VTI Instruments EX1200 Series - EX1200-7100: Microwave Switch Carrier and Relay Driver

VTI Instruments Corp.
146 EX1200-7100 Plug-in Module
EX1200-7100 P
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DC - 26 GH
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M
ICROWAVE
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WITCH
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ARRIER AND
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ELAY
D
RIVER
The EX1200-7100 is a high-density microwave switch module carrier, designed for use with EX1200
mainframes, extending the platforms switching capabilities to the 26 GHz range. Each carrier can
accommodate three miniature microwave switch modules to provide added system flexibility. Each
microwave switch can be removed, replaced, or relocated in the carrier by the user allowing for easy
configuration and maintenance.
In addition to using the four specially-designed switch modules, the carrier can also be used as a relay
driver to control external microwave relays that are not compatible with the EX1200-7100 carrier. Each
carrier provides six control lines compatible with 24 V logic.
The EX1200-7100 module occupies two plug-in-modules slot space and can be mixed and matched with
other EX1200 plug-in modules to configure high-density customized switching solutions. Approximately
54 switch points can be switched within a 1U rack space, providing exceptional density without signal
integrity degradation.
The EX1200-7100 series has been priced to help reduce the cost of microwave switching by at least 20%
over existing solutions. Switches are competitively priced to satisfy the lower frequency cellular switching
market needs.
The EX1200-7100 can be controlled programmatically using IviSwtch-compliant calls. Refer to the host
driver documentation for additional details. Logical diagrams are provided for each switch module which
identify how the front connector and rear connector pins.
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