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 |
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- 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

- Large switching capacity in a small footprint
- Switch up to 16 A current - highest in its class
- High breakdown voltage (1,000 V rms between open contacts)
- Ideal for applications such as high current/high power switching, AC line power switching, driving relays for industrial machinery, solenoid switching, and automotive engine control
- Fail-safe interrupt inputs that can detect a fault condition automatically open up relays to their default state
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Complete Test Solutions
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Complete test solutions for emissions and immunity compliance testing of AC and DC powered products
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Single & Three Phase Operation
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Offers flexibility
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Direct PC Bus Access
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Provides high sampling rate and resolution for accurate measurements and high speed data transfers
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PC based harmonic & flicker testing
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provides real-time full color data display updates and continuous PASS/FAIL monitoring.
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Supports Global Standards
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Supports European and Japanese standards
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Easy To Use Interface
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Provides IEC test setup, data analysis, display, MS Word test reports, and data files are generated in MS Excel format
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High resolution
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Data storage to disk in for post-acquisition analysis and reporting
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Single Step
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Single Step and Fast Forward replay of recorded test data at 200 mSec
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- Combine up to 12 fail-safe building blocks, dual SPDT, SP4T, SP6T, or transfer switch in a compact 1U footprint
- Front “pluggable” relays facilitate field maintenance
- Embedded web interface provides interactive utility to monitor and control relays from anywhere in the world
- Flexible API supports IVI and Linux development environments minimizing software investment
- LXI Trigger Event implementation provides seamless test synchronization with external devices
- Store up to 128 relay state configurations for quick recall, including an automatic power up state
- Define exclude lists to avoid setting an undesirable configuration
- Relay odometer tracks closures to facilitate preventative maintenance

The EMX-2500 is a Gigabit Ethernet LXI Controller for the EMX Series of PXIe Instruments.

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Provides an effectively noise free environment around the device under test (DUT)
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World’s first probe station with integrated TestCell Power Management (a TestCell is a connected set of equipment, including test software, instruments, probe station, thermal system, and related measurement accessories such as cables and on-wafer probes)
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Up to 4x faster flicker noise thermal testing on 30 μm pads
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Provides dark and dry environment for measuring light sensitive transistors, and devices at negative temperatures (<= -60°C) with frost free operation
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Provides fully managed and filtered AC power to the entire system – prober and instruments
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Filters harmful noise generated by external thermal control systems
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Reduced “antenna effect” injection of unwanted RF noise into the measurement path
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Provide up to 100dB attenuation (50Hz to 80Mhz) with 100mA max DC current handling
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Ultra-low, fA-level current and fF-level capacitance measurements from -65 °C to + 300 °C
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Enables full access to the chuck and the auxiliary sites
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Intuitive, and precise movement of chuck in X, Y, and Z-direction
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User-centered design minimizes training costs and enhances efficiency
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Test automation out-of-cassette for higher test cell efficiency for over-night/over-weekend operation

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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

The SMP3xxx product family is made up of the SMP3001, SMP3001DS, SMP3002, SMP3005, SMP3620 (pictured), and SMP3625.

The SMX-7xxx product family is made up of a series of microwave switch cards.

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
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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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