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PXI/PXIe 50 Ω SPDT Terminated 8 GHz RF Switches 40/42-880B
ISSUE 1.1 JUN 2021
yAvailable as PXI or PXIe Modules
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
yPXI Versions Supported in PXI or LXI Chassis
y3 Year Warranty
The 40-880B (PXI) and 42-880B (PXIe) are 50 Ω SPDT RF
switches with automatic termination of unused channels and
operation to beyond 8 GHz. They are available in dual format
in a 1 slot PXI or PXIe module, quad format in a two slot
module or hex and octal formats in a three slot module.
The 40/42-880B has low insertion loss and VSWR through
the use of high performance solid state switches. These
ensure a long service life with no wear out mechanism,
making the module ideal for ATE systems requiring frequent
and fast operation. The switches can handle RF power 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
compatibility with commonly used cables.
The 40/42-880B is supplied with drivers that allow support
in all popular software environments. The PXI version can be
supported in all Pickering’s LXI Modular Switching chassis,
allowing the use of a PXI or LAN controlled switching
solution with the same high levels of performance.
1.1
1.2
2.1
2.2
50Ω
50Ω
50Ω
50Ω
C1
C2
Switch 2
Switch 1
40/42-880B-001 Dual SPDT Terminated
RF Switch Functional Diagram
40/42-880B-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
