PXS-500M18G-60-SFF Active

Pin Diode Transfer Switch

PMI Model PSX-500M18G-60-SFF is a pin diode transfer switch that operates over the 0.5 to 18 GHz frequency range that has 60 dB minimum of isolation, maximum insertion loss of 3 dB and a switching speed of 100 ns maximum. This model incorporates a TTL compatible driver for easy system integration. Housing size is 1.0" x 1.0" x 0.5" with SMA female connectors.  Hermetically sealed units are available as an option.

Product Specifications

General Parameters:
Status: Active
Configuration: XFER / DPDT
Reflective / Absorptive: Absorptive
Frequency (GHz): 0.5 to 18
Frequency Min (GHz): 0.5
Frequency Max (GHz): 18
Insertion Loss (dB): 3 dB Max
Insertion Loss - Typ (dB): 3 dB Max
Isolation (dB): 60 dB Min
Isolation - Typ (dB): 60 dB Min - Measured 83.90 dB
Switching Speed: 100 ns Max
Switching Speed - Typ: 100 ns
Input Power: 20 dBm CW Max
VSWR In/Out: 1.9:1 Max - Measured 1.85:1
Power Supply: +5 VDC @ 60 mA Typ
-15 VDC @ 75 mA Typ
Control Signal: Two Line TTL
Power / Control Connector: Solder Pins
Connectors: SMA Female
Size: 1.0" x 1.0" x 0.5"
Weight: 1.4 oz
Export Classification (ECCN): EAR99
Environmental Ratings:
Temperature (Operating): -45 ºC to +85 ºC
Non-Operating Temperature: -65 ºC to +125 ºC
Humidity: MIL-STD-202F, Method 103B Cond. B
Shock: MIL-STD-202F, Method 213B Cond. B
Vibration: MIL-STD-202F, Method 204D Cond. B
Altitude: MIL-STD-202F, Method 105C Cond. B
Temperature Cycle: MIL-STD-202F, Method 107D Cond. A