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PXI Microwave Multiplexer Modules
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Issue 4.3 September 2022

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  • Page 1 40-785B User Manual PXI Microwave Multiplexer Modules pickeringtest.com Issue 4.3 September 2022...
  • Page 2 © COPYRIGHT (2022) 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 Module Architecture ..............4.2 Programming The Module ............4.3 Section 5 Connector Information ..............5.1 Section 6 Trouble Shooting .................6.1 Section 7 Maintenance Information ............7.1...
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  • 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.
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  • Page 9: Technical Specification

    50 Ω versions. These modules give you the highest RF and microwave switching performance Model 40-785B-521-T Features a single available within a Pickering Terminated 6 Channel switching system. Although Microwave Multiplexer designed for microwave Single slot version controls...
  • Page 10 SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION pickering Specifications Microwave Multiplexer, 40-785B General Multiplexer Information Relay Manufacturer: Radiall Configuration: SP6T Microwave MUX with 1, 2 or 3 independent banks. LED Indicators: Multiplexers have blue LEDs to indicate a closed RF path. Operate Time:...
  • Page 11 SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION pickering Specifications Microwave Multiplexer, 40-785B Specification - 18 GHz Versions Characteristic Impedance: 50 Ω Connectors: Bandwidth DC to 18 GHz Isolation: 80 dB (0-3 GHz) 70 dB (3-8 GHz) 60 dB (8-12.4 GHz) 60 dB (12.4-18 GHz)
  • Page 12 SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION pickering Specifications Microwave Multiplexer, 40-785B Specification - 26.5 GHz Unterminated Versions Characteristic Impedance: 50 Ω Connectors: Bandwidth DC to 26.5 GHz Isolation: 80 dB (0-3 GHz) 70 dB (3-8 GHz) 60 dB (8-12.4 GHz) 60 dB (12.4-18 GHz) Typical Insertion Loss (dB) Plot for 26.5 GHz...
  • Page 13 SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION pickering Specifications Microwave Multiplexer, 40-785B Specification - 26.5 GHz Terminated Versions Characteristic Impedance: 50 Ω Connectors: Bandwidth DC to 26.5 GHz Isolation: 80 dB (0-3 GHz) 70 dB (3-8 GHz) 60 dB (8-12.4 GHz) 60 dB (12.4-18 GHz) 55 dB (18-26.5 GHz)
  • Page 14 SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION pickering Specifications Microwave Multiplexer, 40-785B Specification - 40 GHz Versions Characteristic Impedance: 50 Ω Connectors: SMA-2.9 Bandwidth DC to 40 GHz Isolation: 70 dB (0-6 GHz) 60 dB (6-12.4 GHz) 60 dB (12.4-18 GHz) 55 dB (18-26.5 GHz) 50 dB (26.5-40 GHz)
  • Page 15 SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION pickering Specifications Microwave Multiplexer, 40-785B Specification - 50 GHz Versions Characteristic Impedance: 50 Ω Connectors: SMA-2.4 Bandwidth DC to 50 GHz Isolation: 70 dB (0-6 GHz) 60 dB (6-12.4 GHz) 60 dB (12.4-18 GHz) 55 dB (18-26.5 GHz) 50 dB (26.5-40 GHz)
  • Page 16 SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION pickering Specifications Microwave Multiplexer, 40-785B Specification - 2.5 GHz Unterminated Version Power Requirements Characteristic Impedance: 75 Ω +3.3 V +5 V +12 V -12 V Connectors: 1.6/5.6 0.2 A 0.75 A Bandwidth DC to 2.5 GHz...
  • Page 17 SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION pickering Overview Microwave Multiplexer, 40-785B Remotely Mounted Microwave Multiplexer Versions 40-785B pickering Single Slot Version 3 off Interface Cables 1.5m Length Remotely Mounted Microwave Multiplexers Interconnection Between 40-785B Single Slot Version and Remotely Mounted Microwave Multiplexers Remote Mount Microwave Multiplexer (18-50 GHz) Range: •...
  • Page 18 Triple 6 Chan, Remote, 50 Ω SMA-2.4, Term. 40-785B-553-TE 2.5 GHz Multiplexer Versions - 75 Ω Pickering modules are designed and manufactured on our Single 6 Chan, Panel mount, 75 Ω 1.6/5.6 40-785B-751 own flexible manufacturing lines, giving complete product 40-785B-752 Dual 6 Chan, Panel mount, 75 Ω...
  • Page 19 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 20 Microwave Multiplexer, 40-785B 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 The VISA driver is also compatible with Real-Time Operating Systems such as LabVIEW RT.

  • Page 21: Technical Description

    SECTION 2 - TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION pickering SECTION 2 - TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION MECHANICAL DESCRIPTION The Microwave Multiplexer Module conforms to the 3U height (128mm) Eurocard standard and comprises the following: • CPCI Ejector Handle • Three, four or six slot width Front Panel (single slot for the remote -E option) •...

  • Page 22: Functional Description

    SECTION 2 - TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION pickering FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION A functional block diagram for the dual bank version is provided in Figure 2.4, single and triple versions operate in a similar way. The Microwave Multiplexer Module is powered by +12V and +5V inputs via Compact PCI connector J1.

  • Page 23: 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 24: 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 25: 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 26 SECTION 3 - INSTALLATION pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK MICROWAVE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-785B Page 3.4...

  • Page 27: 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 28: Module Architecture

    SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering MODULE ARCHITECTURE The 40-785B is a 6-channel microwave multiplexer module available with one or two banks mounted on the front panel or one, two or three banks mounted remotely. In the default state, all channels are in the “off” position.

  • Page 29: Programming The Module

    SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering PROGRAMMING THE MODULE Programming Bit / Signal Path Table For Single Bank Versions 6-Channel Versions Multiplexer Sub-Unit IVI Channel Bank Signal Path Names Com to Ch1 Com to Ch2 Com to Ch3 Com to Ch4...
  • Page 30 SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering Here are examples of using the drivers with the 40-785B Multiplexer. Using PILPXI To enable a signal path the user could use the simple OpBit command OpBit DWORD sub_unit = 1; // Select Bank 1 PIL_OpBit( card_num, sub_unit, 1, 1);...
  • Page 31 SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering pickering pickering 40-785B-521/751 40-785B-522/752 40-785B-521 40-785B-522 40-785B-531 40-785B-532 40-785B-541 40-785B-542 40-785B-551 40-785B-552 40-785B-751 40-785B-752 pickering pickering Figure 5.1 - Microwave Multiplexer Module 40-785B BANK 1 Panel Mounted Non-terminated Versions: Connector Positions NOTE 1: Only the correct SMA connector series should be mated with these modules.
  • Page 32 SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering Bank1 Bank2 pickering pickering 40-785B-521-T 40-785B-522-T 40-785B-521-T 40-785B-522-T 40-785B-531-T 40-785B-532-T 40-785B-541-T 40-785B-542-T 40-785B-551-T 40-785B-552-T Figure 5.2 - Microwave Multiplexer Module 40-785B Panel Mounted Terminated Versions: Connector Positions NOTE 1: Only the correct SMA connector series should be mated with these modules. The 40- 785B range uses SMA, SMA-2.9 &...
  • Page 33 SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering pickering 40-785B-561 40-785B-561 40-785B-561-T Figure 5.3 - Microwave Multiplexer Module 40-785B Panel Mounted 3GHz Versions: Connector Positions NOTE 1: It is important that the N-type connector’s nut is properly tightened to the correct torque with an 18mm wrench. This should be 15 in·lbs (1.7 N·m).
  • Page 34 SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering pickering pickering pickering 85B-522/752 40-785B Remote 40-785B-521-E 40-785B-522-E 40-785B-523-E Version (-E Suffix) 40-785B-521-TE 40-785B-522-TE 40-785B-523-TE 40-785B-531-E 40-785B-532-E 40-785B-533-E 40-785B-531-TE 40-785B-532-TE 40-785B-533-TE 40-785B-541-E 40-785B-542-E 40-785B-543-E 40-785B-541-TE 40-785B-542-TE 40-785B-543-TE 40-785B-551-E 40-785B-552-E 40-785B-553-E BANK 1 40-785B-551-TE 40-785B-552-TE...

  • Page 35: 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 36 SECTION 6 - TROUBLE SHOOTING pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK MICROWAVE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-785B Page 6.2...

  • Page 37: 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 38 SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE INFORMATION pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK MICROWAVE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-785B Page 7.2...

  • Page 39: Relay Dimensional Drawings

    APPENDIX A - RELAY DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS pickering APPENDIX A - RELAY DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS 39.6mm SQ 44.5mm SQ 35.0mm 3.3mm Thru 27.0mm Figure A.1 - Dimensions for 18GHz / 26.5GHz / 40GHz / 50GHz Unterminated Relays Applicable to Modules: 40-785B-52x-E 40-785B-53x-E...
  • Page 40 APPENDIX A - RELAY DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS pickering 57.15mm Sq 57.2mm Sq 45.75mm 4.35mm Thru 27.0mm Figure A.2 - Dimensions for 18GHz / 26.5GHz / 40GHz / 50GHz Terminated Relays Applicable to Modules: 40-785B-52x-TE 40-785B-53x-TE 40-785B-54x-TE 40-785B-55x-TE MICROWAVE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-785B...
  • Page 41 APPENDIX A - RELAY DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS pickering 63.5mm 6 x M4 5.0mm 54.0mm 44.7mm Figure A.3 - Dimensions for 3GHz Unterminated & Terminated Relays Applicable to Modules: 40-785B-56x-E 40-785B-56x-TE MICROWAVE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-785B Page A.5...
  • Page 42 APPENDIX A - RELAY DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS pickering 57.0mm 6 x M3 4.0mm 38.1mm 44.7mm Figure A.4 - Dimensions for 18GHz Terminated Relays (for Legacy Use Only) Applicable to Module: 40-785B-52x-T Note: This diagram is applicable to modules with 18GHz terminated relays supplied prior to January 2022, for modules supplied after this date, refer to Figure A.2...

  • Page 43: Mounting Bracket Information

    APPENDIX B - MOUNTING BRACKET INFORMATION pickering APPENDIX B - MOUNTING BRACKET INFORMATION 90.0mm 4.4mm Thru 80.0mm 5.0mm X 90°, Near Side Rubber Boot 45.0mm 5.0mm X 90°, Far Side Clearance Area 71.7mm 68.5mm 18.5mm 12.0mm 2.5mm 100.0mm Figure B.1 Remote Mounting Bracket for 18GHz / 26.5GHz / 40GHz /...
  • Page 44 APPENDIX B - MOUNTING BRACKET INFORMATION pickering 90.0mm 4.4mm Thru 80.0mm 5.0mm X 90°, Near Side Rubber Boot 61.0mm 5.0mm X 90°, Far Side Clearance Area 71.7mm 68.5mm 18.5mm 12.0mm 2.5mm 100.0mm Figure B.2 Remote Mounting Bracket for 18GHz / 26.5GHz / 40GHz / 50GHz Terminated Relays (Part No.
  • Page 45 APPENDIX B - MOUNTING BRACKET INFORMATION pickering 90.0mm 80.0mm 4.4mm Thru 68.0mm 5.0mm X 90°, Near Side 5.0mm X 90°, Far Side Rubber Boot Clearance Area 71.7mm 68.5mm 18.5mm 12.0mm 2.5mm 100.0mm 17.0mm Figure B.3 Remote Mounting Bracket for 3GHz Unterminated &...
  • Page 46 APPENDIX B - MOUNTING BRACKET INFORMATION pickering 90.0mm 4.4mm Thru 80.0mm 5.0mm X 90°, Near Side Rubber Boot 61.0mm 5.0mm X 90°, Far Side Clearance Area 71.7mm 68.5mm 18.5mm 12.0mm 2.5mm 100.0mm 9.0mm Thru All Figure B.4 Remote Mounting Bracket for 18GHz Terminated Relays (Part No.

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