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EDITORIAL CONTACT:
David
Owen
Pickering
Interfaces
David.owen@pickeringtest.com
July 2007 Clacton on Sea, UK –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.
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