Matrix
Grid array with switches at each circuit crossing connecting multiple inputs to multiple outputs.
See Also: Switch Matrix, Matrices, Mass Interconnect
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PXI/PXIe Wide Current Range Matrix Module, 6x8, 2-Pole, Y Loop-thru
42-514-001
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-514-001 (PXI) and 42-514-001 (PXIe) are low density matrices in 6x8 2-pole configuration. They are capable of switching a wide range of current, from 10 μA to 2.5 A at 220 VDC/250 VAC. The current capability of the module permits the use of a single module type for both low and medium current test applications.
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PCI Single 22 X 8 Matrix 1 Pole Screened
50-512-021-S
Matrix Switch Module
The 50-510 series of matrix cards feature a wide range of selectable switching configurations (22x4,dual 20x4,22x8 and 44x4). Larger matrices may be constructed by Daisy Chaining the common signals from multiple PCI cards. For example four 44x4 Cards will form a 176x4 Matrix, a total of 704 crosspoints. Expansion cables are available for the 50-512 and 50-513: The 50-512 can be expanded to 44x8 or the 50-513 can be expanded to 88x4 using two cards linked by the ribbon cable assembly 50-976-020-0.1M. Also the 50-512 can be expanded to 22x16 or the 50-513 can be expanded to 44x8 using two cards linked by the ribbon cable assembly 50-976-050-0.1M.
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PXI 8-Slot BRIC Matrix, 198x8 1-Pole (9 sub-cards)
40-562B-121-198X8
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-562B-121-198X8 is a high density BRIC8 matrix module with a size of 198x8 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.
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SIMRC - 8 x 4 Matrix 1-Pole Screened Relay
1030-R-8-4-1RF-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.
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PXI/PXIe RF Matrix, 16x2, 300 MHz, 50 Ω SMB With Loop-thru
40-728A-001-L
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-728A-001-L (PXI) and 42-728A-001-L (PXIe) are 16x2 50 Ω RF matrices with SMB connectors and Y-axis loop-thru. The 4x-727A/728A/729A range are high density RF matrix modules suitable for switching up to 300 MHz in 50 Ω or 100 MHz in 75 Ω. They are available in 50 Ω or 75 Ω versions with SMB connectors or in 50 Ω versions with a multiway connector.
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PCI High Density Matrix, Single 44x4 2-Pole
50-513A-022
Matrix Switch Module
The 50-510A series of matrix cards feature a wide range of switching configurations (22x4, dual 20x4, 22x8 and 44x4). Larger matrices may be constructed by daisy chaining the common signals from multiple cards. Expansion cables are available for the 50-512 and 50-513: The 50-512 can be expanded to 44x8 or the 50-513 can be expanded to 88x4 using two cards linked by the ribbon cable assembly 50-976-020-0.1M. Also the 50-512 can be expanded to 22x16 or the 50-513 can be expanded to 44x8 using two cards linked by the ribbon cable assembly 50-976-050-0.1M.
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PXI 8 Slot BRIC 44x16 1-Pole (4 sub-cards)
40-562A-121-44X16
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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PXI 8 Slot BRIC Module, 1 Resource Distributor, 4 Bus Matrix Inputs
40-569B-114
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-569B is a range of high-density BRIC matrices capable of switching up to 2A and up to 200VDC/180VAC. These large PXI matrix modules are available with multiple configurations in 4 or 8 slot sizes and are constructed using high-quality electromechanical relays. The 40-569-114 is a 8 slot module fitted with 4 Bus Matrix Inputs cards and 1 Resource Distributor card.
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PXI 8 Slot BRIC 60x32 1-Pole (12 sub-cards)
40-562A-121-60X32
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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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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PXI 8 Slot BRIC 220x4 2-pole (5 sub-cards)
40-562A-122-220X4
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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PXI 4 Slot BRIC 368x4 1-Pole (4 sub-cards)
40-560A-021-368X4
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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PXI 12-Slot BRIC Matrix, 33x16 1-Pole (3 sub-cards)
40-562B-321-33X16
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-562B-321-33X16 is a high density BRIC12 matrix module with a size of 33x16 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.
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PXI BRIC8 FIBO Matrix Dual 248x4 2pin Brkout
40-592A-118
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-592A FIBO (Fault Insertion Break-Out) Matrix Module is a large-scale high density switching matrix based on the Pickering BRIC 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. Typical applications are in automotive and aerospace industries which involve safety or mission critical systems that have to behave predictably when cabling or sensor faults occur.
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PXI 4-Slot BRIC Matrix, 132x8 2-Pole (6 sub-cards)
40-562B-022-132X8
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-562B-022-132X8 is a high density BRIC4 matrix module with a size of 132x8 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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PXI Solid State Matrix Module, 6x2, 30 A
40-554B-011
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-554B-011 is a high current 6x2 matrix occupying two PXI chassis slots. Each matrix crosspoint uses a fully isolated solid state relay which has been designed to offer fast operation under hot switching conditions and high inrush current with no operational life degradation. Each matrix switching path can support 30A of continuous current and switch up to 40V signals. The switches can sustain inrush currents in excess of 120A. AC or DC signals can be switched since the switch is polarity insensitive.
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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.
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PXI 8 Slot BRIC 120x16 1-Pole (8 sub-cards)
40-561A-121-120X16
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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PXI 4 Slot BRIC 46x16 1-Pole (2 sub-cards)
40-560A-021-46X16
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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8-Slot BRIC, 294x12, 1 Pole, PXI Matrix (7 Sub-cards)
40-559-801-294x12
Matrix Switch Module
This range of BRIC ultra-high-density large PXI matrices are available in 2, 4 or 8-slot PXI sizes to suit all high-performance matrix requirements and are constructed using Pickering Electronics' 4mm x 4mm instrumentation quality reed relays.
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PXI BRIC8 FIBO Matrix Dual 6x2 3pin brkout
40-595A-001
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-595A is a matrix module based on the BRIC format that is designed for fault insertion applications in safety critical testing. As with other BRIC modules the matrix size can be scaled to suit the user application. The 40-595 has a very high current rating of 10 Amps, ideal for higher power systems, and can be used as a conventional matrix.
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PXI 8-Slot BRIC Matrix, 45x32 1-Pole (9 sub-cards)
40-562B-121-45X32
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-562B-121-45X32 is a high density BRIC8 matrix module with a size of 45x32 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.
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PXI High Density Matrix Module, 32x8, 1-Pole, 2A, 60W
40-586B-001
Matrix Switch Module
Our model 40-586B, along with the following models 40-584, 40-585A, 40-587A are high-density single pole PXI matrices each supporting 256 crosspoints. All models use gold-plated contact electromechanical relays.
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LXI High Density 256x4 2-Pole 2A Matrix With BIRST
60-556-024
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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SIMRC - 8 x 2 Matrix 2-Pole
1030-R-8-2-2-5/1D
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.
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PXI 8-Slot BRIC Matrix, 88x16 1-Pole (8 Sub-cards)
40-562B-121-88X16
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-562B-121-88X16 is a high density BRIC8 matrix module with a size of 88x16 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.
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LXI Microwave Matrix, 10GHz, Dual 3x3
60-750-233
Matrix Switch Module
The 60-750-233 is a dual 3x3 10GHz microwave matrix. It is part of the 60-750/751 range of LXI Microwave Switches controlled through an LXI compliant Ethernet connection. It is available in a variety of configurations and frequencies up to 18GHz (60-751). The matrix is characterized for 50 ohm applications, for 75 ohm versions please consult your local sales representative.
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PXI 2 Slot BRIC 88x4 1-Pole (2 sub-cards)
40-562A-221-88X4
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.
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PXI 8 Slot BRIC 132x4 1-Pole (3 sub-cards)
40-562A-121-132X4
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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PXI/PXIe RF Matrix, Single 2x2, 2.5GHz, 50Ω, MCX
42-877A-101
Matrix Switch Module
The 40-877A-101 (PXI) and 42-877A-101 (PXIe) are 50Ω 2x2 RF matrices with 1 bank in a single PXI slot. Loop-thru connections are provided on both the X and Y axis allowing the attachment of terminations for unused signals or for expansion to other matrices. Larger matrices are easily built with varied X and Y dimensions, such as 8x2 and 4x4 using multiple 40/42-877A modules. The module has low insertion loss and VSWR through the use of modern RF relay technology at an affordable cost.





























