{"id":15119,"date":"2025-01-27T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-27T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dmcinfo.com\/our-work\/supporting-industry-innovation-with-pxi-switching-and-simulation-systems\/"},"modified":"2025-09-05T13:47:02","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T18:47:02","slug":"supporting-industry-innovation-with-pxi-switching-and-simulation-systems","status":"publish","type":"our_work","link":"https:\/\/www.dmcinfo.com\/our-work\/supporting-industry-innovation-with-pxi-switching-and-simulation-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"Supporting Industry Innovation with PXI Switching and Simulation Systems"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Leveraging over 15 years of partnership, DMC and Pickering collaboratively architected an innovative&nbsp;switching solution tailored to meet the unique and demanding requirements of the end customer. With Pickering&#8217;s extensive range of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) high performance switches and their proven expertise in customizing standard products, we were able to deliver&nbsp;a solution that fully addressed our client\u2019s specialized needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key requirements included:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Longevity and Support:<\/strong> Utilizing PXI modules and Ethernet-based communication with an LXI mainframe, the system is designed for a lifespan of 15 to 20+ years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reliability and Fault Detection:<\/strong> Components were selected for their reliability and ability to detect faults early in runtime operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Recognizing that standard COTS switches alone were insufficient, we collaborated with Pickering to extend the PXI-based switching portfolio. This collaboration resulted in the custom development of the&nbsp;40-619 series switching modules to meet the precise specifications required, including direct contact state monitoring and relay fault detection.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, Pickering enhanced the safety and reliability of our test solution with:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pickeringtest.com\/en-us\/product\/60-103b-002-18slot-lxi-modular-switching-chassis-sequencing-triggering\" target=\"_blank\">60-103B-002 LXI Modular Switching Chassis<\/a><\/strong> \u2013&nbsp;A modified chassis with an added safety feature to asynchronously force relays open upon system fault conditions.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"864\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.dmcinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/05133634\/PXI-Switching-and-Simulation-Systems-1024x864.jpg\" alt=\"PXI Switching and Simulation Systems\" class=\"wp-image-38391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.dmcinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/05133634\/PXI-Switching-and-Simulation-Systems-1024x864.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.dmcinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/05133634\/PXI-Switching-and-Simulation-Systems-300x253.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.dmcinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/05133634\/PXI-Switching-and-Simulation-Systems-768x648.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.dmcinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/05133634\/PXI-Switching-and-Simulation-Systems-1536x1296.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.dmcinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/05133634\/PXI-Switching-and-Simulation-Systems.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pickeringtest.com\/en-us\/product\/8-trib-daisy-chain-switch-75-ohm-96-way\" target=\"_blank\">40-792 Series PXI 2MBit\/s 75\u03a9 Tributary Daisy-Chain Switch<\/a><\/strong> \u2013&nbsp;A modified COTS switch product providing optimal topology for switching 75\u03a9 impedance-matched communication signals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To mitigate risks posed by the operating environment, Pickering conformally coated all modules. The chassis&#8217; unique &#8220;failsafe mode&#8221; feature forces all relays to their open state upon receiving an external signal, protecting the test system by disconnecting the DUT from the test equipment during external faults.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This solution offers high channel density, resulting in a compact footprint compared to competitors. Superior impedance matching ensures signal integrity, avoiding disruptions that could lead to poor test results.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DMC\u2019s longstanding relationship with Pickering, combined with our expertise in PXI and switching, sets us apart. Our engineers are committed to collaborating with customers to develop solutions tailored to their specific needs, ensuring all ATE system requirements are met.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learn more about our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmcinfo.com\/services\/test-and-measurement-automation\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Test &amp; Automation Solution<\/a>s for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmcinfo.com\/about\/industries-served\/test-automation-solutions-for-aerospace-defense\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Aerospace &amp; Defense<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmcinfo.com\/contact\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">contact us<\/a> today for your next project.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Leveraging over 15 years of partnership, DMC and Pickering collaboratively architected an innovative&nbsp;switching solution tailored to meet the unique and demanding requirements of the end customer. With Pickering&#8217;s extensive range of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) high performance switches and their proven expertise in customizing standard products, we were able to deliver&nbsp;a solution that fully addressed our [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":15117,"template":"","meta":{"customer":"Pickering","summary":"<p>DMC, in collaboration with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pickeringtest.com\/en-us\/solutions\/by-industry\/aerospace-defense\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pickering<\/a>, leveraged our differentiated test solutions to successfully&nbsp;secure&nbsp;a contract for developing a custom PXI-based Automated Test System (ATE)&nbsp;for rocket vehicles and advanced ground support equipment for a major US defense program.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pickeringtest.com\/en-us\/resources\/success-stories\/support-innovation-pxi-switching-sim-sustain-test-system\" target=\"_blank\">Pickering&#039;s case study<\/a> 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