page 1 of 8 RC-2MTS-18 key features rf transfer switch matrix usb & ethernet controlled 50 ? dc to 18 ghz rev. or m167935 RC-2MTS-18 mcl ny 180516 feature advantages dual transfer switches transfer switches provide a simple dpdt switch application (2 input to 2 output switch matrix) and are a useful building block in much larger switch matrices fail-safe design the switches revert to a known default state when the dc supply is removed, allowing their use in systems that must continue to operate safely in the event of power failure break-before-make confguration prevents a momentary connection of the old and new signal paths, reducing the inconsistent transient effects that could otherwise be observed during switching usb & ethernet control usb hid and ethernet (http / telnet) interfaces provide easy compatibility with a wide range of software setups and programming environments full software support user friendly windows gui (graphical user interface) allows manual control straight out of the box, while the comprehensive api (application programming interface) with examples and instructions allows easy automation in most programming environments product overview mini-circuits RC-2MTS-18 comprises a pair of independently controlled, electro-mechanical transfer switches. each switch operates over a wide bandwidth, from dc to 18 ghz with high isolation (85 db typical), low insertion loss (0.2 db typical) and high input power rating (10w for cold switching). the switches are of a fail-safe and break-before-make-confguration using a patented design which ensures long-term reliability, with a minimum lifetime of 10 million switching cycles when used within the noted specifcations. the switch box is constructed in a compact, rugged metal case (4.5 x 6.0 x 2.25) with 8 sma (f) rf connectors on the front panel. the switches are controlled via usb or ethernet, allowing control directly from a pc, or remotely over a network. full software support is provided, including our user-friendly gui application for windows and a full api with programming instructions for windows and linux environments (both 32-bit and 64-bit systems). the big deal ? dual mechanical transfer switch ? high reliability, 10 million switch cycles ? 10w power rating (cold switching) ? high isolation, 85 db typ. typical applications ? automated test equipment ? fail-safe / redundancy switching ? switch matrices case style: sh2618 software package rack-mount switch systems available see page 8 mini-circuits ? www.minicircuits.com p.o. box 350166, brooklyn, ny 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 sales@minicircuits.com rohs compliant see our web site for rohs compliance methodologies and qualifications
page 2 of 8 parameter conditions min. typ. max. units frequency range dc 18 ghz insertion loss dc - 1 ghz 0.10 0.15 db 1 - 8 ghz 0.10 0.25 8 - 12 ghz 0.20 0.36 12 - 18 ghz 0.25 0.45 isolation dc - 1 ghz 85 100 db 1 - 8 ghz 75 90 8 - 12 ghz 70 86 12 - 18 ghz 60 76 vswr dc - 1 ghz 1.05 1.10 :1 1 - 8 ghz 1.15 1.20 8 - 12 ghz 1.15 1.30 12 - 18 ghz 1.15 1.30 switching time 25 ms rf input power 1 cold switching 10 w switch lifetime (per switch) <0.1w hot switching 2 10 million cycles 0.1 - 1w hot switching 3 rated voltage 24v dc input 23 24 25 v usb port 5 rated current (24v dc input) both switches in state 2 440 610 ma both switches in state 1 90 120 rated current (usb) 10 20 ma electrical specifcations at 25c 1 maximum power for cold switching is 10w per path, 20w total, with all port terminated into 50 ? 2 hot switching power above this level will degrade the switch lifetime. connections port name connector type rf switch a (j1, j2, j3 & j4) sma female rf switch b (j1, j2, j3 & j4) sma female usb usb type-b ethernet / lan rj45 24v dc input 2.1mm center positive dc socket absolute maximum ratings total rf power 20w 1 operating temperature 0c to 40c storage temperature -15c to 85c supply voltage 26v switching states (per switch) de-energized dc=0v j1 j2 j3 j4 energized dc=12v j1 j2 j3 j4 state 1 state 2 mini-circuits ? www.minicircuits.com p.o. box 350166, brooklyn, ny 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 sales@minicircuits.com RC-2MTS-18 rf transfer switch matrix
page 3 of 8 freq. (mhz) on insertion loss (db) off isolation (db) vswr (:1) (state 2) (state 1) j1-j2 j1-j3 j1-j2 j1-j3 j1 j2 j1 j2 10.00 0.01 0.01 90.66 94.50 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 100.00 0.01 0.01 94.93 100.05 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 500.00 0.03 0.03 92.59 100.93 1.01 1.01 1.01 1.01 700.00 0.03 0.03 108.21 91.48 1.01 1.01 1.01 1.01 800.00 0.04 0.04 92.52 102.45 1.01 1.01 1.01 1.01 1000.00 0.04 0.04 92.45 100.96 1.01 1.01 1.01 1.01 2000.00 0.06 0.06 100.79 97.34 1.01 1.02 1.01 1.01 3000.00 0.07 0.07 93.32 102.92 1.05 1.05 1.04 1.04 4000.00 0.08 0.08 95.89 93.03 1.07 1.09 1.06 1.06 5000.00 0.10 0.09 95.75 90.70 1.08 1.10 1.07 1.07 6000.00 0.11 0.10 100.15 94.32 1.08 1.12 1.08 1.09 7000.00 0.11 0.11 89.08 99.96 1.04 1.08 1.05 1.05 8000.00 0.12 0.12 94.59 91.64 1.04 1.02 1.02 1.02 9000.00 0.14 0.14 102.19 93.50 1.11 1.09 1.10 1.10 10000.00 0.16 0.16 95.10 95.63 1.16 1.13 1.14 1.14 11000.00 0.17 0.16 95.14 88.79 1.14 1.12 1.12 1.11 12000.00 0.16 0.16 87.77 87.85 1.09 1.08 1.09 1.08 14000.00 0.18 0.17 93.24 98.95 1.04 1.04 1.02 1.01 16000.00 0.21 0.20 84.54 82.94 1.08 1.02 1.05 1.06 18000.00 0.25 0.21 81.87 88.03 1.20 1.08 1.16 1.14 mts-18xl-b+ isolation 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 0 3000 6000 9000 12000 15000 18000 frequency (mhz) isolation (db) j1 - j2 j1 - j3 at rf level of 5 dbm mts-18xl-b+ vswr, energized 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 0 3000 6000 9000 12000 15000 18000 frequency (mhz) vswr j1 j2 at rf level of 5 dbm typical performance data (per switch) mts-18xl-b+ insertion loss 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0 3000 6000 9000 12000 15000 18000 frequency (mhz) insertion loss (db) j1 - j2 j1 - j3 at rf level of 5 dbm mts-18xl-b+ vswr, de-energized 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 0 3000 6000 9000 12000 15000 18000 frequency (mhz) vswr j1 j2 at rf level of 5 dbm mini-circuits ? www.minicircuits.com p.o. box 350166, brooklyn, ny 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 sales@minicircuits.com RC-2MTS-18 rf transfer switch matrix
page 4 of 8 outline drawing (sh2618) a b c d e f g h j k l m wt 6.00 5.50 2.25 0.53 0.53 1.21 3.05 0.86 0.28 3.50 0.375 6.72 grams 152.4 139.7 57.2 13.5 13.5 30.7 77.50 21.8 7.10 88.90 9.53 170.69 920 outline dimensions ( ) inch mm 2 x l e d i ndi c a t o r 8 x s m a f e m a l e c o nne c t o r rc- 2 m t s - 1 8 dc - 1 8 g h z a 2 4 3 1 b 2 4 3 1 l m k c d t y p g f j h t y p e t y p mini-circuits ? www.minicircuits.com p.o. box 350166, brooklyn, ny 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 sales@minicircuits.com RC-2MTS-18 rf transfer switch matrix
page 5 of 8 software & documentation download: ? mini-circuits full software and support package including user guide, windows gui, dll fles, programming manual and examples can be downloaded free of charge from https://www.minicircuits.com/softwaredownload/rfswitchcontroller.html ? please contact testsolutions@minicircuits.com for support application programming interface (api) ethernet support: ? simple ascii / scpi command set for attenuator control ? communication via http or telnet ? supported by most common programming environments usb support (windows): ? activex com dll fle for creation of 32-bit programs ? .net library dll fle for creation of 32 / 64-bit programs ? supported by most common programming environments (refer to application note an-49-001 for summary of supported envi ronments) usb support (linux): ? direct usb programming using a series of usb interrupt codes full programming instructions and examples available for a wide range of programming environments / languages. software specifcations minimum system requirements: parameter requirements interface usb hid & ethernet (http & telnet) system requirements gui windows 98 or later usb api dll windows 98 or later and programming environ - ment with activex or .net support usb direct programming linux, windows 98 or later ethernet windows, linux or mac computer with a network port and ethernet tcp/ip support hardware pentium ii or later with 256 mb ram mini-circuits ? www.minicircuits.com p.o. box 350166, brooklyn, ny 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 sales@minicircuits.com RC-2MTS-18 rf transfer switch matrix
page 6 of 8 ? connect via usb or ethernet ? run gui in demo mode to evaluate software without a hardware connection ? view and set switch states at the click of a button ? confgure and run timed switching sequences ? set start-up switch state ? confgure ethernet ip settings graphical user interface (gui) for windows - key features mini-circuits ? www.minicircuits.com p.o. box 350166, brooklyn, ny 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 sales@minicircuits.com RC-2MTS-18 rf transfer switch matrix
page 7 of 8 ordering information model description RC-2MTS-18 usb & ethernet controlled transfer switch matrix 5. if you need a power cord for a country not listed please contact testsolutions @minicircuits.com included accessories part no. description ac/dc-24-3w1 ac/dc 24v dc grounded power adaptor. operating temperature: 0c to +40c, i max =2.5a cbl-3w1-xx ac power cord ( select one power cord from below with each switch matrix box) usb-cbl-ab-3+ 2.7 ft (0.8 m) usb cable: usb type a(male) to usb type b(male) ac power cords 5 part no. description cbl-3w1-us power cord for united states cbl-3w1-eu power cord for europe cbl-3w1-uk power cord for united kingdom cbl-3w1-au power cord for australia and china cbl-3w1-il power cord for israel optional accessories description usb-cbl-3+ (spare) 2.7 ft (0.8 m) usb cable: usb type a(male) to usb type b(male) usb-cbl-7+ 6.8 ft (2.1 m) usb cable: usb type a(male) to usb type b(male) usb-cbl-11+ 11 ft (3.4 m) usb cable: usb type a(male) to usb type b(male) cbl-rj45-mm-5+ 5 ft (1.5 m) ethernet cable: rj45(male) to rj45(male) cat 5e cable bkt-272-08+ bracket (one set of 2 each) additional notes a. performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specifcation document are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specifcation document. b. electrical specifcations and performance data contained in this specifcation document are based on mini-circuits applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. c. the parts covered by this specifcation document are subject to mini-circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, standard terms); purchasers of this part are entitled to the rights and benefts contained therein. for a full statement of the standard terms and the exclusive rights and remedies thereunder, please visit mini-circuits website at www.minicircuits.com/mclstore/terms.jsp refer to mini-circuits website for pricing and availability information: https://www.minicircuits.com/webstore/dashboard.html?model=RC-2MTS-18 mini-circuits ? www.minicircuits.com p.o. box 350166, brooklyn, ny 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 sales@minicircuits.com RC-2MTS-18 rf transfer switch matrix
page 8 of 8 mini-circuits has a number of options for larger switching systems comprising more than 2 transfer switches, or combinations of switch types. please contact testsolutions@minicircuits.com with your requirements. the ztm series test platform contains 6 customizable windows on the front panel, each of which can be popu - lated with your choice of switch or programmable attenuator components: ? up to two spdt mechanical switches (dc to 18 ghz) per window ? up to two mechanical transfer switches (dc to 18 ghz) per window ? one sp4t mechanical switch (dc to 18 ghz) per window ? one sp6t mechanical switch (dc to 12 ghz) per window ? up to two programmable attenuators (0 to 30, 60, 90, 110, and 120 db) per window all combinations shipped within 2-3 weeks of an order! please see https://www.minicircuits.com/webstore/ztm.html for more details. rcm-200 series the rcm-200 series modular test systems offer fexibility and fast turnaround for compact test setups. the design consists of a small, light-weight chassis with up to three open hardware windows, each of which may be outftted with your choice of programmable attenuators or switches. a wide range of switch options are available for shipment within 2-3 weeks of an order: 6 mechanical spdt or transfer (dc-18 ghz) switches 3 mechanical sp4t (dc-18 ghz) or sp6t (dc-12 ghz) switches 2 mechanical sp8t switches (dc-12 ghz) custom combinations of spdt, sp4t, sp6t and transfer switches please see https://www.minicircuits.com/webstore/rcm.html for more details. alternative models ztm series mini-circuits ? www.minicircuits.com p.o. box 350166, brooklyn, ny 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 sales@minicircuits.com RC-2MTS-18 rf transfer switch matrix
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