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Transfer Switches

Transfer Switches

The XF series of PIN diode transfer switches span the frequency range of 10MHz to 18GHz. The switches are available in a wide variety of standard frequency ranges from cost-effective narrowband to high-performance broadband. Each switch incorporates a TTL-compatible driver for convenient system integration and operates from +5V and -12V to -18V DC power supplies. All switches incorporate DC blocks at the RF ports. Standard screened switches incorporate epoxy sealed lids and undergo a stringent yet cost effective screening cycle. The switches are also available with hermetic seal and high-rel screening for military and aerospace applications.

Applications:
  • EW Systems
  • Communications Systems
  • Diversity Control
  • Test Equipment
  • Electronic Simulators
Transfer Switches
Frequency
Range (GHz)		 Part
Number
 Insertion Loss
(dB max)		 VSWR
(max)		 Isolation
(dB min)		 Switching Speed
(nsec max)		 MAX RF
(W CW)
0.01 – 0.1 XFH1 0.8 1.5 80 250 1
0.01 – 0.5 XFH2 1.0 1.5 80 250 1
0.01 - 1 XFH3 1.3 1.5 80 250 1
0.01 - 2 XFH4 1.9 1.6 80 250 1
0.01- 4 XFH5 2.7 1.8 80 250 1
0.1 - 0.5 XFV1 1.0 1.5 80 250 1
0.1 - 1 XFV2 1.3 1.5 80 250 1
0.1 - 2 XFV3 1.9 1.6 80 250 1
0.1 - 4 XFV4 2.7 1.8 80 250 1
0.1 - 8 XFV5 3.4 2.0 75 250 1
0.1 - 10 XFV6 3.7 2.0 75 250 1
0.5 - 1 XFU1 1.1 1.5 80 100 1
0.5 - 2 XFU2 1.5 1.6 80 100 1
0.5 - 4 XFU3 2.1 1.8 75 100 1
0.5 - 6 XFU4 2.4 1.9 75 100 1
0.5 - 12 XFU5 2.8 2.0 70 100 0.5
0.5 - 18 XFU6 3.3 2.0 65 100 0.5
1 - 2 XFL1 1.0 1.5 80 100 1
1 - 4 XFL2 1.3 1.6 80 100 1
1 - 8 XFL3 2.0 1.8 80 100 1
1 - 10 XFL4 2.1 2.0 75 100 1
1 - 12 XFL5 2.2 2.0 70 100 0.5
1 - 14 XFL6 2.6 2.0 70 100 0.5
1 - 18 XFL7 3.1 2.0 65 100 0.5
2 - 4 XFS1 1.2 1.6 75 100 1
2 - 6 XFS2 1.5 1.7 75 100 1
2 - 8 XFS3 1.9 1.8 75 100 1
2 - 10 XFS4 2.0 1.8 70 100 1
2 - 12 XFS5 2.2 1.9 70 100 0.5
2 - 16 XFS6 2.9 2.0 65 100 0.5
2 - 18 XFS7 3.1 2.0 65 100 0.5
4 - 8 XFC1 1.9 1.6 75 100 1
4 - 10 XFC2 2.1 1.7 70 100 1
4 - 12 XFC3 2.2 1.8 70 100 0.5
4 - 16 XFC4 2.9 2.0 65 100 0.5
4 - 18 XFC5 3.0 2.0 65 100 0.5
6 - 10 XFC6 2.1 1.7 70 100 1
6 - 12 XFC7 2.2 1.8 70 100 0.5
6 - 18 XFC8 3.0 2.0 65 100 0.5
8 - 10 XFX1 2.1 1.7 70 100 0.5
8 - 12 XFX2 2.2 1.8 70 100 0.5
8 - 18 XFX3 3.0 2.0 65 100 0.5
10 - 18 XFK1 3.0 2.0 65 100 0.5
12 - 18 XFK2 3.0 2.0 65 100 0.5
 
NOTES:
DC Bias: +5V +/-0.5V @ 100mA max MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Case Style: XF Outline
Finish: Gold Plate per MIL-G-45204, Chem film per MIL-C-5541
Connectors: SMA Female per MIL-C-39012
Bias & Control Pins: ø0.02" x 0.15" long
Weight: 35g max
Mounting: ø0.10" through holes (4) places
(Standard) -15V +/-3V @ 100mA max
 
DC Bias: +5V +/-0.5V @ 120mA max
(-5 option) -5V +/-0.5V @ 120mA max
 
DC Bias: +15V +/-3V @ 100mA max
(-12 option) -15V +/-3V @ 100mA max
   
Control: TTL 0: J1-J2, J3-J4 Low Loss  
            J1-J4, J2-J3 Isolation  
  TTL 1: J1-J4, J2-J3 Low Loss  
            J1-J2, J3-J4 Isolation
 
Switching speed is defined as 50%TTL to 90% (t-on) and 50%TTL to 10%RF (t-off).
 
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS:
MIL-E-5400, MIL-STD-202, MIL-E-16400
Operating Temp: -55°C to +85°C
Storage Temp: -65°C to +125°C
Humidity: MIL-STD-202F, M103, Cond B
Shock: MIL-STD-202F, M213, Cond B
Altitude: MIL-STD-202F, M105, Cond B
Vibration : MIL-STD-202F, M204, Cond B
Thermal Shock: MIL-STD-202F, M107, Cond A
Temperature Cycle: MIL-STD-202F, M105C, Cond D 		SCREENING:
Internal Visual per MIL-STD-883, Method 2017
Temperature Cycle: -65°C to +100°C, 10 cycles

Hermetically-sealed switches are fine and gross leak checked per MIL-STD-883, Method 1014.

Optional High-Rel screening available upon request.
Contact the factory to discuss your screening requirements.

 
OUTLINE CASE STYLE XF
PART NUMBER ORDERING INFORMATION:
  • Add "-RC" suffix: RoHS-compliant
  • Add "-5" suffix: +/-5V DC supplies
  • Add "-5-RC" suffix: +/-5V DC supplies, RoHS-compliant
  • Add "-12" suffix: +/-12V to 18V DC supplies
  • Add "-12-RC" suffix: +/-12V to 18V DC supplies, RoHS-compliant
  • Add "-H" suffix: Hermetic seal (does not apply to RoHS-compliant models)
 CUSTOM OPTIONS – CONTACT FACTORY:
  • Gray epoxy paint per MIL-C-22750
  • Video transient suppression
  • GPO connectors
  • ECL logic input
  • Phase and amplitude matching
  • Other frequency ranges available from 1MHz to 26GHz
  • Reversed logic
  • Available without SMA connectors for drop-in applications
  • High rel screening