The Pickering 40-513-021 is a single-slot 3U PXI matrix card delivering 24×4 signal routing in a single-pole configuration. Built around ruthenium sputtered reed relays, this module provides stable low-level switching performance and excellent contact resistance stability across automated test and data acquisition systems. Operating speed of less than 500µs with typical release time of 0.25ms enables rapid matrix reconfiguration. The card supports switching up to 150V DC or 100V AC, with continuous current handling of 1.2A and maximum power dissipation of 20W. Screened versions achieve bandwidth up to 50MHz. Larger switching matrices can be constructed by daisy-chaining multiple modules. Full PXI and LXI chassis compatibility, combined with VISA, IVI, and kernel drivers for Windows and real-time operating systems, ensures broad integration flexibility. The 40-513-021 is supported by Pickering’s eBIRST diagnostic toolset and integrates via a 68-pin front-panel micro-D connector.
Technical Specifications
• Switch Type: Ruthenium sputtered reed relays
• Matrix Configuration: 24 columns × 4 rows, 1 pole
• Maximum Voltage (DC): 150V DC
• Maximum Voltage (AC): 100V AC
• Maximum Continuous Current: 1.2A
• Maximum Power: 20W
• Bandwidth (Screened): Up to 50MHz
• Operating Speed: Less than 500µs
• Release Time: 0.25ms typical, less than 0.5ms maximum
• Form Factor: Single-slot 3U PXI (CompactPCI)
• Module Weight: 280g
• Connector: 32-bit P1/J1 backplane; 68-pin female micro-D front panel
– Key Features
• Reed relay architecture ensures stable performance at low signal levels
• Single-pole matrix enables straightforward signal path configuration
• Modular daisy-chaining capability for expanded matrix dimensions
• Fast switching transients support high-speed test sequencing
• Excellent contact resistance stability maintains signal integrity over time
– Typical Applications
• Automated test equipment (ATE) signal routing
• Data acquisition multiplexing
• Multi-channel instrumentation interconnect
• Production test benches requiring rapid reconfiguration
– Compatibility & Integration
• PXI and LXI chassis support (Pickering and vendor-neutral platforms)
• Windows driver support (VISA, IVI, kernel drivers)
• Real-time operating system compatibility (LabVIEW RT)
• eBIRST diagnostic tool integration
• CE compliant (EN61010-1:2010, EN61326-1:2013, EN55011:2009+A1:2010)
• Full range of Pickering cable and connector solutions available
