Ventura, California – April, 2001 — Dow-Key Microwave (a subsidiary of Dover Corp., NYSE:DOV), IS AN ISO 9001 certified manufacturer Of electromechanical coaxial and waveguide switches, Switch Matrices, Integrated Modular Assemblies and related passive components. Its” newest product (P/N 567-5308) is a Micro Miniature Radial Multi-position (SP3T to SP6T) Switch that performs tip to 18 GHz. DC Characteristics include 24-32 VDC (28 VDC nominal operating current is 130 mA typical @ 20ºC), The switch is equipped with an actuator, providing a “normally open” mode of operation. Switching time is 15 Ms.
This extremely small switch provides, a basic building black for the manufacture of VXI and PX1 microwave switch modules. Up to 7 switches can be housed in a single C size VXIbus card slot. Due to its small size the cards can be designed with front panel plug-in switches. This plug-in concept allows the user to replace a switch without service interruption in other segments of the card. Specifications:
| Frequency Range(GHz) | DC – 3 | 3-8 | 8-12.4 | 12.4 – 18 |
| VWR (max ) | 1.20:1 | 1.30:1 | 1.40:1 | 1.50:1 |
| Insertion Loss(max.) | 0.20 dB | 0.30 dB | 0.40 dB | 0.50 dB |
| Isolation (Min ) | 80 dB | 70 dB | 60 dB | 60 dB |
| RF POWER, WCW | 50 | 35 | 25 | 10 |
Dow-Key”s product line of switches range from single-pole single-throw to single-pole 14-throw as well as Transfer, Inline models, Waveguide designs, Switch Matrices, Integrated Modular Assemblies, and related passive components. For more information, call the Dow-Key Sales Department at, (805) 650-0260 or visit our web site at http://www.dowkey.com
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