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Mid-range imaging computer

PXI AND PCIE

PC-based standards on
the front lines in ATE
The modular PXI and PCIe standards continue to meet today's
needs for automated test and inspection equipment. In a
January 2020 report, ResearchAndMarket.com stated, "In the
long term, open and modular test solutions such as PXI will
gain higher traction for meeting the gaps in testing needs for
flexible and cost-efficient testing. Vendors will need to focus
on addressing the need for high-volume, multisite, and highparallelism testing needs while simultaneously lowering the
overall testing cost for end users to achieve strong growth."
Below are some recent offerings in the PXI and PCIe arenas:

Matrox Imaging has launched the Matrox Supersight
Uno, an expandable mid-range industrial PC (IPC) in
the Matrox Supersight series of vision controllers.
With seven PCIe slots accepting full-height,
full-length cards, Matrox Supersight Uno offers
maximal I/O capabilities plus direct interfacing with
GigE Vision and USB3 Vision cameras. The seven
third-generation PCIe expansion slots in the Matrox
Supersight Uno support the full range of expansion
cards from one to 16 lanes. Supported expansion
cards include Matrox Imaging frame grabbers-
offering comprehensive support for standard
camera and video interfaces such as Camera Link,
CoaXPress, DisplayPort, HDMI, and SDI-and thirdparty boards including high-end graphics cards. An
integrated motherboard delivers all the connectivity
of the Matrox Supersight Solo, but at a lower price
point. Enhanced system reliability and maintenance
comes via quick-release, hot-swappable drive bays
with RAID support. Moreover, this vision controller
easily powers multiple expansion boards-with its
robust 600 W power supply. With a durable steel
construction and 4U rack-mount chassis, the Matrox
Supersight Uno supports both horizontal and vertical
mounting. Matrox Supersight Uno comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windows 10 IoT Enterprise
2019 and Matrox Imaging Library (MIL) software.

Matrox Imaging

0.5-A large PXI matrix modules have up to 6,144 crosspoints
Pickering Interfaces has launched a new 0.5-A ultrahigh-density PXI matrix module
family that delivers up to 6,144 crosspoints. With a switching density 39% higher
than competing devices, the 40-558 allows a complete functional ATE system to
be housed in a single 3U PXI chassis, and the integrated BRIC design saves on
valuable chassis slots, compared to standard PXI matrix modules. Part of Pickering
Interfaces' BRIC large PXI Matrices range, the new 40-558 modules are available
in 2-, 4-, or 8-slot widths for matrix sizes between 64x16 and 1,008x6. The modules
are fitted with ruthenium-sputtered reed relays-manufactured by sister company
Pickering Electronics-which feature a long life with good low-level switching
performance and contact resistance stability. Automatic isolation relay switching
maximizes bandwidth and reliability. Spare relays are included with the module
to facilitate easy maintenance with minimum downtime. The BRIC's internal
high-performance screened analog backplane minimizes the complexity and cost
of cable assemblies; Pickering has a range of standard cables available for the 40-558 and can construct custom
cables for all its PXI modules. A choice of 6, 8, 12 and 16 pole analog bus widths and dual analog bus options are
available.

Pickering Interfaces
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