SW6004 6GHz RF switch SP4T

SW6004 6GHz RF switch SP4T

SW6004 6GHz RF switch SP4T

SW6004 6GHz RF switch SP4T from DS Instruments is both USB controlled via SCPI commands, and a front panel select button. Simple and convenient USB power and status LEDs for the user. This 2 watt absorptive SP4T wideband switch is perfect for automated or remote test setups. Ultra- low insertion loss combined with solid-state speed and reliability make this a great upgrade path from old mechanical relay devices. (SW6004E for Ethernet version)

SP4T Absorptive RF Switch

Designed for general purpose low power, high-speed switching, the SP4T SW6004 is useful in many RF projects and test settings. The active port can be set both manually with the control button, via USB serial commands, or Ethernet port if available. Micro-USB conveniently powers the device so no additional lab supply or wiring are needed. All ports are DC-blocking for user convenience.

Remote Operation

Industry standard SCPI commands allow the SW6000 to be controlled by any host system with a USB interface. The USB port is configured as a virtual COM port allowing user software to access change settings on the switch and monitor status easily and without additional drivers.

Switch Matrix Applications

• Automated testing environments
• General RF lab use
• Production verification
• Educational / university lab use
• Aerospace / defense research
• Antenna research

SW6004 Specifications (Rev6):

• 10MHz – 6000MHz frequency range
• 4 Switched SMA RF Ports
• Max RFC input power: +33dBm (2.0 Watts)
• Max Terminated power: +24 dBm
• Low insertion loss (2.5dB Typical)
• Return loss: > 12dB
• Solid State Reliability
• Bi-directional
• Fast switching time
• Superior Isolation (60dB at 1GHz, 30dB @ 6GHz)
• LED port status indication
• Impedance: 50 Ohm
• Micro-USB Powered

Simple Automated Remote Control!

• USB virtual COM port settings: 115200bps, 8bits, 1 stop, no parity, no flow control – (command terminator character = newline)
• Change active RF port command: “RFO x” where x is the port number 1 through 4
• Request the active port by sending “RFO?”