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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Cable Assembly, 50-Pin D-Type, Female to Unterminated With Tinned Ends, 0.5m HV, Exit Away From Pin 1
A050DF4-T-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/PXIe Power Relay Module, 16xSPDT
40-158-003-HI
The 40/42-158-003-HI is a PXI/PXIe high density power relay module with 16xSPDT switches rated at 5A and includes the hardware interlock option. User connection is via a 50-pin SGMC male connector, hardware interlock is via a 4-pin 00 series socket (mating plug is supplied). The 40/42-158 range is available in 8, 16, 24 or 32 SPST configurations with or without hardware interlock. Electro-mechanical power relays are used which are suitable for switching loads up to 5A at 250VAC.
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PXI Breadboard Module, 1-Slot, 37-Pin D-Type
40-220A-201
The 40-220A series of breadboard modules allow the user to construct their own circuit in situations where a suitable PXI module is not available. For example when it is required to integrate a non-switching function into a PXI chassis. Typical applications include: Creating custom circuitry that can be housed in on a 3U board, or to build special one-off switching modules.
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PXI Expandable 16x16 RF Matrix 75Ohm Type 43
45-720A-711
The 45-720A module is a 6U 16x16 RF Matrix suitable for switching frequencies to beyond 250MHz. The 45- 720A module is available in 50 and 75 Ohm versions with a choice of coaxial connectors. It is intended for the easy construction of high performance bidirectional matrix switching systems. Automatic Isolation Switches are located on all coaxial connectors, these disconnect the matrix from the external test fixture. This maximises isolation and RF performance.
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PXI/PXIe MEMS Optical MUX, 4-Channel, Multi-Mode, 50/125 Fiber, FC/APC Connectors
42-850A-014-M50
The 40/42-850A-014-M50 is a PXI/PXIe 4-channel multiplexer with FC/APC connectors and is part of Pickering's range of PXI Fiber Optic MEMS Switching modules.
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PXI BRIC8 FIBO Matrix Dual 100x4 3pin brkout
40-592A-105
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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512-Crosspoint, 1-Wire PXI Matrix Switch Module
PXIe-2531 / 780587-31
512-Crosspoint, 1-Wire PXI Matrix Switch Module—The PXIe‑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 PXIe‑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, 121x16 1-Pole (11 sub-cards)
40-562B-121-121X16
The 40-562B-121-121X16 is a high density BRIC8 matrix module with a size of 121x16 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 10x4 Matrix 2A 1 Pole
40-545-001
The 40-545 series of modules are high density power switching matrices. Typicalapplications include power routing in Functional ATE systems, specifically automotiveelectronics, for example testing of Engine Management Units.
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PXI 8 Bank 8 Channel 2 Pole Multiplexer
40-659-102
Model 40-659 is an 8 Bank 8 Channel Multiplexer module with 2-pole switching, It uses high quality electromechanical relays and is suitable for switching signals up to 2Amp, 300VDC/250VAC.The 40-659 module is suitable for multiplexer applications where two signals are required to be switched simultaneously, for example send and return signals in a telecoms system. It is also suitable for applications where reed relay based multiplexers do not have sufficient power handling capability such as switching medium power AC or DC loads or for slaving external relays, contactors and solenoids.
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LXI Microwave Multiplexer, 50Ω 4-Channel 12-Bank 40GHz SMA-2.9
60-802-412
The 60-802-412 is a 4-channel, 12-bank RF multiplexer suitable for switching 50Ω signals up to 40GHz. 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 4 Slot BRIC Matrix, Solid State, 128x8, 1-Pole (4 sub-cards)
40-563B-021-128X8
The 40-563B-021-128x8 is an ultra high density 4-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 40Amp 14Volt 2xSPST Automotive Relay
40-180-001
Models 40-180/181 are High Power Relay Modules available with 2 SPST, 4 SPST or 2 SPDT contacts. They are capable of switching inductive/capacitive loads up to 40A at 14VDC or 20A at 28VDCThe 40-180/181 High Power Relay Modules are suitable for switching heavy loads or for slaving large external relays, contactors and solenoids. In particular these relay modules are designed for automotive test applications requiring the switching of D.C. voltage at high current. The 28V version is suitable for truck system test applications.
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PXI/PXIe Microwave Relay, Dual SPDT, 12.4GHz, 50Ω, N-Type
40-780B-512
The 40-780B-512 (PXI) and 42-780B-512 (PXIe) are dual SPDT 12.4GHz unterminated microwave relay modules. The 40/42-780B range is available with one, two, three or four SPDT switches capable of switching frequencies up to 67GHz in 50Ω or 2.5GHz in 75Ω. Connections are made via front panel mounted high quality RF coaxial connectors, SMA or N-Type for 50Ω and 1.6/5.6 in 75Ω versions. Remote versions are also available which can support up to three SPDT relays in a single slot.
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PXI High Density Multiplexer, 20-Bank, 8-Channel, 1-Pole
40-615A-001
The 40-615A-001 is a 20-bank, 8-channel, 1-pole MUX and is part of our range of PXI high density reed-relay based multiplexer modules. These feature a wide range of switching configurations and are especially useful where a large number of small multiplexers are required. Typical applications include signal routing in ATE and data acquisition systems. Connections are made via a front panel 200-pin connector.
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PXI 4 Slot BRIC 88x4 1-Pole (2 sub-cards)
40-562A-021-88X4
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 High Voltage Multiplexer, Dual 23-Channel, 2-Pole
40-321-128-HI
The 40-321-128-HI (PXI) and 42-321-128-HI (PXIe) are dual 23-channel 2-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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LXI High Density 384x4 2-Pole 2A Matrix With BIRST
60-556-026
High density double pole matrix capable of switching up to 300VDC/250VAC, or 2A (60W max). The use of high quality electro-mechanical relays offer high switching confidence and make it suitable for signal routing in large ATE systems.
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PXI/PXIe Microwave Transfer Switch, Single, 40GHz, 50Ω, SMA-2.9
40-782B-541
The 40-782B-541 (PXI) and 42-782B-541 (PXIe) single transfer switches are part of our range of PXI microwave switching modules. They have a characteristic impedance of 50Ω and a maximum operating frequency of 40GHz. Connections are made via front panel mounted high quality SMA-2.9 coaxial connectors.
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PXI High Density Multiplexer, 2-Bank, 32-Channel, 2-Pole
40-610A-007
The 40-610A-007 is a 2-bank, 32-channel, 2-pole MUX and is part of our range of PXI high density reed-relay based multiplexer modules. The range includes a wide choice of switching configurations which are especially useful where a large number of small multiplexers are required. Typical applications include signal routing in ATE and data acquisition systems.
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LXI 16:1 Optical MUX FC/APC Loop-Thru
60-850-023
The 60-850 and 60-851 are LXI conformant fiber optic multiplexers that use MEMS switching technology to ensure fast and reliable switching of single-mode (60-850) or multi-mode (60-851) optical signals being carried on fiber connections. The 60-850/851 is available with a variety of connector options and in a variety of multiplexer arrangements. Loop-thru versions are also available for easy multiplexer expansion.
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PXI 4-Slot BRIC Matrix, 25x32 1-Pole (5 Sub-cards)
40-562B-021-25X32
The 40-562B-021-25X32 is a high density BRIC4 matrix module with a size of 25x32 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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Switching Matrix Systems
VX Series
The VX Series of low-cost, versatile Switching Systems use a modular concept of Switch Modules,Display Modules and Control Modules which can be assembled into VX/256 Mainframes as Matrices,Multiplexers or Individual Relays.
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PXI 3A Power MUX BRIC, 4-Channel, 48-Pole
40-571-004
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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X-ray Diffraction and Elemental Analysis
D8 ADVANCE
The intelligent beam path components of the D8 ADVANCE with DAVINCI design provide true plug'n play functionality requiring minimum or even no user intervention. Featuring automatic and tool-free switching of the diffraction geometry without the need for complex adjustments, the D8 ADVANCE with DAVINCI design broadens the analytical capabilities for a wide community of X-ray diffraction users.
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PXI/PXIe Microwave Transfer Switch, Dual, 18GHz, 50Ω, SMA
40-782B-522
The 40-782B-522 (PXI) and 42-782B-522 (PXIe) dual transfer switches are part of our range of PXI microwave switching modules. They have a characteristic impedance of 50Ω and a maximum operating frequency of 18GHz. Connections are made via front panel mounted high quality SMA coaxial connectors.
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PXI Single 24x8 Matrix, 2 Pole Switching
40-521-022
Typical applications for this high density matrix include signal routing in Functional ATE and data acquisitionsystems. These PXI matrix cards are constructed using high reliability rutheniumelectro-plated reed relays, offering >10e8 operations to give maximum switchingconfidence with long life and stable contact resistance. Larger matrices may be constructed by Daisy Chaining the common signals from multiple PXI modules. For example, 7 PXI modules will form a 168x8 Matrix, a total of 1344...show more -
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AC/DC Current Probe, 50 MHz, 15A
1147B
The 1147B is ideal for capturing transient current signals such as those found in motor controllers, switching power supplies, inverters and current amplifiers driving inductive loads.
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PXI/PXIe Microwave Transfer Switch, Single, 18 GHz, 50 Ω, SMA, Failsafe, Remote Mount
40-782B-521-E
The 40-782B-521-E (PXI) and 42-782B-521-E (PXIe) single failsafe transfer switches with remotely mounted relays are part of our range of PXI microwave switching modules. They have a characteristic impedance of 50 Ω and a maximum operating frequency of 18 GHz. Connections are made via front panel mounted high quality SMA coaxial connectors.
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PXI 12-Slot BRIC Matrix, 66x16 2-Pole (6 sub-cards)
40-562B-322-66X16
The 40-562B-322-66X16 is a high density BRIC12 matrix module with a size of 66x16 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.
