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PXI RF 75Ω Switching Modules
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Issue 3.2 June 2021

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  • Page 1 40-830/832/834/835/837 User Manual PXI RF 75Ω Switching Modules pickeringtest.com Issue 3.2 June 2021...
  • Page 2 © COPYRIGHT (2021) PICKERING INTERFACES. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, translated or stored in any form, or by any means without the written permission of Pickering Interfaces. Technical details contained within this publication are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 3 Pickering Interfaces strives to fulfil all relevant environmental laws and regulations and reduce wastes and releases to the environment. Pickering Interfaces aims to design and operate products in a way that protects the environment and the health and safety of its employees, customers and the public. Pickering Interfaces endeavours to develop and manufacture products that can be produced, distributed, used and recycled, or disposed of, in a safe and environmentally friendly manner.

  • Page 4: Product Safety

    PRODUCT SAFETY SAFETY SYMBOLS The following safety symbols may be used on the product and throughout the product documentation. MEANING / DESCRIPTION SYMBOL PROTECTIVE EARTH (GROUND) To identify any terminal which is intended for connection to an external conductor for protection against electric shock in case of a fault, or the terminal of a protective earth (ground) electrode.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Pre Operation Checks ............3.1 Hardware Installation ............3.2 Software Installation .............3.2 Testing Operation ..............3.3 Section 4 Programming Guide ..............4.1 Programming Options For Pickering PXI Modules ....4.1 Programming RF Switches ...........4.2 Section 5 Connector Information ..............5.1 Section 6 Trouble Shooting .................6.1 Section 7 Maintenance Information ............7.1...
  • Page 6 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK RF 75Ω SWITCHING MODULES 40-830 / 832 / 834 / 835 / 837 Page (VI)

  • Page 7: Warnings And Cautions

    Unused slots in the host chassis are populated with blanking plates to prevent access to user I/O signals that may be present. Blanking panels are available to order from Pickering in a variety of slot widths. If the product is not used in this manner for example by using an extender card then additional care must be taken to avoid contact with exposed signals.
  • Page 8 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK RF 75Ω SWITCHING MODULES 40-830 / 832 / 834 / 835 / 837 Page (VIII)
  • Page 9 The 40-830 is supplied with drivers that allow users to support the module in all popular PXI software environments. It can also be supported in all Pickering’s LXI Modular Switching chassis, allowing the use of a PXI or LAN controlled switching solution with the same high levels of performance.
  • Page 10 SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION pickering Specifications 75 Ω SPDT RF Switch, 40-830 40-830 RF Perfomance Plots (Plots taken from typical sample showing all connecting paths for parameter) 40-830 Typical Insertion Loss Plot For Each Signal Path 40-830 Typical VSWR Plot For Each Signal Path...
  • Page 11 Typically <1.3:1 to 1 GHz Product Customization Typically <1.4:1 to 2 GHz Pickering PXI modules are designed and manufactured Typically <1.6:1 to 2.7 GHz on our own flexible manufacturing lines, giving complete Note: VSWR measurements were carried out for each product control and enabling simple customization to meet selected input with a 75 Ω...
  • Page 12 The 40-832 is supplied with drivers that allow users to support the module in all popular PXI software environments. It can also be supported in all Pickering’s BANK 3 LXI Modular Switching chassis, allowing the use of a PXI or LAN controlled switching solution with the same high levels of performance.
  • Page 13 SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION pickering Specifications 75 Ω 4-Channel RF MUX, 40-832 40-832 RF Perfomance Plots (Plots taken from typical sample showing all connecting paths for parameter) 40-832 Typical Insertion Loss Plot For Each Signal Path 40-832 Typical VSWR Plot For Each Signal Path...
  • Page 14 Typically <1.5:1 to 2 GHz Product Customization Typically <1.6:1 to 3 GHz Pickering PXI modules are designed and manufactured Note: VSWR measurements were carried out for each on our own flexible manufacturing lines, giving complete selected input with a 75 Ω load fitted to the common product control and enabling simple customization to meet terminal of the multiplexer.
  • Page 15 The 40-834 is supplied with drivers that allow users to support the module in all popular PXI software environments. It can also be supported in all Pickering’s LXI Modular Switching chassis, allowing the use of a PXI or LAN controlled switching solution with the same high levels of performance.
  • Page 16 SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION pickering Specifications 75 Ω 8-Channel RF MUX, 40-834 40-834 RF Perfomance Plots (Plots taken from typical sample showing all connecting paths for parameter) 40-834 Typical Insertion Loss Plots For Each Channel 40-834 Typical VSWR Plots For Each Channel...
  • Page 17 Typically <2.1 dB to 3 GHz Product Customization VSWR: Typically <1.3:1 to 2 GHz Pickering PXI modules are designed and manufactured Typically <1.5:1 to 3 GHz on our own flexible manufacturing lines, giving complete Note: VSWR measurements were carried out for each product control and enabling simple customization to meet selected input with a 75 Ω...
  • Page 18 The 40-835 is supplied with drivers that allow users to support the module in all popular PXI software environments. It can also be supported in all Pickering’s LXI Modular Switching chassis, allowing the use of a PXI or LAN controlled switching solution with the same high levels of performance.
  • Page 19 SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION pickering Specifications 75 Ω 16-Channel RF MUX, 40-835 40-835 RF Perfomance Plots (Plots taken from typical sample showing all connecting paths for parameter) 40-835 Typical Insertion Loss Plots For Each Channel 40-835 Typical VSWR Plots For Each Channel 40-835 Typical Crosstalk Between Adjacent Channels.
  • Page 20 Typically <0.9 dB to 2 GHz Product Customization Typically <1.4 dB to 2.5 GHz Typically <1.9 dB to 3 GHz Pickering modules are designed and manufactured on our own flexible manufacturing lines, giving complete product VSWR: Typically <1.4:1 to 1 GHz control and enabling simple customization to meet very Typically <1.6:1 to 3 GHz...
  • Page 21 PXI software design. environments. It can also be supported in all Pickering’s LXI Modular Switching chassis, allowing the use of a PXI Versions with MCX or SMB connectors are available,...
  • Page 22 SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION pickering Overview 75 Ω Expandable RF Matrix, 40-837 Interconnecting the 40-837 to Produce Larger RF Matrices Bank 1 Bank 1 2x2 Matrix 2x2 Matrix 40-837 Module 40-837 Module 1 Bank 2 Bank 2 2x2 Matrix...
  • Page 23 SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION pickering Specifications 75 Ω Expandable RF Matrix, 40-837 40-837 RF Perfomance Plots (Plots taken from typical sample showing all connecting paths for parameter) 40-837 Typical Insertion Loss Plot - Loop-thru 40-837 Typical Insertion Loss Plot - Matrix Path...
  • Page 24 Typically <2.0 dB to 2.5 GHz Product Customization VSWR: Typically <1.6:1 to 1 GHz Pickering modules are designed and manufactured on our Typically <1.8:1 to 2.5 GHz own flexible manufacturing lines, giving complete product Isolation, loop-thru: Typically >58 dB to 1 GHz control and enabling simple customization to meet very Typically >52 dB to 2.5 GHz...

  • Page 25: Specification Common To All Modules

    We provide a full range of supporting cable and connector solutions for all our switching products—20 connector families with 1200+ products. We offer everything from simple mating connectors to complex cables assemblies and terminal blocks. All assemblies are manufactured by Pickering and are guaranteed to mechanically and electrically mate to our modules. Connectors & Backshells...
  • Page 26 75 Ω Expandable RF Matrix, 40-837 Programming Pickering provide kernel, IVI and VISA (NI & Keysight) drivers which are compatible with all Microsoft supported versions of Windows and popular older versions. For a list of all supporting operating systems, please see: pickeringtest.com/os...

  • Page 27: Functional Description

    SECTION 2 - TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION pickering SECTION 2 - TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION A functional block diagram is provided in Figure 2.1. The RF Multiplexer Module is powered by +12V and +5V inputs via Compact PCI connector J1. The interface to the user test equipment is via the front panel mounted SMB, or MCX connectors.
  • Page 28 SECTION 2 - TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION pickering RELAY CONFIGURATIONS All contacts are shown in their default (unprogrammed) state Figure 2.2 - 40-830-003 Triple SPDT Relay Figure 2.3 - 40-830-006 Hex SPDT Relay BANK 1 BANK 1 BANK 2 Figure 2.4 - 40-832-001...
  • Page 29 SECTION 2 - TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION pickering BANK 1 Figure 2.7 - 40-834-001 Single 8:1 MUX BANK 2 Figure 2.8 - 40-834-002 Dual 8:1 MUX Figure 2.9 - 40-835-001 Single 16:1 MUX RF 75Ω SWITCHING MODULES 40-830 / 832 / 834 / 835 / 837...
  • Page 30 SECTION 2 - TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION pickering BANK 1 RF 2x2 MATRIX BANK 2 RF 2x2 MATRIX Figure 2.11 - 40-837-001 Single 2x2 Matrix RF 2x2 MATRIX Figure 2.10 - 40-837-002 Dual 2x2 Matrix RF 75Ω SWITCHING MODULES 40-830 / 832 / 834 / 835 / 837...

  • Page 31: Installation

    Modular products require installation in a suitable PXI/LXI chassis. The module is designed for indoor use only. PREOPERATION CHECKS (UNPACKING) 1. Check the module for transport damage and report any damage immediately to Pickering Interfaces. Do not attempt to install the product if any damage is evident.

  • Page 32: Hardware Installation

    For a system comprising more than one chassis, turn ON the last chassis in the system followed by the penultimate, etc, and finally turn ON the external controller or chassis containing the system controller. 9. For Pickering Interfaces modular LXI installation there is no requirement to use any particular power up sequence.

  • Page 33: Testing Operation

    Figure 3.2 - General Soft Front Panel Icon A selector panel will appear, listing all installed Pickering PCI, PXI or LXI switch cards and resistor cards. Click on the card you wish to control, and a graphical control panel is presented allowing operation of the card.
  • Page 34 SECTION 3 - INSTALLATION pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK RF 75Ω SWITCHING MODULES 40-830 / 832 / 834 / 835 / 837 Page 3.4...

  • Page 35: Programming Guide

    SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE Programming Options for Pickering Interfaces PXI Modules For information on the installation and use of drivers and the programming of Pickering’s products in various software environments, please refer to the Software User Manual. This is available as a download from: https://www.pickeringtest.com/support/software-drivers-and-downloads...

  • Page 36: Programming Rf Switches

    Once the drivers are installed the manual “Sys40Prg.pdf” and driver help files which fully describes these functions can be found in the Pickering folder(s) or the Pickering entries on your Start Menu. The card must be opened before use and closed after using the following function calls: Direct I/O Driver - Open with PIL_OpenCards or PIL_OpenSpecifiedCard and close with PIL_CloseCards or PIL_CloseSpecifiedCards respectively.
  • Page 37 SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering Controlling the 40-830 Switch (see connector pinouts - Figures 5.1, and relay configurations - Figures 2.2 and 2.3) Using the Pickering I/O Direct driver: DWORD SubUnit = 1; //sub unit 1 controls CH1 PIL_ClearSub(CardNo, SubUnit);...

  • Page 38: Connector Information

    SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK RF 75Ω SWITCHING MODULES 40-830 / 832 / 834 / 835 / 837 Page 5.4...
  • Page 39 SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering pickering pickering pickering pickering BANK 1 BANK 2 40-830-006 40-832-004 40-834-002 40-835-001 40-837-002 Hex SPDT Switch Quad 4:1 MUX Dual 8:1 MUX Single 16:1 MUX Dual 2x2 Matrix Figure 5.1 - RF Switch Modules 40-830 / 832 / 834 / 835 / 837: Connector Positions...
  • Page 40 SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK RF 75Ω SWITCHING MODULES 40-830 / 832 / 834 / 835 / 837 Page 5.2...

  • Page 41: Trouble Shooting

    PCI configuration, highlighting any potential configuration problems. Specific details of all installed Pickering switch cards are included. All the installed Pickering switch cards should be listed in the “Pilpxi information” section - if one or more cards is missing it may be possible to determine the reason by referring to the PCI configuration dump contained in the report, but interpretation of this information is far from straightforward, and the best course is to contact Pickering support: support@pickeringtest.com, if possible...
  • Page 42 SECTION 6 - TROUBLE SHOOTING pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK RF 75Ω SWITCHING MODULES 40-830 / 832 / 834 / 835 / 837 Page 6.2...

  • Page 43: Maintenance Information

    For PXI modules which are supported in one of Pickering Interfaces’ Modular LXI Chassis (such as the 60-102B and 60-103B) no module software update is required. If the module was introduced after the LXI chassis was manufactured the module may not be recognized, in this case the chassis firmware may need upgrading.
  • Page 44 SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE INFORMATION pickering 40-830-006 Hex SPDT RF Switch 40-832-004 Quad 4:1 RF MUX 40-834-002 Dual 8:1 RF MUX 40-835-001 Single 16:1 RF MUX 40-837-002 Dual 2x2 RF Matrix Figure 7.2 - RF 75Ω Switching Modules: Side View RF 75Ω...

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