USER SOLUTION - Low cost RF switch matrix

​Low cost, high speed 5x8 RF switch matrix

This rack mounted switch unit is designed and manufactured by Amfax. Inspired by the mobile phone manufacturing industry, this switch is designed to allow vastly reduced tooling costs for mobile phone manufacturing facilities

Available with LabVIEW drivers mean easy integration into your LabVIEW and TestStand test applications.
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Each unit is tested for insertion loss and cable reflection in both directions to ensure it complies with the stated specification parameters.

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Key features and system benefits

This Broadband Switch is a low cost, high speed 5 x 8 RF switch matrix. Benefits of this unit Reduce tooling costs Remove the need for multiple sets of test equipment Increased Longevity This switch matrix is entirely solid state, no more limited life span of electro-mechanical relays. Easy connectivity A single USB connection carries all power and comms to the switch. LabVIEW drivers supplied.

RF switch specifications

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RF connectivity

• Input Channel connectors : 5x N type RF/MW
• Switch state LED indicators
• Power Status LED

• Output Connectors : 8 x N type RF/MW
• Mains input connector, 110, 120, 220, 240 VAC
• USB input for switch control and optional power supply

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S Parameters

The following graphs show typical S parameters for a switch unit. Each unit produced is tested for all 40 possible matrix calculations, to make sure that the unit is within its specification.

Param forward S21

Param forward S11

Param reverse S12

Param reverse S22