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High-Repeatability Coaxial SP6T-IT Switch

A Dow-Key Hercules Single Pole Double Throw Hercules Switch

Overview

The High Repeatability Coaxial SP6T-IT Switch is an electromechanical radio-frequency switch designed for high reliability, high repeatability, and long life to meet your application needs. Features include:

Internally terminated SP6T configuration
DC to 27 GHz frequency coverage
10 million-cycle minimum operating life
0.03 dB maximum insertion loss repeatability
0.2 to 0.6 dB maximum insertion loss, depending on frequency
70 to 100 dB minimum isolation, depending on frequency
1.20:1 to 1.60:1 maximum VSWR, depending on frequency
50-ohm impedance with SMA connectors
15 ms maximum switching time
Latching and self-cutoff actuator options
Positive common, TTL-high compatible and CAN bus control options
12 or 24 VDC nominal operating voltage

SP6T, internally terminated	Frequency Band	DC to 27 GHz SMA
VSWR, maximum	DC to 6 GHz	1.20:1
	6 to 12.4 GHz	1.25:1
	12.4 to 20 GHz	1.40:1
	20 to 27 GHz	1.60:1
Insertion Loss, maximum	DC to 3 GHz	0.20 dB
	6 to 12.4 GHz	0.40 dB
	12.4 to 20 GHz	0.50 dB
	20 to 27 GHz	0.60 dB
Isolation, minimum	DC to 3 GHz	100 dB
	6 to 12.4 GHz	90 dB
	12.4 to 20 GHz	80 dB
	20 to 27 GHz	70 dB
Return Loss Repeatability	DC to 27 GHz	-50 dB maximum
Insertion Loss Repeatability	DC to 27 GHz	0.03 dB maximum
Impedance	-------	50 ohms
RF connector	-------	SMA

Nominal Voltage	Operating Voltage	Operating Current (Typ)	Positive Common	TTL-high Compatible	CAN bus
24 VDC	20-28 VDC	162 mA	YES	YES	Available
12 VDC	11 - 15 VDC	312 mA	YES	YES	Available

Additional Specification	SP6T-IT
Actuator Options	Latching or self-cutoff
Suppression Diodes	Included
Switching Time	15 ms maximum
Operating Life	10 million cycles minimum
Typical Weight	6.9 oz. (196 g)