PXI Interface targets large switching applications.

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Providing connectivity for two 18-slot PXI chassis, Dual Tier SCOUT Interface supports up to 8,400 I/O points and 8 external wiring slots. Direct Access Technology enables system designers to limit or eliminate traditional cabling by introducing pull-through interface adapter called Direct Access Kit. Through utilization of fully enclosed PCBs or fixed-wire connectivity solutions, DAKs allow addition of individual PXI instrumentation with no adverse effect on other system components.



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Dual Tier SCOUT Interface Sets New Standard for Large Switching Applications



High Point, NC - MAC Panel introduces a Dual Tier SCOUT interface to compliment the popular SCOUT interface line. The new interface features all the performance benefits of SCOUT and provides connectivity for two 18-slot PXI chassis with support for up to 8,400 I/O points and 8 external wiring slots. Dual Tier SCOUT sets the NEW standard for large switching applications.

All SCOUT interfaces feature Direct Access Technology, an innovative pull-thru mass interconnect solution specifically designed to deliver the full performance of the PXI platform. Direct Access Technology enables system designers to limit or eliminate traditional cabling by introducing a cutting-edge pull-through interface adapter - called a Direct Access Kit (DAK). Through the utilization of fully enclosed PCBs or fixed-wire connectivity solutions, DAKs allow for easy removal and addition of individual PXI instrumentation with no adverse effect on other system components. Furthermore, DAKs mitigate capacitance, signal crosstalk and other attenuation issues that plague conventional cable based ATE. The result is increased performance with a far higher degree of stability and up time.

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About MAC Panel Company

MAC Panel is a solution source for companies looking to achieve reliable and cost effective electrical interconnections in a test or measurement environment. We provide a full range of interconnect solutions and services to support automated test equipment
(ATE) requirements of major aerospace, automotive, commercial, defense and medical electronics corporations on a global scale.

Our high performance Mass Interconnect lines offer proven support for established test platforms (PXI, VXI, LXI, GPIB) and are used on major military test programs (NGATS, VDATS, JSF, COLT, CASS). Through strategic partnerships with many test instrument manufacturers and our involvement in platform consortia, we continually strive to support the latest test and measurement technology trends as they emerge.

To compliment our core Mass Interconnect solutions, we provide a versatile range of I/O connectors, functional test fi xtures, custom wiring services, custom design assistance, sheet metal fabrication and build-to-print services. With over 50 years of experience providing proven interconnect solutions and reliable value added services, we support ATE on a global scale.

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