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BRIC
INTEGRATED PXI MATRIX SYSTEM WITH BIRST™ (40-562B)
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SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
BRIC Multi-Slot Matrix – 40-562B
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Overview
• Only uses the highest quality instrument grade reed relays –
be wary of inferior copies.
• Simplified cabling and interconnection for large matrix solutions.
• Extensive accessory support.
• Built-in self-test to find defective and degrading relays with full
path resistance characterisation.
• Simplified operation through automated isolation relay operation
and single matrix presentation.
• Highest density reed relay solution in PXI.
• Designed for simple relay replacement and ease of field service.
• Extensive range of configurations and solutions.
• Fast operation through VISA driver with multiple relay operation
in one command or have the convenience and simplicity of IVI
drivers.
Pickering’s BRIC Reed Relay Advantages
Reed relay switching solutions can only be as good as the relays
they use, and we use only the highest quality instrumentation
grade reed relays manufactured by our Relay Division.
These are the reed relays of choice for ATE manufacturers,
providing the most reliable and consistent switching available in
the industry.
Pickering has over 50 years of experience designing relays to the
highest quality levels demanded by the ATE industry. We know
what makes a good relay and how to construct a reliable relay.
All our reed relays use the SoftCenter construction, a construction
that allows for the constant expansion and contraction of the reed
relay coils and the glass body without fear of damage to wires or
glass seals. The high performance of reed relays is due to their
hermetic structure, and only the SoftCenter structure provides
the means to reliably
avoid seal or wire
damage that ensures
a long relay contact
life.
So choose the right
matrix solution,
and use the best
quality reed relays
by choosing the
Pickering Interfaces’
reed relay BRICs.
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SoftCenter
™
Instrumentation Grade Reed Relays
A BRIC Matrix allows the use of the much lower cost
8-slot 19 Inch PXI chassis, such as the Pickering 40-908
shown (leaving 5 PXI Instrument slots)
Pickering's Range of High Density BRIC Matrix Modules
40-558 - 1-Pole Matrix - 0.5A Reed Relay
BRIC2 Up to 252x6, 192x8, 126x12 or 96x16
BRIC4 Up to 504x6, 384x8, 252x12 or 192x16
BRIC8 Up to 1008x6, 768x8, 504x12 or 384x16
BRIC12 Up to 1512x6, 1152x8, 756x12 or 576x16
40-559 - 1-Pole Matrix - 1A Reed Relay
BRIC2 256x4, 168x6, 128x8, 84x12 or 64x16
BRIC4 Up to 512x4, 336x6, 256x8, 168x12 or 128x16
BRIC8 Up to 1024x4, 672x6, 512x8, 336x12 or 256x16
40-560A - 1-Pole Matrix - 1A Reed Relay
BRIC2 Up to 276x4, 138x8, 69x16
BRIC4 Up to 552x4, 276x8, 138x16
BRIC8 Up to 1104x4, 552x8, 276x16
40-561A - 1-Pole or 2-Pole Matrix - 0.5A Reed Relay
BRIC2 Up to 90x8 or 45x16
BRIC4 Up to 180x8 or 90x16
BRIC8 Up to 360x8 or 180x16
40-562B - 1-Pole or 2-Pole Matrix - 1A Reed Relay
BRIC2 Up to 132x4, 66x8, 33x16 or 15x32
BRIC4 Up to 264x4, 132x8, 66x16 or 30x32
BRIC8 Up to 528x4, 264x8, 132x16 or 60x32
BRIC12 Up to 792x4, 396x8, 198x16 or 90x32
40-563A - 1-Pole Matrix - 0.25A Solid State
BRIC2 Up to 96x8
BRIC4 Up to 192x8
BRIC8 Up to 384x8
2 Amp BRIC Matrix Modules From Pickering
40-565B - 2-Pole Matrix - Electro-mechanical Relay
From 29x8 to 232x8
40-566A - 2-Pole Matrix - Electro-mechanical Relay
From 55x4 to 385x4
40-568 - 1-Pole Matrix - Electro-mechanical Relay
From 75x4 to 600x4
40-596 - 1-Pole Matrix - Electro-mechanical Relay
From 58x6 to 464x6
40-567 - 1-Pole Matrix - Electro-mechanical Relay
From 44x8 to 352x8
40-597 - 1-Pole Matrix - Electro-mechanical Relay
From 32x12 to 256x12
40-598 - 1-Pole Matrix - Electro-mechanical Relay
From 24x16 to 192x16
