RF Modules provide switching to 3 GHz.
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Available in partial build configurations, Model 40-870 provides up to 6 Off SPDT switches in single width 3U PXI module, while Model 40-872 provides up to 4 Off 4-way MUXs in single-slot 3U PXI module, and Model 40-874 offers one or two 8-way MUXs in single-slot 3U PXI module. Featuring single or dual 22 x 2 matrix with loop thru connections, Model 40-877 permits larger matrices to be constructed. Switching is performed using EMR relays that have been integrated into low-loss PCB design.
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Pickering Interfaces Introduces New PXI RF Switching Solutions
Clacton on Sea, UK, July 23rd 2007, -Pickering Interfaces is expanding its range of PXI RF switching solutions with the introduction of a new range of high performance, high density RF switching solutions.
Four new RF switching modules have been introduced, each having high performance switching characteristics to 3 GHz and are usable to 3.5 GHz.
The 40-870 provides up to 6 off SPDT switches in a single width 3U PXI module. The 40-872 provides up to 4 off 4 way MUX's in a single slot 3U PXI module. The 40-874 provides one or two 8 way MUX's in a single slot 3U PXI module. The 40-877 provides a single or dual 2x2 matrix with loop thru connections that permit larger matrices to be simply constructed.
All the new RF modules offer excellent RF performance to 3 GHz with low insertion loss and VSWR that ensure accurate and consistent switching of RF signals in RF test systems. Each module is available in partial build configurations, allowing users to specify the number of switching elements they need, and each is available with a choice of MCX or SMB connectors to simplify system cabling. Switching is performed using high performance EMR relays that have been carefully chosen and integrated into a low loss PCB design that minimises RF losses and VSWR.
According to David Owen, Business Development Manager for Pickering Interfaces, "The new RF modules are the start of a new generation of high density and high performance RF cards. They use novel construction methods that offer lower loss, lower VSWR and higher density than competitive PXI solutions. The range of modules will be expanded to other topologies using the same construction methodology to ensure that Pickering Interfaces continues to offer the largest range and highest densities of RF switch modules available in the PXI form factor"
These products are available now and pricing can be found on our web site, www.pickeringtest.com
About Pickering Interfaces
Pickering Interfaces is a market innovator in signal switching and conditioning for a broad range of applications and architectures, with the largest range of switching cards in the industry for PXI, LXI, PCI, VXI and GPIB applications. Pickering Interfaces has provided solutions to both commercial and military applications. In addition, Pickering's range of instrumentation provides innovative test solutions to users and integrators of modular test systems. Pickering Interfaces operate globally with direct operations in the US, UK, Germany, Sweden, France , Czech Republic, and Engineering support in China, together with additional representation in countries throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia.
Sales Contact for the US :
bob.stasonis@pickeringtest.com
Tel. +1 781-897-1710
