Pickering exhibits a variety of modular signal switches and simulation solutions at the Defense Electronics Show

The 13th China International Defense Electronics Exhibition will be held at the Beijing National Convention Center from June 26 to 28, 2024

June 18, 2024, in Clacton-on-Sea, UK. Pickering, a global supplier of modular signal switches and simulation solutions for electronic testing and verification, will exhibit a variety of modular signal switches and simulation solutions at the 13th China International Defense Electronics Exhibition held at the Beijing National Convention Center from June 26 to 28, 2024, and provide efficient and localized technical support and services to local users in China.

China International Defense Electronics Exhibition (referred to as "Defense Electronics Exhibition" CIDEX), approved and supported by the Equipment Development Department of the Central Military Commission, co-organized by China Electronics Technology Group Co., Ltd. and China Electronics Information Industry Group Co., Ltd. The 13th China International Defense Electronics Exhibition will be held at the Beijing National Convention Center from June 26 to 28, 2024, with more than 400 exhibitors. The organizers will invite professional audiences such as the military, government agencies, military industrial groups, scientific research institutes, military trade companies, military attachés in China, and military academies to visit, and hold a number of high-standard and professional industry summit forums; organize special events such as supply and demand docking, investment and financing docking, and new product launches.

As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pickering Group and a switch expert in the field of automatic testing, experts from Pickering Instruments (Beijing) Co., Ltd. look forward to your visit, communication and guidance at our booth (2041) at the Defense Electronics Exhibition. The main modular signal switches and simulation solutions exhibited at this year's Defense Electronics Show include: 10-channel dual-bus PXI 10A fault injection switch 40-199, PXI high-precision resistor 40-265, 16x4 300 MHz 50ΩSMB PXI/PXIe RF matrix 40-727A, PXI/PXIe dual SP6T multiplexer 40-785C, PXI/PXIe LVDT/RVDT/resolver simulation module 41-670, PXI 6-channel battery simulation module 41-752A, 4-slot LXI/USB modular chassis 60-105, microwave matrix switch 60-750, mixed configuration microwave switch 60-890, and flexible battery management system (BMS) test system.

The 40-199 is a 10-channel fault injection switch designed to simulate connection fault conditions in automotive/avionics applications, including reliability testing of safety-critical controllers. It is designed to be able to inject 3 different fault conditions between the test fixture and the device under test: open circuit, short circuit between UUT connection lines, short circuit to other signals such as power, ignition and ground through the fault injection bus.

[Picture: 10-channel dual-bus PXI 10A fault injection switch 40-199]

The PXI high-precision resistor 40-265 can simulate a variety of resistance values ​​with high accuracy, which is very suitable for testing strain gauges and various industrial control systems.

[Picture: PXI high precision resistor 40-265]

The 40-727A is a 16x4 50Ω PXI/PXIe RF matrix with SMB connectors. The 4x-727A/728A/729A series are high-density RF matrix modules suitable for switching up to 300 MHz in 50Ω systems or up to 100 MHz in 75Ω systems. SMB-connected versions are available in 50Ω or 75Ω, and 50Ω products are also available with multi-way connectors. This simple and scalable bidirectional matrix for RF signals is designed to build high-performance switching systems. All X and Y connections have isolation switches. Isolation and RF performance can be maximized.

[Picture: 16x4 300 MHz 50Ω SMB PXI/PXIe RF Matrix 40-727A]

The 40-785C is a power-off reset, SP6T 18 GHz microwave multiplexer switch. The 40/42-785C Series multiplexers are available in single or dual, SP6T or SP4T configurations with front panel mounted relays. A remote mount version is also available to support up to three multiplexers in a single slot.

[Picture: PXI/PXIe Dual SP6T Multiplexer 40-785C]

The 41-670 simulation module is used for linear (LVDT) and angular (RVDT) displacement sensor simulation or resolver simulation. This new module only takes up one PXI or LXI/USB chassis slot, and its powerful programmable features allow users to simulate with a minimal amount of hardware. In addition, because this module uses a PXI interface, it can be used with third-party chassis and instruments, so no additional control protocols/interfaces are required, simplifying operation. Each channel has a built-in digital signal processor (DSP), so no additional instrumentation is required to receive the excitation signal. The 41-670 module provides 4 groups of simulation units, each of which can simulate the output of a 5-wire or 6-wire VDT resolver, or use a shared excitation signal to achieve two groups of 4-wire outputs. Therefore, a single module can simulate up to 4 channels of 5/6-wire sensors or 8 channels of 4-wire sensors.

[Picture: PXI LVDT/RVDT/Resolver Simulation Module 41-670]

41-752A is a battery simulator with up to 6 channels, each channel can provide up to 7V voltage and 300mA current to the load. The channels are completely isolated from each other and from ground, and the channels can be connected in series to simulate batteries arranged in a stacked structure. The 1KV isolation barrier can be used for testing and verification of the latest 800V solutions. The product can also be used as 6 isolated high-precision power supplies with independent sense lines.

[Picture: PXI 6-channel battery simulation module 41-752]

The 60-105 4-slot USB/LXI modular chassis is lightweight and ideal for portable, desktop and space-limited applications. It can be installed on a desktop or cabinet and can be remotely controlled via USB or LXI Ethernet interface. Remote control via the network allows the test system to perform switch operations as close to the target device as possible. It can support up to four Pickering 3U PXI modules and is an ideal platform for building small applications. This chassis can be used to build a matrix switch with up to 3072 crosspoints, a multiplexer switch with 792 channels, or a programmable resistor/sensor simulator with up to 72 channels. This 4-slot chassis is compatible with USB 3.0 and has a fully compliant LXI interface, and also provides a wireless network card function option (optional). These communication standards allow this chassis to be driver-free operated directly through the standard interface on most HTML5-enabled personal computers or laptops. It is very practical for various applications in the modular test and measurement market.

[Picture: 4-slot LXI/USB modular chassis 60-105]

The 60-750 10GHz Microwave Matrix Switch is part of the 60-750/751 series of LXI microwave switches controlled via LXI/Ethernet with multiple scale and frequency options up to 18GHz (60-751). The matrix is ​​available for 50 ohm applications and a 75 ohm version. The 60-750/751 is available in a 2U full rack width enclosure, providing a compact solution that can be easily mounted in an ATE system rack or used on a bench.

[Picture: Single group 3x3 10GHz microwave matrix switch 60-750-133]

60-890 is a flexibly customizable LXI microwave switch platform. Taking 60-890-001 as an example, it is suitable for switching 50Ω signals up to 18GHz, and includes 5 groups of terminated SP6T and 7 groups of non-terminated SPDT relays. This platform is ideal for building complex microwave switch systems, and SMA connectors can usually be used for connection. This series has extremely high performance levels: low VSWR, extremely high isolation, low loss and high carrying power. It is ideal for switching 50Ω coaxial systems that take into account high performance from HF bands to microwave frequencies. The platform only occupies 2U of valuable rack space and is a highly space-saving microwave switch system solution.

This series provides users with a way to quickly build a hybrid RF switch system. Users can quickly design through graphical software, select any combination from dozens of basic switch components, and automatically generate process drawings for rapid production and delivery.

[Picture: Mixed configuration microwave switch 60-890-001]

As electric energy becomes increasingly prevalent in new energy vehicles, one of the major challenges that needs to be addressed is the effective testing and verification of battery management systems (BMS). A battery management system (BMS) test system using modular, PXI-based switch and simulation modules offers many advantages when testing BMS, including: (1) it is a fully flexible test system that can be optimized to precisely meet requirements and easily modified to meet evolving needs, and (2) it is an open architecture based on industry standards that extends system life and reduces obsolescence while providing seamless integration of multi-vendor instrumentation and communication modules. To facilitate BMS testing, our PXI/PXIe battery simulators offer the advantages of a modular and scalable platform, making them ideal for battery pack simulation.

[Picture: Pickering PXI-based battery management system (BMS) test system example]

Other products on display include: PXI high-density digital IO 40-410, PXI switch matrix 40-512, PXI RF switch 40-754, PXI microwave switch 40-784, PXIe chassis 42-924, PCI programmable resistor 50-295, LXI ultra-low temperature drift matrix 60-510, as well as relays and cables.

Wang Qi, Technical and Market Development Manager of Pickering Instruments (Beijing) Co., Ltd. said: "Pickering is a leader in modular signal switches and simulation products for electronic test and verification. It has more than 200 PXI product series and more than 3,500 PXI and PXIe versions available for order, which are widely used in global test systems. We uphold a corporate culture of cooperation, innovation and flexibility, and are committed to improving the efficiency of user engineering application teams. The products and services we provide can help users design, deploy and maintain high-performance electronic test and verification systems more easily. We design and produce high-quality modular signal switches and simulation products for PXI, LXI/USB and PCI electronic test and verification applications. In addition, we also provide a full range of supporting cable and connector solutions, diagnostic test tools. In addition, the application software and software drivers developed by our internal software team can help users simplify and accelerate the development and deployment of automatic test systems. Welcome to visit our booth 2041 for visits and guidance."