Matrix Switches

ETL Systems presents the new 64 x 64 L-Band Hurricane Matrix customized to meet exact RX chain requirements for applications within the 850-2450 MHz frequency range. The unique design allows for the selection of input modules that exactly match teleport or broadcaster requirements. Each input port can be tailored with its own modules including fiber L-band input, LNB powering, variable gain / slope compensation, and RF level detection.

Dow-Key Microwave provides a reconfigurable CANBus-based integrated switch matrix (P/N 13D12-480822T) equipped with a built-in ethernet port. This switch matrix is based on the well-established standard design of the SP12T switch with internal termination

Corry Micronics’ RFMS-4X256-B is a 4 to 256 blocking RF switch matrix covering the 900-2500 MHz frequency range. It has a -8dB insertion loss, 50 ohms impedance, 10 dB return loss, +30 dBm P1dB, -80 dB isolation, and a 5µs switching speed (50% trigger to 10% RF power).

A super non-blocking switch matrix has the most flexible architecture, yet most complex when compared to blocking and non-blocking types.  In this configuration any input can be switched to any and all outputs.  In addition to this, multiple inputs can be routed to the same output.  Input 1, for example, can be simultaneously switched to every output or selectively switched to several outputs at once. Input 2 can also be simultaneously switched to every output or selectively switched to several outputs at once, regardless of how Input 1 (or any other input) is routed.  The same is true for all of the remaining inputs.

The Miniature MS-series Matrix is equipped with high performance Reliant Switches™ with 0.03 dB insertion loss repeatability across the DC to 26.5 GHz frequency range, and is ideal for test and measurement applications. The small sized enclosure can be populated on the front panel with a maximum of 8 SPDT switches, 2 SP6T switches, 1 SP6T + 4 SPDT switches, or 2 SP6T + 1 SPDT switches.

Dow-Key provides electro-mechanical switch matrices in an array of configurations

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.

The 60-750/751 is an LXI Microwave Switching platform controlled through an LXI compliant Ethernet connection. The matrix is available in a variety of configurations and frequencies up to 20 GHz and features a “Loop Through” option to create even larger matrices.