RF & Microwave Switches

A mode of operation in which the supply voltage and control voltage can be positive or the return voltage can be negative.

To select a position using + positive voltage the common voltage must be the return voltage.

To select a position using - return voltage the positive must be supplied at the common terminal.

Not required with all switches using TTL Logic control.

Select all required options below.

No options are required.

This option offers fast-recovery rectifiers (diodes) connected in parallel with the coics of the switch to suppress any transient voltage generated by the coils. Suppression Diodes are included with TTL Logic.

A set of internally mounted contacts mechanically connected to the switch actuator allowing external monitoring of switch RF status.

Transistor-transistor-logic driver circuitry which enables the status of the switch to be controlled by the level of the TTL logic input.

Completely contained within the switch housing, BDC logic circuitry establishes compatibility of the switch with binary login inputs.

This applies to a latching type switch only. A switch that has the ability to disconnect the actuator drive circuit so that D.C. current will not be consumed after switching has been accomplished.

Passive Intermodulation - PIM is a form of signal distortion that occurs whenever signals at two or more frequencies conduct simultaneously in a passive device which contains some non-linear response. Usually not a concern however if PIM is required select from the PIM values below.

Select from the special options below if required.

No options are required in this category.

Select this option if a higher power level is required. View the Power Chart here and reference the appropriate connector.

Select this option if a low temperature environment is required (common for airborne or high altitude applications).

Select this option if both the High Power Connector and Ext Temp Range are required.