Matrix
Grid array with switches at each circuit crossing connecting multiple inputs to multiple outputs.
See Also: Switch Matrix, Matrices, Mass Interconnect
-
Product
Matrix Switches
SMX-4XXX (Matrix Switches)
Matrix Switch Module
The VTI SMX-4xxx Series of matrix cards deliver exceptional performance and reliability by implementing extensive signal path shielding, isolation and built-in health monitoring. Available models with software configurable switch subsystems increase flexibility and help control costs by allowing a single module to be used for different testing requirements. Embedded virtual schematic control further simplifies setup and debugging, allowing all relays to be engaged independent of application software.
-
Product
LXI 1GHz 75ohm 8x4 Matrix
60-732-004
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.
-
Product
LXI 1GHz 75ohm 16x16 Matrix
60-730-003
Matrix Switch Module
The 60-730 is a family of integrated RF matrices suitable for use up to 1.5GHz. The construction of the 60-730 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.
-
Product
PXI Single 33x8 Matrix 2-Pole 1A
40-581-002
Matrix Switch Module
The Worlds highest density 2-pole single slot 3U PXI Matrix Module, the 40-581has 264 crosspoints configured as a 2-pole 33x8 matrix. The use of high density electromechanical relays means that the 40-581 is a low cost high density matrix solution with current handling up to 1 Amp. The 40-581 module is suitable for matrix applications where two signals are required to be switched simultaneously, for example send and return signals in a telecoms system. It is also suitable for applications where reed relay based matrices do not have sufficient power handling capability.
-
Product
SIMRC - 8 x 2 Matrix 1-Pole
1030-R-8-2-1-5/1D
Matrix Switch Module
Our small format embedded switching (SIM relay) cards offer a choice of switching configurations using low cost industry standard SIM connectors. They free the designer from the detail of routing complex switching circuits, you may select from a wide range of cards using the built in RS-232 and I2C interfaces. These low-cost embedded switching cards are intended to be mounted on to a simple motherboard. They may be used to construct very high density switching networks. SIM based switching cards also allow for very simple in-field maintenance.
-
Product
LXI 2.4GHz 50ohm 32x16 Matrix
60-770-001
Matrix Switch Module
The 60-770 is a family of integrated RF matrices suitable for use up to 2.4GHz in a 50 ohm transmission line system. The matrix design permits any single Y input to be connected to any single X input, permitting the concurrent connection of 16 RF paths. All signal paths are bi-directional permitting any connection to be used as an input or an output.
-
Product
LXI Scalable Matrix - 2Amp 10x5 Configurable Matrix Plugin Module
65-219-203
Matrix Switch Module
The 65-219-203 is a 10x5 plug-in module and is part of a scalable matrix platform designed to provide a large matrix solution with 2A current carrying capacity on all Y paths.
-
Product
LXI High Voltage Matrix 2-Pole 100x2
60-310-102
Matrix Switch Module
The 60-310 is a 2-pole Matrix Module available in 300x2, 200x2 and 100x2 formats. It is capable of cold switching 1000VDC and has a maximum carry current of 1A. It is designed for high voltage applications including circuit board isolation testing, relay testing, semiconductor breakdown monitoring and cable harness insulation testing. The 60-310 is designed in accordance with the LXI Standard 1.4 and is supplied in a 2U high, full rack width case with 500mm depth.
-
Product
LXI EMR Low Thermal EMF Matrix 28x33
60-511-003
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.
-
Product
8x4 Power Matrix, 2-Pole, 2xGMCT
40-550-902
Matrix Switch Module
This version of the 8x4 power matrix is for heavy current/low duty cycle power switching. Connections are made via a front panel 37-way D-Type male connector or two 20-way GMCT male connectors. Used for switching inductive/capacitive loads up to 5A at 250VAC. Power matrix modules are intended for switching heavy AC or DC loads or for slaving up to large external relays, contactors and solenoids. Used for applications requiring switching of either mains voltage or direct current.
-
Product
LXI Scalable Matrix - 2Amp 10x10 Configurable Matrix Plugin Module
65-219-204
Matrix Switch Module
The 65-219-204 is a 10x10 plug-in module and is part of a scalable matrix platform designed to provide a large matrix solution with 2A current carrying capacity on all Y paths.
-
Product
LXI High Density 512x8 Matrix with BIRST
60-550-028
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.
-
Product
PXI BRIC8 1Resource Distributor, 1Bus Matrix
40-569-111
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.
-
Product
LXI High Density 64x16 2A Matrix
60-554-002
Matrix Switch Module
A high-density single pole matrix module capable of switching up to 300VDC/250VAC, 2A (60W max). The use of high-quality electro-mechanical relays offers high switching confidence for signal routing in large ATE systems.
-
Product
LXI High Density 96x16 2A Matrix
60-554-003
Matrix Switch Module
A high-density single pole matrix module capable of switching up to 300VDC/250VAC, 2A (60W max). The use of high-quality electro-mechanical relays offers high switching confidence for signal routing in large ATE systems.
-
Product
PXI 2 Slot BRIC 116x6 2A 1-Pole Matrix
40-596-202
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-596 PXI Matrix BRIC provides a range of high density matrix modules able to switch up to 2 Amps or 150VDC/100VAC. The 40-596 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.
-
Product
LXI 1GHz 75ohm 24x16 Matrix
60-730-002
Matrix Switch Module
The 60-730 is a family of integrated RF matrices suitable for use up to 1.5GHz. The construction of the 60-730 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.
-
Product
PXI Single 24x8 Matrix, 1 Pole Switching
40-521-021
Matrix Switch Module
An ultra high density matrix module is configured as a 24x8, this range is availablein a choice of reed relay formats: 1-pole (shown here), 2-pole and 1-Pole screened. The screenedversion is suitable for switching signals up to 50MHz. Typical applications include signal routing in Functional ATE and data acquisitionsystems. These PXI matrix cards are constructed using high reliability RutheniumElectro-Plated Reed Relays, offering >10e8 operations to give maximum switchingconfidence with long life and stable contact resistance.
-
Product
PXI BRIC8 1Resource Distributor, 3Bus Matrix
40-569-113
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.
-
Product
LXI EMR Low Thermal EMF Matrix 56x33
60-511-001
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.
-
Product
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.
-
Product
PXI 32x8 Matrix Module, 2-Pole, 2A, 60W
40-580-001
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-580 is a 256 crosspoint PXI matrix with dual pole switching. The module consists of a 32x8 matrix of 2-pole electro-mechanical relays with 2A current handling. The module is designed for switching medium voltage and power signals, typical applications include signal routing in ATE and data acquisition systems. The user signal connection is via a robust 160 pin DIN 41612 connector that is fully supported by the wide range of Pickering Interfaces cable and connector accessories.
-
Product
PXI BRIC8 HD FIBO Matrix 186x8 2pin brkout
40-592-121-186X8-2P
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-592 FIBO (Fault Insertion Break-Out) Matrix Module is a large-scale high density switching matrix based on the Pickering BRICâ„¢ 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.
-
Product
LXI High Density 256x8 Matrix with BIRST
60-550-024
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.
-
Product
PXI 4 Slot BRIC 96x16 2A 1-Pole Matrix
40-598-004
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-598 PXI Matrix BRIC provides a range of high density matrix modules able to switch up to 2 Amps or 100VDC/70VAC. The 40-598 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.
-
Product
PXI 4 Slot BRIC 24x16 2A 1-Pole Matrix
40-598-001
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-598 PXI Matrix BRIC provides a range of high density matrix modules able to switch up to 2 Amps or 100VDC/70VAC. The 40-598 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.
-
Product
PXI Single 4x4 1-Pole 10A Power Matrix
40-551-003
Matrix Switch Module
Used for switching inductive/capacitive loads up to 10A with 125VDC/250VAC hot switching and 400VDC/250VAC cold switching. X and Y connections are made via a 20-way GMCT plug, the 8x4 module with loop-thru has an additional 20-way GMCT plug for module-to-module connection. Power Matrix Modules are intended for switching heavy AC or DC loads or for slaving large external relays, contactors and solenoids. Suitable for applications requiring switching of either mains voltage or direct current.
-
Product
LXI Optical Switching - 2x2 Matrix (Insert/Bypass) Plugin Module
65-280-360
Matrix Switch Module
The 65-280-360 2x2 matrix is part of the 65-280 and 65-281 ranges of optical plug-in modules offering matrix & insert/bypass or multiplexer & SPST topologies respectively with all models based on MEMS fiber optic switches and available in various populations per plugin. In addition, a choice of different connector styles to suit most applications is offered: FC/APC (for optimal performance), FC/PC, SC/PC and ST for general applications and LC for high density applications. They use MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems) based optical switches to route signals between terminals by redirecting the optical signal. This is achieved using micromechanical mirrors driven by a highly precise mechanism activated via an electrical control signal.
-
Product
PXI 8-Slot BRIC Matrix, 44x16 1-Pole (4 sub-cards)
40-562B-121-44X16
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-562B-121-44X16 is a high density BRIC8 matrix module with a size of 44x16 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.
-
Product
PXI 4-Slot BRIC Matrix, 110x8 2-Pole (5 sub-cards)
40-562B-022-110X8
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-562B-022-110X8 is a high density BRIC4 matrix module with a size of 110x8 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.



























