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High Repeatability Coaxial Switches

Overview

Microwave Products Group (MPG) proudly introduces the HERCULES^TM Switch Series - a new line of high-performance RF switches engineered for the rigorous demands of ATE platforms. Our single pole double throw (SPDT) and single pole double throw internally terminated (SPDT-IT) switches are designed for high repeatability , reliability meant to last with 10 Million cycle life.

High Repeatability Switches

Hercules SDPT Switch

Performance:
The Hercules SPDT Switch is an electromechanical radio frequency switch, designed for high reliability, high repeatability, and long life to meet your application needs.

Frequency:
Hercules Switches route RF signals over a bandwidth from DC to 27 GHz.

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Hercules SPDT-IT Switch

Performance:
The Hercules High Repeatability Coaxial SPDT-IT Switch is an electromechanical radio frequency switch, designed for high reliability, high repeatability, and long life to meet your application needs.

Frequency:
High Repeatability Switches route RF signals over a bandwidth from DC to 27 GHz.

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Specifications

Configurations:
Single pole double throw (SPDT), single pole double throw internally terminated (SPDT-IT) in the following modes: Latching, Self Cut-off, Suppression Diodes, Solder Pins, Indicators. .

Frequency:
Our Herculles Switches route RF signals over a bandwidth from DC to 27 GHz.

Features:
Our Hercules Switches support maximum VSWR 1.15 to 1.50, with minimum isolation ranges from 60 dB to 80 dB, and a maximum insertion loss from .15 dB to .50 dB.

Operating Voltage:
12-28 V

Switching time:
15 ms max.

Benefits

MODULAR

SWaP

CUSTOM DESIGN

Applications

Offering reliability and at an economical cost, Dow Key’s Hercules Switch family is a good fit for the automated test equipment (ATE) market.

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Special Processes and Manufacturing

Across the MPG facilities, engineers utilize in-house machine shops equipped with modern technology and machinery to design and manufacture to exacting customer specifications. Our Switches can be found anywhere that quality is valued, including some of the most challenging aerospace, military, commercial and space applications.

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Case Studies & Innovation Stories

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MPG equipment delivered on the goal of Connecting and Protecting People by providing clear communicatins over long distances in this search and rescue (SAR) event.

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