RF / Microwave Switches
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PXI Microwave Relay, Triple SPDT, 26.5GHz, 50Ω, SMA
40-780B-533
Microwave Relay Module
The 40-780B-533 (PXI) and 42-780B-533 (PXIe) are triple SPDT 26.5GHz 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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PXI 4 Slot BRIC Matrix, Solid State, 96x8, 1-Pole (3 sub-cards)
40-563B-021-96X8
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-563B-021-96x8 is an ultra high density 4-slot matrix module with 1-pole switching and is part of our range PXI BRIC matrices. They are available in 2, 4 or 8-slot sizes to suit high performance PXI switching requirements and are constructed using solid state switches.
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PXI Hybrid Dual Transfer Switch, DC to 26.5 GHz
M9156C
Switch Module
M9156C PXI Hybrid Dual Transfer Switch, DC to 26.5 GHz
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PXI 8 Slot BRIC 88x16 2-pole (8 sub-cards)
40-562A-122-88X16
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 4x3 20GHz Matrix
40-787-528-4X3
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, Single 2x2, 2.5GHz, 50Ω, MCX
42-877A-101
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-877A-101 (PXI) and 42-877A-101 (PXIe) are 50Ω 2x2 RF matrices with 1 bank in a single PXI slot. Loop-thru connections are provided on both the X and Y axis allowing the attachment of terminations for unused signals or for expansion to other matrices. Larger matrices are easily built with varied X and Y dimensions, such as 8x2 and 4x4 using multiple 40/42-877A modules. The module has low insertion loss and VSWR through the use of modern RF relay technology at an affordable cost.
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PXI/PXIe Microwave Relay, Dual SPDT, 26.5GHz, 50Ω, SMA, Internal Termination
40-781A-222
Microwave Relay Module
The 40-781A-222 (PXI) and 42-781A-222 (PXIe) are dual SPDT 26.5GHz microwave relay modules with internal terminations. The 40/42-781A range is available with one or two SPDT switches capable of switching frequencies up to 50GHz in 50Ω. They are available with either internal or external terminations and connections are via front panel mounted high quality SMA, SMA 2.9 or SMA 2.4 connectors.
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PXI 8 Slot BRIC 150x16 2-pole (10 sub-cards)
40-561A-122-150X16
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 4-Slot BRIC 48x8 Matrix, 2A 2-Pole (2 sub cards)
40-565A-002-48X8
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-565A PXI Matrix BRIC provides a range of high density matrix modules able to switch up to 2 Amps at 150VDC/100VAC The 40-565A BRIC modules are available in 2, 4 or 8 slot PXI sizes to suit most high performance PXI Matrix requirements, constructed using quality electro-mechanical relays for high switching confidence.
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PXI 8-Slot BRIC Matrix, 10x32 1-Pole (2 sub-cards)
40-562B-121-10X32
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-562B-121-10X32 is a high density BRIC8 matrix module with a size of 10x32 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 8 Slot BRIC 450x4 2A 1-Pole Matrix
40-568-106
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-568 PXI Matrix BRIC provides a range of high density matrix modules able to switch up to 2 Amps or 200VDC/140VAC. The 40-568 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 6-Channel 10A Solid State SPST Switch
40-182-011
Switch Module
The 40-182-011 has 6 off high current SPST switches in two PXI slots and is part of our range of high power solid state switching solutions. Each SPST 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.
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PXI 8-Slot High Density 2A BRIC Matrix, 145x8 2-Pole (5 Sub-cards)
40-573-102-145X8
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-573-102-145x8 BRIC is part of a range of high density matrix modules able to switch up to 2 A at 240 VDC/250 VAC. They are available in 2, 4 or 8-slot sizes to suit most high performance matrix requirements, constructed using quality electromechanical relays for high switching confidence.
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PXI 4 Slot BRIC 75x16 1-Pole (5 sub-cards)
40-561A-021-75X16
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, 100 MHz, 75 Ω SMB With Loop-thru
42-727A-101-L
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-727A-101-L (PXI) and 42-727A-101-L (PXIe) are 16x4 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 12-Slot BRIC Matrix, 396x4 1-Pole (9 sub-cards)
40-562B-321-396X4
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-562B-321-396X4 is a high density BRIC12 matrix module with a size of 396x4 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 Wide Current Range Matrix Module, 6x8, 2-Pole, Y Loop-thru
40-514-001
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-514-001 (PXI) and 42-514-001 (PXIe) are low density matrices in 6x8 2-pole configuration. They are capable of switching a wide range of current, from 10 μA to 2.5 A at 220 VDC/250 VAC. The current capability of the module permits the use of a single module type for both low and medium current test applications.
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PXI Dual 32x4 Matrix 1-Pole Switching
40-534A-021
Matrix Switch Module
Typical applications include signal routing in Functional ATE and data acquisition systems. These PXI matrix modules are constructed using high reliability sputtered Ruthenium reed relays, offering >109 operations to give maximum switching confidence with long life and stable contact resistance. Larger matrices may be constructed by daisy chaining the common signals from multiple PXI modules.
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PXI BRIC8 FIBO Matrix Dual 80x4 3pin brkout
40-592A-104
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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50 Ohm BNC to BNC Cable Assembly
40-977-501-0.5m
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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Single 16x8 1-Pole High-Density PXI Matrix Module
40-520-203
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 8-Slot BRIC 48X8 Matrix, 2A 2-Pole (2 sub cards)
40-565A-102-48X8
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-565A PXI Matrix BRIC provides a range of high density matrix modules able to switch up to 2 Amps at 150VDC/100VAC The 40-565A BRIC modules are available in 2, 4 or 8 slot PXI sizes to suit most high performance PXI Matrix requirements, constructed using quality electro-mechanical relays for high switching confidence.
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50 Ohm SMB to BNC Adaptor Assembly
40-978-501-1m
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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LXI Low Thermal EMF Matrix 1-pole 44x33
60-510-021
Matrix Switch Module
The 60-510 is a high density 1-pole matrix module controlled via LXI. It has excellent thermal stability and substantially reduced thermal EMF figures when compared to a conventional switching matrix. Typical applications include signal routing in ATE, selecting thermocouple inputs, switching amplifier gain circuits and high accuracy DC micro-volt measurements. Ruthenium reed switches are used because of their good low level switching capability. They also have a very long life with excellent contact resistance stability, minimal wetting current and low thermal offset.
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PXI 10x8 Power Matrix 2A 1 Pole
40-547-001
Matrix Switch Module
Model 40-547-001 is a high density single 1-pole 10x8 power matrix module. It is also available in dual 10x4, dual 10x4 or single 20x4 relay formats: Typical applications include power routing in Functional ATE systems, specifically automotive electronics, for example testing of Engine Management Units.
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PXI 8 Slot BRIC 92x8 1-Pole Dual Analog Bus (2 sub-cards)
40-560A-121-92X8-M
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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High Density Switch Matrix PXI Card
GX6616
Matrix Switch Module
The GX6616 is a 6U PXI switch matrix board that provides either differential or single-ended multiplexing capability through software commands, along with six groups of 2 x 16 that may be used in various configurations.
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PXI/PXIe RF Matrix, 16x8, 150 MHz, 50 Ω, SMB, With Y Loop-thru
40-724-011-L
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-724-011-L (PXI) and 42-724-011-L (PXIe) are 16x8 RF matrix modules with y-axis loop-thru and are suitable for switching frequencies up to 150 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 8-Slot BRIC Matrix, 87x8 2A 2-Pole (3 Sub-cards)
40-565B-102-87X8
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. These 2A switch matrix modules are available in 2, 4 or 8-slot PXI sizes for most high-performance PXI matrix requirements. Constructed using quality electro-mechanical relays for high switching confidence.
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PXI 12-Slot BRIC Matrix, 40x32 1-Pole (8 sub-cards)
40-562B-321-40X32
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-562B-321-40X32 is a high density BRIC12 matrix module with a size of 40x32 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.





























