Optical Switch
Route signal transmitted through optical fiber among optical circuits.
See Also: Switches, Membrane Switch, Coaxial Switches, Crossbar, High Voltage Switching, Fiber Optic Switching, Microwave Switching
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LXI High Density 256x4 2-Pole 2A Matrix With BIRST
60-556-024
Matrix Switch Module
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 4 Slot BRIC 165x4 2A 2-Pole Matrix
40-566A-003
Matrix Switch Module
These modules are 2 Amp high-density large PXI matrix modules with the ability to switch up to 2 Amps at 150VDC/100VAC. They are available in 4 or 8-slot PXI sizes and are constructed using quality electro-mechanical relays for high switching confidence.
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PXI BRIC8 FIBO Matrix Dual 20x4 3pin brkout
40-592A-101
Matrix Switch Module
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.
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Standard 0.88 (24.90) - 4.50 (128.00) Switch Probe
SSP-5C
Switch Probe
Current Rating (Amps): 5Average Probe Resistance (mOhm): 50Spring Force Remark: Force at switch point: 2.36 (66)Test Center (mil): 187Test Center (mm): 4.75Full Travel (mil): 150Full Travel (mm): 3.81Recommended Travel (mil): 100Recommended Travel (mm): 2.54Mechanical Life (no of cyles): 100,000Overall Length (mil): 1,210Overall Length (mm): 30.73Switch Point (mil): 25Switch Point (mm): 0.64
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PXI Single 2 x 2 Fibre Optic (M Mode) SC M50
40-860-212-M50
Switch Module
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 4-Slot BRIC Matrix, 2A, 2-Pole 165x4, 3 Sub-cards
40-566B-003
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-566B-003 is a 165x4 matrix with 2-pole switching and is part of a range of high-density large PXI matrix modules with the ability to switch up to 2 Amps or 300VDC/150VAC. They are available in 4 or 8-slot PXI sizes and are constructed using quality electro-mechanical relays for high switching confidence.
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PXI/PXIe RF Matrix, 32x4, 300 MHz, 50 Ω, SMB
40-724-022
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-724-022 (PXI) and 42-724-022 (PXIe) are 32x4 RF matrix modules suitable for switching frequencies up to 300 MHz. Having a 50 Ω characteristic impedance and front panel SMB connectors, these modules provide a simple and scalable bidirectional matrix for RF and are intended for the easy construction of high performance switching systems.
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PXI/PXIe RF Switch, Hex SPDT, 3GHz, 50Ω, MCX
40-870A-106
Switch Module
The 40-870A-106 (PXI) and 42-870A-106 (PXIe) are 50Ω RF switches with 6 separate SPDT relays in a single slot. They have 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 40/42-870A has been minimized by careful attention to the mechanical and electrical design.
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PXI 8 Slot BRIC 210x8 1-Pole (7 sub-cards)
40-561A-121-210X8
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 8-Slot BRIC Matrix, 2A 1-Pole 116x6, 2 Sub-cards
40-596A-102
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-596A-102 is a PXI 1-pole 116x6 matrix in BRIC8 format and is part of a range of high density matrix modules able to switch up to 2 A or 300VDC/250VAC. The 40-596A 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, 176x8 2-Pole (8 sub-cards)
40-562B-322-176X8
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-562B-322-176X8 is a high density BRIC12 matrix module with a size of 176x8 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 12-Slot BRIC Matrix, 143x16 2-Pole (13 sub-cards)
40-562B-322-143X16
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-562B-322-143X16 is a high density BRIC12 matrix module with a size of 143x16 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 3x3 10GHz Matrix with Loop-Thru & Term
40-787-518-3X3-L-T
Matrix Switch Module
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/PXIe RF Matrix, 16x2, 100 MHz, 75 Ω SMB With Loop-thru
40-728A-101-L
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-728A-101-L (PXI) and 42-728A-101-L (PXIe) are 16x2 75 Ω RF matrices with SMB connectors and Y-axis loop-thru. 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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PXI 8-Slot BRIC Matrix, 88x16 1-Pole (8 Sub-cards)
40-562B-121-88X16
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-562B-121-88X16 is a high density BRIC8 matrix module with a size of 88x16 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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Dual 12x6 1-Pole High-Density PXI Matrix Module
40-520-304
Matrix Switch Module
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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PXI/PXIe Microwave Transfer Switch, Single, 40GHz, 50Ω, SMA-2.9
40-782B-541
Switch Module
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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LXI High Density 448x8 Matrix with BIRST
60-550-027
Matrix Switch Module
High-density single pole matrix module 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 2-Slot BRIC Matrix, 2A 1-Pole 150x4, 2 Sub-cards
40-568A-202
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-568A-202 is a PXI 1-pole 150x4 matrix in BRIC2 format and is part of a range of high density matrix modules able to switch up to 2 A or 300VDC/250VAC. The 40-568A 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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PCI High Density Matrix, Dual 20x4 2-Pole
50-511A-022
Matrix Switch Module
The 50-510A series of matrix cards feature a wide range of switching configurations (22x4, dual 20x4, 22x8 and 44x4). Larger matrices may be constructed by daisy chaining the common signals from multiple cards. Expansion cables are available for the 50-512 and 50-513: The 50-512 can be expanded to 44x8 or the 50-513 can be expanded to 88x4 using two cards linked by the ribbon cable assembly 50-976-020-0.1M. Also the 50-512 can be expanded to 22x16 or the 50-513 can be expanded to 44x8 using two cards linked by the ribbon cable assembly 50-976-050-0.1M.
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PCI High Density Matrix, Single 22x8 2-Pole
50-512A-022
Matrix Switch Module
The 50-510A series of matrix cards feature a wide range of switching configurations (22x4, dual 20x4, 22x8 and 44x4). Larger matrices may be constructed by daisy chaining the common signals from multiple cards. Expansion cables are available for the 50-512 and 50-513: The 50-512 can be expanded to 44x8 or the 50-513 can be expanded to 88x4 using two cards linked by the ribbon cable assembly 50-976-020-0.1M. Also the 50-512 can be expanded to 22x16 or the 50-513 can be expanded to 44x8 using two cards linked by the ribbon cable assembly 50-976-050-0.1M.
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PXI 8 Slot BRIC Module, 2 Resource Distributor, 4 Bus Matrix Inputs
40-569B-124
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-569B is a range of high-density BRIC matrices capable of switching up to 2A and up to 200VDC/180VAC. These large PXI matrix modules are available with multiple configurations in 4 or 8 slot sizes and are constructed using high-quality electromechanical relays. The 40-569-124 is a 8 slot module fitted with 4 Bus Matrix Inputs cards and 2 Resource Distributor cards.
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PXI 4 Slot BRIC 92x16 1-Pole (4 sub-cards)
40-560A-021-92X16
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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Broadband Optical Source - PXI
SLED 1000 Series
Optical Source
The SLED 1000 Series is a super-luminescent LED light source with high output power, large bandwidth and low spectral ripple. It comes in various wavelength models to address applications in the telecom and datacom markets.The SLED is a single-slot PXIe module and is ideal for building a customized optical testing platform that delivers reliable and repeatable results in manufacturing or R&D environments.
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PXI/PXIe RF Switch, Triple SPDT, 3GHz, 75Ω, SMB
42-830A-003
Switch Module
The 40-830A-003 (PXI) and 42-830A-003 (PXIe) are 75Ω RF switches with 3 separate SPDT relays in a single slot. They have 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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LXI 1GHz 75ohm 24x4 Matrix
60-732-002
Matrix Switch Module
The 60-732 is a family of integrated RF matrices suitable for use up to 1.5GHz. The construction of the 60-732 provides a cost effective alternative for RF switching based on microwave switching elements while maintaining a high level of matrix performance. The design is fully scalable, allowing a variety of matrix sizes to be offered in a single family.
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PXIe High-Density Matrix Module, 16x16, 1-Pole, 2 A 60 W, With Interlock
42-587B-001-HI
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-587B-001-HI (PXI) and 42-587B-001-HI (PXIe) are 256 crosspoint PXI matrices with single pole switching and include hardware interlock. The matrix is configured as 16x16 using electro-mechanical relays with 2 A current handling.
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PXI BRIC4 FIBO Matrix Dual 80x4 3pin brkout
40-592A-004
Matrix Switch Module
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 8 Slot BRIC 360x8 1-Pole (12 sub-cards)
40-561A-121-360X8
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/PXIe RF Matrix, 16x4, 300 MHz, 50 Ω, SMB
42-724-012
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-724-012 (PXI) and 42-724-012 (PXIe) are 16x4 RF matrix modules suitable for switching frequencies up to 300 MHz. Having a 50 Ω characteristic impedance and front panel SMB connectors, these modules provide a simple and scalable bidirectional matrix for RF and are intended for the easy construction of high performance switching systems.
