Broadband Solid-State Switch Covers 1 MHz to 4.2 GHz

Aug. 13, 2008

WITH SWITCHING SPEED of better than 100 ns, a broadband switch is targeting applications like automated switching systems, switch matrices, and manufacturing test systems. The solid-state, non-reflective RF switch, dubbed the model PS-4.2/2S-5V-TTL-R, features a frequency range of 1 MHz to 4.2 GHz. At 4.2 GHz, isolation is greater than 50 dB. Insertion loss is 4.0 dB maximum. Operating-temperature range is 0 to +70C. The single-pole, double-throw (SPDT) configuration features SMA female connectors on all ports and a DB-9 connector for the TTL control interface. Availability: 5 to 6 weeks.

Trilithic, Inc., 9710 Park Davis Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46236; (317) 895-3600, Internet: www.trilithic.com.

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Nancy Friedrich

RF Product Marketing Manager for Aerospace Defense, Keysight Technologies

Nancy Friedrich is RF Product Marketing Manager for Aerospace Defense at Keysight Technologies. Nancy Friedrich started a career in engineering media about two decades ago with a stint editing copy and writing news for Electronic Design. A few years later, she began writing full time as technology editor at Wireless Systems Design. In 2005, Nancy was named editor-in-chief of Microwaves & RF, a position she held (along with other positions as group content head) until 2018. Nancy then moved to a position at UBM, where she was editor-in-chief of Design News and content director for tradeshows including DesignCon, ESC, and the Smart Manufacturing shows.