Miniature Broadband SP3T Switches

Application Notes for RF Switches

MODELS 9130-500 and 9230-500

These switches provide high-performance characteristics over a multi-octave frequency range. The model 9130-500 covers the 1 to 18 GHz frequency range while the Model 9230-500 covers the 0.2 to 4 GHz range. This description and operation are the same as that for the Models 9120-500 and 9220-500 SP2T switches.

MODELS 9130T-500, 9130W-500 and 9230T-500

These switches are non-reflective version of the switches described above.

MODELS 9130AH-500 and 9130AHT-500

These switches are the same as the 9120AH-500 and 9120AHT-500 except for the number of ports.

SERIES F91 and F92

The Series F91 and F92 switches are the same as the corresponding Series 91 and 92 models, except the units are equipped with integrated drivers.

SERIES G91 and G92

Operating from +5 and +15V power supplies only, the G-series switches provide high performance characteristics at relatively high speeds over multi-octave frequency ranges. The series includes low Insertion loss and high isolation models in both reflective and non-reflective configurations. Series G91 units cover the frequency range of 1 to 18 GHz; Series G92 units cover the frequency range of 0.2 to 4 GHz. The design is based on an integrated circuit assembly of PIN diodes mounted in a microstrip transmission line as shown below. The currents required to switch the ports ON or OFF are provided by the integrated driver, which is controlled by external TTL logic signals.

Frequency range (Series 91):
1 to 18 GHz
Frequency ranged (Series 92): 0.2 to 4 GHz
Rise and fall times as fast as
10 ns
Reflective and Non-reflective models
Low VSWR and Insertion loss
Isolation: up to 60 dB
iniature size, light weight

Miniature Broadband SP3T Switch Driverless Model — 9130-500
(DRIVERLESS)

Miniature Broadband SP3T Switch with Integrated Driver — F9130AH
(With INTEGRATED Driver)

MODEL NO.⁽¹⁾

CHARACTERISTIC

FREQUENCY (GHz)

0.2-1

1-2

2-4

4-8

8-12.4

12.4-18

9130-500*
F9130

Min. Isolation (dB)
Max. Insertion Loss (dB)
Max. VSWR (ON)

–
–
–

60
1.5
1.75

60
2.0
1.75

50
2.5
2.0

G9130*

Min. Isolation (dB)
Max. Insertion Loss (dB)
Max. VSWR (ON)

–
–
–

60
1.8
1.5

60
2.0
1.7

60
2.5
1.7

50
2.8
2.0

9230-500*
F9230

Min. Isolation (dB)
Max. Insertion Loss (dB)
Max. VSWR (ON)

60
1.5
1.5

–
–
–

G9230*

Min. Isolation (dB)
Max. Insertion Loss (dB)
Max. VSWR (ON)

60
1.8
1.5

–
–
–

9130T-500*
F9130T*
G9130T*

Min. Isolation (dB)
Max. Insertion Loss (dB)
Max. VSWR (ON or OFF)

–
–
–

50
1.4
1.5

50
1.5
1.5

45
1.6
1.7

40
1.8
1.7

40
2.5
2.0

9230T-500*
F9230T*
G9230T*

Min. Isolation (dB)
Max. Insertion Loss (dB)
Max. VSWR (ON or OFF)

60
1.2
1.5

50
1.4
1.5

–
–
–

9130W-500*
F9130W
G9130W*

Min. Isolation (dB)
Max. Insertion Loss (dB)
Max. VSWR (ON or OFF)

–
–
–

60
1.8
1.5

60
1.8
1.7

60
2.0
1.7

60
2.5
2.0

55
2.8
2.0

9130AH-500*
F9130AH

Min. Isolation (dB)
Max. Insertion Loss (dB)
Max. VSWR (ON)

–
–
–

60
1.2
1.75

60
1.5
1.75

60
2.0
1.75

50
2.6
2.0

9130AHT-500*
F9130AHT

Min. Isolation (dB)
Max. Insertion Loss (dB)
Max. VSWR (ON)
Max. VSWR (OFF)

–
–
–
–

60
1.6
1.75
1.75

60
1.8
1.9
2.0

60
2.5
2.0
2.2

50
3.3
2.0
2.3

*Special-order product. Consult factory before ordering.

NOTE
(1) Models prefixed with “F” or “G” are equipped with integrated TTL-compatible drivers; models without the “F” or “G” prefix are current-controlled units and are furnished without drivers; models suffixed with “T” or “W” are non-reflective except a high VSWR will be present at the common port if all other ports are OFF; models suffixed with “H” are high-speed units.

PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS

Power Handling Capability

Without Performance Degradation

Units without “T” or “W” suffix: 1W cw or peak

Units with “T” or “W” suffix:

Input to any “OFF” port: 100 mW cw or peak

Input to any “ON” port: 1W cw or peak

Input to common port: 1W cw or peak

Survival Power

Units without “T” or “W” suffix: 1W average, 75W peak (1 μsec max. pulse width)

Units with “T” or “W” suffix:

Input to any “OFF” port: 1W average, 10W peak (1 μsec max. pulse width)

Input to any “ON” port: 1W average, 75W peak (1 μsec max. pulse width)

Input to common port: 1W average, 75W peak (1 μsec max. pulse width)

Switching Characteristics⁽²⁾
SERIES 91/F91/G91
Units without “H” suffix
ON time ……………………………………….	250 ns max.
OFF time ………………………………………	250 ns max.
Units with “H” suffix
Rise time ……………………………………..	10 ns max.
Fall time ………………………………………	10 ns max.
ON time ……………………………………….	25 ns max.
OFF time ……………………………………..	20 ns max.
Repetition rate ……………………………..	20 MHz max.
SERIES 92/F92/G92
ON time ………………………………………….	500 ns max.
OFF time …………………………………………	500 ns max.
NOTE (2) For driverless units, shaped current pulses must be provided by user.
Control Characteristics
SERIES 91/92/F91/F92, Units With Integrated Drivers
Control Input Impedance
Units without “H” suffix ………………….	TTL, low power Schottky, one unit load. (A unit load is 0.8 mA sink current and 40 μA source current.)
Units with “H” suffix ………………………	TTL, advanced Schottky, one unit load. (A unit load is .06 mA sink current and 20 μA source current.)
Control Logic …………………………………..	Logic “0” (-0.3 to +0.8V) for port ON and logic “1” (+2.0 to +5.0V) for port OFF.
SERIES G91/G92
Control Input Impedance …………………	Schottky TTL, one unit load. (A unit load is 2.0 mA sink current and 50 μ source current.)
Control Logic ………………………………….	Logic “0” (-0.3 to +0.8V) for port ON and logic “1” (+2.0 to +5.0V) for port OFF.

Power Supply Requirements
SERIES 91/92/F91/F92
Driverless Units
Bias current required at each port for rated isolation and Insertion loss
PORT OFF
Units without “H” suffix…………………..	+50 mA
Units with “H” suffix ……………………….	+30 mA
PORT ON
Units without “H” suffix ………………….	-50 mA
Units with “H” suffix ……………………….	-35 mA

Units With Integrated Drivers

(For one port ON)

+5V ±5%

-12 to -15V

Units Without
“H” Suffix

130 m

60 mA

Units With
“H” Suffix

75 mA

55 mA

Units With
“HT” Suffix

105 m

55 mA

SERIES G91/G92
(For one port ON)…………………………….

+5V ±5%, 100 mA
+15V ±5%, 40 mA

OPTION (G09) ENVIRONMENTAL RATINGS
Temperature Range
Operating …………………………………..	-54°C to +110°C
Non-Operating ……………………………	-65°C to +125°C
Humidity ………………………………………….	MIL-STD-202F, Method 103B, Cond. B(96 hrs. at 95%)
Shock ……………………………………………..	MIL-STD-202F, Method 213B, Cond. B (75G, 6 msec)
Vibration …………………………………………	MIL-STD-202F, Method 204D, Cond. B (.06″ double amplitude or 15G, whichever is less)
Altitude …………………………………………..	MIL-STD-202F, Method 105C, Cond. B (50,000 ft)
Temp. Cycling …………………………………..	MIL-STD-202F, Method 107D, Cond. A, 5 cycles

AVAILABLE OPTIONS
Option No. Description
3 SMA female bias/control connectors
7 SMA male RF connectors
9 Inverse control logic; logic “0” for port OFF and logic “1” for port ON (Not applicable to Series 91/92)
33 EMI filter solder-type bias/control terminals
41⁽³⁾Internal video filter, common port only
42⁽³⁾ Internal video filter, output ports only
43⁽³⁾ Internal video filter, all ports
55⁽⁴⁾Frequency range 0.5 to 18 GHz.
64A SMB male bias/control connectors
G09 Meeting the specified Environmental Ratings
G12 RoHS Compliant
G18 REACH Compliant

NOTES
(3) Not applicable to Series 92/F92/G92. See Video Filter Options on Switches
(4) Applicable only to 1 to 18 GHz switches. See impact of Option 55 on specifications

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

Dimensions and Weights for Series 91 and 92 SP3T Switches

Dimensions in mm (Inches) Tolerances, unless otherwise indicated: .XX ±.02; .XXX ±.005

Series 91 and 92 Miniature Broadband SP3T Switches

MODELS 9130-500 and 9230-500

MODELS 9130T-500, 9130W-500 and 9230T-500

MODELS 9130AH-500 and 9130AHT-500

SERIES F91 and F92

SERIES G91 and G92

PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS

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