Page 5 of 7 Mini-Circuits www.minicircuits.com P.O. Box 350166, Brooklyn, NY 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 sales@minicircuits.com RF Transfer Switch Matrix RC-3MTS-26 USB & Ethernet Controlled Software & ation Download: • Mini-Circuits’ full software and support package including user guide, Windows GUI, DLL files, programming manual and
USB & Ethernet Controlled RF Transfer Switch Matrix 50 DC to 26.5 GHz RC-3MTS-26 The Big Deal · Three mechanical transfer switches · Wideband performance up to 26.5 GHz · High reliability, 2 million switch cycles · High isolation Typical Applications · 5G node / device testing · Automated test equipment · Fail-safe / redundancy switching · Switch matrices Case Style: SH3143 RoHS Compliant See our web site for RoHS Compliance methodologies and qualifications Product Overview Mini-Circuits' RC-3MTS-26 comprises of three independently controlled, electro-mechanical transfer switches. Each switch operates over a wide bandwidth, from DC to 26.5 GHz with high isolation (80 dB typical), low insertion loss (0.3 dB typical) and high input power rating. The switches are of a fail safe and break-before-make-configuration using a patented design which ensures long-term reliability, with a minimum life time of 2 million switching cycles when used within the noted specifications. The switch box is constructed in a compact, rugged metal case (4.5 x 6.0 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). Key Features Feature Three transfer switches Advantages Transfer switches provide a simple DPDT switch application (2 input to 2 output switch matrix) and are a useful building block in much larger switch matrices Fail-safe design The switches revert to a known default state when the DC supply is removed, allowing their use in systems that must continue to operate safely in the event of power failure Break-before-make configuration Prevents a momentary connection of the old and new signal paths, reducing the inconsistent transient effects that could otherwise be observed during switching USB & Ethernet control Full software support USB HID and Ethernet (HTTP / Telnet) interfaces provide easy compatibility with a wide range of software setups and programming environments User friendly Windows GUI (graphical user interface) allows manual control straight out of the box, while the comprehensive API (application programming interface) with examples and instructions allows easy automation in most programming environments Mini-Circuits® www.minicircuits.com P.O. Box 350166, Brooklyn, NY 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 sales@minicircuits.com REV. A ECO-005231 RC-3MTS-26 MCL NY 201201 Page 1 of 7 USB & Ethernet Controlled RF Transfer Switch Matrix Electrical Specifications at 25°C Parameter Frequency Range Insertion Loss Isolation VSWR Switching Time RF Input Power (Cold Switching)1 Switch Lifetime (per Switch) Rated Voltage Rated Current (24V DC Input) Rated Current (USB) 1 Maximum power per path, with all portS terminated into 50 2 Hot switching power above this level will degrade the switch lifetime. Conditions DC - 8 GHz 8 - 12 GHz 12 - 18 GHz 18 - 26.5 GHz DC - 8 GHz 8 - 12 GHz 12 - 18 GHz 18 - 26.5 GHz DC - 8 GHz 8 - 12 GHz 12 - 18 GHz 18 - 26.5 GHz -- DC - 8 GHz 8 - 18 GHz 18 - 26.5 GHz <0.1W hot switching2 0.1 - 1W hot switching 24VDC input USB port Both switches in state 2 Both switches in state 1 RC-3MTS-26 Min. DC -- -- -- -- 70 65 60 50 -- -- -- -- -- 2 -- 23 -- -- -- -- Typ. 0.15 0.20 0.30 0.50 90 80 80 70 1.30 1.40 1.50 1.70 25 -- 1 24 5 440 90 10 Max. 26.5 0.30 0.40 0.50 0.70 -- -- -- -- Units GHz dB dB :1 -- ms 20 10 W 5 -- million cycles -- 25 V -- 610 mA 120 20 mA Switching States (per Switch) State 1 State 2 J1 J2 J1 J2 J3 J4 J3 J4 Absolute Maximum Ratings Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C Storage Temperature -15°C to 85°C Supply Voltage 26V Connections Port Name RF Switch A (J1, J2, J3 & J4) RF Switch B (J1, J2, J3 & J4) RF Switch C (J1, J2, J3 & J4) USB Ethernet / LAN 24V DC Input Connector Type SMA female SMA female SMA female USB type-B RJ45 2.1mm center positive DC socket Mini-Circuits® www.minicircuits.com P.O. Box 350166, Brooklyn, NY 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 sales@minicircuits.com Page 2 of 7 USB & Ethernet Controlled RF Transfer Switch Matrix dB 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 0 0 Insertion Loss J1 - J2 J1 - J3 J2 - J4 J3 - J4 5000 10000 15000 Frequency (MHz) 20000 25000 dB RC-3MTS-26 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 0 Isolation J1 - J2 J2 - J4 J1 - J3 J3 - J4 5000 10000 15000 20000 Frequency (MHz) 25000 :1 2 1.9 1.8 1.7 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.3 1.2 1.1 1 0 VSWR J1 J2 J3 J4 5000 10000 15000 20000 Frequency (MHz) 25000 Mini-Circuits® www.minicircuits.com P.O. Box 350166, Brooklyn, NY 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 sales@minicircuits.com Page 3 of 7 USB & Ethernet Controlled RF Transfer Switch Matrix Outline Drawing (SH3143) RC-3MTS-26 Outline Dimensions ( inch mm ) A B C D E F G H J K L M wt 6.00 4.50 2.25 0.64 0.64 0.93 1.75 0.71 0.28 3.50 0.375 6.75 grams 152.4 114.3 57.2 16.2 16.2 23.7 44.5 18.1 7.1 88.90 9.52 171.45 960 Mini-Circuits® www.minicircuits.com P.O. Box 350166, Brooklyn, NY 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 sales@minicircuits.com Page 4 of 7 USB & Ethernet Controlled RF Transfer Switch Matrix Software Specifications RC-3MTS-26 Software & Documentation Download: · Mini-Circuits' full software and support package including user guide, Windows GUI, DLL files, programming manual and examples can be downloaded free of charge from https://www.minicircuits.com/softwaredownload/rfswitchcontroller.html · Please contact testsolutions@minicircuits.com for support Minimum System Requirements: Parameter Requirements Interface USB HID & Ethernet (HTTP & Telnet) GUI Windows 98 or later System Requirements USB API DLL USB Direct Programming Windows 98 or later and programming environment with ActiveX or .NET support Linux, Windows 98 or later Ethernet Windows, Linux or Mac computer with a network port and Ethernet TCP/IP support Hardware Pentium II or later with 256 MB RAM Application Programming Interface (API) Ethernet Support: · Simple ASCII / SCPI command set for attenuator control · Communication via HTTP or Telnet · Supported by most common programming environments USB Support (Windows): · ActiveX COM DLL file for creation of 32-bit programs · .NET library DLL file for creation of 32 / 64-bit programs · Supported by most common programming environments (refer to application note AN-49-001 for summary of supported envi ronments) USB Support (Linux): · Direct USB programming using a series of USB interrupt codes Full programming instructions and examples available for a wide range of programming environments / languages. Mini-Circuits® www.minicircuits.com P.O. Box 350166, Brooklyn, NY 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 sales@minicircuits.com Page 5 of 7 USB & Ethernet Controlled RF Transfer Switch Matrix Graphical User Interface (GUI) for Windows - Key Features · Connect via USB or Ethernet · Run GUI in "demo mode" to evaluate software without a hardware connection RC-3MTS-26 RC-3MTS-26 · View and set switch states at the click of a button · Configure and run timed switching sequences · Set start-up switch state · Configure Ethernet IP settings Mini-Circuits® www.minicircuits.com P.O. Box 350166, Brooklyn, NY 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 sales@minicircuits.com Page 6 of 7 USB & Ethernet Controlled RF Transfer Switch Matrix Ordering Information Refer to Mini-Circuits' website for pricing and availability information: https://www.minicircuits.com/WebStore/dashboard.html?model=RC-3MTS-26 Model RC-3MTS-26 Description USB & Ethernet controlled transfer switch matrix RC-3MTS-26 Included Accessories Part No. AC/DC-24-3W1 CBL-3W1-XX USB-CBL-AB-3+ Description AC/DC 24VDC Grounded Power Adaptor. Operating temperature: 0°C to +40°C, IMax=2.5A AC Power Cord (Select one power cord from below with each Switch Matrix box) 2.7 ft (0.8 m) USB Cable: USB type A(Male) to USB type B(Male) AC Power Cords5 Part No. CBL-3W1-US Description Power Cord for United States CBL-3W1-EU Power Cord for Europe CBL-3W1-UK Power Cord for United Kingdom CBL-3W1-AU Power Cord for Australia and China CBL-3W1-IL Power Cord for Israel 5. If you need a Power cord for a country not listed please contact testsolutions@minicircuits.com Optional Accessories USB-CBL-AB-3+ USB-CBL-AB-7+ USB-CBL-AB-11+ CBL-RJ45-MM-5+ BKT-272-08+ Description 2.7 ft (0.8 m) USB Cable: USB type A(Male) to USB type B(Male) 6.8 ft (2.1 m) USB Cable: USB type A(Male) to USB type B(Male) 11 ft (3.4 m) USB Cable: USB type A(Male) to USB type B(Male) 5 ft (1.5 m) Ethernet cable: RJ45(Male) to RJ45(Male) Cat 5E cable Bracket (One set of 2 each) Additional Notes A. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification document are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification document. B. Electrical specifications and performance data contained in this specification document are based on Mini-Circuit's applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. C. 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