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1 BULLETIN XM /0 XM SERIES MIRWAVE AXIAL SWITHING SYSTEMS The XM Series Systems are computer controlled, passive bi-directional coaxial switching systems designed to handle 0 ohm RF signals from D to GHz, and in some cases up to 0 GHz. Two basic topologies are offered: Nx multiplexers and NxM nonblocking matrices. Ethernet, RS & IEEE controls are standard, while USB and front panel Manual ontrols are optionally available. XM/ Mainframe FEATURES: RF systems with bandpass from D to GHz, 0 ohms impedance, low crosstalk & high isolation. Some systems with extended bandpass as high as 0 GHz. Both Nx multiplexers and NxM matrices offered. SMA connectors standard, N, BN, TN also available. omputer control via IEEE & RS standard. Ethernet, USB and front panel Manual ontrols optional. Front Panel LEDs for visual indication of closed switches and remote Status feedback aid in debugging. Passive design doesn't add to signal noise or create intermodulation products typical of solid state devices. HASSIS: The XM systems are " rack mounted chassis, and are built as either Mainframes or Expansion hassis. They are designed to hold XM Series Microwave Switches in configurations specified by the user. All chassis have front panel LEDs showing switch point status. RF connectors are typically mounted on the rear panel. XM/ hassis - Furnishes relay drives, allowing two x switch modules, four x modules or eight x modules. XM/ hassis - relay drives allow four x modules, eight x modules, thirty-two xs, or a combination. XM/ hassis - Up to relay drives. ontrol up to eight x modules, sixteen xs, sixty-four xs or a combination. XM/ hassis - Up to relay drives. ontrol up to sixteen x modules, thirty-two xs or combinations. XM/ hassis - Up to relay drives. Typically used to control up to XM/0x Switches. MIRWAVE SWITH MDULES: Several Microwave Switch Module types are offered. Each type has design features tailored to meet specific needs. XM/Nx- Series are Normally pen type and are available in sizes ranging from x to 0x. XM/Nx-FS Series are Failsafe type. Similar to the type, but these modules default to Port 0 closed when powered off. XM/Nx-FT Series terminate unused ports to ground via 0 ohms. Prevents reflections off open ports. x to 0x sizes. XM Transfer Switches have four ports that switch to one of two configurations. onfiguration A routes Ports - and -. onfiguration B routes Ports - and -. Microwave Switches are available with connectors other than SMAs, higher power ratings and frequencies to 0 Gz. Please contact the Factory for more information. We are open to using any brand of relay you prefer. NTRL MDULES: All systems available with Ethernet, IEEE (GPIB)& RS (standard), USB or TTL ontrol (optional). XM-

2 I XM HASSIS The XM Series are " rack mounting chassis with built in power supplies and are designed to hold the XM Microwave Switches selected by the user. The switches are typically mounted so that their RF connectors protrude through the rear panel. The front panels have discrete LEDs showing the status of all switch points. The front panels also hold the optional manual controls. XM/ & MAINFRAME or -E EXPANSIN HASSIS These hassis furnish either or switch points in user defined configurations. Built-in front panel LEDs show switch and power status. Add XM switches along with controls to complete the system. Dimensions: " Rack Mount ( mm) " deep ( mm)." ( RU) high ( mm) Weight: lbs (. kg) max. A Power : 0 W per closed switch- /0 VA selectable. A/ - IN IEEE- RS- MD MD MD MD 0 XM/ with IEEE, RS and ontrol XM/ MAINFRAME R -E EXPANSIN HASSIS These hassis control up to switch points as defined by the user. Front panel LEDs indicate both switch point and power status. Add controls, the required XM switches and one L-VHP Display module for every eight switch points to complete the system. Dimensions: " Rack Mount ( mm) " deep ( mm)." ( RU) or " ( RU) high if needed for relays. Weight: lbs ( kg) max A Power : 0 W per closed switch- /0 VA selectable MD MD MD MD 0 A/ IN Up to x relays, x relays or x relays per chassis. Up to eight, bit programmable attenuators. ombinations, specials and custom systems with no NRE. RS- IEEE- MD MD MD MD XM/ with IEEE, RS & ontrol XM MATRIES Bidirectional NxM Matrices are assembled by interconnecting the required number of individual microwave switches as shown in Fig.. The matrix is nonblocking, but not full fan-out. Nonblocking means that any input can be connected to any output without interrupting a previously set path. When a matrix is not full fanout, an input may be switched to only one output. Matrix configurations from x to x or larger are possible. The switches and interconnects are assembled inside the chassis. The input and output connectors (typically SMAs) are mounted on the rear panel. Unidirectional full fan-out systems and bidirectional full fan-out systems are also available. Just call and ask. INPUTS Fig. x Matrix Using Eight XM/x Switches UTPUTS FR TEHNIAL ASSISTANE, NTAT YTE AT 00-- R E- XM-

3 I XM/ MAINFRAME R -E EXPANSIN HASSIS These hassis control up to sixteen x XM switches arranged as shown on the drawing, or combinations of x, x and x switches. LEDs visible through the front panel show switch and power Status. Add XM switches, controls, and one L-VHP Display module for every eight switch points to complete the system. Dimensions: Weight: A Power : " Rack Mount ( mm) " deep ( mm) " ( RU) high ( mm) 0 lbs ( kg) max 0 W per closed switch- /0 VA selectable 0 0 an control any combination of x through x relays and bit programmable attenuators. ombinations, specials and custom systems with no NRE. Also available as relay driver chassis to drive your external relays. A/-IN RS- IEEE- XM/ with IEEE, RS and ontrol XM/ MAINFRAME R -E EXPANSIN HASSIS This hassis typically controls up to sixteen XM/x through x relays, although other configurations are possible when you need up to drives in a single chassis. LEDs visible through the front panel show switch and power Status. Add XM switches, controls and one L-VHP Display Module for every switch points to complete the system. Dimensions: Weight: A Power : " Rack Mount ( mm) " deep ( mm) " ( RU),." ( RU) or 0." high lbs ( kg) max 0 W per closed switch- /0VA selectable 0 Mod 0 Mod Mod 0 Mod Mod 0 0 Mod Mod 0 Mod Mod 0 Mod 0 Mod reate custom systems or special configurations. hassis is available with D connectors on the rear panel to simply drive your own + volt external relays or components. A/ - IN IEEE 0 0 Mod 0 0 Mod 0 0 Mod 0 0 Mod 0 0 Mod RS XM/ with IEEEE- & RS XM MULTIPLEXERS Nx Multiplexers are assembled from standard XM hassis by interconnecting microwave switches as shown schematically in Fig.. The interconnects are typically semirigid coaxial cables and are wired on the rear panel. onfigurations as large as x can be built by going through only stages of x relays. Fig. x Multiplexer using five XM/x Switches FR TEHNIAL ASSISTANE, NTAT YTE AT 00-- R E- XM-

4 I I XM EXPANSIN HASSIS All XM hassis can be built as either stand-alone mainframes or expansion hassis. Multiple expansion chassis are controlled via a single MESA control chassis. This design allows configuration of large, complex systems with one point of control. Using a Mesa controller along with several expansion chassis has the following advantages: ost Savings Expansion chassis do not require their own control modules or manual controls, which results in cost savings that pay for the MESA on any system using three or more expansion chassis. Single Point of ontrol Using a single GPIB address, RS Port or TP/IP address, you can control up to XM chassis, or combinations of different series chassis, from a single MESA. Remote Location of Expansion hassis Expansion chassis can be located up to feet from the MESA, so the switching chassis can be placed where needed and still not require a dedicated control module. omplex Test Systems Since any ytec chassis may be controlled from the MESA, you can build complicated systems switching a number of different signal types by using different ytec products for each signal type. For example, RF signals, A power, and high speed digital signals could all be switched with a single, muti-chassis system. LED INDIATRS / STATUS FEEDBAK All XM chassis have front panels LED displays that show the Status of every switch point, which provides an invaluable aid for program debugging and troubleshooting. ne LED is assigned to every switch point, and you can verify Status by simply watching the front panel. XM/ and XM/ LED Indicators LEDs are built into the front panel and are included in the chassis prices. XM/ and XM/ LEDs - L-VHP Modules LEDs are supplied by L-VHP Display/Driver Module, each of which provides eight relays drives and status LEDs. These modules must be purchased separately. XM/ LED Indicators - L-VHP Modules LEDs are are built into the L-VHP Display/Driver Module, which also supplies relay drives. These are purchased separately. XM USTM HASSIS ytec can usually customize your chassis to meet specific requirements with little or no additional NRE (Non Recurring Engineering) charges. The following examples are only some of the options available. If you don't see what you need feel free to ask us if it can be done. ur engineers will work with you to provide a tailored solution for your specific application. Labeling ytec's laser etch labeling system allows rapid custom labeling of front or rear panels. Silk screening options or custom poly carbonite overlays are also available for EM systems. onfiguration ytec can preconfigure your system according to your exact needs. Some examples are: MD MD MD MD 0 Include RF amplifiers to boost signals. A/ - IN MESA NTRL Built in programmable attentuators reduce signals by a defined amount (,,, db, etc.). Mod Mod Mod Mod Mod Mod 0 Splitter/ombiners divide or mix signals as required. Directional couplers provide sampling ports. Mod Mod 0 Mod Mod Mod Mod Mod Mod Mod Mod A/ - IN MESA NTRL MESA ontrol Mainframe with XM/-E and XM/-E Expansion hassis Don't see what you need? Just ask! FR TEHNIAL ASSISTANE, NTAT YTE AT 00-- R E- XM-

5 XM AXIAL MIRWAVE SWITHES Standard XM Switches are 0 ohm, bi-directional, failsafe, Normally pen switches with a bandpass of D to GHz. Microwave switches from x to x are available, and SMA connectors are standard. PTINAL FEATURES INLUDE: Failsafe default to Port 0 closed, latching actuators, BN, TN or N onnectors, unused input ports terminated to 0 ohms and higher frequency or power handling capacity. All options are not available on all models; contact one of our expert Sales Engineers for more information. XM/x-F (Form ) Is a SPDT microwave switch that defaults to its N position. ptions include connector type, higher RF power handling abiliy, unused port termination and latching actuators. XM/X- SWITH Is a Single Pole -Throw Normally pen microwave switch. ptions include connector type, higher RF power, latching actuators, failsafe operation, terminations and frequencies to 0 GHz. XM/X- SWITH Same as the XM/x, but in a SPT configuration. The same options are available. XM/X- & XM/0X- SWITH MDULES Are SPT and SP0T configurations. Different connectors are optionally availalble. XM TRANSFER SWITH Transfer Switches have four ports and two switch postions. Postion connects Ports J to J and J to J. Postion connects J to J and Ports J to J. ptions include different connectors and frequencies to 0 GHz. See Fig.. SWITH MDULES SPEIFIATINS XM/x-F-SMA XM/x--SMA XM/0x--SMA Microwave Switch specifications vary depending on the options selected. The following are typical: GHz GHz Insertion Loss 0. db 0. db Isolation -0 db -0 db VSWR <.: <.: Switching Time < ms < ms RF Power, SMAs * 0 W 0 W RF Power, Type N ** 00 W 0 W at GHz Notes: * RF Power is W cold switching at frequency indicated. ** Type N onnectors rated to GHz only. Specifications are for switches only. abling or connector options may decrease some ratings. all for specifications on assembled systems. J J Fig. XM Transfer Switch J J XM TERMINATED SWITHES Self-terminating Microwave Switches connnect all unused input port to ground via 0 ohm terminations. Available with all multipostion switches from XM/x-T to XM/0-T. Terminations can handle watts W. See Fig. for a schematic of a terminated XM/x-T. XM/X-T-SMA (TERMINATED) Is a SPDT Microwave Switch with both inputs terminated to 0 ohms when not switched. See Fig.. ptions include latching actuators and frequencies to. GHz. XM/X-T-SMA & XM/X-T Are Single Pole Throw and SPT with non-switched inputs terminated to 0 ohms. ptions include latching actuators and frequences to 0 GHz. XM/X-T-SMA & XM/0X-T Are SPT and SP0T with non-switched inputs terminated to 0 ohms as shown in Fig.. ptions include latching actuators and frequences to 0 GHz. NNETR PTINS A B Fig. XM/x-T Terminated Switch 0 Fig. XM/x-T Terminated Switch SMA onnectors are standard on all Microwave Switches rated up to GHz. ptional connectors include K Type rated at D to 0 GHz and N or TN rated for higher power but lower freqency applications. Not all connectors are available on all switch types; for example, Terminated Switches are only built with SMA or K Type. Please contact the factory for more information. LATHING or FAILSAFE ATUATRS Microwave Switches with optional Latching Actuators remain in their current switched positions until switched by the user to another positon, even if power is removed. Switches with optional Failsafe Actuators return to Port 0 closed when power is removed. DN'T SEE WHAT YU NEED? PLEASE ALL FR MRE PTINS ytec currently uses relays and microwave components from multiple vendors. If you have a favorite component manufacturer we'll be happy to use them. XM-

6 PRGRAMMABLE ATTENUATRS, SPLITTER/BINERS n a semi-custom basis RF devices such as Programmable Attenuators, Splitter/ombiners and Directional ouplers can be installed inside your XM hassis to furnish a complete, turn-key test setup. PRGRAMMABLE ATTENUATRS Relay based and solid state attenuators are available in a variety of step sizes (such as db, db, db, db, etc.) and frequency ranges. Step size control is via ytec's standard, simple programming commands. Including attenuators as part of the switching systems permits the end user to consistently, repeatable program precise signal attenuation steps. See Fig.. RF In Pass Thru To Next Step PWER DIVIDERS/BINERS Are passive devices that offer high directivity and good port to port matching. - way, - way, - way and - way Power Dividers/ombiners can be included as part of your microwave system. Inductive and Resistive Dividers are offered that have low insertion losses and VSWRs and frequencies as high as GHz. ontact factory for more information. See Fig.. ut IN N-Way Power Divider Attenuation N Fig. Relay-based Programmable Attenuator RF In SFTWARE HELP Free drivers and/or sample programs are available for most commonly available application programming languages. WARRANTY oupled Transmitted All XM Series Microwave Relays include a full one year warranty. All other system components include five year warranties. MANUAL NTRL PTIN Manual ontrols are available for all mainframe chassis. 0 db Fig. Directional oupler -0 db YTE SWITH SFTWARE heck out the latest version of free GUI software on our webpage at: The software runs on Windows XP or later. Source code available on request. XM/ and XM/ chassis can be purchased with optional pushbutton manual controls PB/ or PB/. XM/, XM/ and XM/ mainframes can be built with with optional keypad manual controls M-. DIRETINAL UPLERS A Dictional oupler has three ports: input, transmitted and coupled. It couples part of the transmission power to the coupled port by a know amount, typically -0 db, -0 db or -0 db. The coupled output can be used to measure information (for example, power level and frequency) without interrupting the main RF power flow. See Fig.. NTRL MDULES Fig. : N Power Divider/oupler IF- / GPIB / RS ontrol ytec s newest control module has the three most popular control interface protocols built into one module and is backwards compatible with all previous ytec control modules. - 0/00BaseT Ethernet with an RJ onnector. The interfaces uses a static IP easily reset by the end user. There are three ports avaiable and all may be used at the same time. Two ports can be set by the end user and one is the default Telnet which may be disabled. GPIB - IEEE. compliant control module. ommonly used with automated test applications. Works with all GPIB control cards and software including National Instruments, Matlab and Keysight. Drivers available upon request. RS - Standard D serial port which can be used from computer com ports or USB to port cables ontact ytec for technical questions or support at: or sales@cytec-ate.com Web: cytec-ate.com XM-

7 Programmable switching systems for automated test, data acquisition and communications ytec ustom Microwave Systems Need a complex microwave switching system? We can build it with little to no NRE! ustom In-Flight Navigation Test Set relays, splitters, amps, 0 Interconnects. Teflon wiring and ruggedized chassis. TN panel mount connectors., GPIB, RS and Manual ontrols. LED and Remote status feedback. N D Blocks High Speed Programmable Attenuator Switch to GHz range. SMA or TN onnectors. 0 to. db attenuation in 0. db steps. D Block SMA SMA + db utput flat to +/- db. Switch speed of 00 ns. Attenuator step speeds of < us. Ethernet or on board FPGA control. Gbyte of on-board command memory. Matlab Interface, AHDL and VHDL source code. Fixed Attenuators - to - db Equalizer x Splitter - to - db Equalizer - to - db Equalizer x Splitter x Splitter N N N N N N N DA DA DA DA DA DA DA DA SMA TN SMA TN SMA TN SMA TN SMA TN SMA TN SMA TN SMA TN Modular - x D to. GHz Matrix Four x matrix modules allow large variety of configurations. Latching, terminated Keysight /Agilent relays w/ LED indicators.. mm replacable panel flange mount connectors. D to. GHz bandpass ( - db GHz ). VSWR <. to GHz, <. to. GHz. Time stable. Isolation > 00 db to 0 GHz, > db to GHz Phase matched to +/- degrees at 0 GHz. million cycle relays. Teledyne Storm Interconnects., GPIB, RS and Manual ontrols. LED and Remote status feedback. " rack mount, reversible chassis RU high. Don't see what you need? Just ask! We can build it using your choice of components from any vendor and build it to your specifications. With years of switching system design experience we have probably already done most of the work. FR TEHNIAL ASSISTANE, NTAT YTE AT 00-- R E- XM-