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Data Sheet - RadiSwitch Series - Coaxial Switch cards
Data Sheet - RadiSwitch Series - Coaxial Switch cards
The RadiSwitch® is a series of RF coaxial relay plug-in cards designed for switching RF signals from DC up to 50 GHz, with power handling capabilities up to 700 Watts. These cards are compatible with various connector types including N-Type, BNC, SMA, 2.92mm (K), and 2.4mm (Q), offering flexibility in configuration and use.
Key Features
- High Quality: The cards feature high-quality switches with typical insertion loss of 0.4 dB and isolation of 60 dB, ensuring durability with a relay lifetime of up to 10 million cycles.
- Extensibility: Designed for the RadiCentre® modular EMC test systems, these cards support up to 28 relays in a 7-slot system, with potential for larger configurations.
- Safety: Includes a hardware interlock feature for SPDT models to prevent exposure to high RF fields.
- Software Support: Compatible with RadiMation® and other EMC measurement software for automated testing.
Technical Specifications
- Frequency Range: Varies by connector type, up to 50 GHz for 2.4mm (Q) connectors.
- Power Handling: Internal relays handle varying power levels, with external relays supporting up to 0.5A per relay.
- Models: Includes various configurations such as SPDT and SP6T with different connector types and frequency capabilities.
- Relay Lifetime: Ranges from 1 million to 10 million cycles depending on the model and connector type.
Performance and Safety
- Temperature Range: 0°C to 40°C.
- Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing.
- Power Consumption: Maximum of 30 W, supplied through the RadiCentre back panel.
- Warranty: Standard 3-year warranty with registration.
Conclusion
The RadiSwitch® plug-in cards offer a robust and flexible solution for RF signal switching in EMC test systems, with high-quality components, extensive configurability, and comprehensive software support.
Catalog excerpts
Q raditeq Data Sheet Flexible High Quality Extensible raditeq.com Publish date: 08/06/2021
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RadiSwitch® Maximum Flexibility in Test Automation Flexible High Quality Extensible EMC test systems are complex installations with many test and measurement instruments connected. In order to enable full automated testing, these devices and measuring instruments as well as the connections made between amplifiers, power meters, antennae and EMI receivers should be controlled in an automated manner. To enable switching these signals Raditeq developed the RadiSwitch® plug-in cards that are used in combination with the RadiCentre® modular test system. Flexible & Wide range The RadiSwitch® RF coaxial...
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RadiSwitch® Technical Specifications All models Performance Frequency range internal relays and 12,4 GHz for N-type, 18 GHz for SMA and 40 GHz for 2,92mm (k) connector 50 GHz for 2.4mm (Q) connector Power handling See paragraph ‘Average power’ below capacity, internal relays External relays 2 external relays can be driven, max current 0,5A per relay 12V, 24V or 28V supply software selectable. 1 coaxial switch SPDT, BNC-type 3 GHz (1 slot) 1 coaxial switch SPDT, N-type 12.4 GHz (1 slot) 2 coaxial switches SPDT, SMA 18GHz (1 slot) 4 coaxial switches SPDT, SMA 18GHz (1 slot) 1 coaxial switch SP6T,...
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Model K - Plug-In cards with 2,92mm connectors Specification k 2.92mm, 40GHz, SPDT relays Life time 10.000.000 cycles Raditeq B.V. | Vijzelmolenlaan 3 | 3447GX Woerden | The Netherlands | www.raditeq.com | T:+31 348 200 100 Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Raditeq B.V. | Vijzelmolenlaan 3 | 3447GX Woerden | The Netherlands www.raditeq.com | T:+31 348 200 100
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