channel, Single-Mode, 9/125 Fiber
40-850A-514-HI
The 40/42-850A-514-HI is a PXI/PXIe 4-channel multiplexer with ST connectors, includes hardware interlock and is part of Pickering's range of PXI Fiber Optic MEMS Switching modules. They are available in many high density formats with a choice of different connector styles to suit most applications: FC/APC (for optimal performance), FC/PC and SC/PC for general applications and LC and MU for high density applications.
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50-Pin D-Type Connector, Male with Backshell
40-960-050-M
This connector is designed to allow users to directly terminate with soldered connections to the connector. The cable exit on this accessory is supplied to go downwards when used on a 50-pin D connector with pin 1 at the top. The exit sense can be changed by simply taking off the shell and turning the connector around.
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PXI Solid State Multiplexer, 5 Amp, Single 24-Channel, 1-Pole
40-652A-101
The 40-652-101 is a single 24-channel, 1-pole MUX and is part of our range of multiplexers uses solid state relays with high tolerance to surge currents and hot switching events. These multiplexers provides an isolation relay in the common to minimize capacitive loading when expanding the multiplexer across multiple modules. The 40-652 can sustain 30A for 300µs on hot or cold switching.
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PXI Solid State MUX, 1 bank, 160 channel
40-680-006
Based on FET switches, the multiplexers have no wear out mechanism and include fault protection that ensures the multiplexer automatically disconnects when PXI power is not applied. Available configurations for the 40-680 range vary from a single 160 to 1 MUX to a 20-bank, 8 to 1 MUX in a single PXI module.