Switching Matrix
expand availability of instrumentation I/O fulfilling test node array connections.
See Also: Switching, High Voltage Switching, Switching Matrices, Multiplexers, General Purpose Switch, Mass Interconnect
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PXI-2541, 300 MHz, 8x12 PXI RF Matrix Switch Module
778572-41
300 MHz, 8x12 PXI RF Matrix Switch Module—The PXI‑2541 is an RF signal switching matrix. With its non-blocking design, you can simultaneously connect any row or column within the switching matrix and maximize the flexibility of your test system. Isolation relays on the module disconnect unused parts of the switching matrix to maintain RF performance and high isolation. The density and bandwidth of the PXI‑2541 is ideal for routing signals between digitizers, function generators, and other RF generators and analyzers. For higher channel count applications, you can connect multiple PXI‑2541 modules together to create switching matrices of 8x24, 8x36, and larger.
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PXI Switch Solutions
Over 1,000 PXI switch modules available, we can help you with your test and measurement requirements. Our PXI switch modules, available in PXI and PXIe formats, range from the highest density switching matrices (BRIC), RF and optical switching to fault/signal insertion modules.
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PXI-2533 , 256-Crosspoint, 1-Wire PXI Matrix Switch Module
778572-33
256-Crosspoint, 1-Wire PXI Matrix Switch Module—The PXI‑2533 is a high-density 4x64 PXI matrix switch module built to serve high‑channel‑count automated test systems. Featuring solid-state relays (SSRs), the PXI‑2533 offers unlimited mechanical lifetime and the ability to route 55 W simultaneously on all channels. It also features onboard relay counting for relay monitoring and deterministic operation with hardware triggers to improve test throughput.
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PXIe-2737, 256-Crosspoint, 4x64, 2-Wire PXI Matrix Switch Module
782835-37
256-Crosspoint, 4x64, 2-Wire PXI Matrix Switch Module—The PXIe‑2737 is a high‐density 4x64 PXI matrix switch module designed for routing signals within automated test systems and using electromechanical relays to perform immediate switch operations. It also offers features to monitor the health of deployed systems and plan for predictive maintenance, including onboard relay count tracking, a temperature sensor, and functional and resistive relay self-tests available through the NI Switch Health Center.
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LXI Low Thermal EMF Matrix 1-pole 42x33
60-510-002
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 Dual 24x8 50 Ohm HF Matrix BNC
60-760-006
The 60-760 is a Dual 24x8 HF Matrix Module suitable for switching frequencies up to 50MHz. It has an impedance of 50 Ohm and uses SMB signal connectors, or with a larger case size, BNC Connectors. It is designed to provide simple and scalable switching for radio frequencies and is intended for the easy construction of high performance bidirectional matrix switching systems. Software configuration allows the 60-760-002 to be set as a dual 24 by 8 matrix, a single 48 by 8 matrix and other configurations.
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PXI 2-Slot BRIC Matrix, 29x8 2A 2-Pole (1 Sub-card)
40-565B-202-29X8
These modules are 2 Amp high-density large PXI matrix modules with the ability to switch up to 2 Amps at 150VDC/100VAC. These 2A switch matrix modules are available in 2, 4 or 8-slot PXI sizes for most high-performance PXI matrix requirements. Constructed using quality electro-mechanical relays for high switching confidence.
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HDMI Matrix Switch Over HDBase-T with Power Over Ethernet (PoE)
SM-8X8-C6HDR-POE-HDBT
The VEEMUX® HDMI Matrix Switch Over HDBase-T with Power Over Ethernet routes and distributes uncompressed HD 1080p, multi-channel audio, Ethernet, and IR from eight HDMI video sources to eight displays via inexpensive CAT6a/7 cable using HDBase-T technology. Power over Ethernet provides power to receivers that can be located up to 328 feet away.
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PXI BRIC8 FIBO Matrix Dual 93x4 2pin brkout
40-592A-113
The 40-592A FIBO (Fault Insertion Break-Out) Matrix Module is a large-scale high density switching matrix based on the Pickering BRIC format. The fault insertion BRICs are designed for applications requiring the simulation of a variety of faults in complex, high pin count, applications involving sensors and control units. Typical faults that can be simulated are open-circuits, short circuits to ground or battery, or short-circuits between input/output lines.
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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 BRIC8 FIBO Matrix Dual 80x4 3pin brkout
40-592A-104
The 40-592A FIBO (Fault Insertion Break-Out) Matrix Module is a large-scale high density switching matrix based on the Pickering BRIC format. The fault insertion BRICs are designed for applications requiring the simulation of a variety of faults in complex, high pin count, applications involving sensors and control units. Typical faults that can be simulated are open-circuits, short circuits to ground or battery, or short-circuits between input/output lines.
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PXI 16x4 RF Matrix 300MHz 50 SMB With Loop-Thru
40-727-001-L
40-727/728/729 are RF Matrix Modules suitable for switching frequencies to 300MHz (50Ω version). The modules are available in either 50Ω or 75Ω versions with a choice of coaxial connectors. The 40-727/728/729 are designed designed to provide a simple and scalable bidirectional matrix to RF frequencies. They are intended for the easy construction of high performance bidirectional matrix switching systems.
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2-Slot USB/LXI Modular Chassis
60-104-001
This 2-slot USB/LXI modular chassis offers a small lightweight form factor, making it ideal for portable, benchtop, and space restrictive applications. The chassis is designed for desk or rack mounting and features remote control via USB or LXI Ethernet. Remote control over a network enables the switching function of a test system to be located as close as possible to the target equipment. The 60-104 chassis supports one or two 3U PXI modules and accepts Pickering's PXI products, it is the perfect platform to construct small scale applications. Possible systems include switching matrices up to 1104 crosspoints, 396 channel multiplexer or up to 36 channels of programmable resistor/sensor emulation.
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PIN Solid State Switch, 100 MHz to 8 GHz, SPDT
P9402A
The Keysight P9402A PIN solid state switch maximizes your operating frequency range from 100 MHz to 8 GHz. Providing superior performance in terms of isolation, insertion loss and return loss, the P9402A is particularly suitable for high-speed RF and microwave switching applications such as switch matrixes in instrumentation, communications and radar. These switches provide ultra-fast switching speed to increase throughput in manufacturing.
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PXI Medium Density Switch Matrix Modules
Pickering's range of medium density switch matrix modules is a cost-effective solution for applications that require mid-range matrices in the PXI format. Selected modules are supported by our Diagnostic Test Tools, Built-In-Relay-Self-Test (BIRST) and eBIRST Switching System Test Tools, these tools provide a quick and simple way of finding relay failures within LXI, PCI and PXI switch systems.
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RF Matrix Switch for Wireless Technologies up to 4 GHz
NEXUS-4
Quintech Electronics and Communications Inc.
The NEXUS-4 is a bi-directional fully non-blocking 3232 RF matrix switching system that can route any input ports to any outputs in a 6 RU chassis. With the frequency range of 700 MHz to 4 GHz and the capability of expanding to 256256, it enables large scale wireless testing that involves many MIMO base stations and devices. The built-in programmable attenuators and efficient automation interface provide ease-of-use testing of signal fade and emulation of mobility scenarios. It can dramatically increase lab efficiency by eliminating manual patch panel and cabling as it can be remotely reconfigured for different test setups consistently in seconds.
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PXI-2531, 512-Crosspoint, 1-Wire PXI Matrix Switch Module
778572-31
512-Crosspoint, 1-Wire PXI Matrix Switch Module—The PXI‑2531 is a high-density PXI matrix switch module built to serve high‑channel‑count automated test systems. Featuring compact reed relays with switching speeds up to 2,000 cycles/s, the PXI‑2531 is designed for low‐current, high‐speed switching. It also features onboard relay counting for relay monitoring and deterministic operation with hardware triggers to improve test throughput.
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PXI 8-Slot BRIC Matrix, 203x8 2A 2-Pole (7 Sub-cards)
40-565B-102-203X8
These modules are 2 Amp high-density large PXI matrix modules with the ability to switch up to 2 Amps at 150VDC/100VAC. These 2A switch matrix modules are available in 2, 4 or 8-slot PXI sizes for most high-performance PXI matrix requirements. Constructed using quality electro-mechanical relays for high switching confidence.
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SWB-2817, 16x22, 0.3 A, Reed Matrix Module for SwitchBlock
781421-17
16x22, 0.3 A, Reed Matrix Module for SwitchBlock - The SWB‑2817 is a reed relay matrix module for SwitchBlock systems. Designed for high power, it can operate as an individual relay card or expand in a single carrier or single PXI chassis. You can connect any input to any output, individually or in combination. You can use matrix switches to route signals from oscilloscopes, DMMs, arbitrary waveform generators, and power supplies to various test points on a unit under test (UUT). The primary benefit of matrix switches is simplified wiring—the overall test system can easily and dynamically change the internal connection path without any external manual intervention.
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SWB-2812, 16x9, 1 A, Reed Matrix Module for SwitchBlock
781420-12
16x9, 1 A, Reed Matrix Module for SwitchBlock - The SWB‑2812 is a reed relay matrix module for SwitchBlock systems. Designed for high power, it can operate as an individual relay card or expand in a single carrier or single PXI chassis. You can connect any input to any output, individually or in combination. You can use matrix switches to route signals from oscilloscopes, DMMs, arbitrary waveform generators, and power supplies to various test points on a unit under test (UUT). The primary benefit of matrix switches is simplified wiring—the overall test system can easily and dynamically change the internal connection path without any external manual intervention.
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LXI Optical Switching - 8x8 Matrix Plugin Module
65-280-313
The 65-280-313 8x8 matrix is part of the 65-280 and 65-281 ranges of optical plug-in modules offering matrix & insert/bypass or multiplexer & SPST topologies respectively with all models based on MEMS fiber optic switches and available in various populations per plugin. In addition, a choice of different connector styles to suit most applications is offered: FC/APC (for optimal performance), FC/PC, SC/PC and ST for general applications and LC for high density applications. They use MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems) based optical switches to route signals between terminals by redirecting the optical signal. This is achieved using micromechanical mirrors driven by a highly precise mechanism activated via an electrical control signal.
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PXI BRIC8 FIBO Matrix Dual 140x4 3pin brkout
40-592A-107
The 40-592A FIBO (Fault Insertion Break-Out) Matrix Module is a large-scale high density switching matrix based on the Pickering BRIC format. The fault insertion BRICs are designed for applications requiring the simulation of a variety of faults in complex, high pin count, applications involving sensors and control units. Typical faults that can be simulated are open-circuits, short circuits to ground or battery, or short-circuits between input/output lines.
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2X8 PXIe Switch Matrix, 300 KHz to 9 GHz
M9165B
M9165B 2X8 PXIe switch matrix, 300 KHz to 9 GHz is a full cross-bar switch matrix that provides a switch based multiport VNA solution.
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NI TB-2641B Terminal Block for NI 2532B as 1-Wire 8x64 Matrix topology With Column Protection Resistors
782385-04
The TB-2641B provides the necessary routing to configure the PXI-2532B or PXIe-2532B PXI Matrix Switch Module as a 2-wire 4x128 matrix. You can directly connect the TB-2641B to the front panel I/O connectors of the PXI-2532B or PXIe-2532B. This terminal block includes ribbon cable headers to connect signals to the PXI Matrix Switch Module. The TB-2641B also provides optional isolation resistors to protect the reed relays from capacitive loads.
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2x8 USB Solid State Switch Matrix, 300 KHz To 6.5 GHz
P9165A
P9165A 2x8 USB solid state switch matrix, 300 KHz to 6.5 GHz is a full cross-bar switch matrix that provides a switch based multiport VNA solution in the form of compact USB controlled involving larger scale of multi-DUT or multiport measurements such as 5G massive MIMO antenna measurement and others.
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PXI Matrix Switch Modules
PXI matrix switch modules deliver low, medium and high-density switching of multiple channels in a single instance. They are organized in rows and columns to provide maximum flexibility, allowing you to connect any row to any column, making them ideal for routing multiple signals between your device under test and your instruments.
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NI TB-2642B Terminal Block for NI 2532B as 1-Wire 16x32 Matrix Topology Without Column Protection Resistors
782385-05
The TB-2642B provides the necessary routing to configure the PXI-2532B or PXIe-2532B PXI Matrix Switch Module as a 1-wire 8x64 matrix. You can directly connect the TB-2642B to the front panel I/O connectors of the PXI-2532B or PXIe-2532B. This terminal block includes ribbon cable headers to connect signals to the PXI Matrix Switch Module. The TB-2642B also provides optional isolation resistors to protect the reed relays from capacitive loads.
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High Power, Low PIM Switch Unit
LPSU
Low PIM coaxial switch matrix 5 x 6 or 1 x 4 configurationFrequency range 698-2700 MHz.SCPI commands via Ethernet (wired or wireless).Significantly reduces test time for multi frequency PIM applications.Applications: ATE systems, multi-band antenna and component testing.
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High Voltage Switching Matrixes -15KV – 48Ch
H730035
Fast ATE technology: Modular, scalable and top flexible approach Minimum wiring and easy maintenance; LabVIEW drivers
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PXI BRIC8 FIBO Matrix Dual 60x4 3pin brkout
40-592A-103
The 40-592A FIBO (Fault Insertion Break-Out) Matrix Module is a large-scale high density switching matrix based on the Pickering BRIC format. The fault insertion BRICs are designed for applications requiring the simulation of a variety of faults in complex, high pin count, applications involving sensors and control units.


























