New 40/42-788 family from Pickering Interfaces delivers highest channel count microwave multiplexer switches in PXI
14 Mayo 2024 - 9:12AM
Business Wire
Versatile high channel count microwave MUX
range also offers increased bandwidth up to 40GHz
Pickering Interfaces, the leading provider of modular signal
switching and simulation products for electronic test and
verification, has announced a new family of high channel count PXI
and PXIe microwave multiplexer (MUX) modules. Expanding Pickering’s
range of RF and microwave switching, the 40/42-788 family is based
on industry-leading, superior-quality Radiall mechanical microwave
switches, with bandwidth options from 8GHz to 40GHz. Versatile
switching configurations are available with single or dual SP8T,
SP10T or SP12T multiplexers, suitable for constructing complex
microwave switching networks.
As well as microwave switching applications, the modules also
suit many uses in the RF spectrum, where extremely low insertion
loss and ultra-high isolation are critical. Microwave MUXs have
numerous uses in communications test, including routing a
measurement instrument, such as a network analyzer or even an
antenna, to multiple UUTs (unit-under-test) in ATE systems.
The 40-788 (PXI) and 42-788 (PXIe) range of PXI microwave
multiplexer modules are suitable for switching 50 Ω signals from
8GHz up to 40 GHz. They are available in terminated and
unterminated SP8T single and SP10T or SP12T single and dual
configurations, with relays mounted on the front panel. The
internal relay termination feature can improve signal integrity by
routing unused signals to a 50 Ω load. Remote versions are also
available, which can support one or two multiplexers in a dual-slot
PXI or PXIe module. The panel or remote mount option enables users
to place switches at the most convenient location for their
application.
The panel-mounted multiplexers occupy four slots (single
versions) or six slots (dual versions). The remote mount options
connect each switch to the control module via two 1.5m cables,
providing flexibility in switch positioning. They also occupy less
PXI chassis space and allow the microwave relays to be placed
closer to the UUT and RF test equipment. This can shorten the
length of cables and improve system performance.
“These modules give you the highest RF and microwave switching
performance available within a Pickering switching system,” noted
Switching Product Manager at Pickering, Steve Edwards, “as well as
the highest channel count microwave multiplexer switches available
from any PXI vendor. This can result in fewer switches and
associated interconnections being required for high channel count
microwave switching applications, improving signal quality and ease
of programming.”
The 40/42-788 family is provided with a switch cycle counting
feature to aid with test system health monitoring. Determining the
number of operations per channel can help manage the wear-out
process by allowing alternate lower-usage paths to be substituted
for high-use channels. LED indicators are fitted on the front panel
to indicate a closed RF path.
Connection is made by high-performance SMA, SMA 2.9, or N-type
connectors, as bandwidth dictates. High-quality interconnection
cables are also offered to support RF and microwave
applications.
The 40/42-788 is supplied with drivers that allow support in all
popular software programming environments and operating systems.
All standard products manufactured by Pickering Interfaces include
a three-year warranty and guaranteed long-term product support. For
pricing and availability information, please visit:
www.pickeringtest.com
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About Pickering Interfaces
Pickering Interfaces designs and manufactures modular signal
switching & simulation for use in electronic test &
verification. We offer the largest range of switching &
simulation products in the industry for PXI, LXI, and PCI
applications. To support these products, we also provide cable
& connector solutions, diagnostic test tools, application
software and software drivers created by our in-house software
team.
Pickering's products are specified in test systems installed
throughout the world and have a reputation for providing excellent
reliability and value. Pickering Interfaces operates globally with
direct operations in the US, UK, Germany, Sweden, France, Czech
Republic, and China, together with additional representation in
countries throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia. We currently
serve all electronics industries, including automotive, aerospace
& defense, energy, industrial, communications, medical, and
semiconductor. For more information on signal switching &
simulation products or sales contacts, please visit:
www.pickeringtest.com
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