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RC-2MTS-18

Key Features

RF Transfer Switch Matrix

USB & Ethernet Controlled

50Ω

DC to 18 GHz

Rev. OR

M167935

RC-2MTS-18

MCL NY

180516

RoHS Compliant

See our web site for RoHS Compliance

methodologies and qualifications

Feature

Advantages

Dual transfer switches

Transfer switches provide a simple DPDT switch application (2 input to 2 output switch matrix) and are

a useful building block in much larger switch matrices

Fail-safe design

The switches revert to a known default state when the DC supply is removed, allowing their use in

systems that must continue to operate safely in the event of power failure

Break-before-make configuration

Prevents a momentary connection of the old and new signal paths, reducing the inconsistent transient

effects that could otherwise be observed during switching

USB & Ethernet control

USB HID and Ethernet (HTTP / Telnet) interfaces provide easy compatibility with a wide range of

software setups and programming environments

Full software support

User friendly Windows GUI (graphical user interface) allows manual control straight out of the box,

while the comprehensive API (application programming interface) with examples and instructions

allows easy automation in most programming environments

Product Overview

Mini-Circuits’ RC-2MTS-18 comprises a pair of independently controlled, electro-mechanical transfer switches. Each switch

operates over a wide bandwidth, from DC to 18 GHz with high isolation (85 dB typical), low insertion loss (0.2 dB typical) and

high input power rating (10W for cold switching). The switches are of a fail-safe and break-before-make-configuration using a

patented design which ensures long-term reliability, with a minimum lifetime of 10 million switching cycles when used within the

noted specifications.

The switch box is constructed in a compact, rugged metal case (4.5 x 6.0 x 2.25”) with 8 SMA (f) RF connectors on the front panel.

The switches are controlled via USB or Ethernet, allowing control directly from a PC, or remotely over a network. Full software

support is provided, including our user-friendly GUI application for Windows and a full API with programming instructions for

Windows and Linux environments (both 32-bit and 64-bit systems).

The Big Deal

• Dual mechanical transfer switch

• High reliability, 10 million switch cycles

• 10W power rating (cold switching)

• High isolation, 85 dB typ.

Typical Applications

• Automated test equipment

• Fail-safe / redundancy switching

• Switch matrices

Case Style: SH2618

Software Package

Rack-Mount Switch Systems Available

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