A Quantum Switch for the Better
High Density
Random Access
Random Access is a computer term and is used to mean that you can access any switch inlet from any outlet. An inlet may be connected to one or more outlets. Every switch inlet has a differential input for breaking ground loops and for correct ground referencing between multiple inlets with different ground potentials. Switch outlets may be optimized to correctly drive differential or single-ended loads.
Self-Testing
Mistakes can be costly. Our self-testing option lets you verify every connection used in your test or verify every connection that is possible with the system. If there is a problem, diagnostics tell you where, so you can correct it before running your test. Diagnostic reports are saved as text documents and can be used to supplement quality and validity reports for the overall measurement system.
Precision Solid-State Signal Switch Matrix Systems
4164 64x64 Switch Matrix System Features
The Precision 4164 is a 64 x 64 switch matrix provided in a compact 2U rack mountable or bench-top package.
Switch Matrix Characteristics
- Solid-state switch matrix
- High density: 4,096 cross points
Matrix Size
- 64 x 64, all in a compact 2U (3.5 in.) high mainframe
System Control
- Spreadsheet style graphical user interface for host PC control
- Remote Ethernet interface command control
- Front panel control
- Non-volatile storage of switch configurations: store up to 8 setups in the system, store unlimited setups on host PC
System Integrity
- System health monitoring of power supply and internal temperatures
- Solid-state switches are more reliable than mechanical relay systems
- Optional self-tests, with reports, exhaustively test switch settings
Signal Switching
- ±10 Vpk for each signal path
- Input Characteristics
- Balanced differential input
Frequency Response
- DC to 350 kHz
Output Characteristics
- Single-ended with manually selectable ground sense
464kC Switch Matrix System Features
The Precision 464kC switch matrix system is a reliable solid-state switch matrix system, providing computer-controlled connections between any input and any output. Configure a single 464kC for up to 256 inputs and 256 outputs, or build a larger system by bussing two or more systems together to form an array that has almost unlimited possibilities.
Save time and reduce errors on your switch system setups with the easy to use spreadsheet style Graphical User Interface. Save configurations and download them to your switch system over the network—and your tests are ready to go. Program the switch from your application via the high-level Ethernet interface. Edit configurations offline in Excel.
Switch Matrix Characteristics
- 3-stage non-blocking solid-state switch matrix
- High density: 65,536 equivalent cross points in one mainframe
Matrix Size
- Matrix sizes to meet unique requirement: 256 x 256, 224 x 224, 192 x 192,
160 x 160, 128 x 128 and 96 x 96 - Bus frames to form larger systems: 256 x 512, 512 x 256 and 512 x 512, for example
- Modular construction using plug-in cards
System Control
- Spreadsheet style graphical user interface for host PC control
- Remote Ethernet interface command control
- Front panel control
- Non-volatile storage of switch configurations: store up to 8 setups in the system, store unlimited setups on host PC
System Integrity
- System health monitoring of power supply, fans and internal temperatures
- Solid-state switches are more reliable than mechanical relay systems
- Built-in self-tests with diagnostics to verify the integrity of the switch system and user setup
Signal Switching
±10 Vpk for each signal path
Input Characteristics
Balanced differential input
Frequency Response
DC to 1 MHz
Output Characteristics
Single-ended with manually selectable ground sense
View the 464KC Spec Sheet
Precision Signal Switch GUI
The Switch GUI makes it easy to manage system connections from the host computer.
- Set up and save unlimited switch configurations offline, download configurations to the switch
- Label inputs and outputs
- Color-coded channel groups
- Run go/no-go tests to check current set up
- Initiate Factory Acceptance Tests for complete system check including I/O connections
- System health indicators