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SentinelEX SWITCHING SERIES

SentinelEX SWITCHING SERIES
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SentinelEX SWITCHING SERIES

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Overview: The SentinelEX Switching Series by AMETEK VTI Instruments is engineered for high-performance test and measurement applications across industries such as aerospace, defense, and automotive. It prioritizes reliability, noise immunity, and efficient packaging, focusing on signal integrity and reducing development time with advanced software drivers and health monitoring features.
Key Features:
  • Software-configurable modules with embedded health monitoring.
  • Exceptional noise immunity and high-density packaging.
  • Interactive schematic control and a 3-year warranty.
Applications: Suitable for avionics, electronics, oil and gas, automotive, defense, aerospace, and energy sectors.
Design Philosophy: Modules are designed to maximize signal integrity using advanced circuit board layouts and shielding techniques. The software driver approach based on IVI standards allows efficient control of multiple modules, reducing development time and improving test reliability.
Product Lines:
  • Multiplexers: SMX-3000 Series offers high-density configurations with extensive signal path shielding and isolation.
  • Matrices: SMX-4000 Series includes built-in self-test capabilities for relay health monitoring.
  • General Purpose Switching: SMX-5000 Series provides robust performance with extensive shielding and health monitoring.
  • Power Switching: SMX-2000 Series features high-density power switches with fail-safe interrupt inputs.
  • RF Multiplexer and Matrix: SMX-6000 Series offers high-density, non-blocking configurations with exceptional bandwidth and isolation performance.
Specifications: Detailed specifications include maximum switching voltage, current, power, bandwidth, and operational characteristics.
Ordering Information: Model configurations and options are provided for tailored solutions to specific testing needs.
SMX-7000 Series Overview: Extends functionality of dedicated systems into the PXIe form factor, available in single and dual slot configurations, supporting multiple switch configurations. Ideal for medium-to-high density automated test equipment in aerospace, defense, and communication applications.
Features:
  • Frequency range: 6 - 67 GHz
  • Single and dual slot carriers
  • Embedded virtual schematic control
Specifications:
  • Frequency Range: 6 - 67 GHz
  • Average Power Per Channel: 170 W
  • RF Impedance: 50 Ω
  • Switching Time: < 10 ms
  • Connector Types: SMA, SMA 2.9, 2.4mm female, 1.85mm female

Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Ordering Information: Various models based on configuration and frequency range, including SPDT, SP4T, SP6T, and Transfer switch models.
Contact Information: AMETEK VTI Instruments, 9250 Brown Deer Road, San Diego, CA 92121. Phone: +1 858-450-0085. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.VTIinstruments.com
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SWITCHING SERIES PXI EXPRESS | TEST AND MEASUREMENT SUITE FEATURES • Software-configurable • Embedded health monitoring • Improved test reliability • Exceptional noise immunity • Efficient high-density packaging • Interactive schematic control • 3 Year warranty ATE MARKETS & APPLICATIONS • Avionics • Electronics • Oil and Gas • Automotive • Defense and Aerospace • Energy / Power Generation PROGRAMMABLE POWER FIRST TIME

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SWITCHING SERIES | PXIe TEST AND MEASUREMENT SUITE SentinelEX Overview AMETEK VTI Instruments modular instrumentation solutions are used in the world’s most demanding electronic and functional test applications, helping customers meet the highest level of quality standards in the products they manufacture. Our ability to design precision instrumentation, in a modular form factor, has enabled engineers to develop test stations in a reduced footprint without compromising the integrity of test data. SentinelEX continues to lead the way in modular PXI Express test solutions by delivering uncompromised...

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SWITCHING SERIES | PXIe TEST AND MEASUREMENT SUITE MULTIPLEXERS Overview The AMETEK VTI Instruments SMX-3000 Series of multiplexers deliver exceptional performance and reliability by implementing extensive signal path shielding and isolation. Available models with software configurable switch subsystems increase flexibility and help control costs by allowing a single module to be used for different testing requirements. Embedded virtual schematic control further simplifies setup and debugging, allowing all relays to be engaged independent of application software. Ideally suited for medium-to-high...

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SWITCHING SERIES | PXIe TEST AND MEASUREMENT SUITE MATRICES With Built In SELF-TEST (BIST) Overview The VTI SMX-4xxx Series of matrix cards deliver exceptional performance and reliability by implementing extensive signal path shielding, isolation and built-in health monitoring. Built In Self-Test (BIST) capability can be used to determine relay health and provide confidence. Available models with software configurable switch subsystems increase flexibility and help control costs by allowing a single module to be used for different testing requirements. Embedded virtual schematic control further...

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SWITCHING SERIES | PXIe TEST AND MEASUREMENT SUITE GENERAL PURPOSE SWITCHING Overview The AMETEK VTI Instruments SMX-5000 Series of general purpose switches deliver exceptional performance and reliability by implementing extensive signal path shielding, isolation and built-in health monitoring. Embedded virtual schematic control simplifies setup and debugging, allowing all relays to be engaged independent of application software and device drivers. Ideally suited for a wide range of discrete signal switching, the SMX-5000 Series provides uncompromised measurement integrity ideal for the most...

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SWITCHING SERIES | PXIe TEST AND MEASUREMENT SUITE POWER SWITCHING Overview The AMETEK VTI Instruments SMX-2000 Series of power switches deliver exceptional performance and reliability in a compact, high-density form factor. Embedded virtual schematic control simplifies setup and debugging, allowing all relays to be engaged independent of application software and device drivers. Ideally suited for medium-to-high density automated test equipment (ATE), the SMX-200x-xx Series provides uncompromised measurement integrity ideal for the most demanding aerospace, defense and automotive automated test...

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SWITCHING SERIES | PXIe TEST AND MEASUREMENT SUITE RF MULTIPLEXER – 50 OHM Overview The AMETEK VTI Instruments SMX-6000 Series of high density non-blocking RF multiplexers deliver exceptional performance and reliability in a compact configuration. Front panel connectivity is available in both SMB (single / double slot) and PkZ (single slot) formats to integrate seamlessly into new or existing test systems. Embedded virtual schematic control further simplifies setup and debugging allowing all relays to be engaged independent of application software and device drivers. The SMX-6000 Series delivers...

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SWITCHING SERIES | PXIe TEST AND MEASUREMENT SUITE RF MATRIX – 50 OHM Overview The AMETEK VTI Instruments SMX-6000 Series of high density non-blocking RF matrix cards deliver exceptional performance and reliability in a compact configuration. Front panel connectivity is available in both SMB and PkZ formats to integrate seamlessly into new or existing test systems. Embedded virtual schematic control further simplifies setup and debugging allowing all relays to be engaged independent of application software and device drivers. The SMX-6000 Series delivers unmatched bandwidth and isolation performance...

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SWITCHING SERIES | PXIe TEST AND MEASUREMENT SUITE MICROWAVE SWITCHING Overview The AMETEK VTI Instruments SMX-7000 Series of microwave switch cards extends functionality typically reserved for dedicated stand-alone systems into the PXIe from-factor. Single and dual slot configurations provide the ability to mix and match multiple switch configurations including SPDT, SP4T, SP6T and Transfer. Embedded virtual schematic control further simplifies setup and debugging allowing all relays to be engaged independent of application software and device drivers. Ideally suited for medium-to-high density...

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SWITCHING SERIES | PXIe TEST AND MEASUREMENT SUITE Ordering Information (continued) Model SINGLE SLOT WITH (1) SPDT 50 GHz MW SWITCH SINGLE SLOT WITH (2) SPDT 50 GHz MW SWITCH DUAL SLOT WITH (3) SPDT 50 GHz MW SWITCH DUAL SLOT WITH (4) SPDT 50 GHz MW SWITCH SINGLE SLOT WITH (1) SPDT 67 GHz MW SWITCH SINGLE SLOT WITH (2) SPDT 67 GHz MW SWITCH DUAL SLOT WITH (3) SPDT 67 GHz MW SWITCH DUAL SLOT WITH (4) SPDT 67 GHz MW SWITCH DUAL SLOT WITH (1) SP4T 6 GHz MW SWITCH DUAL SLOT WITH (2) SP4T 6 GHz MW SWITCH DUAL SLOT WITH (3) SP4T 6 GHz MW SWITCH DUAL SLOT WITH (1) SP4T 26.5 GHz MW SWITCH DUAL SLOT...

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