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PXI 50 Ω SPDT Terminated 8 GHz RF Switch 40-880A
ISSUE 1.2 JUN 2021
yWide Frequency Range 10 MHz to 8 GHz
yHigh Performance Solid State Switch
yDual, Quad, Hex and Octal Versions
yAutomatic Termination of Unused Channels
y+36 dBm Input Power Handling
yExcellent Crosstalk & Isolation
ySMA Coaxial Connectors
yVISA, IVI & Kernel Drivers Supplied for
Windows
ySupported in PXI or LXI Chassis
y3 Year Warranty
The 40-880A is a 50 Ω SPDT RF switch with automatic
termination of unused channels which can operate to
frequencies beyond 8 GHz. It is available in dual format in a 1
slot PXI module, quad format in a two slot PXI module or hex
and octal formats in a three slot PXI module.
The switch exhibits low insertion loss and VSWR through
the use of high performance solid state switches. Solid
state switches ensure a long service life with no wear out
mechanism, making the 40-880A ideal for ATE systems
requiring frequent and fast operating RF switching. The
40-880A can handle RF input powers of up to +36 dBm CW
and +38 dBm pulsed and is able to sustain frequent hot
switching without performance degradation.
The module is fitted with SMA connectors, ensuring module
compatibility with commonly used cables.
The 40-880A is supplied with drivers that allow users
to support the module in all popular PXI software
environments. In addition the 40-880A can be supported in
Pickering Interfaces 60-100 series LXI Modular Switching
chassis, permitting users to choose their switching platform.
1.1
1.2
2.1
2.2
50Ω
50Ω
50Ω
50Ω
C1
C2
Switch 2
Switch 1
40-880A-001 Dual SPDT Terminated
RF Switch Functional Diagram
40-880A-002 Quad SPDT Terminated
RF Switch Functional Diagram
1.1
1.2
2.1
2.2
50Ω
50Ω
50Ω
50Ω
C1
C2
Switch 2
Switch 1
3.1
3.2
4.1
4.2
50Ω
50Ω
50Ω
50Ω
C3
C4
Switch 4
Switch 3
