Posted to News on 7th Mar 2007, 17:42
Pickering to present ultra-high-density Matrix 40-581 at Nepcon
Pickering Interfaces will present the ultra-high-density Matrix 40-581 at Nepcon 2007. The company claims that its two-pole, single-slot 3U PXI Matrix Module 40-581 is the world's highest-density device of its type, with 264 cross-points configured as a 33 x 8 matrix. The use of high-density electro-mechanical relays means that this module represents a low-cost, high-density matrix with current handling of up to 1A. The 40-581 was voted the Test & Measurement winner in the recent EE Times Ultimate Products awards.
The module is suitable for matrix applications where two signals are required to be switched simultaneously - for example, send and return signals in a telecommunications system. It is also suitable for applications where reed relay-based matrices do not have sufficient power handling capability.
Larger matrices may be constructed by daisy-chaining the common signals from multiple PXI modules. However, for applications that require a very large matrix, Pickering Interfaces' BRIC modules may be more suitable.
Technical data in brief:
- World's highest density single-slot PXI two-pole Matrix module
- Maximum Current 1A, hot or cold switching
- Switch up to 150V with 60W maximum power
- Very cost-competitive
- Partially populated configurations available
- VISA/IVI drivers supplied for Windows 2000/NT/XP
- Leaded relays for ease of maintenance and repair
- Also supported by Pickering's 60-100 LXI chassis
- two-Year warranty
Pickering will be on stand J56 at Nepcon 2007.
