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PXI Switching Module: 40-161

40-161-16amp-pxi-switchPickering Interfaces, a leading provider of signal switching and conditioning solutions, continues to expand its range of PXI modules with the introduction with a new 3U 16 Amp PXI switching module (40-161). The 40-161 PXI switching module is capable of switching currents up to 16 A and voltages up to 300 VDC / 250 VAC with hot switch power of 480 W at 30 VDC and 4000 VA at 250 VAC.


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LXI Modular Chassis: 60-102B and 60-103B

60-102b-103b-lxi-chassisPickering Interfaces, a leading provider of signal switching and conditioning solutions, has introduced an upgraded version of its popular LXI Modular Chassis. The 60-102B and 60-103B LXI Modular Chassis increase the Ethernet interface speed to 1 Gb from 100 Mb, as well as adding an IP display that shows the IP address of the chassis.


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Digital I/O Card: 50-412

50-412-digital-ioPickering Interfaces, a leading provider of signal switching and conditioning solutions, is again expanding its range of PCI modules with the introduction of a 32-Channel Digital I/O card (50-412) capable of driving high current loads and reading back the logical state of high voltage logic signals. The 50-412 digital I/O card provides 32 channels of digital output lines that can serve as high or low side drivers.


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PXI Microwave Multiplexer: 40-784A

40-784-PXI-Microwave-MultiplexerPickering Interfaces, a leading provider of signal switching and conditioning solutions, introduced an upgraded version of its 40-784 PXI Microwave Multiplexer – the 40-784A. The new version now supports one, two, or three microwave multiplexers, the multiplexers can be either 4 or 6 way. The multiplexers fitted to each model are characterized for 6, 18, 26.5, or 40 GHz bandwidth.


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PXI Switching Module: 45-542

45-542-hill-afbPickering Interfaces Inc.announced that Hill Air Force Base recently awarded them a contract for a large quantity of their Model 45-542 6U High-Density Matrix modules for the PXI switching requirement that is part of the PATS-70 (Portable Automated Test Station) program for the life extension program of the A-10 aircraft. As part of the life extension program, the PATS-70 will provide ground-based diagnostics for the A-10 avionics systems.


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5A Power Multiplexer Module: 40-651

40-651-multiplexerPickering Interfaces, a leading provider of signal switching and conditioning solutions, continues to expand its range of PXI modules with the introduction of a 5A Power Multiplexer Module (40-651). The 40-651 is a high density multiplexer (MUX) capable of hot switching up to 5A and 110VDC/250VAC; and the hot switch power is up to 150 W or 1250 VAC.


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Bias Tuned Gunn Oscillators

Bias tuned Gunn OscillatorsCernex CBG series bias tuned Gunn oscillators are offered to cover the frequency range of 10 to 140 GHz in ten waveguide bands. These oscillators utilize either GaAs or InP high performance Gunn diodes and combine various cavity configurations and rich design experience to deliver moderate output power directly at high microwave and millimeter wave frequencies.


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LTC3638: High Efficiency Buck Converter

3638Linear Technology announces the LTC3638, a 140 V input-capable high efficiency buck converter that delivers up to 250 mA of continuous output current. It operates from an input voltage range of 4 to 140 V, making it ideal for telecom, industrial, avionic and automotive applications. The LTC3638 utilizes internal synchronous rectification and a programmable hysteretic-mode design to optimize efficiency over a broad range of output currents.


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Pair GaN SPDT Switches

TGS2353-2-SMRFMW, Ltd. announces design and sales support for a pair of high power GaN SPDT switches from TriQuint. The TGS2352-2-SM covers frequencies from 500 MHz to 12 GHz and handles input power up to 20 W while the TGS2353-2-SM extends frequency coverage to 18 GHz and handles up to 10 W of input power.


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