Reconfigurable PXI RF Switching Modules 12K3S - Series DC-26.5 GHz High Density - Reconfigurable Switching Modules 12K3S-3/D 3 Dual SPDT (High Density Changeover) 12K3S-3/X 3 DPDT ( High Density Transfer) 12K3S-3/3 3 SP3T (High Density 3 Channel Mux) 12K3S-3/6 3 SP6T (High Density 6 Channel Mux) Description The 12K3S-Series modules are designed to provide solutions to complex broadband signal routing and switching applications. Each module uses non-terminated normally open electromechanical switches that operate with less than 1 dB insertion loss up to 26.5 Ghz and extended switching life up to 2 million cycles. Command and Control Software The module occupies 2 slots of a 3U PXI chassis and is composed in one assembly with up to 3 individual switches (Dual SPDT-Changeover, DPDTTransfer, SP3T or SP6T). Given that all four types of switches use the same dimensional platform each module can be reconfigured to have SPDT, DPDT, SP3T, and SP6T on the same module. 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. This reconfigurable platform is well suited for wide selection of switching applications for inserting and removing components in signal paths. 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. Recommended Software RF Characteristics Impedance: Operating Frequency: Switching Speed: Operating Life: 50 Ohms DC – 26.5 GHz 20 ms (max) 2,000,000 cycles (Cold Switching) Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) Frequency (GHz) PXI Interface The Dow-Key PXI Card complies with the PXI Specification 2.1. Trigger Bus, Star Trigger, Interrupts, and Local Bus are not implemented. LabVIEW LabWindows Visual Basic C/C++ Physical Relay Type: Contact Material: I/O Connectors: Dimensions: Electromechanical Beryllium copper, gold-plated SMA Female 2-slot, 3U, PXI/PCI module Shock and Vibration DC-4 4-8 8-12 12-18 18-26.5 1.25:1 1.35:1 1.40:1 1.50:1 1.80:1 Insertion Loss (dB) Frequency (GHz) DC-4 4-8 8-12 12-18 18-26.5 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.8 Open Channel Isolation (dB) Frequency (GHz) DC-4 4-8 8-12 12-18 18-26.5 70 65 60 60 50 Operational Shock: Random Vibration: >> Operating >> Nonoperating 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 RF CW Power (W) Frequency (GHz) DC-4 4-8 8-12 12-18 18-26.5 100 W 70 W 60 W 45 W 30 W Power Consumption Backplane Supply +12 VDC +5 VDC +3.3 VDC -12 VDC 1A 0.15 A 0.1 A 0A Integrated Microwave Solutions 4822 McGrath Street, Ventura, CA 93003 Tel: (805) 650-0260 Fax: (805) 650-1734 Visit us at www.dowkey.com v1.0 11/07 19 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