Dow-Key Microwave (a subsidiary of Dover Corp., NYSE:DOV), is an AS9100 and ISO 9001:2000 certified manufacturer of electromechanical coaxial and waveguide switches, Switch Matrices, Integrated Modular Assemblies, and related passive components. Dow-Key”s newest product offering is the Custom Programmable Delay Line Instrument.
The 8001 Programmable Delay Line Instrument offers wideband electrical signal delay and precision programmable control in one easy-to-setup and use instrument. Total delay is custom configurable up to 200 ns, and minimum step size resolution is 10 ps or 3.6 degrees per 1 GHz input signal frequency. Instrument control supports GPIB (IEEE488.2), Ethernet TCP/IP and RS-232 interface protocols.
The design of this instrument targets both R&D and ATE requiring high precision delay with programmable control in timing and synchronization, phase shifting, and noise cancellation applications.
Specifications:
| 8001 Summary | 8001 Summary | ||
| Delay Type | Microwave relays and semi-rigid coaxial cable | Power Handling | 10W CW, 50W peak |
| Resolution (step size) | Customer specified to 10 ps minimum | Operating Life | 400,000 operations |
| Delay Range | Customer specified up to 200 ns maximum range | Maximum Settling Time | 0.50 second |
| Phase Shift / Resolution per 1 GHz | 3.6 degrees per 1 GHz input signal frequency (10 ps) | Operating Temperature Range | +10 to +30 degrees C |
| Frequency Range | DC to 18 GHz | Weight | 4 kg+ |
| Connectivity | GPIB, Ethernet, and RS-232 interfaces standard or optional MT-100A Micro-terminal | Physical Size | 13 3/8″ long x 12 7/8″ wide x 5 ¼” high |
Dow-Key”s product line of switches range from single-pole single-throw to single-pole 14-throw as well as transfer, inline, waveguide, switch matrices, and integrated modular switch assemblies. For more information, call the Dow-Key Sales Department at (805) 650-0260 or visit our web site at http:/www.dowkey.com.
