Hermetically Sealed High-Speed SP4T Switch

Application Notes for RF Switches

The Model E9140H is a hermetically sealed, low cost high speed, SP4T PIN diode switch with integrated driver. The switch can be used as a drop-in module. The switch operates over the instantaneous frequency range of 1 to 18 GHz.

The Model E9140HT is a non-relective version of this switch.

PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS

FREQUENCY (GHz)

MODEL NO.

CHARACTERISTIC

1—4

4—8

8—12.4

12.4—18

E9140H

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

60
1.4
1.75

60
1.5
1.75

60
2.0
1.75

50
2.8
2.0

E9140HT

Min. Isolation (dB)
Max Insertion Loss (dB)
Max. VSWR On
Max. VSWR Port 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

Low cost
Frequency range: 1 to 18 GHz
High speed: 10ns rise fall times
Reflective and non-reflective models
Low Insertion loss
Low in-band video leakage
Hermetically sealed
Low profile
Drop-in module

Hermetically Sealed High-Speed SP4T Switch Model E9140H

Power Supply Requirements

Standard Switch

With Option 11

With Option 62

MODEL NO.

+5V ±5%

-12V ±5%

+5v ±5%

-5V ±5%

+5V ±5%

-15V ±5%

E9140H

135 mA max

65 mA max

135 mA max

65 mA max

135 mA max

65 mA max

E9140HT

135 mA max

65 mA max

135 mA max

65 mA max

135 mA max

65 mA max

Switching Characteristics

Rise Time…………………………………….

10 ns max.

Fall Time……………………………………..

10 ns max.

ON Time………………………………………

25 ns max.

OFF Time……………………………………..

20 ns max.

Max. Repetition Rate……………………..

20 MHz.

Power Handling Capability

Without Performance Degradation:

Reflective Swtiches……………………..

200 mW cw or peak

Non-Reflective Switches

Input to OFF port……………………

100 mW cw or peak

Input to ON port……………………..

200 mW cw or peak

Input to COMMON port……………

200 mW cw or peak

Survival Power:

Reflective Switches…………………….

1W average, 75W peak. (1µsec max. pulse width)

Non-Reflective Switches

Input to OFF port:……………………

1W average, 10W peak (1 µsec max. pulse width)

Input to ON…………………………….

1W average, 75W peak (1 µsec max. pulse width)

Input to COMMON port……………

1W average, 75W peak (1 µsec max. pulse width)

Control Characteristics

Control Input Impedance………………..

TTL, 1-unit load

Control Logic

Logic “0”…………………………………….

(max. VIL = 0.8V) for switch ON

Logic “1”…………………………………….

(min. VIH = 2V) for switch OFF


ENVIRONMENTAL RATING – OPTION G09
Operating Temperature Range…………. -54°C to +95°C.
Humidity………………………………………… MIL-STD-202G,Method 103B,Condition B(96 hours at 95%).
Shock……………………………………………. MIL-STD-202G, Method 213B, Condition A (50G, 11 msec).
Vibration……………………………………….. MIL-STD-202G, Method 204D, Condition B (0.06” double amplitude or 15G).
Altitude…………………………………………. MIL-STD-202G, Method 105C, Condition B (50,000 ft.).
Temperature Cycling………………………. MIL-STD-202F, Method 107D, Condition A (5 cycles.).

AVAILAVBLE OPTIONS
(Consult factory before ordering)

Option No.

Description

SMA male RF connectors all ports

Inverse control logic; logic “1” for switch ON and logic “0” for switch OFF

+5V, -5V operation

43⁽¹⁾

Internal video filter, all ports

49⁽²⁾

High Reliability Screening

55⁽³⁾

Frequency range 0.5 to 18 GHz.

-15V operation

G09

Environmental Rating

G12

RoHS Compliant

NOTES

(1) See Video Filter Options on Switches

(2) Option 49 High Rel Screening – MIL – STD 883

TEST	METHOD	CONDITION
Internal Visual	2017	—
Temperature Cycle	1010	A
Mechanical Shock	2002	B
Burn-In	1015	—
Leak	1014	A1

(3) See impact of Option 55 on specifications

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

MODEL E9140H/HT

Weight: 0.74 oz. (21 gm) approx.

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

Models E9140H and E9140HT Economical Hermetically Sealed High Speed SP4T Switch

PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

MODEL E9140H/HT

Weight: 0.74 oz. (21 gm) approx.

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