The RC-8SPDT-A18 is an eight-channel mechanical absorptive SPDT RF switch matrix designed for DC to 18 GHz signal routing with high isolation and low insertion loss. It features a rugged metal case measuring 4.5 x 12.0 x 2.25 inches with eight SMA-female RF connectors on the front panel and is controlled via USB or Ethernet. Each switch offers a break-before-make configuration, 85 dB typical isolation, and a lifetime of 5 million switching cycles at 100 mW. The device supports cold switching up to 40 W RF power and operates within a temperature range of 0°C to +40°C. Weight is 2240 grams.
Mini-Circuits’ RC-8SPDT-A18 contains eight independently controlled, electro mechanical SPDT switches. Each switch operates over an extremely wide bandwidth, from DC to 18 GHz with high isolation and low insertion loss. The absorptive switches are of a failsafe and break before make configuration, with a lifetime of 5 million switching cycles per switch when used within the noted specifications. The switch box is constructed in a compact, rugged metal case (4.5 x 12.0 x 2.25”) with all SMA (f) RF connectors on the front panel. The switches are controlled via USB or Ethernet, allowing control directly from a PC, or remotely over a network. 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 (both 32 bit and 64 bit systems). Download the software from our website at www.minicircuits.com
| Mini-Circuits | |
|---|---|
| Product Category | RF Switches |
| Product Number | RC-8SPDT-A18 |
| Product Name | Absorptive SPDT, Mechanical Switch, DC - 18000 MHz, 50Ω |
| Package Type | Connectorized |
| Connector | SMA |
| Operating Temperature | 0.0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F) |
| Frequency Range | 18000 MHz |
| Insertion Loss | 0.1000 to 0.5000 dB |
