VTI Instruments - SMX-5xxx series of General Purpose Switches
The SMX-5xxx product family includes the SMX-5001 and SMX-5002.
The VTI SMX-5xxx 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-5xxx Series provides uncompromised measurement integrity ideal for the most demanding aerospace, defense and automotive automated test equipment (ATE) applications.
SMX-5001 |
(80) SPST/Form A |
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SMX-5002 |
(50) SPDT/Form C |
SMX-5004 |
(30) SPDT/Form C |
More Product Information

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Ideal for a wide range of applications such as RF, mm-Wave and sub-THz characterization, FA, DWC, MEMS, optoelectronic tests and WL
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Re-configurable and upgradable as requirements grow
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Minimizes setup times with no loss in performance or accuracy
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Seamless integration of various measurement instruments
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Solid station frame
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Built-in vibration-isolation solution for superior vibration attenuation
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Rigid microscope bridge
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Compact and rigid mechanical design
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Highly accurate measurement results
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Incorporates best-known methods
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Ergonomic and straightforward design for comfortable and easy operation
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Low-profile design
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Simple microscope operation
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Quick and ergonomic change of DUT through pull-out stage
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Minimize training efforts
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Fast time to data
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Convenient operation

- High-density, compact (1U) precision data acquisition instruments
- LXI™ LAN connectivity
- Fully integrated signal conditioning maximizes performance and accuracy
- Easily integrate thermocouples, voltages, RTDs, thermistors, frequency, strain and pressure on an per-channel basis
- Distributed, synchronized measurements over the wire
- Scalable architecture easily expands from tens to thousands of channels
- DC version available for test cells requiring closer proximity to test article
- End-to-end self-calibration ensures optimum runtime performance
- Web-based access for monitoring and control
- Exlab turnkey software for simplified setup, control and data display

The PXIe chassis include 18-slot chassis (CMX18 and CMX18A) and 9-slot chassis, pictured (CMX09 and CMX09A).

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Automatic calibration of instruments
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In line with ISO17025 and other metrology standards
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Automated optical readout module for multimeters
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Unlimited custom instruments and procedures

The EMX-4xxx product family contains high-performance breakout boxes (EMX-4008 and EMX-4016), smart high density dynamic signal analyzers (EMX-4250 and EMX-4251), smart PXIe 625 KSA/s 4-channel digizers (EMX-4350), and charge and IEPE PXIe 625 KSA/s 4-channel digitizers (EMX-4380).

- 96 digital lines configurable as either input or output
- Five available power supply rails for custom designs
- Mix and match with standard SMIP switching and digital I/O modules to create high density configurations
- VXI plug&play driver simplifies software development
- On-board connector header for simplified migration to PCB implementation
- Access to 16 MHz clock for use in complex designs
- Multiple front panel connector options

- Intuitive, icon-based setup and control
- Spreadsheet-style channel configuration
- Snapshot display with data export
- Independent sampling rates for each instrument
- Real-time online graphical data analysis
- Client / server architecture with multiple displays
- Synchronization of different data sources
- Detect/process events for close-loop control
- Post-acquisition analysis methods and data playback
- Easily create Virtual/Calculated channels based on physical channel data

The SMP5xxx product family is made up of the SMP5001 through SMP5005 general purpose relays.

- Eight channel, universal, 2-/4-wire RTD simulator
- Fast, monotonic, glitch-free resistance value programming
- Suitable for simulating resistors, platinum/copper/nickel RTDs
- Suitable for pulsed and continuous excitation inputs
- Direct temperature value programming
- Extensive triggering capability
- Synchronize level changes with input measurements to facilitate test sequencing

VTI Instruments
VTI Instruments, an AMETEK Programmable Power brand, provides products and systems which are used to monitor and record data that characterizes the physical integrity and performance of aircraft, engines, and other large structures, as well as automate the functional testing of complex electronic systems. VTI Instruments is recognized as an industry leader with a reputation of providing reliable data, first time, every time. A sustained focus on innovation and technology enables customers to optimize their capital investment through product longevity, while ensuring unmatched measurement integrity and data reliability.
VTI Instruments has customers in over 30 different countries and in a wide variety of industries including aerospace, defense, power generation, automotive and consumer electronics.
Contact Details
AMETEK Programmable Power, Inc. (VTI Instruments) − San Diego
9250 Brown Deer Road, San Diego, CA 92121, USA
Phone: 858-450-0085
Fax: 858-458-0267
Email: sales.ppd@ametek.com for general inquiries
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