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Subsystems & Accessories . . .
Aeroflex / Weinschel develops and manufactures high quality microwave and RF subsystems for a
wide range of applications such as, RF distribution systems, switch matrices, attenuation matrices,
RF link simulators, mobile unit fading simulators and cellular / cable test systems.
Aeroflex / Weinschel's subsystem products are employed in OEM and system test environments,
standards laboratories, manufacturing and test departments, engineering development facilities, telephone (Mobile & VoIP) networks, military qualification and conformance verification labs of
communications and aerospace companies, as well as government agencies and private research
firms throughout the world. Applications include satellite and ground communications systems, cable
modem signal switching, cell telephone testing, telecommunications, radar, OEM, signal analysis, air
traffic control, and precision microwave related instruments and system use. Aeroflex / Weinschel's
subsystems products and capabilities include:
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Switch Matrices
Complex RF Distribution Networks
Attenuation Matrices & Multi-Channel Subsystems
Mobile Unit (Radio & WLAN) Fading Simulators
Subsystems with Low IM Performance
Cable Modem Redundant Switches and Test Systems
Programmable Attenuators with Built-In Digital Interface
Custom Module and Mechanical Applications
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Subsystem Product Overview . . .
Multi-Channel Attenuation Subsystems
RF Translator Subsystems
Cable Modem Redundant Switches
Switch Matrices
Complex RF Subsystems
Mobile Unit Fading Simulators
Cellular & Wireless Test Solutions
Programmable Attenuator & Controllers
Customized Mechanical Packaging
Aeroflex / Weinschel's Subsystem technology streamlines system designs and device integration by
providing both a flexible bus interface and components that are simple to configure and control.
Creating subsystems using Aeroflex / Weinschel’s unique approach streamlines the design and layout of application
specific subsystems that include a wide range of microwave and RF components such as programmable/fixed attenuators,
power combiners/dividers/splitters, directional couplers, amplifiers, filters, noise sources and switches which can be
controlled using various standard communications interfaces including IEEE-488, RS232, RS422,
Ethernet (SNMP option) and RS485. Subsystem design options can also include:
o Turnkey subsystems built to customer specified design & layout.
o Wide dynamic and frequency ranges.
o Low Phase Noise Design and Testing.
o Front panel and menu controls.
o Attenuation/switching schemes.
o Customer specified Input/Output parameters.
o Individual to complex matrix/channel configurations.
o Specialized testing and calibration.
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Attenuation Matrices
IEEE-488
RS232\RS422
Custom Configurations & Design
Description
Aeroflex / Weinschel has designed and manufacturered
numerous versions of Attenuation Matrices for various applications. These units have typically been built in
configurations that include 2x6,3x6, 4x6, 6x6, 4x4, 4x8 and
8x8 configurations., For the typical UMTS, CDMA 2000, and
GSM bands the units can operate over 800 -3 GHz frequency range. However multiple units have been built for
other applications and span the frequency range of DC to
18 GHz in multiple sub-band configurations.
The attenuation units available include all available Aeroflex
/ Weinschel programmable attenuators (relay based, PIN
and GasFet types) and can be controlled using industry
standard interfaces such as IEEE-488, RS-232 and
Ethernet (10 BaseT).
Typical Specifications
Typical specifications for an 8 x 8 UMTS configuration are:
o Frequency Range: 800 MHz to 3 GHz
o Attenuation Range: 127 dB / 1 dB steps
o Impedance: 50 Ω nominal
o Insertion Loss: 25 dB @ 800 MHz (Target)
o 30 dB @ 3 GHz (Target)
o SWR: 1.50 maximum
o RF Power Input: 0 dBm average
o +30 dBm without damage
o Isolation Input to Input: 40 dB minimum
o Isolation Output to Output: 35 dB minimum
Optional Specifications:
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High Isolation configurations
Phase Compensated Paths
High Power Inputs
Fast Switching Configurations
Front Panel Control
Ethernet Control (10BaseT)
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Switch Matrices & RF Distribution Subsystems
Description
Aeroflex / Weinschel designs and manufactures custom
switch matrices. The matrices consist of 50Ω and 75Ω
designs with high isolation and gain flatness being critical
performance parameters within our designs.
Designs are constructed using coaxial components for high
frequency microwave applications, GaAs MMIC Switching
design for fast switching applications and surface mount
board designs for lower frequency, high density
applications.
Typical Features
GaAs MMIC Switching Design:
o Frequency Range:
3.4-4.2 GHz
o Gain, any path:
-14+1.5 dB @ 3.8 GHz @ 20°C
o Gain Bal between Channels: +1.0 dB max @ 3.8 GHz
o Gain Stability
+0.2 dB over +/- 5°C
o Gain Variation vs. Frequency:
+0.20 dB over any 40 MHz segment
+0.50 dB over any 80 MHz segment
+1.5 dB over any 3.4-4.2 GHz
o Isolation (minimum): Input/Input
60 dB
Input/Output
60 dB
Output/Output
60 dB
(different input)
o Noise Figure:
15 dB maximum
o VSWR (50 Ω):
Input:
1.3:1 maximum
Output: 1.5:1 maximum
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75 Ω System - Board Design:
o Front Panel Serviceability: No down time for RF paths.
o All active modules are front panel replaceable using
simple tools.
o 10 Base T Ethernet control (SNMP)
o Module Hot Swap capability.
o Modularity/Serviceability
o Input and Output Impedances: 75 Ω
o Maximum RF Input Power:
+15 dBm
o Switch Type: Electro-mechanical, absorptive
o Frequency Range: 54 to 860 MHz
o Insertion Loss:
-5.5 dB
o Flatness:
+1.1 dB
o Return Loss:
> 15.5 dB
o Isolation:
> 60 dB
Coaxial Designs:
o Full Access Blocking Design
o 0.03 dB switch repeatability
o 5 Million switch cycles minimum
o 50 Ohm system
o Latching relays
o IEEE-488 and RS-232 control
o Frequency: DC-20 GHz
o Impedance: 50 ohm
o VSWR (maximum): DC - 4 GHz
1.43:1
4 - 12 GHz
1.65:1
12 - 18 GHz 1.8:1
18 - 20 GHz 2.2:1
o Insertion Loss: 3 dB typical
4 dB maximum @ 20 GHz
o Insertion Loss Repeatability: 0.05 dB typical
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Model 8314-1
Model 8314-2
WLAN System Simulator
2.0 to 4.0 GHz
2.0 to 6.0 GHz
Simulate Connectivity over Distance & Speed
Data/Clk
Comm
Control
Interface
Controller
RS232
Trig
Status
8 TTL
Atten 1
Atten 2
Atten 4
Atten 3
Description
This specialized subsystem is used to simulate the connectivity between a mobile unit running along a line of 3 base
stations spaced from 250 to 1000 meters apart. The test
subsystem is able to simulate the variation of the RF signal
from the base stations reaching the mobile (as well as the
signal from the mobile reaching the base stations) when the
mobile is moving at speeds of up to 250 km/h. Serveral variations of this have been developed and produced.
The simulator attenuates the simulated Base Station signal
through three independent attenuators, then combines the
signals. Each attenuator has a dynamic range of 60 dB in 1
dB steps. The operation of the unit is via a RS232 interface,
ASCII commands can input parameters into the controller.
Upon receiving a trigger the controller executes the program to simulate the link loss to all three Base stations as
seen from the mobile transceiver.
BS 1
BS 2
BS 3
Frequency 3 or 6 GHz
1 Km
Mobile TX/RX Km/hr
10 meter
-40.00
-45.00
-50.00
-55.00
-60.00
-65.00
-70.00
-75.00
-80.00
-85.00
-90.00
-95.00
-100.00
3:1
Figure 1. RF Simulator Block Diagram
TRIGGER: The signal to begin a run can be either a hardware based trigger generated external from the controller,
or via RS232 command. If it is desirable to synchronize the
beginning of a train run with other external hardware/ software, a hardware based trigger is recommended. The
controller will also output a status signal to indicate that the
train is running. Once triggered, this signal is active for the
duration of the run.
OPERATOR CONTROLLED PARAMETERS: Using the
RS-232 control interface the operator has the ability to control the following parameters to set up any mobile unit
simulation:
o Base Station Positions (X meters, A station, B station,
C station, + offset from the track), 0-3000 meters for
station positions and 10-100 meters for offset from the
track.
o Mobile Transceiver Start/Stop Position
(x , y meters):
0-10, 000 meters.
o Mobile Velocity (Y km/hr): 0-250 km/hr
BS1
BS2
o Time Resolution (1,10,100,1000 mS or auto
to fill memory)
BS3
o Frequency: 2 to 6 GHz
o Ant Gain for Mobile and Base Station
0
15
30
45
60
75
90
105
120
135
Time, seconds
Calculated signal level from each Base Station.
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o Transmitter Antenna Gain:
Receiver Antenna Gain:
-10 to +10 dB
-10 to +10 dB
o Loop Command: Used to simulate the train
running in a continuos loop.
(mobile unit moving at 100 km/hr)
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Specifications
SPECIFICATION
DESCRIPTION
Input Power Requirements
ac
100 to 240 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 50 Watts
Environmental
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature:
Humidity:
Altitude:
0 to +50°C
67° to +167 °F (-55° to +75°C)
96%
40,000' (12,192M)
RS-232 Bus
Connector:
Signals:
Baud Rates:
Data Bits:
Handshaking:
Parity:
Indicators:
9-pin male D
TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS, DTR, GND
2400, 9600, 19200, and 38400
8
None, RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF
None, Odd, Even
Tx (Transmit) and Rx (Receive)
RF Characteristics
Attenuator (Qty 4):
Attenuation Range/Step Size:
Incremental Attenuation Accuracy:
Frequency:
Pin diode design
0-63.75 dB/ 0.25 dB step
+5% of selected value
Model 8314-1: 2.0 - 4.0 GHz
Model 8314-2: 2.0 - 6.0 GHz
3 inputs, 1 output
50 ohm
27 dB
+25 dBm
N Female
1.75:1 Target
>40 dB
Configuration:
Impedance:
Insertion Loss:
RF Input Power (P1dB):
RF Connector:
VSWR:
Port to Point Isolation:
1. RS-232 can be used with standard PC serial port for short and medium distances (up to approximately 50 ft).
Physical Dimensions
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Model 10044
Programmable Attenuator/Switch Unit
dc to 6.0 GHz
Ethernet (10/100 BaseT) Control
Features
o Low profile half rack space saving design
o Provides a flexible, easy to program, low cost solution
for your bench test/calibration setups and subsystem
applications.
o DC to 6.0 GHz Operation.
o Designed to interface with industry standard
communication interfaces:
Description
Aeroflex / Weinschel’s Model 10044, Attenuator/Switch Unit
(Figure 1) is comprised of a step attenuator and a two-position SPDT switch. The attenuator is a relay-based step
attenuator (Model 3408-103) that provides 0-103 dB of
attenuation in 1 dB steps. The common port of the RFSW is
connected internally to the attenuator, and can be used to
provide either single input/dual output or dual input/single
output functionality, as the unit is bidirectional in nature. The
unit includes a front-panel interface for status and control,
and supports programming via a serial RS232 port and/or
10/100BaseT Ethernet port.
- Ethernet (10/100BaseT)
- RS-232 (Serial)
o Other configurations and attenuation vaules and
attenuator types available.
CHA
J2 (SMA)
1 (NC)
RF IN
J1 (SMA)
C
ATTN
0-103dB/1dB
RFSW
SPDT
2 (NO)
CHB
J3 (SMA)
Model 10044 Schematic Diagram
Specifications
SPECIFICATION
DESCRIPTION
Input Power Requirements
AC
90 to 260 Vac, 57/63 Hz, Single phase, 25 Watts
Environmental
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature:
0 to +50°C
67° to +167 °F (-55° to +75°C)
Ethernet TC/IP
10 Base T Connector:
Console Connector:
Standard RJ45
9-pin male D
RF Characteristics
Port Connectors:
Frequency Range:
Impedance:
Switch Life:
Switching Speed (Switch):
RF Power Input:
RF Insertion Loss:
VSWR (All Ports):
RF Isolation (J1-J2/J3, J2-J3):
SMA Female
2000 to 4000 MHz minimum, dc to 6 GHz typical
50 Ω
1 X 10 cycles, minimum
20 mseconds maximum
+30 dBm C.W maximum
4.9 dBm (0 dB attenution Setting)
1.5:1 maximum (referenced to 50 Ω)
70 dB minimum
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Physical Dimensions
42.75
[1.68]
MODEL:
SERNO:
CAGE CODE 93459
MADE IN USA
Aeroflex / Weinschel
43.69
[1.72]
279.40
[11.00]
POWER
POWER
SWITCH
OFF
ON
POWER INPUT
115-230 VAC
50/60Hz
J1
RF IN
J2
CHA
ATTEN SWITCH UNIT
MODEL 10044
RFSW
CHA CHB
J3
CHB
LINK ACT
ATTEN (dB)
212.60
[8.37]
NOTE:
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10/100 BASE T
RS232
CONNECTOR,
9 PIN D FEMALE
CONNECTOR,
ETHERNET RJ45
3X
CONNECTOR, SMA
FEMALE, PER MIL-STD-348
MATES NONDESTRUCTIVELY
WITH MIL-C-39012
CONNECTORS
All dimensions are given in mm (inches) and are maximum, unless otherwise specified.
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Model 8390 & 8390-1
Amplifier / Switch Units
Features
Specifications
o Provides a flexible, easy to program, low cost solution
for your bench test/calibration setups and subsystem
applications.
o Choice of Frequency Ranges.:
- Model 8390:
3.4 to 4.2 GHz
- Model 8390-1:
0.95 to 13 GHz
o Designed to interface with industry standard
communication interfaces:
Frequency Range: Model 8390:
3.4 to 4.2 GHz
Model 8390-1: 0.95 to 13 GHz
P1 dB INPUT:
Model 8390:
-5 dBm
Model 8390-1: -2.2 dBm minimum
P1 dB OUTPUT (0 dB in the ATTEN):
Model 8390:
+26.0 dBm minimum
Model 8390-1: +23.5 dBm minimum
VSWR:
2:1 Typical
IMPEDANCE:
50 Ω nominal
PATH GAIN (0 dB in the ATTEN):
Model 8390:
31.5 dBm typical
Model 8390-1: 26.7 dB minimum
CONTROL INTERFACE: Ethernet 10/100 BASE-T
NOISE FIGURE:
Model 8390:
10.0 dB Typical (0 dB ATTEN. state)
Model 8390-1: 10.0 dB Typical (0 dB ATTEN. state)
ATTENUATION. RANGE:
Model 8390:
103 dB / 1 dB steps
Model 8390-1: 31 dB / 1 dB steps
TEMPERATURE RANGE: 0 TO +50°C
INPUT POWER:
115 to 230 Vac, 50/60 Hz
WEIGHT:
TBA
- RS-232 / Serial
- Ethernet Control (10/100 BaseT)
o Can be rack mounted into any rack or cabinet designed
per EIA RS-310 or MIL-STD-189.
Description
Aeroflex / Weinschel’s Models 8390 and 8390-1, Amplifier /
Switch Unit is comprised of an eight-position terminating
input switch (S1), an RF amplifier, and a relay-based step
attenuator that provides 0-103 dB of attenuation in 1dB
steps. The unit includes a front-panel interface for status
and control, and supports programming via a serial RS232
port and/or 10/100BaseT Ethernet port.
Figure 1. Model 8390 & 8390-1 System Block Diagram
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PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS
AIR EXHAUST
MODEL: 8390
SERNO: XXXX
CAGE CODE 93459
MADE IN USA
Aeroflex / Weinschel
43.7
[1.72]
31.7
[1.25]
5.9
[.23]
.4
[.02]
454.0
[17.88]
27.4
[1.08]
42.7
[1.68]
1/4-20
GND STD
1
AC INPUT
115-230 VOLTS
50-60 Hz
2
3
4
S1
~ 50-60 Hz
115-230V, 50W
FUSE: F1.5, 250V
5
8
ACT
7
J8
LINK
HEADER FOR
SWITCH MARKINGS
429.8
[16.92]
RJ45
J7
425.2
[16.74]
3X, SINGLE DIGIT
DISPLAY
J6
465.3
[18.32]
ATTEN (dB)
482.6
[19.00]
CONNECTOR,
9 PIN D, FEMALE
SERIAL
6
8X, PUSH-BUTTON
SWITCH
J5
2X, PUSH-BUTTON
SWITCH
J3
J4
RF OUTPUT
8X, CONNECTOR
TYPE N, FEMALE
(INPUTS)
J2
J1
AMPLIFIER/
SWITCH UNIT
MODEL 8390 -1
CONNECTOR
TYPE N, FEMALE
(OUTPUT)
609.6
[24.00]
8.6
[.34]
2X SUPPORTS
4X SLOTS
7.1 [.28] X 10.2 [.40]
AIR INTAKE
NOTE: All dimensions are given in mm (inches) and are maximum, unless otherwise specified.
EXPORT CONTROL:
This product is controlled for export under the International Traffic
in Arms Regulations (ITAR). A license from the U.S. Department
of State is required prior to the export of this product from the
United States.
EXPORT WARNING:
Aeroflex’s military and space products are controlled for export
under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and
may not be sold or proposed or offered for sale to certain
countries. (See ITAR 126.1 for complete information.)
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Model 8501
High Power Programmable Switch
IEEE-488
RS232\RS422
100 Watt Hot Switching Capability
Features
o Provides a flexible, easy to program, low cost solution
for your bench test/calibration setups and subsystem
applications.
o Single or Dual Switch Configurations
o DC to 13.0 GHz Operation.
o Power Hot switching up to 100 Watts average
o Designed to interface with industry standard
communication interfaces:
- GPIB/IEEE-488 (HS-488 ready)
- RS-232, RS-422
Description
Aeroflex / Weinschel's 8501 Series provides front-panel and
computer control for up to two channels of high power RF
switching (Figure 1), where RF signals are routed through
either the front or rear mounted switch port connectors
labeled 1, C, 2.
Special configurations designed to specific customer
requirements may contain other coaxial devices such as
power combiners, directional couplers, and filters to create
single or multi-channel subsystems. The 8501 can also contain and control a separate programmable attenuator
channel.
Front Panel
Controls
1
C
2
High Power
Switch
(S1)
1
C
2
High Power
Switch
(S1)
o Rack Configurable: Using a Rack Mounting Kit allows
the Model 8501 to be easily mounted into any rack or
cabinet that is designed per EIA RS-310 or MIL-STD189.
MODEL NUMBER DESCRIPTION:
Example:
8501 - X - F
Basic
Model
Number
Number of
Switches
Connector Location
F = Front, R = Rear
(Type N, Female Only!)
Controller
Interface
PSU
Figure 1. Model 8501 Block Diagram
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Specifications
SPECIFICATION
DESCRIPTION
Input Power Requirements
AC
100 to 240 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 50 Watts
Environmental
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature:
Humidity:
Altitude:
0 to +50°C
67° to +167 °F (-55° to +75°C)
96%
40,000' (12,192M)
IEEE-488 Bus
Connector:
Protocols:
Indicators:
24-pin per IEEE-488.1
per IEEE-488.2
Remote (RMT), Listen (LSN), Talk (TLK), SRQ (SRQ)
RS-232 Bus
Connector:
Signals:
Baud Rates:
Data Bits:
Handshaking:
Parity:
Indicators:
9-pin male D
TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS, DTR, GND
2400, 9600, 19200, and 38400
8
None, RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF
None, Odd, Even
Tx (Transmit) and Rx (Receive)
RS-422 BUS(3)
Connector:
Signals:
9-pin male D
TXD+, TDX-, RXD+, RTX-, RTS+, RTS-, CTS+, CTS-, and
Baud Rates:
Data Bits:
Handshaking:
Parity:
Indicators:
2400, 9600, 19200, and 38400
8
None, RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF
None, Odd, Even
Tx (Transmit) and Rx (Receive)
signal GND
RF Characteristics
Port Connectors:
Type N, Female
Frequency Range:
dc - 13 GHz
Impedance:
50 Ω
3 to 5
5 to 11
DC to 3
SWR (maximum):
1.25
1.45
1.70
Insertion Loss (dB maximum):
0.25
0.30
0.50
Isolation (dB maximum):
70
60
50
RF Average Power Handling (CW): 100 W to 3 GHz
50 W to 13 GHz
Hot Switch Cycling:
100K @ 100 Watts CW @ 2 GHz
11 to 13
1.70
0.65
50
1. GPIB/IEEE-488 model allows user-selectable addresses
2. RS-232 can be used with standard PC serial port for short and medium distances (up to approximately 50 ft).
3. RS-422, designed for very long distance communications (4000 ft) and & optimized as a single node protocol, typically with one device connected to a
single port.
Physical Dimensions
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All dimensions are given in mm (inches) and
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Cellular & Wireless Test Solutions
This Subsystem contains a wide variety of high performance mechanical switches, combiners, directional couplers,
and other standard microwave components creating a
complex multi-function RF matrix that is controlled over various industry standard bus interfaces. Other features
include:
o 450 MHz - 3 GHz Frequency Range
o Customized front panel layout and graphics.
o IEEE-488 & RS-232 Serial interfaces.
o Optional rack mounting hardware.
o Standard Stainless Steel Type N Connectors on
front & rear panel.
o Aeroflex / Weinschel 3200T Programmable
Attenuators with built-in driver circuitry and
8210A Controller.
Physical Dimensions:
NOTE: All dimensions are given in mm (inches) and
are maximum, unless otherwise specified.
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Model 10077
L-Band 8 X 8 Switch Matrix
950 to 2150 MHz
with Ethernet Control (10/100 BaseT)
Features
o
o
o
o
o
o
950 to 2150 MHz operation
Non-Blocking, Full Fan-Out Configuration
High Reliability, Solid State RF Switching
Low Insertion Loss/High Isolation
Front Panel Display with Local Control
Designed to interface with industry standard
communication interfaces:
- RS-232 / Serial
- Ethernet Control (10/100 BaseT)
o Can be rack mounted into any rack or cabinet
designed per EIA RS-310 or MIL-STD-189.
Description
Aeroflex / Weinschel's Model 10077 is a 8 x 8, Non Blocking
- full fan-out Switch Matrix and is designed utilizing input
and output isolation amplifiers, high isolation Power
Dividers, and SP8T solid state switches (Figure 1).
Specifcations
IMPEDANCE:
50 Ohm nominal
This unit includes a front-panel display for status, and supports programming via a serial RS232 port and/or 10/100
BaseT Ethernet port. with position status available via a
front panel display.
RF SWITCH TYPE:
Solid-State
Input 1
1:8 Power
Divider 1
8:1 RF
Switch 1
1:8 Power
Divider 2
8:1 RF
Switch 2
Output 2
1:8 Power
Divider 3
8:1 RF
Switch 3
Output 3
1:8 Power
Divider 4
8:1 RF
Switch 4
Output 4
1:8 Power
Divider 5
8:1 RF
Switch 5
Output 5
1:8 Power
Divider 6
8:1 RF
Switch 6
Output 6
1:8 Power
Divider 7
8:1 RF
Switch 7
Output 7
1:8 Power
Divider 8
8:1 RF
Switch 8
Output 8
Output 1
A11
Input 2
A12
Input 3
A13
FREQUENCY RANGE: 950-2150 MHz minimum
SWITCH LIFE:
10 X 10 Cycles minimum
SWITCHING SPEED:
500 nSEC. maximum (Switches
only, does not include command
processing time)
RF POWER INPUT:
-10 dBm maximum
RF INSERTION LOSS:
6.0 dB maximum
PASSBAND FLATNESS: Within +/-2.0 dB over 950 to
2150 MHz, within +/-0.5 dB
over any 40 MHz segment
VSWR:
Input 4
A14
Input 5
A15
Input 6
A16
Input 7
A17
Input 8
A18
1.7:1 maximum IN/OUT,
referenced to 50 OHMS
1 dB COMPRESSION POINT:
+5 dBm minimum
NOISE FIGURE (@1550 MHz):
15 dB maximum
RF ISOLATION;
INPUT TO INPUT:
INPUT TO OUTPUT:
OUTPUT TO OUTPUT:
Switch Matrix Module, A6
60 dB minimum
60 dB minimum
60 dB minimum
when switches are in
different states
CONTROL INTERFACE: RS-232 (9 PIN D)
Power
Supply
Module
Control
Circuits
Display
Circuits
Figure 1. Model 10077 Block Diagram
Communication
Circuits
Ethernet 10/100 BASE T(RJ45)
AC POWER REQUIREMENTS: 90-260 VAC, single phase,
50-60 Hz, 1.5 A.
TEMPERATURE RANGE,
OPERATING:
-10 to +45 °C
STORAGE:
-30 to +70 °C
RELATIVE HUMIDITY:
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5 TO 85% Non-codensing
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Physical Dimensions
10.41
[.41]
POWER
SWITCH
POWER INPUT
115-230 VAC
1.5A, 50/60 Hz
FUSE
~ 50-60 Hz
115-230V, 50W
FUSE: F1.5, 250V
MADE IN USA
GROUND
LUG
Aeroflex / Weinschel
4X SLOT
.28 X .40
LONG
CAGE CODE 93459
406.27
[16.00]
MODEL:
SERNO:
38.10
[1.50]
177.04
[6.97]
DISPLAY
CONNECTOR,
9 PIN D MALE,
RS232
J3
J8
J6
J4
LINK ACT
INPUT
J5
J1
J7
425.20
[16.74]
10/100 BASE T
RS232
482.60
[19.00]
J2
CONNECTOR,
ETHERNET RJ45
J1
J3
J5
J7
OUTPUT
J2
J4
J6
J8
16X
CONNECTOR,
TYPE N FEMALE
MIL-STD-348 INTERFACE
DIMENSIONS MATE
NONDESTRUCTIVELY
WITH MIL-C-39012
CONNECTORS
8 X 8 MATRIX
MODEL 10077
37.59
[1.48]
101.60
[4.00]
8.59
[.34]
NOTE: All dimensions are given in mm (inches) and are maximum, unless otherwise specified.
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Mobile Unit Fading Simulators
FRONT
PA NEL
REAR
PA NEL
Multi-Channel Attenuator System
BASE
STATION
AT1
8
S
8
7
AT3
6
MOBILE
STATION
A1
POWER
COMBINER
AT5
6
4
5
AT6
3
2
3
AT4
5
4
A4
POWER
COMBINER
1
AT2
A2
POWER 7
COMBINER
AT7
6
OUT
2
5
4
Aeroflex / Weinschel designs and manufactures multi-path
attenuation subsystems for fading / simulation of a broad
range of applications and subsystems. This subsystem
illustrated features:
o 400 - 3500 MHz frequency range.
o 16 Input Channels to 8 Output Channels.
(other configurations available)
o RS-232 Serial Interface.
o Wide Dynamic Range: 127/1 dB steps.
o Aeroflex / Weinschel 3200T Programmable
Attenuators with 8210A Controller.
7
AT8
S
S
8
1
OUT
AT9
3
8
2
A1
POWER 7
COMBINER
1
6
S
9
AT10
AT11
11
AT12
5
AT13
4
AT15
2
12
13
AT14
3
10
AT16
1
14
15
16
TO
AT1-AT16
Device Interface Bus (DIB)
A5
POWER SUPPLY
ASSY
S1
POWER
ON/OFF
SWITCH/
INDICATOR
POWER ON/OFF
+12 ± 1.7 V @ 3.4 A
A6
RS-232
INTERFACE
PCB ASSY
AC INPUT PWR
IEEE-488
BUS
XF1
Mechanical Layout:
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Complex Multi-Channel Attenuator
This application illustrates Aeroflex / Weinschel’s ability to
house and control a large number of solid-state programmable attenuators and power combiners creating a complex
multichannel attenuator subsystems. Other features
include:
o 800 MHz - 6 GHz frequency range.
o 6 front panel Input channels to 8 rear panel Output
Channels (other configurations available)
o Wide Dynamic Range: 95 dB in 1 dB steps.
o RS-232 Serial Interface.
o Combiner Isolation 20 dB maximum.
o Designed to customer specified packaging
requirements.
o 64 Aeroflex / Weinschel Solid-State Programmable
Attenuators.
o Removable mounting brackets that can be located on
either end of unit, can be mounted into racks or cabinets designed per EIA RS-310 or MIL-STD-189.
Mechanical Layout:
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Application Specific Subsystems....
Switch Matrices & RF Distribution
Networks:
Switch matrices are modularly designed
which allows the end customer to order a
variety of 8 x 8, 8 x 16 or 16 x 16 configurations. Switch matrices are designed
using latching relays so that the signal
path integrity can be maintained even during power outages or loss of IEEE-488, RS-232 and/or
Ethernet control. These subsystems can be delivered either
as a 50 or 75 Ω system.
Aeroflex / Weinschel's standard design approach, our
designers use a highly adaptable platform that allows a
dense integration of switches.
o Customer defined configurations, layout and
packaging.
Cellular & Wireless Solutions:
Aeroflex / Weinschel has many years of product development experience in satellite and
communications systems, test,
measurement and simulation of wireless systems. This includes:
o
3G, WCDMA, CDMA 2000,
UMTS, PCS, & GSM.
o
Cable Modem Test Sets.
o
Precision RF & Microwave
Instrumentation.
Combining Aeroflex / Weinschel's years of experience with
our subsystem design approach enables our designers to
provide the wireless infrastructure market with an almost
endless amount of subsystem solutions.
o Coaxial or surface mount designs available.
o Modular Design allows easily exchange of front and
rear panel switches, controllers or power modules.
o IEEE-488, Serial or Ethernet (SNMP option) Interface
for computer control.
o Switch Matrix System firmware can be controlled
through a 10 Base T TCP/IP software link as well as
field level software upgrades or maintenance will be
available through a TCP/IP link.
Cable Modem & VoIP Testing Subsystems:
The need to calibrate and test 75 Ω operational performance is critical. Aeroflex / Weinschel's testing solution starts
with the design and manufacturing of 75 Ω subsystems that
offer:
o Multi-channel inputs and outputs with front or rear
panel connector mounting options.
o Operation over the dc to 1.2 GHz frequency range.
o High Isolation / Low SWR.
o IEEE-488, Serial or Ethernet (SNMP option) Interface
for computer control.
o Wide dynamic range by employing Aeroflex /
Weinschel Programmable Step Attenuators.
o Custom Mechanical Design & Layout.
Microwave switch matrix products and subsystems are
designed for Satellite Earth Stations applications such as,
Uplink/ Downlink Routing, Cellular Base Stations,
Metrology, Downlink and IF Signal Routing.
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For convenience, Aeroflex /
Weinschel also offers standard
75 Ω attenuator units (83101-X) that operates over
the dc-1 GHz frequency range and
provides an
adjustable attenuation range of 0-63
dB in 1 dB steps.
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Attenuation Matrices & Multi-Channel
Subsystems:
Whether the application is an individual attenuation module
for satellites or complex matrix/channel configurations for
cellular base station testing and operation, Aeroflex /
Weinschel's design approach offers a versatile but simple
method of creating and packaging fixed, solid-state and/or
mechanical (relay) attenuators into customer specified
modules and subsystems.
Customized Mechanical Packaging &
Modular Design:
The strength of Aeroflex / Weinschel's subsystem design
approach starts with an experienced engineering design
staff. Using today’s modern design tools and the latest software allows Aeroflex / Weinschel's engineering staff to offer
its customers a wide range of customized mechanical packaging & modular design solutions.
Specific PCB and driver configurations can be designed for
operating various types of devices or retrofitting an existing
device to operate within a subsystem application!
Subsystems are easily configured for mounting into any
rack or cabinet designed per EIA RS-310 or MIL-STD-189.
Although Aeroflex / Weinschel specializes in the design of
customized module and cabinet configurations, most subsystems are designed using off-the-shelf components,
devices and cabinet configurations which allows Aeroflex /
Weinschel to design and manufacture subsystems with
reduced lead times as well as lower overall design cost.
Advanced attenuation/switching schemes using other components such as switches, combiners/ dividers/splitters and
directional couplers have already been designed. Our
designers use the advanced intelligent Interface firmware to
create virtual devices with attenuation ranges up to 127 dB
with resolutions of 0.25 dB that can operate over the dc26.5 GHz frequency band. Other designs can include:
o Complex Matrix/Channel Configurations. Typical
configuration include 8x8, 4x8, 2x6, 3x6, 6x6
o Custom Mechanical Design & Layout.
o IEEE-488, Serial or Ethernet (SNMP option) Interface
for computer control.
o Wide dynamic range & frequency range options
available.
o Phase compensated attenuation designs.
o Solid-State (GaAs FET & PIN) designs available.
o Customer specialized testing and calibration
can also be supplied.
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Low Intermodulation Subsystems &
Signal Conditioning Networks...
Programmable Attenuators
IM3 Performance of Electromechanical & Solid State
Programmable Attenuators
0
-10
-20
-30
Passive IM3 Measurement
Weinschel Series 4206, 4216, 3200 & 150
Low Carrier Frequency:
869.0 MHz
High Carrier Frequency:
891.0 MHz
IM3 Frequency:
847.0 MHz
-40
Through IM3 (dBm)
Some custom subsystem designs warrant the use of Low
Intermodulation passive components such as programmable attenuators, terminations, fixed attenuators, couplers,
cables, connectors and switches. Aeroflex / Weinschel is
a leading manufacturer of the first three items. The following paragraphs briefly describe the importance of low
intermodulation and some design features and comparative
test data for the same.
-50
-60
-70
PIN switched - 4216 series
FET switched - 4206 series
TO5 rela y switched - 3200 series
Edge-line reed switched 150 series
-80
-90
-100
-110
Historically the most demanding specifications for programmable components and subsystems have been low
insertion loss and SWR, combined with a reasonable life
expectancy of several million switching cycles. This was
usually adequate for RF instruments like spectrum analyzers and signal generators, where the attenuator bandwidth
rather than the switching speed was of prime concern. To
achieve wide bandwidths, the programmable attenuators
were mostly of electromechanical design and the linearity of
these passive components was only taken for granted.
Intermodulation distortion discussions and problems were
usually limited to components such as amplifiers, mixers
and filters.
In recent years, however, wireless communication systems
employing complex digital modulation schemes, increased
channel capacity, high transmit power and extremely low
receiver sensitivity have put into question the linearity of
passive components. Even very low level multi-tone intermodulation
products generated by attenuators can
seriously degrade the efficiency of a system/instrument if
these products fall within the user passband.
For two
closely spaced tones at frequencies f1 and f2, the third
order IM products at 2f1 - f2 and 2f2 - f1 , are the most
harmful distortion products. They are harmful because they
are close to f1 and f2 and virtually impossible to filter out.
In today's base stations the multi-carrier power amplifier
(MCPA) is replacing banks of single-channel amplifiers and
their corresponding power combining network. MCPAs
have the capability of carrying a number of modulation
schemes simultaneously and can also employ schemes
such as dynamic channel allocation (DCA) to use the allocated
frequency
spectrum
more
efficiently. The in-band intermodulation
distortion (IMD) performance of
these amplifiers is extremely critical and needs to be
measured using low distortion programmable
multi-tone generators
with superior IMD
performance.
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-120
-130
-140
-150
-7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0
1
2 3
4
5 6
7
8 9 10 1 1 12 1 3 1 4 15 1 6 1 7 18 1 9 2 0 2 1 22 2 3 2 4 25 2 6 2 7
Input Power, Pin (dBm) each tone
Electromechanical programmable attenuators obviously
provide a far superior IMD performance than their corresponding solid state counterparts employing semiconductor
switching elements. However, their slow switch speed, in
the order of milli-seconds, and short switch life in the order
of 5-10 million cycles make them unattractive in some applications like cell phone testing and other ATE systems. Solid
State programmable attenuators do overcome these two
problems and are, therefore, included here for IMD performance comparison. The goal is to provide some good
basic IMD test data for a variety of commercial programmable attenuators and permit the end user to select the most
appropriate type for his system application.
Fixed Attenuators & Terminations
These seemingly linear components generate low levels of
IMD which must be considered, especially when incident
power levels are high. Some of Aeroflex / Weinschel custom subsystem designs include low IM versions of medium
and high power fixed attenuators and terminations. These
components are supplied with specified 3rd order through
and reflected intermodulation levels (IM3) measured with a
passive IM analyzer. Typically, the IM3 levels for these
components are -110 dBC . Standard Models with this LIM
(low IM) option are models 33, 24, 49, 53, 57, 58 and the
corresponding terminations, ranging in incident power ratings of 25 to 500 Watts. Features of these components
include specifically designed connectors and carefully
processed and trimmed thin film resistors for low IM
performance.
Couplers, Cables, Switches, Connectors, etc.
For these other passive components Aeroflex / Weinschel
works very closely with our suppliers, providing them pertinent design input to achieve the lowest possible IMD
performance on such products.
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