Switching
Controls consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit. (www.cogsci.princeton.edu)
See Also: Switching Matrix, High Voltage Switching, Switching Matrices, Multiplexers, General Purpose Switch
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50 Ohm SMA to SMA Cable Assembly
40-977-521-0.25m
Pickering Interfaces offer a range of RF cable assemblies to complement our extensive range of PXI, LXI, PCI, VXI and GPIB switching products. All cable assemblies are made from high quality materials and use best practice assembly methods to ensure the cabling matches the performance of the switching modules they support.
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PCI High Density Screened MUX 99 Ch 1 Pole
50-670-021-S-99/1
The 50-670 series of very high density multiplexer cards feature a wide range of switching configurations. Typical applications include signal routing in ATE and data acquisition systems.
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PXI 8-Slot BRIC Matrix, 2A 1-Pole 232x6, 4 Sub-cards
40-596A-104
The 40-596A-104 is a PXI 1-pole 232x6 matrix in BRIC8 format and is part of a range of high density matrix modules able to switch up to 2 A or 300VDC/250VAC. The 40-596A 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 8-Slot BRIC Matrix, 15x32 1-Pole (3 sub-cards)
40-562B-121-15X32
The 40-562B-121-15X32 is a high density BRIC8 matrix module with a size of 15x32 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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Optical Fiber 1×2 Switch
OFSW - 1 × 2
Hangzhou Huatai Optic Tech. Co., Ltd.
OFSW- 1×2 is a 1×2 prism optical switch. It can support 1 optical fibers input and 2 fiber output, channel switch. Wide operating wavelength range, low insertion loss and speedy switching rate, can use network trends configuration, network monitor and lab application.
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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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LXI Microwave Multiplexer, SP4T, 8-Bank, 67GHz, 50Ω, SMA-1.85
60-803-808
Our 60-803-808 is a 8 bank SP4T multiplexer and is part of a range of LXI based microwave multiplexers suitable for switching 50 ohm signals up to 67GHz. The 60-803 range is capable of supporting up to 16 banks of 4 channel multiplexers it is ideal for constructing complex microwave switching systems for many applications. Connection is by high performance front panel mounted SMA, SMA-2.9, SMA-2.4 or SMA-1.85 connectors.
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16 Relay Output PCIe Board
APCIE-2200-16
16 electromechanical relays with change-over contacts The PCI-Express 16 relay board APCIe-2200-16 has 16 relay output channels. The board is especially suited for applications like industrial I/O control, signal switching, alarm monitoring, as interface to machines, for the ON/OFF monitoring of motors, lights etc. in the harsh industrial environment.
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Optical Fiber 2×1 Switch
OFSW - 2 × 1
Hangzhou Huatai Optic Tech. Co., Ltd.
OFSW-2 × 1 is a 2 × 1 prism optical switch. It can support 2 optical fibers input and 1 fiber output, channel switch. Wide operating wavelength range, low insertion loss and speedy switching rate, can use network trends configuration, network monitor and lab application.
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Frequency Sources
PMI offers a full line of Digitally Controlled Oscillators (DTOs), Dielectric Resonator Oscillators (DROs), Voltage Controlled Oscillators (VCOs) and Frequency Synthesizers covering various frequencies in the 50 MHz to 40 GHz range. All models are designed to withstand stringent military ground or airborne environments. These models use the latest internal digital calibration techniques such that frequency drift over the operating temperature range is minimal. All units offer fast switching speeds and stable frequency outputs with low phase noise. If you do not see exactly what you need, please e-mail your requirement to sales@pmi-rf.com so we can propose an instant solution.
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PXI/PXIe High Voltage Multiplexer, Dual 11-Channel, 1-Pole
40-321-105-HI
The 40-321-105-HI (PXI) and 42-321-105-HI (PXIe) are dual 11-channel 1-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.
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Specialist Test Probes
High Current Test Probes, Ultra-high Current Test Probes,Kelvin Test Probes, High Frequency Test Probes, Switching Test Probes
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PXI 8 Slot BRIC Module, 2 Resource Distributor, 5 Bus Matrix Inputs
40-569B-125
The 40-569B is a range of high-density BRIC matrices capable of switching up to 2A and up to 200VDC/180VAC. These large PXI matrix modules are available with multiple configurations in 4 or 8 slot sizes and are constructed using high-quality electromechanical relays. The 40-569-125 is a 8 slot module fitted with 5 Bus Matrix Inputs cards and 2 Resource Distributor cards.
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PXI/PXIe High Voltage Power Relay Module, 7xSPST With Hardware Interlock
42-323-900-HI
The 40-323-900 (PXI) and 42-323-900 (PXIe) are 7xSPST relay modules suitable for applications requiring high voltage power switching with high density. They have current handling up to 0.25 A, cold switching up to 9 kVDC/9 kVAC peak and hot switching up to 7.5 kVDC/7.5 kVAC peak.
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LXI Optical Switching - 2x2 Matrix (Insert/Bypass) Plugin Module
65-280-360
The 65-280-360 2x2 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 den...show more -
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PXI 4 Slot BRIC 88x8 2-Pole (4 sub-cards)
40-562A-022-88X8
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 8-Slot BRIC Matrix, 77x16 2-Pole (7 sub-cards)
40-562B-122-77X16
The 40-562B-122-77X16 is a high density BRIC8 matrix module with a size of 77x16 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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PXIe-2542, 6.6 GHz, 50 Ω, Solid-State, Quad 2x1 PXI RF Relay Module
780587-42
PXIe, 6.6 GHz, 50 Ω, Solid-State, Quad 2x1 PXI RF Relay Module - The PXIe‑2542 is a terminated switch module suited for routing RF signals for production test applications. It features high-performance solid-state relays that offer unique benefits such as unlimited mechanical lifetime and fast switching time. Front-mounted SMA connectors provide easy connection to your RF devices, and the module features termination on every COM line and channel. The channel termination and COM lines help minimize reflections of the RF signal and protect your instruments.
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PXI Very High Density Versatile 2-Pole, 2 Amp Multiplexer
40-613A-002
The 40-613A Very High Density Versatile 2-pole Multiplexer module features a wide range of software selectable switching configurations. It is especially useful where a number of high density multiplexers are required with the option of easily altering the channel count as a test system evolves.
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LXI Microwave Multiplexer, 50Ω 6-Channel 1-Bank 26.5GHz SMA
60-801-301
The 60-801-301 is a 6-channel, 1-bank RF multiplexer suitable for switching 50Ω signals up to 26.5GHz. It is part of Pickering Interfaces’ range of LXI Microwave Multiplexers which are available with bandwidths between 6GHz and 40GHz and support for 4, 8 12 or 16 banks of 4 or 6-channel multiplexers. It is ideal for constructing complex microwave switching systems for many applications. Connection is by high performance front panel mounted SMA or SMA-2.9 connectors.
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PXI Single 64 Chan 1 Pole MUX
40-657-001-1/64/1
High Density Power Multiplexer Modules available in a choice of configurations, containing up to 8 separate multiplexers, all 1-pole switching. They are suitable for switching signals to 110VDC/250VAC at 2Amps, 90W.
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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 co...show more -
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Single 16x12 1-Pole High-Density PXI Matrix Module
40-520-101
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 3A Power MUX BRIC, 2-Channel, 24-Pole
40-571-101
The 40-571 is a Power Multiplexer designed to simplify the connection of a common set of test equipment to one of a number of different devices for testing (simultaneous multiple channel selection is possible for most configurations, see switching specifications for restrictions). It is ideal for applications where the equipment needs to conduct the same test process on a series of similar devices one at a time. It is available in a variety of configurations that allow testing with differing number of devices to be tested and different connection widths to suit differing test equipment pin counts.
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Solid State Switch, 45 MHz to 50 GHz, SPDT
85331B
The Keysight 85331B single-pole-double-throw (SP2T) solid state switch maximizes your frequency range from 45 MHz up to 50 GHz, offering excellent performance with high isolation and fast switching speed.
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PXI/PXIe Wide Current Range Multiplexer Module, Dual 6-Channel, 2-Pole
40-514-104
The 40-514-104 (PXI) and 42-514-104 (PXIe) are low density multiplexers in dual 6-channel, 2-pole configuration. They are capable of switching a wide range of current, from 10 μA to 2.5 A at 220 VDC/250 VAC. The current capability of the module permits the use of a single module type for both low and medium current test applications.
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PXI 8-Slot BRIC Matrix, 176x8 2-Pole (8 sub-cards)
40-562B-122-176X8
The 40-562B-122-176X8 is a high density BRIC8 matrix module with a size of 176x8 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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Cable Assembly, 50-Pin D-Type, Female to Unterminated With Cut Ends, 0.5m HV, Exit Away From Pin 1
A050DF4-C-HA050
50-Pin D-Type HV Cable assemblies are constructed from 7/0.2 (24 AWG) Tinned Copper Wire with PTFE Type C insulation. The connector assembly can be secured to the mating part by a screwlock. The 50-Pin Female connector options of this product can be directly mated to a corresponding Pickering Interfaces switching product.
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PXI 2-Slot BRIC Matrix, 22x16 1-Pole (2 Sub-cards)
40-562B-221-22X16
The 40-562B-221-22X16 is a high density BRIC2 matrix module with a size of 22x16 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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3GHz Single Channel Portable Signal Generator
LS3081P
The LS3081P, 3GHz Single Channel RF Analog Signal Generator, offers industry leading performance, in a modern tablet like design that can be used as a benchtop or portable unit. The LS3081P features exceptionally fast switching speed, superior signal integrity and purity and all the necessary modulated signals for analog communication systems. The LS3081P was designed to offer excellent performance and meet today’s most demanding applications, whether in the lab or out in the field.
