Switches
enable on off function or change of direction.
See Also: Membrane Switch, Coaxial Switches, Crossbar, High Voltage Switching, Fiber Optic Switching, Microwave Switching, Optical Switch
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Single 24x4 1-Pole High-Density PXI Matrix Module
40-520-402
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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3U VPX Power Backplanes
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VPX is a broadly defined technology utilizing the latest in a variety of switch fabric technologies in 3U and 6U format blades. Open VPX is the architecture framework that defines system level VPX interoperability for multi-vendor, multi-module, integrated system environments.
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PXI 8-Slot BRIC Matrix, 2A 1-Pole 176x8, 4 Sub-cards
40-567A-104
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-567A-104 is a PXI 1-pole 176x8 matrix in BRIC8 format and is part of a range of high density matrix modules able to switch up to 2 A or 100VDC/70VAC. The 40-567A 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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Supply Chain Management
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200 Customers100 Active SuppliersPurchasing for 60 material classifications including such materials as:a) IC, Resisters, Capacitors, Wire, Cable, Power Suppliesb) Connectors, Converters, Diodes, Fuses, Fabricated partsc) Inductors, Relays, Switches, Hardware
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PXI Simulation Modules For Sensor Simulation
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PXI simulation solutions for sensor simulation, including PXI Programmable Resistors—ideal for the simulation of resistive sensors and PXI Thermocouple Simulators—these provide multiple low-voltage sources ideal for simulating the operation of a thermocouple. Take a look below for all of our PXI Simulation Solutions, we also offer some of these in PCI format as well . All of our PXI simulation cards are supplied with comprehensive software drivers for Windows® XP/Vista/7/8, Lab Windows / CVI and LabView. The Pickering IVI drivers also fully support National Instruments' Switch Executive.
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SPST, SPDT, SP3T, SP4T, SP6T, SP8T
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The Analog Devices portfolio of switches includes a range of single pole, single throw (SPST) and single-pole, double throw (SPDT) devices, as well as SP3T, SP4T, SP6T, and SP8T options. Our diverse switch family covers a broad range of applications by providing reliable, high performance, as well as low cost and small form factor devices to meet multiple design needs.
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PXI 16 Trib Daisy Chain Switch Balanced 96 W
40-796-001
Relay
The 40-795/796 Daisy Chain Switching Module is designed for telecom test applications. It allows production or verification testing of SONET/SDH transmission multiplexers switching 2MBit/s or 1.5MBit/s data over 100 or 120 balanced lines.
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Sequence Control Valve
Code 200
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Parker Conflow’s Code 200 is a sequence control valve which switches on electrical equipment by detecting the movement of a conveyor belt in dust suppression applications.
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PXI 8-Slot BRIC Matrix, 440x4 2-Pole (10 sub-cards)
40-562B-122-440X4
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-562B-122-440X4 is a high density BRIC8 matrix module with a size of 440x4 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.
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Fuel Display Unit Tester
MS 1125
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Fuel Display Unit Test Bench is a compact table-top test bench with front panel controls, indications, built-in signal simulator and necessary power supply for testing the serviceability of Fuel Display Unit of Helicopter. FTB operates on 230 V AC and supplies 28 V DC power to FDU. FTB is housed in a metallic cabinet FTB interfaces with both 61 Pin connector and 6-pin socket mounted on the rear panel of FDU by means of the cable connected to the unit. FTB is fabricated utilizing off-the-shelf standard industrial/commercial components like rotary switches, toggle switches, press switches, test sockets, fuse holders, potentiometer etc. The Frequency generation circuit is integrated into FTB for the simulation of Fuel probe and flow rate signals. The frequency of the signal can be selected by means of a rotary switch Low amplitude sine wave signal is simulated for testing flow rates. Variable voltage DC power supply with a voltage range of 24 to 29 Volts is provided within FTB to power-up FDU. 5 V DC is provided for the operation of signal generating circuit (PIC Frequency Controller Board). An off-the-shelf Hand held battery operated Digital Multimeter (DMM) procured from the prominent manufacturer (FLUKE) is supplied with FTB for setting up and measurement of various parameters like Resistance, Voltage, Frequency etc.
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Dual-in-Line (DIL / DIP) Reed Relays
Reed Relay
Pickering Electronics Series 97 & 98 DIL / DIP Reed Relays feature the highest quality instrumentation grade reed switches making them suitable for the most demanding applications. They are available in two ranges featuring internal mu-metal magnetic screens.
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PXI 17 x SPDT RF Switch 500MHz 50 Multiway Connectors
40-754-017
Relay
A 50 High Density RF switch available with 17 or 9 SPDT relays in a single PXI module. The 40-754 is available with two connector options; an SMB connector that provides a frequency range of 1.2GHz (useable to 1.8GHz) occupying two PXI slots or an MS-M RF multiway connector which limits the bandwidth to 500MHz but offers a high density solution occupying one PXI slot. The RF switch design is identical in each case.
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LXI 50Ω Microwave Transfer Switch
60-808-510-012
Microwave Transfer Switch
These LXI (Ethernet-controlled) Microwave Transfer Switches are suitable for routing 50 Ω signals up to 50 GHz. With up to 16 switch banks, they are ideal for constructing complex microwave switching systems for many applications. Connection is by front panel mounted SMA. SMA 2.9 or SMA 2.4 connectors.
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LXI Low Thermal EMF Matrix 1-pole 14x33
60-510-004
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. The 60-510 is designed in accordance with the LXI Standard 1.4 and is supplied in a 2U high, full rack width case with 500mm depth.
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LXI 50Ω Microwave Transfer Switch
60-808-410-008
Microwave Transfer Switch
These LXI (Ethernet-controlled) Microwave Transfer Switches are suitable for routing 50 Ω signals up to 50 GHz. With up to 16 switch banks, they are ideal for constructing complex microwave switching systems for many applications. Connection is by front panel mounted SMA. SMA 2.9 or SMA 2.4 connectors.
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Cable Assembly, 37-Pin D-Type, Female to Unterminated With Cut Ends, 2m, HV
A037DF4-C-HA200
Cable Assembly
The 37-Pin D-Type HV Cable assemblies are constructed from 7/0.2 (24AWG) Tinned Copper Wire with PTFE Type C insulation. The connector assembly can be secured to the mating part by a screwlock. The 37-Pin Female connector options of this product can be directly mated to a corresponding Pickering Interfaces switching product.
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Network Interface Card
XMC477RC
Interface Card
The XMC477RC is a quad switched mezzanine card (XMC) compatible module providing a 4-channel Gigabit Ethernet Small Form Factor pluggable (SFP) interface.
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PXI/PXIe RF Multiplexer, Dual 4-Channel, Terminated Common, 3GHz, 50Ω, SMB
40-876A-002
Multiplexer Module
The 40-876A-002 (PXI) and 42-876A-002 (PXIe) are 50 Ohm 4 to 1 RF multiplexers with 2 banks in a single slot. Additionally, extra switching allows the common connection to be terminated into 50 Ohm, maintaining signal integrity. The module has low insertion loss and VSWR through the use of modern RF relay technology at an affordable cost. Each MUX has been carefully designed to ensure excellent and repeatable RF characteristics to frequencies of 3GHz with each path having a nominally equal insertion loss.
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3U OpenVPX Ethernet Switch and Multifunction I/O Board
68G5E
Multifunction I/O
The 68G5E is a 3U OpenVPX board that is configured with an Ethernet Switch module (choose the ES1, 12-Port GbE Cu legacy unmanaged Ethernet Switch, or the ES2 16-Port Cu GbE managed Ethernet Switch with optional 4x 10GBASE-SR 850 nm multimode Fiber Optic interface) and provides additional support for one NAI smart I/O and Communications function module. Uniquely designed, the 68G5E provides ‘independent’ Ethernet Switch capabilities and can operate as a MFIO board end point with access via the 1 x1 PCIe and/or 1x 10/100 Ethernet motherboard Control Port which hosts the NAI Ethernet Protocol Server/Listener application for direct GbE MFIO control. Ideally suited for rugged Mil-Aero applications, the 68G5E delivers off-the-shelf solutions that accelerate deployment of SWaP-optimized systems in air, land and sea applications.
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PXI/PXIe MEMS Optical Switch, Single Insert/Bypass
40-860A-512-M
Multiplexer Module
The 40/42-860A-512-M is a PXI/PXIe single insert/bypass switch with ST connectors and is part of Pickering's range of PXI Fiber Optic MEMS Switching modules. They are available in many high density formats with a choice of different connector styles to suit most applications: FC/APC (for optimal performance), FC/PC and SC/PC for general applications and LC and MU for high density applications. They are also available with an optional hardware interlock which, when activated, will return all optical switches to their default unpowered state.
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LXI Dual 4:1 Optical MUX SC Multi-Mode
60-851-209
Multiplexer Module
The 60-850 and 60-851 are LXI conformant fiber optic multiplexers that use MEMS switching technology to ensure fast and reliable switching of single-mode (60-850) or multi-mode (60-851) optical signals being carried on fiber connections. The 60-850/851 is available with a variety of connector options and in a variety of multiplexer arrangements. Loop-thru versions are also available for easy multiplexer expansion.
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PXI Dual 4 to 1 RF Multiplexer 6GHz 50 Ohm SMA Terminated
40-882-002
Multiplexer Module
This PXI multiplexer exhibits low VSWR characteristically over the full operating frequency range and consistent insertion loss characteristics. The use of solid state switches ensures a long service life with no wear out mechanism, making the 40-882 MUX ideal for ATE systems requiring frequent and fast operating RF switching.
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PXI Single Bus 64-Ch 2A Fault Insertion Switch
40-190B-101
Fault Insertion Unit
The Single Bus, 64 Channel PXI Fault Insertion switch is part of our family of 2 Amp fault insertion solutions, The range includes modules with 74, 64 or 32 channels and single or dual fault buses. This version has normally closed through relays, so in the default state, there is a path between input and output for all signal channels. It is primarily designed for the simulation of fault conditions in automotive & avionics applications involving the reliability testing of safety critical controllers.
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PXI 8 Slot BRIC 66x16 2-pole (6 sub-cards)
40-562A-122-66X16
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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LXI High Density 512x4 2-Pole 2A Matrix With BIRST
60-556-028
Matrix Switch Module
High density double pole matrix 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.
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PXI High Density Multiplexer, 47-Channel, 2-Pole
40-640A-022-47/2
Multiplexer Module
The 40-640A-022-47/2 is a 47-channel, 2-pole MUX and is part of a series of high density multiplexer modules featuring a choice of switching configurations. Typical applications include signal routing in ATE and data acquisition systems.
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PXI-2568, 31-Channel, 2 A, SPST PXI Relay Module
778572-68
Relay
31-Channel, 2 A, SPST PXI Relay Module—The PXI‑2568 is a general-purpose switch module that features independent single‑pole single‑throw (SPST) Form A armature relays. Each relay is nonlatching with very low on-resistance and low thermal offsets. The PXI‑2568 is fully software programmable. With an efficient coupling of voltage/current capability and relay density, this switch module is ideal for automated test equipment (ATE) loads or for controlling heaters, lights, and fans.
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LXI 50Ω Microwave Transfer Switch
60-808-015-014
Microwave Transfer Switch
These LXI (Ethernet-controlled) Microwave Transfer Switches are suitable for routing 50 Ω signals up to 50 GHz. With up to 16 switch banks, they are ideal for constructing complex microwave switching systems for many applications. Connection is by front panel mounted SMA. SMA 2.9 or SMA 2.4 connectors.
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EBIRST 78-pin D-type Coaxial Adapter - 37 SMBs
93-006-202
Test Adapter
eBIRST adapters allow extension to other switching system connectors, including SMB
