Ground segment RF
L-band Switch Matrices
Any-to-any or custom switching architectures, 8×8 to 16×64 and custom sizes, 500–2500 MHz, 50 or 75 Ω.
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AM series · DC–40 GHz
Microwave Switch Matrices
Electromechanical coaxial switch matrices with low insertion loss, high isolation and repeatable switching up to 40 GHz.
Overview
High repeatability, isolation and low insertion loss; wide frequency range, multichannel switching structure and a wide choice of options make these matrices suitable for test & measurement and satellite communications. Designed and manufactured in-house; key RF assemblies use components from leading manufacturers.
Key features
Wide frequency range, DC to 40 GHz
Electromechanical switches with low insertion loss and high isolation
Excellent amplitude and phase repeatability when switching
Overload and interference protection
19-inch rack mounting
Front-panel touchscreen
Remote control via SCPI commands
Web interface over Ethernet
Built-in self-test
Multifunction configurations in a single chassis
Warranty and post-warranty service
General specifications
Frequency range
DC–40 GHz
Inputs
Up to 64
Outputs
Up to 64
Maximum input power
+30 dBm
Power supply redundancy
Optional
Performance by band
| Band | Insertion loss, dB (max. / typ.) | Isolation, dB (min. / typ.) | VSWR (max. / typ.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC–6 GHz | 0.30 / 0.25 | 80 / 100 | 1.30 / 1.20 |
| 6–12.4 GHz | 0.40 / 0.35 | 75 / 100 | 1.40 / 1.25 |
| 12.4–18 GHz | 0.50 / 0.40 | 70 / 95 | 1.50 / 1.30 |
| 18–26.5 GHz | 0.80 / 0.60 | 65 / 95 | 1.60 / 1.35 |
| 26.5–40 GHz | 1.00 / 0.80 | 60 / 90 | 1.70 / 1.50 |
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Model range
AM series
Model
Configuration
Frequency
Height
AM-18-2-SP4T
2 × SP4T
DC–18 GHz
2U
AM-26-2-SP4T
2 × SP4T
DC–26.5 GHz
2U
AM-40-2-SP4T
2 × SP4T
DC–40 GHz
2U
AM-18-2-SP6T
2 × SP6T
DC–18 GHz
2U
AM-26-2-SP6T
2 × SP6T
DC–26.5 GHz
2U
AM-40-2-SP6T
2 × SP6T
DC–40 GHz
2U
AM-18-2-SP8T
2 × SP8T
DC–18 GHz
2U
AM-26-2-SP8T
2 × SP8T
DC–26.5 GHz
2U
AM-40-2-SP8T
2 × SP8T
DC–40 GHz
2U
AM-40-1-SP36T
1 × 36
DC–40 GHz
4U
AM-40-1-4P36T
4 × 36
DC–40 GHz
6U
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Partnership & enquiries
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