14F3S-1/4x4 PXI RF Switching Module Features DC - 18 GHz Reconfigurable Bidirectional Non-Blocking Matrix: 4 inputs and 4 outputs By removing external cables, the switch can be reconfigured Software Control: Custom GUI in LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI and Visual Basic >> VISA/IVI drivers (for advanced programming) >> Part Number 14F3S-1/4x4 Description Overview: The 14F3S-1/4x4 Model is a bidirectional PXI (PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation) RF switching module. It is configured as a non-blocking crossbar with 4 inputs and 4 outputs. The coaxial switch operates between DC to 18 GHz and the module occupies 4 slots of a 3U PXI chassis. NI PXI1036 chassis, provided by National Instrument, is recommended; however the module is compatible with any desired PXI chassis. It is design for complex test setups and for sophisticated switching requirements. Photo: 14F3S-1/4x4 Power Consumption Backplane Supply +12 VDC +5 VDC +3.3 VDC -12 VDC 1A 0.15 A 0.1 A 0A Physical Software Control: Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) are provided in LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, and Visual Basics to allow the user to control the switch easily. For advanced programming, VISA and IVI drivers are included such that one can program and control the switch in any way desired using e.g. LabWindows/CVI (NI developed ANSI C-based programming), LabVIEW, Visual Basics, C or any other desired programming language or platform. Relay Type: Contact Material: I/O Connector Type: Dimensions: Front Panel Color: Weight (max): Other Switch Configurations: The switch is equipped with (5) external semi-rigid cables that are arranged such that a 4x4 matrix configuration is created. By removing some or all cables, it allows the user to reconfigure the module to sets of standard coaxial switches e.g. SPDT, DPDT (Transfer), SP4T etc. Further by adding external 50 W loads one can configure the matrix to a terminated switch. Note that the provided software package supports any reconfiguration that is possible within the 4x4 matrix. Electromechanical Beryllium copper, gold-plated SMA Female 4-slots wide 3U maximum height (5.25") 7" maximum depth (NI chassis compatible) Gray 1.32 lbs Shock and Vibration Operational Shock: Random Vibration: >> Operating >> Non-operating 30 g peak, half-sine, 11 ms pulse 5 to 500 Hz, 0.3 grms 5 to 500 Hz, 2.4 grms Environment RF Characteristics Impedance: Operating Frequency: Switching Speed*: Operating Life: Voltage Current Operating Temperature: Storage Temperature: Relative Humidity: Operating Altitude: Storage Altitude: 50 Ohms DC – 18 GHz 25 ms (max) 1,000,000 cycles (Cold Switching) * software delays are not taken into account VSWR (Voltage Standing Wave Ratio) Insertion Loss (dB) Open Channel Isolation (dB) RF CW Power (W) v2.0 03/09 0 °C to +55 °C -20 °C to +70 °C 5% to 85% Non-Condensing 5,000 m 15,000 m Frequency (GHz) DC-4 4-8 8-12 12-16 16-18 1.30:1 1.35:1 1.40:1 1.50:1 1.80:1 0.3 0.4 0.6 0.8 0.9 80 80 70 60 50 100 W 70 W 60 W 50 W 50 W www.dowkey.com 1 [email protected] 14F3S-1/4x4 PXI RF Switching Module Reconfiguration Platforms PXI Compliance: All Dow-Key PXI modules support full PXI/cPCI bus interface and complies with both PXI 2.1 specifications and CompactPCI specification (from the PCI Industrial Computer Group - PICMG). By removing the external semi-rigid cables and actuating the correct coils, one can reconfigure the 4x4 matrix as shown below. Drivers: >> VISA driver >> IVI driver Supported Platforms: >> Windows 98/2000/XP >> NI platforms: LabVIEW, LabWindows, CVI (ANSI C-based) >> Any programming language using VISA drivers Developed GUIs (Graphical User Interfaces): >> LabVIEW GUI >> Visual Basic GUI >> LabWindows GUI Note: Other possible configurations exist but are not shown. Software Control: 4x4 PXI module Figure 1 shows the internal interconnections of the 4x4 matrix and the table below it, shows the sequence of coils that need to be energized in order to create a closed RF path. Any test setup can be created by controlling the individual coils. Thus, a similar table can be created for the above reconfigured 4x4 module. Together with 14F3S-1/4x4 module, a software package is provided. The package includes Graphical User Interfaces for LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, and Visual Basics users. The GUI is developed using VISA respective IVI drivers, and it gives the user access to use the underlying code to develop other applications for controlling the coaxial switch. Figure 2 shows the LabVIEW GUI and how each coil can be set/reset by controlling each individual coil. Figure 1: Internal view of 12K3S-1/4x4 Output 1 Output 2 Figure 2: Dow-Key LabVIEW GUI Output 3 Output 4 Input 1 Coil#6 Coil#3 Coil#2 & Coil#18 Coil#0 & Coil#15 Input 2 Coil#10 Coil#7 Coil#14 Coil#11 & Coil#19 Input 3 Coil#13 Coil#4 & Coil#20 Coil#17 Coil#16 Input 4 Coil#9 Coil#1 & Coil#8 Coil#5 & Coil#18 Coil#12 v2.0 01/09 www.dowkey.com 2 [email protected] 14F3S-1/2x5 PXI RF Switching Module Features DC - 18 GHz Bidirectional Non-Blocking Matrix: 2 inputs and 5 outputs Software Control: >> >> Custom GUI in LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI and Visual Basic VISA/IVI drivers (for advanced programming) Part Number 14F3S-1/2x5 Photo: 14F3S-1/2x5 Description Power Consumption Backplane Supply Overview: The 14F3S-1/2x5 Model is a bidirectional PXI (PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation) RF switching module. It is configured as a non-blocking crossbar with 2 inputs and 5 outputs. The coaxial switch operates between DC to 18 GHz and the module occupies 4 slots of a 3U PXI chassis. NI PXI1036 chassis, provided by National Instrument, is recommended; however the module is compatible with any desired PXI chassis. It is design for complex test setups and sophisticated switching requirements. +5 VDC +3.3 VDC -12 VDC 1A 0.15 A 0.1 A 0A Shock and Vibration 30 g peak, half-sine, 11 ms pulse 5 to 500 Hz, 0.3 grms 5 to 500 Hz, 2.4 grms Environment Operating Temperature: Storage Temperature: Relative Humidity: Operating Altitude: Storage Altitude: 0 °C to +55 °C -20 °C to +70 °C 5% to 85% Non-Condensing 5,000 m 15,000 m Platforms Physical Electromechanical Beryllium copper, gold-plated SMA Female 4-slots wide 3U maximum height (5.25") 7" maximum depth (NI chassis compatible) Gray 1.20 lbs (540 grams) RF Characteristics Impedance: Operating Frequency: Switching Speed*: Operating Life: +12 VDC Current Operational Shock: Random Vibration: >> Operating >> Non-operating Software Control: Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) are provided in LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, and Visual Basics to allow the user to control the switch easily. For advanced programming, VISA and IVI drivers are included such that one can program and control the switch in any way desired using e.g. LabWindows/CVI (NI developed ANSI C-based programming), LabVIEW, Visual Basics, C or any other desired programming language or platform. Relay Type: Contact Material: I/O Connector Type: Dimensions: Front Panel Color: Weight (max): Voltage PXI Compliance: All Dow-Key PXI modules support full PXI/cPCI bus interface and complies with both PXI 2.1 specifications and CompactPCI specification (from the PCI Industrial Computer Group - PICMG). Drivers: >> VISA driver >> IVI driver Supported Platforms: >> Windows 98/2000/XP >> NI platforms: LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI >> Any programming language using VISA drivers Developed GUIs (Graphical User Interfaces) *: >> LabVIEW GUI >> Visual Basic GUI >> LabWindows GUI * Refer to 14F3S-1/4x4 data sheet for more details or contact factory. 50 Ohms DC – 18 GHz 20 ms (max) 1,000,000 cycles (Cold Switching) * software delays are not taken into account Frequency (GHz) DC-4 4-8 8-12 12-16 16-18 1.30:1 1.35:1 1.40:1 1.50:1 1.80:1 Insertion Loss (dB) 0.3 0.4 0.6 0.8 0.9 Open Channel Isolation (dB) 80 80 70 60 50 VSWR (Voltage Standing Wave Ratio) v2.0 03/09 www.dowkey.com 3 [email protected] 12K3S Model PXI RF Switching Module Features DC - 26.5 GHz Reconfigurable Bidirectional Switches: Any (3) switches: SP3T, SP6T, DPDT, or Dual SPDT Software Control: >> >> Custom GUI in LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI and Visual Basic VISA/IVI drivers (for advanced programming) Photo: 12K3S-3/6 Part Number 12K3S- * / ** E.g. 12K3S-3/X 12K3S-2/6-1/D 12K3S-1/6-1/X-1/3 12K3S-1/X-2/3 Photo (left to right): Dual SPDT, DPDT, SP6T switch * Number of coaxial switches: ranging from (1) to maximum (3) ** Type of switch: SP3T = 3 ; SP6T = 6 ; Dual SPDT = D ; DPDT (transfer) = X Note: The order of switches are dictated from left to right with left being the top switch. Power Consumption Backplane Supply Description +5 VDC +3.3 VDC -12 VDC 1A 0.15 A 0.1 A 0A PXI Compliance: All Dow-Key PXI modules support full PXI/cPCI bus interface and complies with both PXI 2.1 specifications and CompactPCI specification (from the PCI Industrial Computer Group - PICMG). Drivers : >> VISA driver >> IVI driver Supported Platforms: >> Windows 98/2000/XP >> NI platforms: LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI >> Any programming language using VISA drivers Developed GUIs (Graphical User Interfaces) *: >> LabVIEW GUI >> Visual Basic GUI >> LabWindows GUI * Refer to 14F3S-1/4x4 data sheet for more details or contact factory. Physical Electromechanical Beryllium copper, gold-plated SMA Female Shock and Vibration 2-slots wide Operational Shock: 3U maximum height (5.25") 7" maximum depth (NI chassis compatible) Random Vibration: >> Operating Gray >> Non-operating 0.92 lbs (420 grams) 30 g peak, half-sine, 11 ms pulse 5 to 500 Hz, 0.3 grms 5 to 500 Hz, 2.4 grms Environment RF Characteristics Impedance: Operating Frequency: Switching Speed*: Operating Life: +12 VDC Current Software Control and Platforms Overview: The 12K3S-Series is a bidirectional PXI (PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation) RF switching module, which can be populated with maximum (3) miniature coaxial switches and with any SP3T, SP6T, Dual SPDT (two SPDT in one switch), and DPDT (Transfer) switch. Thus, it can be reconfigured as one wishes. Furthermore, the operating frequency for each switch is from DC to 26.5 GHz and the module occupies 2 slots of a 3U PXI chassis. The NI PXI-1036 chassis, provided by National Instrument, is recommended; however the module is compatible with any desired PXI chassis. It is design for advanced and massive test setups, in addition to, sophisticated switching requirements. Relay Type: Contact Material: I/O Connector Type: Dimensions: Front Panel Color: Weight (max): Voltage Operating Temperature: Storage Temperature: Relative Humidity: Operating Altitude: Storage Altitude: 50 Ohms DC – 18 GHz 25 ms (max) 1,000,000 cycles (Cold Switching) * software delays are not taken into account Frequency (GHz) DC-4 4-8 8-12 12-16 16-18 1.25:1 1.35:1 1.40:1 1.50:1 1.80:1 Insertion Loss (dB) 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.8 Open Channel Isolation (dB) 70 65 60 60 50 100 W 70 W 60 W 45 W 30 W VSWR (Voltage Standing Wave Ratio) RF CW Power (W) v2.0 03/09 0 °C to +55 °C -20 °C to +70 °C 5% to 85% Non-Condensing 5,000 m 15,000 m www.dowkey.com 4 [email protected]