Pickering Interfaces US Inc. - Product Announcements

Pickering Interfaces is expanding its range of sensor simulators with a Strain Gauge Simulator Module. The 40-265 provides 6 channels of strain gauge simulation with high accuracy and performance. Each channel provides a full bridge circuit with very fine resistance control of better than 2 milliohm in one bridge arm. (read more)

The 60-103 is fully compliant with the LXI Class C specification and supports Pickering Interfaces 3U PXI switching modules. Each module is supported as though it is an LXI compliant device, complete with a driverless soft front panel that provides control of the module functions. The 60-103 supports up to 18 off 3U modules and is equivalent to a 19 slot PXI chassis. (read more)

The 60-102 is fully compliant with the LXI Class C specification and supports Pickering Interfaces 3U PXI switching modules. Each module is supported as though it is an LXI compliant device, complete with a driverless soft front panel that provides complete control of the module functions. The 60-102 supports up to 7 off 3U modules and is equivalent to an 8 slot PXI chassis. (read more)

The 40-830 is a 75Ω RF Switch available with 3 or 6 separate SPDT relays in a single PXI slot. Both versions have been designed to exhibit low insertion loss and VSWR through the use of modern RF relay technology at an affordable cost. (read more)

The 40-261 is a new generation of PXI based programmable resistors that features high resistance setting resolution and excellent resistance stability and accuracy through the use of innovative switching networks and software correction techniques. (read more)

The 40-736 is designed specifically for multiplexing or de-multiplexing up to 32 differential signal pairs having controlled 100Ω differential impedance. The multiplexer can be configured under software control to provide switching for 32 differential pairs, 16 dual differential pairs and 8 quad differential pairs. (read more)

The Pickering Interfaces 40-330 Power Relay Module is suitable for applications requiring power relay switching with high density. It features current handling up to 4A, 1000V AC or DC cold switching and 250V AC /110V DC hot switching. (read more)

The 41-620 is a 3 channel function generator in a PXI 3U single slot module. It is capable of generating sine waves to 10MHz with 48-bit frequency resolution. The 41-620 can generate arbitrary waveforms loaded into the internal 256k memory, allowing the function generator to emulate many waveform types, including the typical waveforms of automotive and aerospace sensors. (read more)

The 60-100 LXI Switching Chassis will enable Pickering Interfaces' 3U switching modules to be supported in an LXI environment. The simple-to-use chassis enables these switching modules to be controlled over a standardized Ethernet interface. The 60-100 also supports the award winning range of BRIC high density switching matrices. (read more)

The 60-750/751 is an LXI Microwave Switching platform controlled through an LXI Ethernet connection, and is available in a variety of configurations and frequencies up to 20GHz. The matrix is characterized for 50 ohm applications, for 75 ohm versions please consult Pickering. The module is supplied in 2U full rack enclosure, providing a compact solution. (read more)

Pickering Fiber Optic MEMS Switching cards are available in many high density formats with a choice of 5 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. (read more)

The 40-566 provides a competitive, scalable & robust solution for simultaneously routing up to four higher power signal pairs (2-pole solutions available to 165x4 in a BRIC4 & 385x4 in a BRIC8). This model comprises a flexible architecture, enabling multiple independent matrices via isolation switching. Partially populated versions are available upon request, minimizing costs. (read more)

The 40-870, 40-872, 40-874 and 40-877 are new high performance PXI 3 GHz RF switching modules. Designed for low VSWR and low insertion loss these new modules are usable to 3.5 Ghz and are perfect for functional RF test applications. (read more)

The 60-310 is a high voltage 300x2 2 pole matrix with 1 kV voltage rating that makes cable insulation testing on large systems simple to conduct. The 60-310 is fully LXI conformant and can even be controlled through any W3C compliant web browser. (read more)

The 60-510 is another addition to Pickering's growing range of LXI switching solution. The 60-510 I a low thermal EMF reed relay 56x33 matrix capable of switching 150 V signals with carry currents up to 1 A. Use of instrument grade reed relays ensures low service life and repeatable contact performance under all switching conditions. (read more)

The 40-190, 40-195 & 40-196 represent the start of a family of Pickering low cost simple fault insertion switch solutions. They have been designed to assist fault simulation in automotive & avionics ECU burn-in/endurance test applications, involving the reliability testing of safety critical controllers. (read more)

The 40-180 Programmable Attenuator Module is available with either one or two independently programmable attenuators in a single width 3U PXI module. Each attenuator uses high reliability mechanical switches to operate binary weight attenuator pads, providing attenuation values from 0 to 63 dB in 1 dB steps. (read more)

This family of 7-1/2 digit DMMs plug into any PXI or Compact PCI Chassis. It has all the functionality and performance expected of a high quality bench top DMM, and a lot more. All versions feature up to 20,000 readings per second, Offset Ohms, Thermocouples (8 types), external triggering and programmable level trigger. (read more)

The 40-595 is a matrix module based on the BRIC format that is designed for fault insertion applications. It provides high current switching where a high pin count is also required such as an automotive or aerospace test environment. (read more)

The 40-592 is a matrix module based on the BRIC format that is designed for fault insertion applications. It provides high density switching for applications such as an automotive or aerospace test environment. (read more)

The 41-500 is designed to support all of the major protocols in the Automotive industry. The 41-500 can support up to 8 channels of any one protocol and up to 10 channels total. Protocols supported include CAN or J1850 and their variations and 13 different types of UART based protocols: LIN, KWP2000, ISO9141, UBP (Ford), ACP(Ford), J1708, AOS, RUP, etc. (read more)

The 41-650 is a 5 channel voltage amplifier that is ideal for increasing the output voltage from other PXI modules, enabling users to easily generate the signal voltages commonly required in applications such as automotive test. (read more)

The 41-660 and 41-661 are high voltage attenuators designed to reduce the high output voltages commonly generated by some types of sensors. This is in order to produce manageable signal levels that can be acquired by typical data acquisition devices in a PXI system. (read more)

The 41-750 is a battery simulator module that can be used to simulate the supplies of cellular phones and other portable battery devices. It features floating output terminals than can deliver voltages up to 6 Volts with remote sense connections. The output terminals can float ±50V relative to the front panel ground to ensure the accurate simulation of battery operation. (read more)

The 60-200 is an AC Power Sequencer that allows test systems to be turned on or off in a controlled way, reducing inrush currents and ensuring that systems that are "power on" sensitive to correctly start up and close down. It allows systems to be re-started from a local switch or through the web interface. Systems power status can be controlled over a LAN from a distance. (read more)