Auto-Polarization Switches
Automated testing of multi-element phased arrays with individual elements is now possible with our new multi port switch arrays configurable from 2 to 36 ports, and up to 40 GHz. An external switch controller enables stand-alone control along with real-time switch monitoring. The unique head mounted design allows the entire switch matrix to rotate along with the AUT, this eliminates the magnitude and phase errors associated with cable flex.
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Key Features & Functions
- Unattended multi antenna element testing
- Configurable from 2-36 Ports
- Serial over USB remote control
- Fiber Optic connection from controller to matrix
- Interfaces directly to DAMS Antenna Measurement Studio software.
- Wear monitoring for mechanical switches
Highlights
- Easily switch through 4 ports
- Intuitive design
- Remote control option
What's Included?
A standard switch matrix package features:
- Head mounted switch matrix
- DUT Side radial connector panel
- Interconnect Cables
- Desktop/Rack mount controller
- matrix power supply (located in chamber)
- 50′ Fiber optic cable with ST connectors
- Power Cord
- User’s manual
Specifications
Operating Specifications
| Frequency range | DC to 40 GHz |
| Insertion loss | 0.3 dB + 0.015 x freq. (GHz), DC to 26.5 GHz |
| 0.030 x freq. (GHz) – 0.1 dB, 26.5 to 40 GHz | |
| Isolation | 100 dB minimum, DC to 12 GHz |
| 80 dB minimum, 12 to 15 GHz | |
| 70 dB minimum, 15 to 20 GHz | |
| 65 dB minimum, 20 to 40 GHz | |
| SWR | 1.3 maximum, DC to 4 GHz |
| 1.35 maximum, 4 to 12.4 GHz | |
| 1.5 maximum,12.4 to 18 GHz | |
| 1.7 maximum, 18 to 26.5 GHz | |
| 1.95 maximum, 26.5 to 40 GHz | |
| Repeatability | 0.03 dB maximum (Up to 5 million cycles measured at 25 °C) |
| Connectors | 2.92 (F) |
Switch Specifications
| Parameter test (units) | Conditions | Min | Nom | Max |
| Supply voltage, Vcc | ||||
| Option 024 and T24 (V) | 20 | 24 | 32 | |
| Supply current, Icc | Switching pulse width ≥ 15 ms: Vcc = 24 VDC | |||
| Option 024 and T24 | 200 | |||
| Supply current (quiescent) | ||||
| Option 024 and T24 (mA) | 25 | 50 | ||
| Option T24 | ||||
| High level input (V) | 3 | 7 | ||
| Low level input (V) | 0.8 | |||
| Max high input current (mA) | Vcc = Max; Vinput = 3.85 VDC | 1 | 1.4 |
Typical Profiles
Mechanical Switch Models
DSM36-18: 36 port mechanical matrix (7x SP6T) with terminated ports and SMA connectors SP36T configuration
DSM36-40: 36 port matrix (7x SP6T) with terminated ports and 2.92mm “K” connectors, SP36T configuration
PIN Switch Models
DSP-36-40: PIN Diode switch matrix (2 x 18 port) terminated with 2.92mm “K” connectors
Switch Controllers
SC100 Controller: Switch matrix controller with USB and Fiber Optic interfaces – rack mountable.
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