Miniature Broadband SP7T Switches

Application Notes for RF Switches

MODELS 9170-500 and 9270-500

These switches provide high-performance characteristics over a multi-octave frequency range. Model 9170-500 covers the 1 to 18 GHz frequency range while the Model 9270-500 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 9170T-500, 9170W-500, and 9270T-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 SP7T Switch with Integrated Driver — G9170
(With INTEGRATED Driver)

Miniature Broadband SP7T Switch Driverless Model — 9170-500
(DRIVERLESS)

MODEL NO.⁽¹⁾

CHARACTERISTIC

FREQUENCY (GHz)

0.2-1

1-2

2-4

4-8

8-12.4

12.4-18

9170-500*
F9170*

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

–
–
–

60
1.75
1.75

55
2.0
2.0

50
2.6
2.2

50
3.8
2.4

G9170*

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

–
–
–

60
2.2
1.7

60
2.8
2.2

60
3.5
2.2

50
3.8
2.4

9270-500*
F9270*

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

60
1.5
1.6

–
–
–

G9270*

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

60
2.2
1.7

–
–
–

9170T-500*
F9170T*
G9170T*

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

–
–
–

50
1.5
1.7

45
2.4
2.0

40
3.0
2.2

40
3.5
2.4

9270T-500*
F9270T*
G9270T*

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

60
1.5
1.5

50
1.5
1.7

–
–
–

9170W-500*
F9170W
G9170W*

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

–
–
–

60
2.2
1.7

60
2.8
2.2

60
3.5
2.2

55
3.8
2.4

*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 currentcontrolled 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 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 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%, 375 mA
-12V to -15V, 60 mA

SERIES G91/G92

(For one port ON)…………………………..

+5V ±5%, 190 mA
+15V ±5%, 70 mA

Control Characteristics

SERIES 91/92/F91/F92
Units With Integrated Drivers

Control Input Impedance……………..

TTL, low power Schottky, one unit load. (A unit load is 0.8 mA sink current and 40 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 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.

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 port

55 Frequency range 0.5 to 18 GHz. See impact of this Option on specifications.

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/G92. Minimum order buy of 100 switches

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

MODELS 91/92/F91/F92/G91/G92

Wt: 2.9 oz. (82 gm) approx.

Dimensions and Weights for Series 91 and 92 SP7T Switches

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

OUTLINE NOTES

(1) Used only on units with integrated drivers
(2) +15V for G91/G92 Series
(3) Not used on driverless units except with option 33

Series 91 and 92 Miniature Broadband SP7T Switches

MODELS 9170-500 and 9270-500

MODELS 9170T-500, 9170W-500, and 9270T-500

SERIES F91 and F92

SERIES G91 and G92

PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS

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