The RCM-1SP8T-40 is a mechanical absorptive SP8T switch with a DC to 40 GHz operating bandwidth, designed for automated test systems and millimeter-wave applications. It features eight 2.92 mm female RF connectors on the front panel with LED state indicators, and USB and Ethernet control via HTTP and Telnet on the rear panel. The switch is fail-safe, normally open, with a break-before-make configuration and a rated lifetime of 2 million switching cycles. Insertion loss is 0.40 dB max up to 12 GHz, 0.70 dB max from 12 to 26 GHz, and 1.50 dB max from 26 to 40 GHz. Isolation exceeds 55 dB across the band. Switching time is 25 ms. The unit is housed in a benchtop case measuring 209.55 mm × 107.95 mm × 45.21 mm. It operates at 0 to +40°C and includes a 24V DC power adapter.
Mini-Circuits’ RCM-1SP8T-40 is an electro-mechanical SP8T switch operating over an exceptionally wide bandwidth from DC to 40 GHz with high isolation and low insertion loss. The absorptive switch is fail-safe / normally open, with a break before make configuration, and lifetime of 2 million switching cycles when used within the noted specifications. The switch is housed in a compact benchtop package with all 2.92 mm (female) RF connectors on the front along with LED indicators for a quick read out of switch states. Control and power connections are located on the rear panel. The switch assembly can be controlled via USB or Ethernet (supporting HTTP and Telnet network protocols). Full software support is provided, including our user-friendly GUI application for Windows and a full API with programming instructions for Windows and Linux environments.
| Mini-Circuits | |
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| Product Category | RF Switches |
| Product Number | RCM-1SP8T-40 |
| Product Name | Mechanical Switch Assembly, 1 x SP8T, DC - 40 GHz, 2.92 mm |
| Package Type | Connectorized |
| Frequency Range | 40000 MHz |
| Insertion Loss | 0.2000 to 1.5 dB |
