Pickering Interfaces will showcase its extensive range of RF and microwave switching, including SPDT, transfer, MUX and matrix switches with bandwidths from DC to 110 GHz, available in PXI, LXI and USB — as well as the latest version of its Microwave Switch Design Tool plus new high channel count microwave MUX modules — on booth #142C at European Microwave Week (EuMW) 2024, at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles in Paris, France, from September 24-26, 2024.

“The latest version of our Microwave Switch Design Tool — a powerful free online tool for configuring custom PXI and LXI microwave switch products with just a few clicks — has been updated to include schematic diagrams and simulation,” said Simon Aylott, microwave division manager at Pickering Interfaces. “This accelerates the design to production process, from block diagram to mechanical layout, and minimizes risk by enabling you to design your own custom RF subsystem with an immediate visual indication of electrical performance.”

“Our new high channel count microwave MUX modules — based on superior-quality Radiall mechanical microwave switches, with bandwidth options from 8 GHz to 40 GHz, and versatile switching configurations, including single or dual SP8T, SP10T or SP12T multiplexers — deliver the highest RF and microwave switching performance available within a Pickering switching system.” noted Pickering Switching Product Manager Steve Edwards, “They are also the highest channel count microwave multiplexer switches available from any PXI vendor. This results in fewer switches and associated interconnections required for high channel count microwave switching applications, improved signal quality and ease of programming.”

In addition to its new Microwave Switch Design Tool and high channel count microwave MUX modules, Pickering will also highlight the following RFIU (RF switching insertion units) solutions on stand #142C at EuMW 2024:

• MEMS-based PXI/PXIe RF multiplexers that deliver 300x operational life and 60x test system throughput compared to existing electromechanical relay products
• A configurable PXI microwave switch platform that allows RF test engineers to combine a wide range of high-performance relay types while minimizing chassis slot usage
• Flexible LXI microwave switch platform and turnkey services for LXI microwave switch and signal routing subsystems — including a 12x12 LXI microwave switching matrix demo
• Pickering Interfaces stands behind its manufactured products with a standard three-year warranty and guaranteed long-term product support.