European Microwave Week (EuMW) is an annual series of events that began in 1998 and includes three parallel conferences: the European Microwave Conference (EuMC), the European Microwave Integrated Circuits Conference (EuMIC), and the European Radar Conference (EuRAD). The European Microwave Exhibition, also part of EuMW, is the largest European trade fair dedicated to microwaves and radio frequencies, with 8,000 m² of exhibition space, approximately 4,000 visitors from around the world, up to 1,700 conference delegates, and more than 300 international exhibitors (from Asia, the USA, and Europe). It offers exhibitors an unparalleled opportunity to showcase RF and microwave products and technological advancements, as well as to network with academics and professionals. It also provides a forum for discussing trends and exchanging technical information.

“The latest version of our microwave switch design tool, a powerful free online tool for configuring custom PXI and LXI microwave switches in just a few clicks, has been updated to include schematic diagrams and simulation,” says Simon Aylott, Director of the Microwave Division at Pickering Interfaces. “This accelerates the design-to-production process, from block diagram to mechanical layout, and minimizes risk by allowing you to design your own custom RF subsystem with an immediate visual indication of electrical performance.”

“Our new high-channel-count microwave MUX modules—based on premium Radiall mechanical microwave switches, with bandwidth options from 8GHz to 40GHz, and versatile switching configurations, including single or dual SP8T, SP10T, or SP12T multiplexers—offer the highest RF and microwave switching performance available within a Pickering switching system,” said Pickering Switching Product Director Steve Edwards. “They are also the highest-channel-count microwave multiplexer switches available from any PXI vendor. This translates to fewer switches and associated interconnects required for high-channel-count microwave switching applications, improved signal quality, and greater ease of programming.”

In addition to its new microwave switch design tool and high-channel-count microwave MUX modules, Pickering will also be showcasing the following RFIU (RF switching insertion unit) solutions at booth 142C at EuMW 2024:
- MEMS-based PXI/PXIe RF multiplexers offering 300 times longer operating life and 60 times higher test system performance compared to existing electromechanical relay products.
- A configurable PXI microwave switching platform that allows RF test engineers to combine a wide range of high-performance relay types while minimizing chassis slot usage.
- A flexible LXI microwave switching platform and turnkey services for LXI microwave switching subsystems and signal routing, including a demonstration of a 12x12 LXI microwave switching matrix.

Pickering Interfaces backs its manufactured products with a standard three-year warranty and guaranteed long-term product support. Pricing, availability, and contact information are available on their website: www.pickeringtest.com