New MEMs-based RF multiplexers at IMS 2023

Pickering Interfaces will showcase its comprehensive RF and microwave switching range, releasing several new products, including the first modules in a new MEMS-based RF PXI/PXIe multiplexer family at IMS.

Ideal for wireless communications and semiconductor testing, the new RF multiplexer family is powered by Ideal Switch from partner, Menlo Microsystems, which are among the first MEMS components on the market with the performance characteristics to support demanding RF testing requirements.

Steve Edwards, switching product manager at Pickering, comments: “The new MEMS-based RF multiplexers deliver vastly increased operational life (up to 300x), faster operating speed (up to 60x), and higher bandwidth (with no reduction in RF power handling) versus traditional EMR (electromechanical relay) alternatives. Insertion loss also remains comparable with EMR switches and much lower than solid-state.”

As well as the new RF multiplexer family in PXI/PXIe, the company will also highlight its new 110GHz PXI/PXIe microwave switch – supporting 5G and semiconductor test; a new Microwave Design Tool – a free online tool for configuring flexible LXI microwave switch products. Also, its flexible LXI microwave switch platform and turnkey services for LXI microwave switch and signal routing subsystems – including a custom 12x12 LXI microwave switching matrix demo. Also on show will be a selection from its wide portfolio of other switches, together with its PXI, PXIe and LXI/USB modular chassis, simulation products, and cables and connectors.

IMS, booth #1415, June 13-15, 2023, San Diego Convention Center, California, USA.