Microwave Switching
The routing of a microwave signal.
See Also: Switches, Membrane Switch, Coaxial Switches, Crossbar, High Voltage Switching, Fiber Optic Switching, Optical Switch
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PXI/PXIe RF Matrix, 16x2, 100 MHz, 75 Ω SMB
42-728A-101
The 40-728A-101 (PXI) and 42-728A-101 (PXIe) are 16x2 75 Ω RF matrices with SMB connectors. The 4x-727A/728A/729A range are high density RF matrix modules suitable for switching up to 300 MHz in 50 Ω or 100 MHz in 75 Ω. They are available in 50 Ω or 75 Ω versions with SMB connectors or in 50 Ω versions with a multiway connector.
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PXI Single 33x16 Matrix, 1-Pole
40-542-021
The highest density single slot PXI reed relay matrix module on the market today. This range also includes a 132x4 and 66x8 reed relay matrices with 1-pole switching. They are constructed using high reliability sputtered ruthenium reed relays, offering >10e9 operations to give maximum switching confidence with long life and stable contact resistance. Typical applications include signal routing in Functional ATE and data acquisition systems.
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PXI 8-slot BRIC Matrix, 336x6, 1 Pole (4 Sub-cards)
40-558-801-336x6
The 40-558-801-336x6 matrix is part of a range of BRIC ultra-high-density large PXI matrices are available in 2, 4, 8 or 12-slot PXI sizes to suit all high-performance matrix requirements and are constructed using Pickering Electronics' 4mm x 4mm instrumentation quality reed relays.
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PXI 3x3 20GHz Matrix with Loop-Thru
40-787-528-3X3-L
The 40-787 Microwave BRIC platform is designed to provide a solution for complex RF matrix applications. Using a common mechanical platform the module can be constructed to provide scalable non-blocking or blocking microwave matrix for frequencies to at least 20GHz. The standard configurations provide up to a 4x4 matrix. More complex matrix can be constructed by adding further switching functions and other devices inside the module.
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PXI/PXIe RF Switch, 8xSP4T + 4xSP4T, 1.3 GHz, 50 Ω, Multiway Connectors
42-755A-902
The 40-755A-902 (PXI) and 42-755A-902 (PXIe) are high density RF switch modules configured as 8xSP4T and 4xSPDT. The range of modules is available in 50 Ω and 75 Ω variants with mixed SP4T & SPDT switches in a single PXI module. They are available with two connector options; SMB that provides a frequency range of 1.8 GHz (50 Ω) / 1.3 GHz (75 Ω), or multiway which limits the bandwidth to 1.3 GHz but offers a high density solution occupying one PXI slot. The connectors used are fully supported by the range of Pickering Interfaces connection solutions.
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PXI 64x4 Matrix Module, 1-Pole, 2A, 60W
40-585-001
Our model 40-585, along with the following models40-584, 40-586A, 40-587Aare high-density single pole PXI matrices each supporting 256 crosspoints. All models use gold-plated contact electromechanical relays. The PXI matrix modules are designed for switching medium voltage and power signals. The user signal connection is via a robust 78, 50 or 37 pin D-Type or 160 pin DIN 41612 connector that is fully supported by the wide range of our cable and connector accessories.
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PXI 8 Slot BRIC 352x8 2A 1-Pole Matrix
40-567-108
The 40-567 PXI Matrix BRIC provides a range of high density matrix modules able to switch up to 2 Amps or 100VDC/70VAC. The 40-567 BRIC modules are available in 2, 4 or 8-slot PXI sizes to suit most high performance PXI Matrix requirements, constructed using high quality electromechanical relays for high switching confidence.
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High 1.80 (51.00) - 12.60 (357.00) Switch Probe
TSP138-C180-3
Current Rating (Amps): 10Average DC Resistance lower than (mOhm): 20Test Center (mil): 138Test Center (mm): 3.50Full Travel (mil): 197Full Travel (mm): 5.00Recommended Travel (mil): 157Recommended Travel (mm): 4.00Overall Length (mil): 1,760Overall Length (mm): 44.70Switch Point (mil): 67Switch Point (mm): 1.70
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PXI 4-Slot BRIC Matrix, 138x8, 1-Pole (3 sub-cards) Dual Bus
40-560B-021-138X8-M
The 40-560B-021-138x8-M is an ultra high density matrix module with dual analog buses 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 Microwave Multiplexer, Single SP6T, 26.5GHz, 50Ω, SMA, Terminated
40-785C-531-T
The 40-785C-531-T (PXI) and 42-785C-531-T (PXIe) are single SP6T 26.5GHz microwave multiplexers with automatic termination of unused signals. The 40/42-785C range of multiplexers are available as single or dual, SP6T or SP4T panel mounted multiplexers with relays mounted on the front panel. The single slot version can support up to three supplied remotely mounted multiplexers.
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PXI 2-Slot BRIC Matrix, 66x8 2-Pole (3 sub-cards)
40-562B-222-66X8
The 40-562B-222-66X8 is a high density BRIC2 matrix module with a size of 66x8 with 2-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.
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LXI 2.4GHz 50ohm 8x4 Matrix
60-772-004
The 60-772 is a family of integrated RF matrices suitable for use up to 2.4GHz in a 50 ohm transmission line system. The matrix design permits any single Y input to be connected to any single X input, permitting the concurrent connection of 4 RF paths. All signal paths are bi-directional permitting any connection to be used as an input or an output.
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PXI/PXIe MEMS Optical Switch, Dual Insert/Bypass, Single-Mode, 9/125 Fiber, MU Connectors
42-860A-322
The 40/42-860A-322 is a PXI/PXIe dual insert/bypass switch with MU connectors and is part of Pickering's range of PXI Fiber Optic MEMS Switching modules.
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PXI 8-Slot BRIC Matrix, 2A 1-Pole 88x8, 2 Sub-cards
40-567A-102
The 40-567A-102 is a PXI 1-pole 88x8 matrix in BRIC8 format and is part of a range of high density matrix modules able to switch up to 2 A or 100VDC/70VAC. The 40-567A BRIC modules are available in 2, 4 or 8-slot PXI sizes to suit most high performance PXI Matrix requirements, constructed using high quality electromechanical relays for high switching confidence.
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PXI 12-Slot BRIC Matrix, 66x8 2-Pole (3 sub-cards)
40-562B-322-66X8
The 40-562B-322-66X8 is a high density BRIC12 matrix module with a size of 66x8 with 2-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.
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PXI 12-Slot BRIC Matrix, 264x8 1-Pole (12 sub-cards)
40-562B-321-264X8
The 40-562B-321-264X8 is a high density BRIC12 matrix module with a size of 264x8 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.
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8-Slot BRIC, 168x12, 1 Pole, PXI Matrix (4 Sub-cards)
40-559-801-168x12
This range of BRIC ultra-high-density large PXI matrices are available in 2, 4 or 8-slot PXI sizes to suit all high-performance matrix requirements and are constructed using Pickering Electronics' 4mm x 4mm instrumentation quality reed relays.
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PXI Hex SPDT RF Switch 3GHz 50 SMB
40-870-006
The 40-870 is a 50 RF Switch available with 3 or 6 separate SPDT relays in a single PXI slot. Both versions exhibit low insertion loss and VSWR through the use of modern RF relay technology at an affordable cost. The switch banks been carefully designed to ensure excellent and repeatable RF characteristics to frequencies of 3GHz. The injection of noise and unwanted signals into the signal paths of the 40-870 has been minimized by careful attention to the mechanical and electrical design.
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PXI Single 46x4 Matrix, 1 Pole Switching
40-524-021
Medium density PXI dual 46x4, 1-pole matrix - it is also available inreed relay formats of 2-pole and 1-pole screened (see "also in this range" on right). The screened version is suitable for switching signals up to 50MHz. Typical applications include signal routing in ATE and data acquisition systems. The two banks may be used for operating a 4-wire measurement system (bank-1 for source, bank-2 for measure). Larger matrices may be constructed by daisy chaining the common signals from multiple PXI Modules.
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PXI 2-Slot BRIC Matrix, 138x8, 1-Pole (3 sub-cards)
40-560B-221-138x8
The 40-560B-221-138x8 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 4 Slot BRIC 75x16 1-Pole (5 sub-cards)
40-561A-021-75X16
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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Single 32x6 1-Pole High-Density PXI Matrix Module
40-520-301
The 40-520 family of high-density PXI matrices is available in 22 different configurations with up to 256 crosspoints. The choice of six bus widths (x16, x12, x8, x6, x4 and x2) enables competitively priced solutions using Pickering Electronics instrumentation quality reed relays. These relays offer very long life with good low-level switching performance and excellent contact resistance stability. Typical applications include signal routing in ATE and data acquisition systems.
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PXI 2-Slot BRIC Matrix, 252x6, 1 Pole (3 Sub-cards)
40-558-201-252x6
The 40-558-201-252x6 matrix is part of a range of BRIC ultra-high-density large PXI matrices are available in 2, 4, 8 or 12-slot PXI sizes to suit all high-performance matrix requirements and are constructed using Pickering Electronics' 4mm x 4mm instrumentation quality reed relays.
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PXI 4x4 20GHz Matrix with Loop-Thru
40-787-528-4X4-L
The 40-787 Microwave BRIC platform is designed to provide a solution for complex RF matrix applications. Using a common mechanical platform the module can be constructed to provide scalable non-blocking or blocking microwave matrix for frequencies to at least 20GHz. The standard configurations provide up to a 4x4 matrix. More complex matrix can be constructed by adding further switching functions and other devices inside the module
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PXI 8 Slot BRIC 414x8 1-Pole Dual Analog Bus (9 sub-cards)
40-560A-121-414X8-M
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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PXI Microwave Multiplexer, Dual SP6T, 26.5GHz, 50Ω, SMA
40-784B-032
The 40-784B-032 (PXI) and 42-784B-032 (PXIe) are dual SP6T 26.5GHz unterminated microwave multiplexers. The 40/42-784B range is available with single, dual or triple, SP6T or SP4T multiplexers with front panel mounted or remotely mounted relays.
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Switch Modules - 32 Two Pole Relays Arranged as Four Separate 8x1 Multiplexers
JX32/4(1x8)-2A
This module has 32 two pole relays arranged as four separate 8x1 multiplexers as shown in the figure. The muxes may be operated and wired individually for up to 64 8x1's per chassis, or jumpered together to form 16x1's or 32x1's or jumpered to the backplane to form up to a 512x1 mux or two 256x1 muxes. It is available with Type A, Armature relays only.
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PXI 8 Slot BRIC Matrix, Solid State, 128x8, 1-Pole (4 sub-cards)
40-563B-121-128X8
The 40-563B-121-128x8 is an ultra high density 8-slot matrix module with 1-pole switching and is part of our range PXI BRIC matrices. They are available in 2, 4 or 8-slot sizes to suit high performance PXI switching requirements and are constructed using solid state switches.
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PXI 12-Slot BRIC Matrix, 572x4 2-Pole (13 sub-cards)
40-562B-322-572X4
The 40-562B-322-572X4 is a high density BRIC12 matrix module with a size of 572x4 with 2-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.
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8-Slot BRIC, 96x16, 1 Pole, PXI Matrix (3 Sub-cards)
40-559-801-96x16
This range of BRIC ultra-high-density large PXI matrices are available in 2, 4 or 8-slot PXI sizes to suit all high-performance matrix requirements and are constructed using Pickering Electronics' 4mm x 4mm instrumentation quality reed relays.
