RF Switch System

Switch Matrix - SW08-DP

Description

The Shinatech SW08-DP Switch Matrix provides
automatic routing between Vector Network Analyzer
and the device under test (DUT) in an RF/microwave
ATE system. This Switch Matrix provides consistent
signal paths, enable automation of tests.

The SW08-DP can support up to 8 switch channels in a 1U rack-mountable enclosure with signal
frequencies up to 8 GHz. It is possible to expand the switch channels by connecting two SW08-DPs
to master or slave, respectively, and to support up to 16 switch channels in a 1U rack.

The SW08-DP provides a cost effective and quick-ship solution with a simple and flexible platform.

Specifications

Parameters Specifications @25°C & static
Unit Min. Typ. Max.
General Number of VNA ports   1
Number of test ports   8
Switching configuration   Direct, Non Crossbar 
Impedance Ω  50
Operating temperature range °C 18   28
RF Operating frequency range GHz 0.01   8
Insertion loss 0.01 GHz to 2 GHz dB   5 7
2 GHz to 4 GHz   7.5 10
4 GHz to 6 GHz   8.5 11
6 GHz to 7.5 GHz   9 13
7.5 GHz to 8 GHz   11  
Return loss  any selected port 0.01 GHz to 2 GHz dB 12 25  
2 GHz to 4 GHz 5 15  
4 GHz to 6 GHz 5 15  
6 GHz to 7.5 GHz 5 10  
7.5 GHz to 8 GHz 5 10  
any unselected port 0.01 GHz to 2 GHz dB 15 25  
2 GHz to 4 GHz 12 15  
4 GHz to 6 GHz 10 13  
6 GHz to 7.5 GHz 6 12  
7.5 GHz to 8 GHz 5 9  
Isolation 0.01 GHz to 2 GHz dB 60 80  
2 GHz to 4 GHz 50 70  
4 GHz to 6 GHz 40 60  
6 GHz to 7.5 GHz 40 60  
7.5 GHz to 8 GHz 30 50  
Damage RF power at VNA port dBm   20 23
Switching time ms   1 5
Connectors Front Panel VNA    SMA – Female
TP1 to TP8   SMA – Female
Rear Panel VNA Note1   USB - type B
Master to Slave Note2   9 way D_Sub_Plug
Instrument ID Note3   4 pin Dip Switch
Grounding   Metal Round Terminal
Supply Voltage Voltage Vac 90   264
Frequency Hz 47   63
Dimension with rubber supporter (W × L × H) mm 257.2 x 225.1 x 52.5
Dimension without rubber supporter for rack mount (W × L × H) mm 257.2 x 225.1 x 43
Weight Kg 1.3
  • Note 1: Connector used for interface between VNA and SW08-DP
  • Note 2: Connector used for interface between SW08-DP-master and SW08-SP-slave
  • Note 3: Switch used to select whether to use SW08-DP in master mode or slave mode

LSB (Pin 1) OFF: Master Mode, LSB (Pin 1) ON: Slave Mode