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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PXI/PXIe MEMS Optical MUX, Dual 2-Channel, Multi-Mode, 62.5/125 Fiber, ST Connectors
40-855A-522-M
Multiplexer Module
The 40/42-855A-522-M is a PXI/PXIe dual 2-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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75 Ohm SMZ/Type 43 Cable Assembly
40-977-711-0.25m
RF Cable Assembly
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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75 Ohm Mini SMB to SMZ/Type 43 Adaptor Assembly
40-978-711-0.1m
RF Cable Assembly
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 2 Amp Multiplexer, Dual 32-Channel, 1-Pole
40-635A-005
Multiplexer Module
The 40-635A-005 is a dual 32-channel, 1-pole MUX and is part of a range of Multiplexer modules available in 9 standard density and 9 half density configurations, all using high quality electro-mechanical signal relays allowing each channel to switch current up to 2A and voltage up to 300VDC/250VAC. The module is suitable for signal routing in ATE and data acquisition systems. Connections are made via a front panel 78-way D-type connector.
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Insulation Tester Calibrator
DecR
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SCOPE offers High Resistance, High Voltage Decade Resistance Box - DecR. It contains number of smartly configured precision resistors. They are arranged in such a way that user can obtain desired resistance value by selecting appropriate decade switches. DecR is designed using the high quality specially selected resistors. These range of high ohm resistance decades are ideal for variety of applications, having a voltage rating up to 5 kV. It covers the resistance range from 1 kilo ohm to 1 tera ohm. DecR can also be customized as per requirement. DecR is housed in a rugged case and available in 3 / 4 / 6 / 9 decades or in binding post configuration
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PXI/PXIe MEMS Optical MUX, 8-Channel, Single-Mode, 9/125 Fiber, FC/APC Connectors
42-852A-018
Multiplexer Module
The 40/42-852A-018 is a PXI/PXIe 8-channel multiplexer with FC/APC connectors and is part of Pickering's range of PXI Fiber Optic MEMS Switching modules.
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LXI High Density 384x4 2-Pole 2A Matrix With BIRST
60-556-026
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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Signal Routing Software
Switch Path Manager
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Our signal routing software, Switch Path Manager, simplifies signal routing through switching systems and speeds up the development of switching system software. Switch Path Manager supports Pickering''s switching modules and the interconnection between these products. Third-party products can be supported upon request. Once a switching system model has been created, simply defining the endpoints that are required to be connected together can perform signal routing. The ability to automate signal routing results in effective and easy switching system managementsafely and quickly.
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PXI 12-Slot BRIC Matrix, 35x32 1-Pole (7 sub-cards)
40-562B-321-35X32
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-562B-321-35X32 is a high density BRIC12 matrix module with a size of 35x32 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 RF Multiplexer, Single 4-Channel, Terminated, 3GHz, 50Ω, MCX
40-873A-101
Multiplexer Module
The 40-873A-101 (PXI) and 42-873A-101 (PXIe) are 4 to 1 RF MUX with 1 bank in a single slot. Additionally, extra switching allows unused channels to be terminated into 50 Ohm, maintaining signal integrity. It has been designed to exhibit low insertion loss and VSWR through the use of modern RF relay technology at an affordable cost. Each MUX has been carefully designed to ensure excellent and repeatable RF characteristics to frequencies of 3GHz.
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PXI 12-Slot BRIC Matrix, 30x32 1-Pole (6 sub-cards)
40-562B-321-30X32
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-562B-321-30X32 is a high density BRIC12 matrix module with a size of 30x32 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 RF Matrix, 8x4, 300 MHz, 50 Ω SMB With Loop-thru
42-729A-001-L
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-729A-001-L (PXI) and 42-729A-001-L (PXIe) are 8x4 50 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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LXI EMR Low Thermal EMF Matrix 14x33
60-511-004
Matrix Switch Module
This high density 1-pole matrix has excellent thermal stability and substantially reduced thermal EMF figures when compared to a conventional switching matrix.
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PXI RF Multiplexer, 10x SP4T, 1.3 GHz 75 Ω, Multiway Connectors
40-755-210
Multiplexer Module
The 40-755-210 is a 10xSP4T 75 Ω multiplexer and is part of a range of high density RF multiplexers available in 50 Ω and 75 Ω variants with up to 10xSP4T switches in a single PXI module. They are available with two connector options; SMB that provides a frequency range of 1.8 GHz (50 Ω) / 1.3 GHz (75 Ω), or multiway which limits the bandwidth to 1.3 GHz but offers a high density solution occupying one PXI slot. The connectors used are fully supported by the range of Pickering Interfaces connection solutions.
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Cable Assembly, 50-Pin D-Type, Female to Female, 2m HV
A050DF5-050DF5-HA200
Cable Assembly
50- Pin D-Type HV Cable assemblies are constructed from 7/0.2 (24 AWG) Tinned Copper Wire with PTFE Type C insulation. The connector assemblies can be secured to the mating part by a screwlock. The 50- Pin Female connector options of this product can be directly mated to a corresponding Pickering Interfaces switching product.
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Cable Assembly, 50-Pin D-Type, Female to Female, 1m HV, Exit Away From Pin 1
40-970-050-1m-FF-HV
Cable Assembly
50-Pin D-Type HV Cable assemblies are constructed from 7/0.2 (24 AWG) Tinned Copper Wire with PTFE Type C insulation. The connector assemblies can be secured to the mating part by a screwlock. The 50-Pin Female connector options of this product can be directly mated to a corresponding Pickering Interfaces switching product.
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Waveguide Electromechanical Relay Switches C, X, Ku, K & Ka Bands up to 40 GHz
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Waveguide Electromechanical Switch models cover C, X, Ku, K, Ka frequency bands up to 40 GHz. SPDT and Optional DPDT* Configurations with Latching Self Cut-Off Actuators, TTL Logic, and Position Indictors with manual override. Patented Motor Drive with Arc Suppression. Designs support WR-137, WR-112, WR-90, WR-75, WR-62, WR-42, and WR-28 waveguide sizes with O Rings for pressurized operation. Power handling capability up to 12 kW CW and 320 kW Peak. These waveguide electromechanical relay switches deliver desirable performance that includes high isolation levels up to 105 dB, and extremely low insertion loss down to 0.01 dB.
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LXI Microwave Multiplexer, SP4T, 13-Bank, 50GHz, 50Ω, SMA-2.4
60-803-613
Multiplexer Module
Our 60-803-613 is a 13 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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4-Port PCI Express
PEX 8617
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The ExpressLane™ PEX 8617 device offers 16 PCI Express Gen 2 (5.0 GT/s) lanes, capable of configuring up to 4 flexible ports. The switch conforms to the PCI Express Base Specification, rev 2.0. The 16-lane switch enables users to add scalable, high bandwidth, non-blocking interconnection to a wide variety of applications including workstations, communications, storage, and embedded systems as well as intelligent I/O modules and add-in cards.
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VME Test Extender 3U/220mm J1
111EXT3122-11XX
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The VME extender boards are designed to bring a circuit card completely out of a card cage so that it can be tested or debugged on both sides of the test board. Each signal, power, and ground line can be individually isolated with the DIP switches.
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Turbidimeter
DRK6600-200
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Shandong Drick Instruments Co., Ltd.
The main technical parameters:Source: Tungsten halogen lamp 6V, 12WReceiving elements: Silicon photocellMeasuring range NTU: 0.00-50.0; 50.1-200; (automatic range switching)
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PXI Differential Fault Insertion Switch Modules
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Pickering's PXI Differential Fault Insertion Switch Modules support multiple channels of two-wire serial interfaces. Each channel can simulate an open fault in either or both wires, a short between both wires or a short to externally applied fault conditions. *Two module types are available: Two wire fault insertion module suitable for CAN Bus and FlexRay.*High bandwidth two wire fault insertion module suitable for Gigabit Ethernet, AFDX and BroadR-Reach.
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PXI/PXIe Microwave Relay, Quad SPDT, 18GHz, 50Ω, SMA
40-780B-524
Relay
The 40-780B-524 (PXI) and 42-780B-524 (PXIe) are quad SPDT 18GHz 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. Remote versions are also available which can support up to three SPDT relays in a single slot.
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LXI 64x4, 10A, 1-pole Matrix
60-600-003
Matrix Switch Module
A high power single pole matrix module capable of switching up to 400VDC/250VAC, 10A (300W/2500VA max power)
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PXI 6U PXI High Density Matrix, EMR 132x8
45-542-001
Matrix Switch Module
The 6U PXIMatrix Module 45-542 is a very high density electro-mechanical relay matrix available in 132x8 format with 1 pole switching. Typical applications include signal routing in Functional ATE and data acquisition systems. The matrix is constructed using high reliability 2A electro-mechanical relays, offering >10e8 operations (under low power loads) to give maximum switching confidence with long life and stable contact resistance.
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PXIe-2514, 7-Channel, 40 A PXI Signal Insertion Switch Module
780587-14
Signal Module
PXIe, 7-Channel, 40 A PXI Signal Insertion Switch Module—The PXIe‑2514 fault insertion unit (FIU) is designed for hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) applications and electronic reliability tests. Each module has a set of feedthrough channels that you can open or short to one or more fault buses. You can use this architecture to simulate open or interrupted connections as well as shorts between pins, shorts to battery voltages, and shorts to ground on a per-channel basis. When controlled with the LabVIEW Real-Time Module, the PXIe‑2514 is ideal for validating the integrity of control systems including engine control units (ECUs) and full authority digital engine controls (FADECs).
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Cable Assembly, 50-Pin D-Type, Male to Unterminated With Ferrules, 0.5m HV, Exit Towards Pin 1
A050DM5-F-HA050
Cable Assembly
50-Pin D-Type HV Cable assemblies are constructed from 7/0.2 (24 AWG) Tinned Copper Wire with PTFE Type C insulation. The connector assembly can be secured to the mating part by a screwlock. The 50-Pin Female connector options of this product can be directly mated to a corresponding Pickering Interfaces switching product.
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PXI/PXIe Power Relay Module, 37-Pin D-type Connector, With Interlock
40-158-104-HI
Relay
The 40/42-158-104-HI is a PXI/PXIe high density power relay module with 8xSPDT switches rated at 5A and includes the hardware interlock option. User connection is via a 37-pin D-type male connector, hardware interlock is via a 4-pin 00 series socket (mating plug is supplied). The 40/42-158 range is available in 8, 16, 24 or 32 SPST configurations with or without hardware interlock.
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General Purpose PXI Relay Switch Modules
Switch Module
PXI relay switch modules offer reliable switching in a variety of configurations. They consist of multiple independent single-pole single-throw (SPST), single-pole double throw (SPDT), double-pole single-throw (DPST) and double-pole double-throw (DPDT) relays. Our PXI relay switch modules come in a variety of relay types including reed relays, electromechanical relays (EMR) and solid state relays—offering you the optimum switching performance for your application.
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Low Noise Dual Band VCO
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This custom oscillator subassembly consists of two low noise oscillators covering 1.5 to 2.5 GHz, a power combiner, a standard Teledyne RF & Microwave amplifier, and a lowpass microstrip filter. Teledyne RF & Microwave designed both oscillators for low phase noise and linear tuning. The output frequency bands are switched using standard TTL control.





























