Matrix And Multifunction Switches

New Generation of Switch Matrices Broadband DC-18 GHz Solutions

Dow-Key Microwave, a leader in the design and manufacture of switching products, acquired its Matrix line in 1999. Since that time, the line has expanded to include both standard and custom matrices supporting the aerospace, military and communication industries for both signal routing and ATE applications. All Dow-Key matrices incorporate Control Area Network bus (CANbus) serial communication in their design. This technology allows for fast system integration and flexibility for today's complex system requirements.

Dow-Key welcomes inquiries for all matrix applications.

Internal CANbus-based control technology includes the following features:

• Self-identification and configuration of all switchable devices
• Multiple control interfaces
• Field upgradeable operating software.
• Flexibility to add more than 200 switchable devices to the system.

As an option, the switch matrix can provide signal conditioning by incorporating amplifiers, filters, attenuators, couplers, and other components.