Matrix
Grid array with switches at each circuit crossing connecting multiple inputs to multiple outputs.
See Also: Switch Matrix, Matrices, Mass Interconnect
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RF PXI Matrix Modules
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Pickering's RF PXI Matrix Modules are capable of providing economic switching for frequencies up to 6 GHz. Our other RF PXI options include RF SPDT switches and RF multiplexers, for higher frequency applications or applications requiring high-performance levels, please take a look at our microwave switching modules.
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PXI 32x8 Matrix Module, 2-Pole, 2A, 60W
40-580-001
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-580 is a 256 crosspoint PXI matrix with dual pole switching. The module consists of a 32x8 matrix of 2-pole electro-mechanical relays with 2A current handling. The module is designed for switching medium voltage and power signals, typical applications include signal routing in ATE and data acquisition systems. The user signal connection is via a robust 160 pin DIN 41612 connector that is fully supported by the wide range of Pickering Interfaces cable and connector accessories.
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PXI/PXIe RF Matrix, 8x2, 1GHz, 50Ω, SMA
42-750-521
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-750A-521 (PXI) and 42-750A-521 (PXIe) are 50 Ω 8x2 RF matrix modules with SMA connectors suitable for switching frequencies up to 1000 MHz. They are part of a range of 8x2 matrix modules with 50 Ω or 75 Ω characteristic impedance with front panel mounted SMA, SMB or MS-M multiway coaxial connectors.
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LXI Microwave Matrix, 10GHz, Dual 4x4 With Loop-Thru
60-750-244-A
Matrix Switch Module
The 60-750-244-A is a dual 4x4 10GHz microwave matrix with loop-thru. It is part of the 60-750/751 range of LXI Microwave Switches controlled through an LXI compliant Ethernet connection. It is available in a variety of configurations and frequencies up to 18GHz (60-751). The matrix is characterized for 50 ohm applications, for 75 ohm versions please consult your local sales representative.
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PXI 12-Slot BRIC Matrix, 110x16 1-Pole (10 sub-cards)
40-562B-321-110X16
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-562B-321-110X16 is a high density BRIC12 matrix module with a size of 110x16 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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Dual 16x8 1-Pole High-Density PXI Matrix Module
40-520-205
Matrix Switch Module
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 8-Slot BRIC Matrix, 220x8 1-Pole (10 sub-cards)
40-562B-121-220X8
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-562B-121-220X8 is a high density BRIC8 matrix module with a size of 220x8 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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PXI 8-Slot BRIC Matrix, 2A 1-Pole 44x8, 1 Sub-card
40-567A-101
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-567A-101 is a PXI 1-pole 44x8 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 2-Slot BRIC Matrix, 192x8, 1 Pole (3 Sub-cards)
40-558-201-192x8
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-558-201-192x8 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 2-Slot BRIC Matrix, 10x32 1-Pole (2 Sub-cards)
40-562B-221-10X32
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-562B-221-10X32 is a high density BRIC2 matrix module with a size of 10x32 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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PXI/PXIe Switched Guard Matrix, 16x4
40-590-101
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-590-101 (PXI) and 42-590-101 (PXIe) are modules that provide a switched guard 16x4 matrix solution with up to 1012 Ω channel to channel and channel-to-ground isolation.
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PXI-2536, 544-Crosspoint, 1-Wire PXI Matrix Switch Module
778572-36
Matrix Switch Module
544-Crosspoint, 1-Wire PXI Matrix Switch Module—The PXI‑2536 is a high-density 8x68 PXI matrix switch module that is ideal for routing low-power DC signals in validation test systems of mass produced devices such as semiconductor chips and printed circuit boards (PCBs). Featuring FET relays, the PXI‑2536 offers unlimited mechanical lifetime and switching speeds up to 50,000 crosspoints/s. It also features onboard relay counting for relay monitoring and deterministic operation with hardware triggers to improve test throughput.
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PXI 12-Slot BRIC Matrix, 640x8 1-Pole (10 sub-cards)
40-558-121-640X8
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-558-121-640x8 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 4-Slot BRIC Matrix, 87X8 2A 2-Pole (3 Sub-cards)
40-565B-002-87X8
Matrix Switch Module
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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4-Slot BRIC, 126x12, 1 Pole, PXI Matrix (3 Sub-cards)
40-559-401-126x12
Matrix Switch Module
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 64x4 Matrix Module, 1-Pole, 2A, 60W
40-585-001
Matrix Switch Module
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 12-Slot BRIC Matrix, 616x4 2-Pole (14 sub-cards)
40-562B-322-616X4
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-562B-322-616X4 is a high density BRIC12 matrix module with a size of 616x4 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 2 Slot BRIC Matrix, 2A 1-Pole 32x12, 1 Sub-card
40-597A-201
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-597A-201 is a PXI 1-pole 32x12 matrix in BRIC2 format and is part of a range of high density matrix modules able to switch up to 2 A or 200 VDC/210 VAC. The 40-597A BRIC modules are available in 2, 4 or 8-slot sizes to suit most high performance PXI matrix requirements, constructed using high quality electro-mechanical relays for high switching confidence.
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PXI 8 Slot BRIC 180x16 1-Pole (12 sub-card)
40-561A-121-180X16
Matrix Switch Module
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 Medium Density Switch Matrix Modules
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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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PXI BRIC8 1Resource Distributor, 6Bus Matrix
40-569-116
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-569 PXI Matrix BRIC provides a range of high-density bus matrix inputs and resource distributor bussed configurations capable of switching up to 2A and up to 100VDC/70VAC. These large PXI matrix modules are available in 4 or 8 slot sizes and are constructed using high-quality electromechanical relays.
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PXI 8-Slot BRIC Matrix, 2A 1-Pole 406x6, 7 Sub-cards
40-596A-107
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-596A-107 is a PXI 1-pole 406x6 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 96x8 Matrix, 2A 2-Pole (4 sub cards)
40-565A-102-96X8
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-565A PXI Matrix BRIC provides a range of high density matrix modules able to switch up to 2 Amps at 150VDC/100VAC The 40-565A BRIC modules are available in 2, 4 or 8 slot PXI sizes to suit most high performance PXI Matrix requirements, constructed using quality electro-mechanical relays for high switching confidence.
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PXI BRIC4 FIBO Matrix Dual 93x4 2pin brkout
40-592A-013
Matrix Switch Module
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 4 Slot BRIC 60x16 2-Pole (4 sub-cards)
40-561A-022-60X16
Matrix Switch Module
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 60x8 2-Pole (2 sub-cards)
40-561A-122-60X8
Matrix Switch Module
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/PXIe RF Matrix, 16x4, 300 MHz, 50 Ω MS-M Multiway
42-727A-002
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-727A-001 (PXI) and 42-727A-001 (PXIe) are 16x4 50 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. They provide a simple and scalable bidirectional matrix for RF signals and are intended for the construction of high performance switching systems.
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PXI 8-Slot BRIC Matrix, 44x8 2-Pole (2 sub-cards)
40-562B-122-44X8
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-562B-122-44X8 is a high density BRIC8 matrix module with a size of 44x8 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 8 Slot BRIC 308x4 1-Pole (7 sub-cards)
40-562A-121-308X4
Matrix Switch Module
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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LXI Low Thermal EMF Matrix 1-pole 14x33
60-510-004
Matrix Switch Module
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.
