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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Instrumentation
Test instruments, Switching & RFIUs, and Test, Simulation, & Avionics Interfaces.
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PXI/PXIe Microwave Relay, Single SPDT, 67GHz, 50Ω, SMA-1.85
40-780B-571
The 40-780B-571 (PXI) and 42-780B-571 (PXIe) are single SPDT 67GHz 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.
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50 Ohm MCX to MCX Cable Assembly
40-977-561-0.25m
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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Cables And Connector Solutions
Pickering Interfaces provides a full range of supporting cables and connector solutions for all of our PXI switching and simulation modules, LXI Ethernet switching solutions and PCI switch and simulation cards. We offer everything from simple mating connectors through to complex cables assemblies and terminal blocks.
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PXI/PXIe High Density Electro-mechanical Relay Module, 32xSPDT
40-148A-001
The 40-148A-001 (PXI) and 42-148A-001 (PXIe) 32xSPDT relay module is part of a range of high density switching modules available in Normally Open (SPST & DPST), Changeover (SPDT) and Normally Closed (SPST) configurations. Connections are made via a front panel 200-pin female connector.
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Four Channel 800MHz Backup Switching System
10942B
Universal Switching Corporation
Four Channel Backup Switching System. Multi-mode backup switch for communication and ground station applications. The 10942B Backup IF Switching System provides backup input selections for signals as high as 800MHz. The 10942B delivers ultra-high signal performance coupled with extremely advanced remote/manual control and monitoring.
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PXI 4 Slot BRIC Matrix, Solid State, 192x8, 1-Pole (6 sub-cards)
40-563B-021-192X8
The 40-563B-021-192x8 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 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/PXIe MEMS Optical MUX, 8-Channel, Multi-Mode, 62.5/125 Fiber
40-852A-518-M62.5
The 40/42-852A-518-M62.5 is a PXI/PXIe 8-channel multiplexer with ST connectors and is part of Pickering's range of PXI Fiber Optic MEMS Switching modules. They are available in many high density formats with a choice of different connector styles to suit most applications: FC/APC (for optimal performance), FC/PC and SC/PC for general applications and LC and MU for high density applications. They are also available with an optional hardware interlock which, when activated, will return all optical switches to their default unpowered state.
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500-Pin SEARAY Cable Assembly, Male to Unterminated, Ferrules, 2 Amp, 2m, 250 Port
A500RMR-F-5C200
The 500-Pin SEARAY connector is used on switching products to provide a very high density 2A connector solution that is suitable for use to 200VDC. This cable assembly is suitable for direct connection to Pickering Interfaces products. Unterminated connections are provided at the other end of the cable for a variety of applications. Screwlocks enable the SEARAY connector to be secured to its mating product.
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Attenuators
Teledyne Microwave Solutions (TMS) offers a variety of analog controlled attenuators operating over a 10MHz to 26GHz range. With many units operating over many octaves, switching speeds less than 100nS and attenuation control up to 50dB, TMS has a product that meets your demanding needs.
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PXI/PXIe Microwave Relay, Triple SPDT, 2.5 GHz, 75 Ω, 1.6/5.6, Failsafe
42-780B-753
The 40-780B-753 (PXI) and 42-780B-753 (PXIe) are triple failsafe SPDT 2.5 GHz 75 Ω 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 67 GHz in 50 Ω or 2.5 GHz in 75 Ω. Connections are made via front panel mounted high quality RF coaxial connectors, SMA or N-Type for 50 Ω and 1.6/5.6 in 75 Ω versions. Remote versions are also available which can support up to three SPDT relays in a single slot.
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PXI Solid-State Matrix Module, 6x2, 10 A, Hardware Interlock
40-553A-011-HI
The 40-553A-011-HI is a high current 6x2 matrix with hardware interlock occupying two slots of PXI chassis. Each matrix crosspoint uses a fully isolated solid state relay which has been designed to offer fast operation under hot switching conditions and high inrush current with no operational life degradation.
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PXI Single SP4T Multiplexer 18GHz 50 SMA
40-784A-121
Pickering Interfaces’ range of 40-784A PXI Microwave Multiplexer Modules have a characteristic impedance of 50Ω and are capable of switching signals up to 40GHz. Available in single, dual or triple, SP6T or SP4T formats, they are suitable for constructing complex microwave switching networks and provide a range of switching configurations to suit most applications. Connection is by high performance front panel mounted SMA or SMA-2.9 connectors
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PXI/PXIe Microwave Transfer Switch, Dual, 18 GHz, 50 Ω, SMA, Failsafe
42-782B-522
The 40-782B-522 (PXI) and 42-782B-522 (PXIe) dual failsafe transfer switches 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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LXI Microwave Multiplexer, 50Ω 6-Channel 14-Bank 18GHz SMA
60-801-214
The 60-801-214 is a 6-channel, 14-bank RF multiplexer suitable for switching 50Ω signals up to 18GHz. 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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LXI Microwave Multiplexer, SP6T, 15-Bank, 50GHz, 50Ω, SMA-2.4
60-800-615
Our 60-800-615 is a 15 bank SP6T multiplexer and is part of a range of LXI based microwave multiplexers suitable for switching 50 ohm signals up to 50GHz. The 60-800 range is capable of supporting up to 16 banks of 6 channel multiplexers and 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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PXI/PXIe High Voltage Power Relay Module, 14xSPST With Hardware Interlock
42-323-901-HI
The 40-323-901 (PXI) and 42-323-901 (PXIe) are 14xSPST 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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PXI/PXIe RF Matrix, 16x2, 300 MHz, 50 Ω MS-M Multiway
42-728A-002
The 40-728A-001 (PXI) and 42-728A-001 (PXIe) are 16x2 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.
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1-phase Power Analyzers
PeakTech Prüf- und Messtechnik GmbH
Is a high-precision energy cost measuring device for recording the energy consumption of electrical devices and for calculating the current consumption of a device by entering the electricity price. Thanks to the integrated power factor calculation, all modern consumers such as Switching power supplies, TV sets, fluorescent lamps, LED systems and of course ohmic loads such as Electric heaters and hobs can be measured accurately. In addition, the high resolution, the low response characteristic and even very small or stand-by consumers from approx. 1 W can be measured.
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PXI 8 Slot BRIC 368x8 1-Pole (8 sub-cards)
40-560A-121-368X8
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 Microwave Multiplexer, 50Ω 4-Channel 11-Bank 18GHz SMA
60-802-211
The 60-802-211 is a 4-channel, 11-bank RF multiplexer suitable for switching 50Ω signals up to 18GHz. 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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Multiplexers
Capable of performing the necessary switching between test points of the device under test, to give access to low frequency measuring instruments, in electronic test systems based on tool receivers.
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LXI Microwave Multiplexer, SP6T, 3-Bank, 26.5GHz, 50Ω, SMA
60-800-303
Our 60-800-303 is a 3 bank terminated SP6T multiplexer and is part of a range of LXI based microwave multiplexers suitable for switching 50 ohm signals up to 26.5GHz. The 60-800 range is capable of supporting up to 14 banks of 6 channel terminated multiplexers and 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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Small-size Reverberation Chamber
PT-Series -
The PT small-size Reverberation Chamber Series is a one-of-its-own OTA set of test chambers worldwide. With smart-stirring and capable of simultaneously testing up to 8 DUTs of up to 15cm and 5kg, the PT-Series is intended for Production OTA Testing in non-signaling mode, providing unheard-of ultra-fast test times with good accuracy and repeatability and the second smallest footprint on the market, only superseded by our I-Series. TxPower, RSSI and other non-signaling SISO and MIMO test figures ...show more -
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20GHz Dual Channel MW Signal Generator 19" 1U Rack
LSX2092R
The LSX2092R is a 20GHz Dual Channel Microwave Signal Generator, offers industry leading performance, in a 1U, 19” rack-mounted box. It features exceptionally fast switching speed, superior signal integrity and purity and all the necessary modulated signals for analog communication systems. The design offers excellent performance and abilities combined with an affordable price tag, needed from the R&D benches to the production lines.
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PXI 3x3 10GHz Matrix with Loop-Thru & Term
40-787-518-3X3-L-T
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 16x2 RF Matrix 300MHz 50 Multiway Connector
40-728-002
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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PXI Quad Microwave SPDT Relay 50GHz 50 SMA-2.4
40-780A-554
This PXI microwave module is part of a range that gives you the highest RF & microwave switching performance available. Applications are mainly in the microwave region, however there are many uses in the RF spectrum where extremely low insertion loss and ultra high isolation are critical, they may also be used for lower frequency RF applications where power handling to 240W is required (700W for N-Type options).