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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Miniature Instantaneous Relays
CU-W Series
Heavy duty miniature power relays for demanding applications, switching of AC&DC voltages, resistive and/or inductive loads.
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Single 32x8 1-Pole High-Density PXI Matrix Module
40-520-201
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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75 Ohm BNC to BNC Cable Assembly
40-977-701-0.5m
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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PXI 4-slot BRIC Matrix, 2A, 2-Pole, 228x4, 4 Sub-cards
40-574-004
The 40-574-004 is a 228x4 2-pole matrix and is part of a range of BRIC matrices providing high density configurations capable of switching signals up to 2 A. The modules are available in 2, 4 or 8-slot PXI sizes and are constructed using high quality electro-mechanical relays.
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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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Solid State Relay for AC Power Switching Applications
Part No. 601
The 601 is a state-of-the-art solid-state relay designed for use in AC power switching applications. These relays utilize optical isolation and feature zero-cross switching. MSL 1Available options include:601-1 5A, 280Vac Load; 3.0-32Vdc Control601-2 10A, 280Vac Load; 3.0-32Vdc Control
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LXI Microwave Multiplexer, SP4T, 16-Bank, 50GHz, 50Ω, SMA-2.4
60-803-616
Our 60-803-616 is a 16 bank SP4T multiplexer and is part of a range of LXI based microwave multiplexers suitable for switching 50 ohm signals up to 50GHz. 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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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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PXI 2 Slot BRIC 58x6 2A 1-Pole Matrix
40-596-201
The 40-596 PXI Matrix BRIC provides a range of high density matrix modules able to switch up to 2 Amps or 150VDC/100VAC. The 40-596 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 BRIC4 FIBO Matrix Dual 40x4 3pin brkout
40-592A-002
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/PXIe Microwave Relay, Single SPDT, 67 GHz, 50 Ω, SMA-1.85, Failsafe
42-780B-571
The 40-780B-571 (PXI) and 42-780B-571 (PXIe) are single failsafe SPDT 67 GHz 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 Dual 3-Channel 10A Solid State MUX
40-666-011
The 40-666 is a high current multiplexer available in dual 3-channel or single 6-channel configurations occupying two slots of PXI chassis. Each multiplexer switch 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. Each multiplexer channel can support 10A of continuous current and switch up to 200V signals. The switches can sustain inrush currents in excess of 50A. AC...show more -
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PXI Dual 8x4 Matrix Module, 2-pole 2A,60W
40-515-002
The 40-515/516/517 2 Amp, 2-Pole Matrix Modules form part of the System 40 PXI ProgrammableSwitching system. Each module consists of a matrix of 64 2-pole electro-mechanicalrelays under the control of a PXI/PCI interface.These modules are designed for switching medium voltage/power signals in test applicationswhere reed relays do not have sufficient rating. They are also suitable for telecomsapplications where send and return signals need to be switched simultaneously.
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PXI 12-Slot BRIC Matrix, 132x4 1-Pole (3 sub-cards)
40-562B-321-132X4
The 40-562B-321-132X4 is a high density BRIC12 matrix module with a size of 132x4 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 Microwave Relay, Dual SPDT, 40GHz, 50Ω, SMA-2.9, Remote Mount
40-780B-542-E
The 40-780B-542-E (PXI) and 42-780B-542-E (PXIe) are dual SPDT 40GHz unterminated microwave relay modules with remotely mounted relays. The 40/42-780B range is available with one, two, three or four SPDT panel mounted relays capable of switching frequencies up to 67GHz in 50Ω or 2.5GHz in 75Ω. Connections are made via high quality RF coaxial connectors, SMA or N-Type for 50Ω and 1.6/5.6 in 75Ω versions. Remote versions can support up to three SPDT relays in a single slot.
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PXI BRIC4 2Resource Distributor, 1Bus Matrix
40-569-021
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 Dual 2 Channel Fibre Optic MU
40-855-322
Pickering PXI Fiber Optic MEMS Switching cards are available in many high density formats with a choice of 5 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. Fiber optic multiplexers create a signal path by redirecting the optical signal into a selected output fiber. This is achieved using Micro-Mechanical Mirrors driven by a highly precise mechanism and activated via an electrical control signal.
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PXI/PXIe High Voltage Multiplexer, Dual 23-Channel, 1-Pole
42-321-108-HI
The 40-321-108-HI (PXI) and 42-321-108-HI (PXIe) are dual 23-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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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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50 Ohm MCX to MCX Cable Assembly
40-977-561-0.5m
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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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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Torque Tester
DIS-IPS series (20CL/5C)
For managing various torque wrenches, torque drivers, and automatic/semi-automatic machines. The highly compact detector is ideal for automated line measurements. Five channels of pass/fail judgment conditions can be saved, and settings can be made simply by switching channels even if the tightening conditions change. Efficient measurement is possible without unwinding work by "OW joint ".
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Rad Hard Switching Regulators
Renesas' radiation hardened switching regulator portfolio consists of radiation and single event effects (SEE) tolerant and radiation and SEE hardened high-efficiency synchronous buck regulators with integrated MOSFETs.
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PXI Very High Density MUX 99 Chan 2 Pole
40-675-002-99/2
The 40-675 series of very high density low cost multiplexer modules are available in a versatile range of switching configurations. The modules are supplied pre-configured in one of six multiplexer modes suitable for signal routing in high channel count ATE and data acquisition systems. The modules use high quality electromechanical signal relays allowing each channel to switch current up to 1A at 150VDC/100VAC. Connections are made via a front panel 200-pin connector.
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2 GHz Dual 1:4 RF Mux, 75 Ohm Module for 34970A/34972A
34906A
The Keysight 34906A RF multiplexer module for the 34970A/34972A Data Acquisition/Switch Unit offers broadband switching capabilities for high-frequency and pulsed signals. Use it to route test signals between your device under test and your signal generator, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, or other instrumentation. The RF multiplexers are arranged as two independent 1 x 4 multiplexers, each with a common shield and a switched center conductor. Connections can be made directly to SMB inputs with...show more -
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PXI 8 Banks of 8 Chan 1 Pole MUX
40-657-001-8/8/1
40-657 High Density Power Multiplexer Modules are 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 Single 32 Channel Fiber Multiplexer SC, Multi-Mode With Loop-Thru
60-851-224
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 8 Slot BRIC Solid State 192x8 1-Pole (6 sub-cards)
40-563A-121-192X8
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 PXI matrix requirements and are constructed using solid-state switches. 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 308x8 2A 1-Pole Matrix
40-567-107
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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Microwave Transfer Switch Plug-In
1260-162AH/BH
The Astronics 1260-162AH/BH is a 2-slot microwave switch plug-in. It can be used in either the Astronics 1256 switching mainframe or the Astronics 1260-100 Adapt-a-Switch™ VXI carrier.