SP6T Switches | Series 91 and 92

Application Notes for RF Switches

MODELS 9160-500 and 9260-500

These switches provide high-performance characteristics over a multi-octave frequency range. The Model 9160-500 covers the 1 to 18 GHz frequency range while the Model 9260-500 covers the 0.2 to 4 GHz range. Their description and operation are the same as that for the Models 9120-500 and 9220-500 SP2T switches.

MODELS 9160T-500, 9160W-500 and 9260T-500

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

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 range (Series 92):
0.2 to 4 GHz
Reflective and Non-reflective models
Low VSWR and Insertion loss
Isolation: up to 60 dB
Miniature size, light weight

Miniature Broadband SP6T Switch with Integrated Driver — F9160
(With INTEGRATED Driver)

Miniature Broadband SP6T Switch Driverless Model — 9160-500
(DRIVERLESS)

MODEL NO.⁽¹⁾

CHARACTERISTIC

FREQUENCY (GHz)

0.2-1

1-2

2-4

4-8

8-12.4

12.4-18

9160-500*
F9160

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

–
–
–

60
1.6
1.6

55
1.8
1.9

50
2.2
2.0

50
3.4
2.2

G9160*

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

–
–
–

60
2.2
1.6

60
2.6
2.0

60
3.2
2.2

50
3.5
2.3

9260-500*
F9260*

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

60
1.5
1.6

–
–
–

G9260*

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

60
2.2
1.6

–
–
–

9160T-500*
F9160T*
G9160T*

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

–
–
–

50
1.5
1.6

45
2.2
1.8

40
2.7
2.0

40
3.2
2.2

9260T-500*
F9260T*
G9260T*

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

60
1.5
1.5

50
1.5
1.6

–
–
–

9160W-500*
F9160W
G9160W*

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

–
–
–

60
2.2
1.7

60
2.6
2.0

60
3.2
2.2

55
3.5
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.

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 (1μsec max. pulse width)
Units with “T” or “W” suffix:
Input to any “OFF” port:1W average, 10W peak (1μsec max. pulse width)
Input to any “ON” port:1W average, 75W peak (1μsec max. pulse width)
Input to common port:1W average, 75W peak (1μsec max. pulse width

Switching Time⁽²⁾
SERIES 91/F91/G91
ON time…………………………………..	250 ns max.
OFF time………………………………….	250 ns max.
With Option C37………………………….	100 ns 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 the user.
Power Supply Requirements
SERIES 91/92/F91/F92
Driverless Units
Bias current required at each port for rated isolation and Insertion loss.
Port OFF………………………………..	+50 mA
Port ON………………………………….	-50 mA
Units With Integrated Drivers
(For one port ON)……………………….	+5V ±5%, 315 mA -12 to -15V, 100 mA
SERIES G91/G92
(For one port ON)………………………….	+5V ±5%, 150 mA +15V ±5%, 70 mA
Control Characteristics
SERIES 91/92/F91/F92
Units With Integrated Drivers
Control Logic……………………………	Logic “0” (-0.3 to +0.8V) for port ON and logic “1” (+2.0 to +5.0V) for port OFF.
Control Input Impedance………….	TTL, low power Schottky, one unit load.(A unit load is 0.8 mA sink current and 40 μA source current.)
SERIES G91/G92
Control Logic……………………………	Logic “0” (-0.3 to +0.8V) for port ON and logic “1” (+2.0 to +5.0V) for port OFF.
Control Input Impedance…………..	Schottky TTL, one unit load. (A unit load is 2.0 mA sink current and 50 μA source current.)

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 terminal
41⁽³⁾ Internal video filter, common port only
42⁽³⁾Internal video filter, output ports only
43⁽³⁾Internal video filter, all ports
64A SMB male bias/control connectors
C37⁽⁴⁾100 ns. switching time
G09 Guaranteed to meet Environmental Ratings
G12 RoHS Compliant
G18 REACH Compliant

NOTES
(3) Not applicable to Series 92/F92/G92. See Video Filter Options on Switches
(4) Not applicable to series 92/F92/C92. Minimum order buy of 100 switches

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS

MODELS 91/92/F91/F92/G91/G92
Wt: 2.9 oz. (82 gm) approx.

Series 91 and 92 Miniature Broadband SP6T Switches

MODELS 9160-500 and 9260-500

MODELS 9160T-500, 9160W-500 and 9260T-500

SERIES F91 and F92

SERIES G91 and G92

PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS

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