Broadband, coaxial solid-state PIN diode switches

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Agilent has introduced a family of coaxial solid-state PIN diode switches with an operating frequency range from 100 MHz up to 18 GHz for fast, accurate test in automatic test equipment (ATE) systems. Solutions include single-pole double-throw (SPDT), single-pole four-throw (SP4T) and transfer switch models.

Exceptional isolation and ultra-fast switching speed make these switches well suited for R&D and manufacturing engineers designing manufacturing test systems or requiring a fast switching solution to validate component performance.

Switch requirements are as broad and varied as the applications in which they are used - from testing high-speed antennas to high-volume semiconductor components. Specific requirements are determined by each application's needs, such as isolation, frequency and operating life. According to Agilent, the PIN diode switches feature superior performance across all of these requirements.

Another key feature of the PIN diode switches is a high port-to-port isolation of greater than 80 dB. This feature minimises crosstalk between signal paths to reduce measurement uncertainty and ensure accurate testing. Additionally, a switching speed of 380 ns enables high-speed signal routing applications and maximises manufacturing test throughput.

The switch family features six PIN diode switch models, each operating from 100 MHz to either 8 GHz or 18 GHz. These models include the P9400A/C transfer, P9402A/C SPDT and P9404A/C SP4T switches.