Pickering PXI 40-883A User manual

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Issue 1.3 February 2022
40-883A User Manual
PXI 50 Ω SP8T & SP16T Terminated
8 GHz Multiplexer Modules

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any means without the written permission of Pickering Interfaces.
Technical details contained within this publication are subject to change without notice.
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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WARRANTY
All products manufactured by Pickering Interfaces are warranted against defective materials and workmanship for a period of
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
Multiplexer Module Architecture..........................................4.3
Programming The Multiplexer 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.
!
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 50 Ω Terminated 8 GHz Multiplexer 40-883A
ISSUE 1.2 FEB 2022
yWide Frequency Range 10 MHz to 8 GHz
yHigh Performance Solid State Switch
y8:1 or 16:1 Multiplexer Versions
yAutomatic Termination of Unused MUX
Channels
y+30 dBm Input Power Handling
yExcellent Crosstalk & Isolation
ySMA Coaxial Connectors
yVISA, IVI & Kernel Drivers Supplied for
Windows
ySupported by PXI or LXI Chassis
y3 Year Warranty
1
2
3
4
R.F. Terminated MUX
50Ω
50Ω
50Ω
50Ω
5
6
50Ω
50Ω
Com
7
8
50Ω
50Ω
40-883A-001 Single 8:1 Terminated 8 GHz MUX
Switching Diagram
(Default Switch Positions Shown)
The 40-883A is a 50 Ω 8 GHz multiplexer which can operate
to frequencies beyond 8 GHz. It is available in 8:1 format
in a two slot PXI module or 16:1 format in a three slot PXI
module.
40-883A-002 16:1
Terminated 8 GHz MUX
The 40-883A exhibits low VSWR over the full operating
frequency range and consistent and flat insertion loss
characteristics. The use of solid state switches ensure a
long service life with no wear out mechanism, making the
40-883A ideal for ATE systems requiring frequent and fast
operating RF switching. The 40-883A can handle RF input
powers of up to +30 dBm and is able to sustain frequent
hot switching without performance degradation.
The module is fitted with SMA connectors, ensuring
module compatibility with commonly used cables.
The 40-883A is supplied with drivers that allow users
to support the module in all popular PXI software
environments. In addition the 40-883A can be supported in
Pickering Interfaces 60-100 series LXI Modular Switching
chassis, permitting users to choose their switching
platform with the same high performance characteristics
and driver environment.

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SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
50 Ω Terminated 8 GHz MUX, 40-883A
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Specifications
Insertion loss for 40-883A-001
showing all paths up to 8.5 GHz
VSWR Channel to COM for 40-883A-001
showing all paths up to 8.5 GHz
VSWR COM to Channel for 40-883A-001
showing all paths up to 8.5 GHz
Max isolation for each channel with distant path
selected for 40-883A-001 up to 8.5 GHz
Crosstalk for 40-883A-001 between adjacent channels
showing all paths up to 8.5 GHz
VSWR internal termination on channel
for 40-883A-001 showing all paths up to 8.5 GHz
Typical RF Performance Plots For 8:1 Multiplexer