Pickering 40-884A User manual

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Issue 1.1 June 2021
40-884A User Manual
PXI 8 GHz Solid State 4x4 Matrix Module

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TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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WARRANTY
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three years, excluding programmable power supplies, from the date of delivery to the original purchaser. Any product found to be
defective within this period will, at the discretion of Pickering Interfaces be repaired or replaced.
Products serviced and repaired outside of the warranty period are warranted for ninety days.
Extended warranty and service are available. Please contact Pickering Interfaces by phone, the website or via e-mail.
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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.
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE
To indicate hazards arising from dangerous voltages.
WARNING / CAUTION
An appropriate safety instruction should be followed or caution to a potential hazard
exists.
Refer to the relevant instructions detailed within the product manual.
HEAVY
If this product is heavy reference should be made to the safety instructions for
provisions of lifting and moving.
STATIC SENSITIVE
To indicate that static sensitive devices are present and handling precautions should
be followed.
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kg
SAFETY SYMBOLS
PRODUCT SAFETY
The following safety symbols may be used on the product and throughout the product documentation.

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Copyright Statement ...................................................................II
Technical Support and Warranty................................................III
Product Safety .............................................................................IV
Contents (this page)....................................................................V
Warnings and Cautions ..............................................................VII
Section 1
Technical Specication...............................................................1.1
Section 2
Technical Description .................................................................2.1
Functional Description..........................................................2.1
Section 3
Installation....................................................................................3.1
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
Matrix Module Architecture ..................................................4.3
Programming The Matrix Module.........................................4.4
Section 5
Connector Information................................................................5.1
Section 6
Trouble Shooting.........................................................................6.1
Section 7
Maintenance Information............................................................7.1
CONTENTS

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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
WARNING - HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENTS SYMBOL
atmospheres. If the product is to be used in hazardous environments we recommend that the user
ensures suitable protective measures are taken.
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WARNING - DANGER OF ELECTRIC SHOCK SYMBOL
This module may contain hazardous voltages. Before removing the module from the rack remove all
supplies and disconnect user I/O signals.
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.
CAUTION - HANDLING OF ELECTROSTATIC-SENSITIVE DEVICES SYMBOL
Certain semiconductor devices used in this equipment are liable to damage due to static voltage.
Observe the following precautions when handling these devices in their unterminated state, or
sub-assemblies containing these devices:
1. Persons removing sub-assemblies from equipment using these devices must be earthed by a
wrist strap and a resistor at the point provided on the equipment.
2. Soldering irons used during the repair operations must be low voltage types with earthed tips and
isolated from the mains voltage by a double insulated transformer.
3. Outer clothing worn must be unable to generate static charges.
4.
anti-static bags.
CAUTION - PRODUCT DOCUMENTATION SYMBOL
and understood before attempting to install or operate the product.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
All cleaning and servicing requires the equipment to be isolated and disconnected from the power source and user I/O
signals (refer to the Maintenance Section).
• Appropriate manual handling procedures should be followed as dictated by the weight of the individual module or
the combined weight of the modules & chassis.
• Should a fault occur with the module or chassis, immediately isolate and disconnect the incoming power to the
chassis and the user I/O signals.
• Ensure the equipment is installed, operated and maintained by trained and authorised personnel.
• For suitably equipped products in the event of an emergency press the red “emergency stop” button situated on
the front of the unit.

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SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
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PXI 50Ω 4x4 Terminated 8 GHz Matrix 40-884A
ISSUE 1.0 OCT 2018
yWide Frequency Range 10 MHz to 8 GHz
yHigh Performance Solid State Switch
y4x4 Matrix
yAutomatic Termination
y+30 dBm Input Power Handling
yExcellent Crosstalk & Isolation
yCompact 3 Slot Form Factor
yFast Operating Speed
yLong Servce Life
ySMA Coaxial Connectors
yVISA, IVI & Kernel Drivers Supplied for
Windows
ySupported by PXI or LXI Chassis
y3 Year Warranty
X1 X2 X3 X4
50Ω 50Ω 50Ω 50Ω
Y1
Y2
Y3
Y4
50Ω
50Ω
50Ω
50Ω RF 4x4 Matrix
40-884A-001 4x4 Terminated 8 GHz Matrix
Simplified Functional Diagram
The 40-884A is an all solid state microwave matrix which
can operate to frequencies beyond 8 GHz and handle RF
powers to +30 dBm. The matrix supports up 4 point to point
connections across the matrix at the same time.
An innovative construction method ensures the 40-884A
provides a compact 3 slot solution which has excellent
RF performance. A 4x4 matrix aids the concurrent testing
of up to 4 devices with 4 different sets of test equipment,
improving speed of test in RF systems and making more
efficient use of expensive test equipment.
The design provides a high isolation between the selected
paths, ensuring a high degree of independence in the test
processes. Fast operating speed reduces the time taken
in setting switches for the next test run. With the ability
to handle signals up to +30 dBm and an IP3 of typically
+60dBm the design can handle the signal levels found
in most applications without introducing appreciable
distortion.
RF connections are made via SMA connectors to ensure
cabling solutions maintain the high performance of the
40-884A.
The 40-884A is supplied with drivers that allow users
to support the module in all popular PXI software
environments. In addition the 40-884A can be supported in
Pickering Interfaces’ LXI/PXI Modular Chassis, permitting
users to choose an LXI or PXI switching platform while
retaining the same high performance characteristics and
driver environment.

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SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
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Specifications
Insertion loss for 40-884A-001
for all matrix paths up to 8.5 GHz
VSWR for 40-884A-001
for X to Y paths up to 8.5 GHz
VSWR for 40-884A-001
for Y to X paths up to 8.5 GHz
Crosstalk for 40-884A-001
for adjacent paths up to 8.5 GHz
Isolation for 40-884A-001
no path selected up to 8.5 GHz