NEXT GENERATION SWITCH MATRIX ELECTROMECHANICAL SOLUTIONS OUR EXPERIENCE, YOUR SWITCH SOLUTION SINCE 1945 MS-SERIES BETTER. FASTER. MORE MODULAR. Multiple Switches: The matrix is populated with individual RF switches Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) solutions supporting the aerospace, military, transportation, and communications industries for signal routing and ATE applications. Next Generation Matrix Platform The next generation platform is engineered around a flexible and efficient modular system architecture comprised of a series of brackets, panels and electronic-boards that are universal among all Dow-Key electromechanical models. Commercial-OffThe-Shelf (COTS) solutions are not only cost effective, but can also easily be re-configured by adding RF switches to a single enclosure – from simple to complex combinations. This new platform is easily field upgradable and repairable. The MS-series populated with individual switches allows the user to control multiple coaxial switches easily through software and gives the user the flexibility to add as many switches as needed (limited to the size of the enclosure) on the rear panel starting with a 19” 1RU chassis up to 4RU (and larger enclosures for custom designs). For 2RU and larger enclosures, the switches can also be installed inside the chassis. 1RU front view aSwitches can be mixed & matched aTerminated and non-terminated switches are offered aNormally Open & Latching switches are available Cost Effective Solution aFlexible and efficient system architecture aCompact physical form aMultiple switch configurations in one box aSame software control and command protocols across products aTrouble-free maintenance (for field upgrades and repairs) aBackward compatible with previous models 2RU rear view MS-models can be configured with the following switches: • SPDT Features and Capabilities a1RU/2RU/ 3RU/4RU rack mountable chassis – larger size as needed aEasy access to power supply & control card – the “brain” of the matrix resides on a single assembly aRedundant power supplies – available as an option aHighly scalable – can easily support smaller to larger RF switches and configurations aCOTS solutions – available “off the shelf” to solve time-sensitive switching requirements and low-cost solutions aLCD/Keypad or touch screen manual control - depending on chassis size aRemote controls: Ethernet (TCP/IP), HTTP Server, Lab View based software, RS-232 port, USB port, GPIB, RS-485/RS-422 aFaster switch time at system level aKeeps track of the life of the switch – counts the number of times each position has been switched. aField upgradable firmware via boot loader* aAll electronic components and CAN bus switches are RoHS compliant aEMI shielded Ethernet, USB and CAN bus connectors * Contact Dow-Key for availability Engineering Team The best in the RF switch industry, Dow-Key’s engineering team is dedicated to support customers all the way from product selection, custom designed solution to RF system integration and post production support. Backed by decades of industry experience, our highly skilled technical staff is continuously improving the quality and variety of our product offerings to meet the needs imposed by the RF & Microwave industry. Our engineering team is dedicated to working with the customer’s specific needs to create the optimum switching solution. • • • • • • • (1x2)* (2x2) (1x3) (1x4) (1x6) (1x8) (1x10) (1x12) Transfer DPDT SP3T SP4T SP6T SP8T SP10T SP12T 4RU rear view * Contact Dow-Key for availability Impedance: Operating Frequency: Switching Time: Operating Life: 50 Ohm DC-18 GHz or DC-26.5 GHz or DC-40 GHz (depending on switch type) 50 ms max. (including control delay) 1,000,000 cycles min. (cold switching) DC-18 GHz, Non-Terminated Frequency [GHz] SP3T, SP4T & SP6T Switch VSWR Isolation [dB] Insertion Loss [dB] CW Power Handling [W] DC-3 1.2:1 80 0.20 125 3-8 1.3:1 70 0.30 90 8-12.4 1.4:1 60 0.40 75 12.4-18 1.5:1 60 0.50 60 DC-18 GHz, Non-Terminated SP8T & SP10T Switch Frequency [GHz] VSWR Isolation [dB] Insertion Loss [dB] CW Power Handling [W] DC-4 1.20:1 70 0.20 100 4-8 1.30:1 65 0.30 70 8-12 1.40:1 60 0.40 60 12-18 1.60:1 55 0.60 50 Contact Dow-Key for additional RF specs REV 0712 Dow-Key Microwave • www.dowkey.com • 800.266.3695 Dow-Key Microwave • www.dowkey.com • 800.266.3695 MP-SERIES Multiplexer: An input goes to multiple outputs OR multiple inputs are routed to a single output The multiplexer (MUX) has the capability to route one input to as many as N outputs (it is bidirectional). It is offered with operating frequencies of 18 GHz and 26.5 GHz (terminated and non-terminated) depending on the type of configuration needed. 1x16 MUX Typical designs are 1x13 up to 1x143 MUX and can be customized to support a larger MUX. Impedance: Operating Frequency: Switching Time: Operating Life: CB-SERIES Crossbar (non-blocking): Any input can be connected to any unique output (ONE-TO-ONE relationship) For more complex test setups and signal routing, the CB-series crossbar matrix is an excellent choice. It allows testing multiple UUT (units under test) with many input/output signals or high speed communication buses without having to connect and disconnect them from the setup. A crossbar system can route any input signal to any output port such that the path between the I/O ports is unique at any given time. 50 Ohm DC-18 GHz or DC-26.5 GHz 50 ms max. (including control delay) 1,000,000 cycles min. (cold switching) 2RU front view Typical switch solutions start from 2x2 up to 12x12 (terminated or non-terminated) and can be customized to support a larger configuration. DC-18 GHz, Non-Terminated, Switches Mounted on the Rear Panel Frequency [GHz] VSWR Isolation [dB] Insertion Loss [dB] CW Power Handling [W] DC-8 1.40:1 In Focus: Model 8-12 1.60:1 4104 70 1.0 80 60 1.5 60 12-16 1.80:1 55 2.0 40 16-18 2.20:1 50 2.5 40 Impedance: Operating Frequency: Switching Time: Operating Life: 50 Ohm DC-18 GHz 50 ms max. (including control delay) 1,000,000 cycles min. (cold switching) 3RU rear view DC-18 GHz, Non-Terminated Contact Dow-Key for additional RF specs DO-IT-YOURSELF (DIY) MATRIX SOLUTIONS Silver Package or Gold Package: A modular and low-cost solution to create your own switch matrix 10 x 10 Frequency [GHz] VSWR Isolation [dB] Insertion Loss [dB] CW Power Handling [W] DC-4 1.40:1 80 2.5 100 4-8 1.40:1 70 3.5 90 8-12 1.60:1 60 4.0 75 12-16 1.80:1 60 4.5 65 16-18 1.80:1 50 5.0 60 Silver Package Contact Dow-Key for additional RF specs MS-ENET The MS-ENET is a kit with hardware and software allowing the software savvy user to control a set of CAN bus switches via Ethernet (TCP/IP), RS-232 serial ports, USB port and HTTP protocol (built-in website provided). It is offered with Dow-Key SCPI commands that gives the user the flexibility to control switches as needed. CAN bus switches are to be purchased separately. MS-GPIB The MS-GPIB is a kit with hardware and software that allows the user to control a set of CAN bus switches via GPIB (IEEE-488) parallel port and RS-422 serial port. Dow-Key SCPI commands are provided for controlling switches. CAN bus switches are to be purchased separately. FO-SERIES/ FI-SERIES Fan-Out: Any input can be connected to one or multiple outputs simultaneously Fan-In: One or multiple inputs can be connected to an output simultaneously FO-SERIES For more advanced RF switching where the input ports need to be routed to all output ports simultaneously, a Fan-Out design is preferable. The design uses power dividers at inputs (divides the input signal to all outputs) and amplifiers (if required). Gold Package An example would be a 4x4 up to 12x12 fan-out switch matrix, which can be customized with additional components MS-6101-ENET / MS-6101-GPIB The MS-6101 controller offers an ideal switch setup allowing anyone to build their own matrix solution. The 1RU controller is outfitted with 24 RJ-11 ports on the back that support 24 CAN bus switches and can be expanded to support additional switches as needed. It has all the great software features as the other COTS models and is equipped with LCD/Keypad manual control on the front along with redundant power supplies. The ENET option includes Ethernet, RS-232, USB, and HTTP, and the GPIB option includes IEEE-488 (GPIB) and RS-422. CAN bus switches are to be purchased separately. Dow-Key Microwave • www.dowkey.com • 800.266.3695 or support a larger configuration. FI-SERIES A Fan-In switch matrix combines all the input signals and routes them to an output simultaneously. Thus, the design has combiners at the output ports and amplifiers (if required). Dow-Key Microwave • www.dowkey.com • 800.266.3695 MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS SOFTWARE FEATURES 1RU, 2RU, 3RU and 4RU mechanical dimensions. Front and Top views. The next generation platform gives the user more software capability, more network flexibility and more ways to control the switch matrix with the following features: 2RU - Front View Key Features: • Faster switch time - 50 ms max. (including control delay), which can be improved further upon request • Built-in firmware to add, remove and program CAN bus switch ID for trouble free switch replacement • Capability to recognize and display CAN ID of a switch with unknown ID for more user flexibility • Keeps the count history of each position in every switch • Boot loader for remote firmware update* • Application configuration available to the user through “configuration file” - transferred via HTTP, USB or COM ports • LCD controller, Remote controller, and CAN bus patch panel – all reside on the same board for easier repairability and firmware updates. • Wide range of SCPI commands are avail be to control the matrix - all commands are backward compatible to previous matrix models • Dow-Key SCPI commands can easily be embedded into scripts and programming codes for user specific needs • LabView Software included - source code provided to allow the user to use as LabView drivers 3RU - Front View 1RU - Front View Manual Control: • LCD with Keypad control for 1RU switch matrices • Touch Screen LCD for switch matrices 2RU and larger in size 4RU - Front View Ethernet Interface: • RJ-45 port for Ethernet over TCP/IP, 10/100 Mbps - backward compatible with previous platforms • Access to a built-in HTTP Server (web-page interface) • Both Static and Dynamic (DHCP) IP address assignments are supported Serial Interface: • RS-232 port for the user to control the matrix remotely USB Port: • USB port for the user to control the matrix remotely • Remote PC treats the USB port as a RS-232 serial port. CAN Bus port: • CAN bus port to be used for custom solutions such as adding external switches to the switch matrix 1RU - Top View 2RU, 3RU and 4RU - Top View GPIB Interface: • GPIB (IEEE-488) parallel port - backward compatible with previous platforms • RS-422 serial port * Contact Dow-Key for availability Dow-Key Microwave • www.dowkey.com • 800.266.3695 Dow-Key Microwave • www.dowkey.com • 800.266.3695 4822 McGrath Street | Ventura, CA 93003-5641 Tel 805.650.0260 | Fax 805.650.1734 | www.dowkey.com