Hybrid switching spreads ATE to optoelectronics

Keithley Instruments has added a range of fully integrated factory configurations for hybrid DC/RF/optical switching to its System 40 product line.

Keithley Instruments has added a range of fully integrated factory configurations for hybrid DC/RF/optical switching to its System 40 product line.

In addition to DC and RF components, users can now specify configurations that include cards from Keithley's Model 7090 family of optical switching products.

These options make the System 40 capable of switching any combination of DC voltages and currents, RF, microwave, light or digital signals.

Keithley is one of only a few companies offering DC/RF/optical hybrid switching.

Hybrid switching is increasingly necessary for testing today's electronic products that include optoelectronic, microwave and radio frequency functionality.

The advantages to users of Keithley's fully integrated and tested switching system include enhanced performance, simplicity of programming, improved product support, and robust hardware constructed with components from the industry's leading suppliers.

The System 40 is offered with the support of Keithley Application Engineers, who can help users solve their unique requirements with compact, custom switching solutions, rather than a rack full of discrete, general-purpose instruments.

The System 40 custom switch system was developed for test engineers who need a turnkey solution delivering high throughput and fast execution of precision test protocols.

Interconnecting ATE through the preprogrammed System 40 improves the usage of complex, automated instruments, such as communication analysers and vector network analysers.

The System 40 can consist of a Keithley 7001 or 7002 switch controller, and other precision, high performance components integrated into a 19in rack-mount package.

More than 40 types of switching cards provide a broad range of custom switching options for up to 400 channels, including Keithley's new family of Model 7090 optical switching cards.

The system is customised to the user's exact needs, so key system parameters can be optimised for the best performance.

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