PXI Backplanes
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Bit Error Rate Tester - PXI
BERT 1001/1005 Series
Tester
The BERT is 2 or 4-channel PPG and Error Detector for the design, characterization and production of optical transceivers and opto-electrical components at data rates up to 30 Gb/s.With scalability and exceptional signal fidelity, it is a cost effective test solution for 400 Gb/s communication eco-systems.
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PXI 8 Slot BRIC 352x4 1-Pole (8 sub-cards)
40-562A-121-352X4
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 10 Channel Power Mux 1 Pole
40-660-001
Multiplexer Module
Model 40-660 is a 10-Channel Power Multiplexer, suitable for switching inductive/capacitive loads up to 10A at 250VAC. It is available with a choice of 1-pole (10A) or 2-pole (8A versions). Model 40-665 is a higher density 18 Channel Power Multiplexer with the same specification as the 40-660. Power Multiplexer Modules are intended for switching heavy AC or DC loads or for slave switching large external relays, contactors and solenoids.
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PXI-5421, 43 MHz Bandwidth, 16-Bit PXI Waveform Generator
779176-01
Waveform Generator
43 MHz Bandwidth, 16-Bit PXI Waveform Generator—The PXI‑5421 is a 43 MHz arbitrary waveform generator capable of generating user-defined, arbitrary waveforms and standard functions including sine, square, triangle, and ramp. This arbitrary waveform generator can generate signals from -6 V to +6 V and uses direct digital synthesis (DDS) to precisely generate waveforms. The PXI‑5421 also features advanced synchronization and data streaming capabilities.
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RMC-8357, 2.1 GHz, 1U Rugged Rack-Mount External Controller for PXI
785673-01
External Controller
2.1 GHz, 1U Rugged Rack-Mount External Controller for PXI—The RMC‑8357 is a rugged 1U rack-mount controller for PXI- or PXI Express-based systems intended for test and measurement applications requiring rack-mount controllers. It features up to two Intel Xeon eight‐core processors that support up to 32 GB of RAM. The RMC‑8357 offers hot-swappable fans, options for redundant power supplies, and support for RAID arrays, which allows multiple hard drives to be configured for high performance for mission‐critical, physically demanding applications. The RMC‑8357 meets the PXI standard’s mechanical shock and vibration specifications and functions over wide operating ranges.
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PXIe-4339, 25 kS/s, 24-Bit, 8-Channel PXI Strain/Bridge Input Module
783531-01
Analog Input Module
25 kS/s, 24-Bit, 8-Channel PXI Strain/Bridge Input Module—The PXIe‑4339 is a universal bridge input module ideal for test cell installations requiring both accuracy and flexibility. Completely configurable through software, each channel can take bridge-based measurements and direct voltage measurements. Eight input ranges in ratiometric mode and four in voltage mode accommodate a wide variety of sensor types for your changing application needs. The PXIe‑4339 also features per-channel wide bandwidth analog outputs, programmable excitation, Transducer Electronic Data Sheet (TEDS) support, and digital filtering.
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PXI Very High Density MUX 5 Chan 32 Pole
40-675-002-5/32
Multiplexer Module
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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8-Slot BRIC, 256x8, 1 Pole, PXI Matrix (4 Sub-cards)
40-559-801-256x8
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 12-Slot BRIC Matrix, 88x4 2-Pole (2 sub-cards)
40-562B-322-88X4
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-562B-322-88X4 is a high density BRIC12 matrix module with a size of 88x4 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 3A Power MUX BRIC, 15-Channel, 16-Pole
40-571-205
Multiplexer Module
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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8-Slot BRIC, 588x6, 1 Pole, PXI Matrix (7 Sub-cards)
40-559-801-588x6
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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8-Slot BRIC, 168x12, 1 Pole, PXI Matrix (4 Sub-cards)
40-559-801-168x12
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 8-Slot BRIC Matrix, 132x8 2-Pole (6 sub-cards)
40-562B-122-132X8
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-562B-122-132X8 is a high density BRIC8 matrix module with a size of 132x8 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 75x16 2-pole (5 sub-cards)
40-561A-122-75X16
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-561A-122-75x16 is part of a range of high-density PXI BRIC 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.
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PXI 2A Multiplexer, 1-Bank, 16-Channel 8-Pole
40-614-018
Multiplexer Module
The 40-614 High Density 2 Amp multiplexer module is available in 20 configurations. All configurations use high quality electro-mechanical signal relays allowing each channel to switch current up to 2A and voltage up to 200VDC/140VACThe module is suitable for signal routing in ATE and data acquisition systems. User connections are made via a front panel 160-pin DIN 41612 connector which is fully supported by our range of cabling and connector solutions.
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PXI 4-Slot BRIC Matrix, 230x8, 1-Pole (5 sub-cards)
40-560B-021-230X8
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-560B-021-230x8 is an ultra high density matrix module and is part of our range PXI BRIC matrices. They are available in 2, 4, 8 or 12-slot sizes to suit high performance PXI switching requirements and is constructed using instrumentation quality reed relays.
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PXI 2A Multiplexer, 158-Channel, 1-Pole
40-611A-001
Multiplexer Module
The 40-611A-001 158-Channel, 1-Pole MUX is part of our range of Very High Density 2 Amp multiplexer modules. All configurations use high quality electro-mechanical signal relays allowing each channel to switch current up to 2A and voltage up to 300VDC/250VAC.
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PXI 4 Slot BRIC 96x12 2A 1-Pole Matrix
40-597-003
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-597 PXI Matrix BRIC provides a range of high density matrix modules able to switch up to 2 Amps or 100VDC/70VAC. The 40-597 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 12-Slot BRIC Matrix, 960x8 1-Pole (15 sub-cards)
40-558-121-960X8
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-558-121-960x8 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 High Density MUX 47-Channel 2-Pole
40-640-022-47/2
Multiplexer Module
This series of high density multiplexer modules feature a choice of switching configurations. Typical applications include signal routing in ATE and data acquisition systems. The multiplexer module is available as a 47-channel 2-pole, 94-channel 1-pole or 47-channel 1-pole with screened relays. Connections are made via a front panel 96-pin connector. It may be operated as a conventional multiplexer with break-before-make action when a new channel is selected. In addition multiple channels may be simultaneously selected (not available for this 1-pole version).
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PXI 4 Slot BRIC 90x16 2-Pole (6 sub-cards)
40-561A-022-90X16
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 BRIC8 2Resource Distributor, 4Bus Matrix
40-569-124
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 132x4 1-Pole (3 sub-cards)
40-562A-121-132X4
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 5A Fault Insertion Switch 20-Chan 2-Bus
40-198-002
Fault Insertion Unit
The 40-198 is a 20 Channel Fault Insertion switch, primarily designed for the simulation of fault conditions in automotive/avionics applications involving the reliability testing of safety critical controllers.
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HDD-8261, 4 TB, 6-Drive, PXI Data Storage Module
784191-01
Data Storage
4 TB, 6-Drive, PXI Data Storage Module - The HDD‑8261 in-chassis PXI Express high-speed data storage module features an onboard PCI Express SATA controller. The module fits into a PXI Express chassis, and it occupies only three PXI slots. With the HDD‑8261, you can choose between hard-disk drives (HDDs) or solid-state drives (SSDs) for increased ruggedness. It is ideal for field testing or signal recording applications. You can use this module to not only stream high-speed data, but also to easily move data between multiple test setups or supplement the PXI system controller’s storage capacity.
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PXI Express Board Virtex-5 ADC / DAC Module
SMT743
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Sundance Multiprocessor Technology Ltd.
The SMT700 is one of the first of a new range of Sundance cards that includes a direct connection to SLB (Sundance Local Bus) compatible mezzanine card, without the need for a Sundance TIM. This enables a variety of cards to be added to a system, for example extra Ethernet ports, video in/out, High speed ADC / DAC etc.
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PXI Hex SPDT RF Switch MCX 75 Ohm
40-830-106
Switch Module
The 40-830-106 is a 75Ω RF Switch with 6 separate SPDT relays in a single PXI slot. It has been designed to exhibit low insertion loss and VSWR through the use of modern RF relay technology at an affordable cost. The switch banks have been carefully designed to ensure excellent and repeatable RF characteristics to frequencies of 3GHz with each path having a nominally equal insertion loss.
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PXI Triple SPDT RF Switch 3GHz 50 MCX
40-870-103
Switch Module
The 40-870 is a 50 RF Switch available with 3 or 6 separate SPDT relays in a single PXI slot. Both versions exhibit low insertion loss and VSWR through the use of modern RF relay technology at an affordable cost. The switch banks been carefully designed to ensure excellent and repeatable RF characteristics to frequencies of 3GHz. The injection of noise and unwanted signals into the signal paths of the 40-870 has been minimized by careful attention to the mechanical and electrical design.
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Digitizers for VXI & PXI
Digitizer
Update your legacy systems with new digitizers from Astronics. Packed with features, these digitizer test instruments provide exceptional accuracy and performance.
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PXI Single 2 x 2 Fibre Optic Mux MU
40-860-312
Fiber Optic Switch
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.




























