PXI switching solutions feature at IMS 2017

27th April 2017

Mick Elliott

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A broad catalogue of PXI and Ethernet LXI RF & Microwave switching solutions will be displayed by Pickering Interfaces IEEE MTT-S 2017 International Microwave Symposium (IMS) (June 6 – 9). Pickering’s RF & Microwave Switching solutions range from low-level DC signals to RF and Microwave.

These switching solutions can be used to increase the flexibility of Test and Measurement systems with signal bandwidths up to 65GHz.

Configurations available within their PXI and LXI platforms include multiplexers, matrices, transfers and general-purpose switches.

Pickering’s microwave switch modules include LEDs that indicate when a normally open path has been closed.

These indicators aid the user with visual checking of routing during system debug phase of test system development

Highlighted at the show will PXI Microwave SPDT Relays (model 40-780A) – a range of modules support from 1 to 4 SPDT relays and are available in a variety of different frequency options for 50 Ω, from 12.4GHz to 65GHz - a 75Ω 2.4GHz version is also available.

The PXI Microwave Multiplexers (model 40-784A) support 4 to 1 or 6 to 1 multiplexers in single, dual or triple formats. They are characterized for 6GHz, 18GHz, 26.5GHz, or 40GHz and have excellent performance throughout their frequency range. All models occupy just two 3U PXI slots.

PXI RF Multiplexers (model 40-76X) will also be on parade. This range of RF Multiplexers is available in the following configurations: dual, quad and octal 4 to 1, single, dual and quad 8 to 1, single and dual 16 to 1 and single 32 to 1.

All of the multiplexers have versions with automatic terminations to manage VSWR effects, which could degrade the performance of a test system.

All the PXI modules can be used in any PXI chassis and can be fitted to PXI hybrid slots in a PXIe chassis.

They also can also be used in Pickering Interfaces’ LXI Modular chassis for users preferring control via an Ethernet port, including Pickering’s new 2-slot USB/LXI Modular Chassis (model 60-104).

This new chassis offers a small lightweight form factor, making it ideal for portable, benchtop and space restrictive applications.

It supports one or two 3U Pickering PXI modules.

The USB compatible and LXI compliant ports enable the chassis to be controlled directly through standard interfaces found on most personal computers—allowing for a very cost effective route into the modular test and measurement market.

Pickering will also highlight their eBIRST Switching System Test Tools and Switch Path Manager Signal Routing Software.