Reconfigurable PXI RF Switching Modules 14F3S-1/4x4 DC-18 GHz PXI 4x4 Reconfigurable MUX Description The 14F3S-1/4x4 PXI Module is designed to provide solutions to complex broadband switching applications. This switching matrix can be also utilized for inserting and removing components in signal paths. The module occupies 4 slots of a 3U PXI chassis. In addition, since only the first left slot in a chassis requires electrical connection, the unit can also be used in a low cost version with extension slots. Although the product is originally configured as a 4X4 Non-Blocking Matrix, this unit can offer many additional switching configurations, making it true a Re-Configurable RF Switching Module. After removal of six semi-rigid cables, the user has direct access to 12 internal ports allowing configuration of the switching network as a set of standard switches (2 X SP4T, or SP4T Terminated, or 3 x SPDT and Transfer, or 4 x SPDT, and SP3T, to mention just a few, or as a custom switching network. The flexibility of changing control functions is also included in the software package. RF Characteristics Impedance: Operating Frequency: Switching Speed: Operating Life: 50 Ohms DC – 18 GHz 20 ms (max) 1,000,000 cycles (Cold Switching) The Dow-Key PXI card is supplied with an IVI compliant driver providing complete functionality for the matrix module. The driver supports the following Windows platforms: 98/2000/XP. The Dow-Key PXI Card complies with the PXI Specification 2.1. Trigger Bus, Star Trigger, Interrupts, and Local Bus are not implemented. 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) Frequency (GHz) DC-4 4-8 8-12 12-16 16-18 0.3 0.4 0.6 0.8 0.9 Open Channel Isolation (dB) Frequency (GHz) DC-4 4-8 8-12 12-16 16-18 80 80 70 60 50 RF CW Power (W) Frequency (Ghz) DC-4 4-8 8-12 12-16 16-18 100 W 70 W 60 W 50 W 50 W Power Consumption Backplane Supply 20 Software PXI Interface Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) +12 VDC +5 VDC +3.3 VDC -12 VDC 1A 0.15 A 0.1 A 0A v1.0 11/07 Command and Control Recommended Software LabVIEW LabWindows Visual Basic C/C++ Physical Relay Type: Contact Material: I/O Connectors: Dimensions: Shock and Vibration Operational Shock: Random Vibration: >> Operating >> Nonoperating Operating Life: Environmental Operating Temperature: Storage Temperature: Relative Humidity: Operating Altitude: Storage Altitude: Electromechanical Beryllium copper, gold-plated SMA Female 4-slot, 3U, PXI/PCI module 30 g peak, half-sine, 11 ms pulse 5 to 500 Hz, 0.3 grms 5 to 500 Hz, 2.4 grms 1,000,000 cycles (Cold Switching) 0 °C to +55 °C -20 °C to +70 °C 5% to 85% Non-Condensing 5,000 m 15,000 m Reconfigurable Solutions Switching Combinations • • Direct Access to 12 internal ports 4x4 RF Matrix Individual switch contols* : • 2 SP4T • 2 SP4T with terminations • 2 SP4T with terminations + 2 SPDT • 3 SPDT + DPDT • DPDT + SPDT with terminations + SPDT RECONFIGURED FOR 3 SWITCH SOLUTIONS 1 - DPDT (Transfer) 1 - Terminated SPDT 1 - Standard SPDT * For exact Part Numbers - consult with the Headquarter. Part Number: 14F3S-1/4x4 4X4 RF Matrix RECONFIGURED FOR 3 INDEPENDENT SWITCH SOLUTIONS 1- Terminated SP4T with terminations 2 - Standard SP2T Integrated Microwave Solutions 4822 McGrath Street, Ventura, CA 93003 Tel: (805) 650-0260 Fax: (805) 650-1734 Visit us at www.dowkey.com * For custom reconfigurations - consult with the Main Office v1.0 11/07 21