Terminated Multi-Position
Coaxial Switches
(3 to 6 Position)
RLC Electronics' Terminated Multi-Position Coaxial Switch
line provides proven reliability, long life and outstanding
electrical performance and features extremely low insertion
loss and VSWR over the entire DC-18 GHz range, while
maintaining high isolation.
Specifications
STR
1-2-3-4-5-6
RF Positions
Switch Type:
Frequency Range:(GHz)
Insertion Loss (Max dB)
DC-4 GHz
4.0-12.4 GHz
12.4-18.0 GHz
VSWR (Max)
DC-4 GHz
4.0-12.4 GHz
12.4-18.0 GHz
Isolation (dB) (Min)
3
SP-3T
DC-18
0.20
0.30
0.50
1.25
1.40
1.50
60
4
SP-4T
DC-18
0.20
0.30
0.50
1.25
1.40
1.50
60
5
SP-5T
DC-18
0.20
0.30
0.50
1.25
1.40
1.50
60
6
SP-6T
DC-18
0.20
0.30
0.50
1.25
1.40
1.50
60
ALL*
OPT 26
18-26.5
1.00
1.80
40
Power Rating, RF Cold Switching:
2 watts average
Impedance:
50 Ohms
Operating Power 25°C:
(Failsafe):
12Vdc at 600 ma nom.
28Vdc at 260 ma nom. 115Vac at 40 ma nom.
(Latching)
12 Vdc at 480ma nom. 28Vdc at 240ma nom.
115 Vac at 225 ma nom. Cutthroat circuitry (standard),
recovery time 100ms nom.
Connectors, RF:
SMA Female
Life:
1,000,000 operations.
Switching Time:
25 mS Max. failsafe 125 ms latching
Weight:
20oz.
Environmental Conditions:
MIL-S-3928
Operating Mode:
Failsafe or latching
Switching Sequence:
Break before make.
To designate the switch desired use:
(1) “3”, “4”, “5” or “6” throw operation
(2) “A” for 115 Vac, “D” for 28 Vdc or “H” for 12 Vdc
(3) “I” for indicators if desired.
(4) “L” for Latching cutthroat if desired
(5) “TL” for TTL Driver if desired
(6) “26” for 26.5 GHz options.
Example: STR-3-D is a SP-3T, 28 Vdc, without indicators, failsafe switch.
Outline Drawing
RLC ELECTRONICS, INC.
20
83 Radio Circle, Mount Kisco, New York 10549 • Telephone: 914-241-1334 • Fax: 914-241-1753
e-mail: sales@rlcelectronics.com • www.rlcelectronics.com
