Technical Specifications:

• Switch Type: RF Switch
• Form Factor: PXI (PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation)
• Channel Count: 6 x 6 (matrix switch)
• Switch Type: Electromechanical
• Frequency Range: DC to 18 GHz
• Maximum Switching Voltage: 30 V
• Maximum Switching Current: 1 A
• Maximum Switching Power: 30 W
• Contact Resistance: < 0.1 Ω
• Insulation Resistance: > 10^9 Ω
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 55°C
• Storage Temperature: -40°C to 70°C
• Relative Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing

Functional Features:

• High-Density RF Switching: Provides a 6 x 6 matrix configuration, allowing flexible and high-density RF signal routing within a single module.
• Wide Frequency Range: Operates from DC to 18 GHz, suitable for a broad range of RF and microwave applications.
• High Power Handling: Capable of handling up to 30 W of power, accommodating various RF test scenarios.
• Low Insertion Loss and High Isolation: Ensures minimal signal loss and high isolation between channels, which is crucial for accurate RF testing.
• Electromechanical Relays: Uses electromechanical relays for reliable and durable RF switching performance.

Application Scenarios:

• RF and Microwave Testing: Ideal for applications that require precise RF and microwave signal routing and switching, including component and system testing.
• Automated Test Systems: Suitable for complex automated RF test setups that need flexible and high-density switching solutions.
• Signal Routing: Facilitates efficient routing of RF signals between various components or instruments, enhancing the versatility and capability of test setups.
• System Simulation: Useful for simulating RF and microwave circuit configurations and testing system states during development and research.

Additional Considerations:

• Driver and Software Support: Requires National Instruments’ drivers and software, such as NI LabVIEW or NI TestStand, for configuration and control. Ensure compatibility with your PXI system’s software environment.
• Integration and Configuration: Integrated into National Instruments’ software ecosystem, providing ease of setup and operation for RF testing and measurement tasks.