Switches

The Lab Brick Switch product family offers reliable, high isolation and low cost solid state switch products in both single pole double throw and single pole four throw configurations. These units require connection to a USB port for control and power. No additional DC supply voltage is required. Lab Brick Switches are easily controlled and programmed directly from the included GUI and through the external control inputs. Lab Brick Switch API DLL and LabVIEW compatible drivers are also available for custom programming applications.

Features and Benefits

• SPDT and SP4T models available
• 10 Watt power handling capability
• USB powered and controlled
• Includes easy to install and use GUI
• Manual, Internal and External switch control capability
• Operate multiple devices directly from a PC or self powered USB hub
• Easily programmable for ATE applications
• Robust aluminum construction

Typical Specifications
Electrical
	Operating Frequency	0.1 to 5 GHz
	Insertion Loss	0.1 to 2 GHz: 1.5 dB typ. 2.5 dB max. 2 to 3 GHz: 2.5 dB typ. 3.5 dB max. 3 to 4 GHz: 3.5 dB typ. 4.5 dB max. 4 to 5 GHz: 4.0 dB typ. 5.5 dB max.
	Isolation SPDT	70 dB typ. 60 dB min.
	Isolation SP4T	60 dB typ. 50 dB min.
	Return Loss (all ports)	20 dB typ. 10 dB min
	Input Power	0.1 to 3 GHz : 42 dBm typ.
	(for 0.1 dB Compression)	3 to 4 GHz: 41 dBm typ. 4 to 5 GHz: 40 dBm typ.
	Input 3rd Order Intercept	+60 dBm typ.
	Max Input Power2 (all ports terminated)	+40 dBm
	Switching Speed	90 nS max.
	Control (Internal)	GUI, API
	Control (External)	TTL signal
	Control Logic SPDT	VctlA =1 RFC to RF1 VctlA =0 RFC to RF2
	Control Logic SP4T	VctlA =1, VctlB=1 RFC to RF1 VctlA =1, VctlB=0 RFC to RF2 VctlA =0, VctlB=1 RFC to RF3 VctlA =0, VctlB=0 RFC to RF4
	DC Power	5V/40 mA via USB
	GUI Compatibility	Windows™ 7/2000/XP/Vista
Mechanical
	Dimensions	3.86" x 2.52" x 1.35" (98 mm x 64 mm x 34 mm)
	Weight	< 0.5 lbs (0.23 Kg)
	RF Connectors	SMA-F
	External Control Connectors	BNC-F
	USB Cable	USB 2.0 A/B
1. Customized models are available tailored to specific performance requirements. 2. All RF ports must be properly terminated for operation above +30 dBm or damage may occur. 3. The GUI software and 6' USB cable are included with the purchase of each Lab Brick Switch. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Applications

• Automated Test Equipment (ATE)
• WiMAX, 3G, LTE test platforms
• Engineering/Production Test Labs