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Series 91 and 92 Miniature Broadband SP2T Switches

Application Notes for RF Switches

  • Frequency range (Series 91): 1 to 18 GHz
  • Frequency range (Series 92): 0.2 to 4 GHz
  • Rise and fall times as fast as 10 nsec
  • Reflective and Non-reflective models
  • Low VSWR and Insertion loss
  • Miniature size, light weight
Miniature Broadband SP2T Switch Driverless Model
9120-500
(DRIVERLESS)
Miniature Broadband SP2T Switch with Integrated Driver
F9120
(With INTEGRATED Driver)

MODELS 9120-500 AND 9220-500

These switches provide high-performance characteristics over a multi-octave frequency range. Model 9120-500 covers the frequency range of 1 to 18 GHz; Model 9220-500 covers the frequency range of 0.2 to 4 GHz. Both models use an integrated circuit assembly of a series-shunt configuration of PIN diodes mounted in a microstrip transmission line as shown below.

Series 91 and 92 Switch Schematic Diagram
Series 91 and 92 schematic diagram

PORT CONTROL

By applying positive current to a bias terminal, the associated port is OFF since the corresponding shunt diodes are biased to a low resistance and the series diode to a high resistance. With negative current at the bias terminal, the converse conditions are established and the port is ON. Since bias terminals are individually available for both ports, the user has the option of any combination of ports ON or OFF.

MODELS 9120T-500, 9120W-500 and 9220T-500

These switches are non-reflective versions of the switches described to the left. They are constructed in the configuration shown below.

Series 91T, 92T and 91W schematic diagram
Series 91T, 92T and 91W schematic diagram

When positive current is applied, the port is OFF since the associated series diodes are back-biased to a high resistance. At the same time, the corresponding shunt diode is biased to a low resistance, and the impedance at the port is then effectively that of the 50 ohm resistor in series with the shunt diode. When applying negative current, the converse conditions are established and the port is ON.

Note that when all output ports are OFF, a high VSWR will be present at the common port.

MODEL 9120AH-500

This switch has the same circuit topology as the 9120-500 except it is equipped with high-speed diodes to achieve rise and fall times of 10 nsec.

MODEL 9120AHT-500

This switch is similar to the 9120AH-500 except it includes a terminating network as shown below.

Model 9210AHT-500 schematic diagram
Model 9120AHT-500 schematic diagram

SERIES F91/F92

The Series F91/F92 units are the same as the Series 91/92 units except they are equipped with integrated drivers that are powered by +5 and -12 to -15V supplies. The proper currents required to switch the ports ON or OFF are provided by the drivers, which are controlled by external control signals. Standard units are wired so that a port is ON with the application of a logic "0" control signal.

SERIES G91 and G92

  • Frequency range (Series G91): 1 to 18 GHz
  • Frequency range (Series G92): 0.2 to 4 GHz
  • Reflective and non-reflective models
  • Low VSWR and Insertion loss
  • Up to 60 dB isolation
  • Positive DC supplies only
  • Miniature size, light weight
Series G91 and G92 Miniature Broadband SP2T switch Model G9120 

SERIES G91 and G92

Operating from +5 and +15V power supplies only, the G-series switches provide high performance characteristics at relatively high speeds over multi-octave frequency ranges. The series includes low Insertion loss and high isolation models in both reflective and non-reflective configurations. Series G91 units cover the frequency range of 1 to 18 GHz; Series G92 units cover the frequency range of 0.2 to 4 GHz. The design is based on an integrated circuit assembly of PIN diodes mounted in a microstrip transmission line as shown below. The currents required to switch the ports ON or OFF are provided by the integrated driver, which is controlled by external TTL logic signals.

Model G9120 RF schematic diagram 

SERIES G91T/G92T and G91W

These switches are non-reflective versions of the switches described above.

MODEL NO.(1)
CHARACTERISTIC
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0.2-1
1-2
2-4
4-8
8-12.4
12.4-18
9120-500*
F9120
Min. Isolation (dB)
Max. Insertion Loss (dB)
Max. VSWR (ON)


60
1.1
1.75
60
1.1
1.75
60
1.4
1.75
60
2.0
1.75
50
2.5
2.0
G9120* Min. Isolation (dB)
Max. Insertion Loss (dB)
Max. VSWR (ON)


60
1.8
1.5
60
1.8
1.5
60
1.8
1.7
60
2.2
1.7
50
2.5
2.0
9220-500*
F9220*
Min. Isolation (dB)
Max. Insertion Loss (dB)
Max. VSWR (ON)
60
1.5
1.5
60
1.5
1.5
60
1.5
1.5






G9220* Min. Isolation (dB)
Max. Insertion Loss (dB)
Max. VSWR (ON)
60
1.8
1.5
60
1.8
1.5
60
1.8
1.5






9120T-500*
F9120T
G9120T*
Min. Isolation (dB)
Max. Insertion Loss (dB)
Max. VSWR (ON or OFF)


50
1.2
1.5
50
1.2
1.5
50
1.5
1.7
45
1.5
1.7
40
2.2
2.0
9220T-500*
F9220T*
G9220T*
Min. Isolation (dB)
Max. Insertion Loss (dB)
Max. VSWR (ON)
60
1.3
1.5
60
1.3
1.5
60
1.3
1.5






9120W-500*
F9120W
G9120W*
Min. Isolation (dB)
Max. Insertion Loss (dB)
Max. VSWR (ON or OFF)


60
1.8
1.5
60
1.8
1.7
60
1.8
1.7
60
2.2
2.0
55
2.5
2.0
9120AH-500*
F9120AH
Min. Isolation (dB)
Max. Insertion Loss (dB)
Max. VSWR (ON)


60
1.1
1.75
60
1.1
1.75
60
1.4
1.75
60
2.0
1.75
50
2.5
2.0
9120AHT-500*
F9120AHT
Min. Isolation (dB)
Max. Insertion Loss (dB)
Max. VSWR (ON)
Max. VSWR (OFF)



60
1.3
1.75
1.75
60
1.3
1.75
1.75
60
1.7
1.9
2.0
60
2.5
2.0
2.2
50
3.0
2.0
2.3

*Special-order product. Consult factory before ordering.

NOTE
(1) Models prefixed with “F” or “G” are equipped with integrated TTL-compatible drivers; models without the “F” or “G” prefix are current-controlled units and are furnished without drivers; models suffixed with “T” or “W” are non-reflective except a high VSWR will be present at the common port if all other ports are OFF; models suffixed with “H” are high-speed units.

PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Power Handling Capability
   Without Performance Degradation
         Units without "T" or "W" suffix: 1W cw or peak
         Units with "T" or "W" suffix
                Input to any "OFF" port: 100 mW cw or peak
                Input to any "ON" port: 1W cw or peak
                Input to common port: 1W cw or peak
Survival Power
  Units without "T" or "W" suffix: 1W average, 75W peak (1 µsec max. pulse width)
  Units with "T" or "W" suffix
        Input to any "OFF" port: 1W average 10W peak (1 µsec max. pulse width)
        Input to any "ON" port: 1W average 75W peak (1 µsec max. pulse width)
        Input to common port: 1W average 75W peak (1 µsec max. pulse width)



SWITCHING CHARACTERISTICS(2)
   SERIES 91/F91/G91

  
       Units without "H" suffix
           ON time ............................................................ 250 nsec max.
           OFF time .......................................................... 250 nsec max.
       Units with "H" suffix
            Rise time ......................................................... 10 nsec max.
            Fall time .......................................................... 10 nsec max.
            ON time ........................................................... 25 nsec max.
            OFF time ......................................................... 20 nsec max.
            Repetition rate ................................................ 20 MHz max.
  SERIES 92/F92/G92
            ON time .......................................................... 500 nsec max.
            OFF time ......................................................... 500 nsec max.

NOTE
(2) For driverless units, shaped current pulses must be provided by user.


POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
   SERIES 91/92/F91/F92
        Driverless Units

        Bias current required at each port for rated isolation and Insertion loss.
        PORT OFF
            Units without "H" suffix ...................................... +50 mA
            Units with "H" suffix ........................................... +30 mA
        PORT ON
            Units without "H" suffix ..................................... -50 mA
            Units with "H" suffix ........................................... -35 mA

 

        Units With Integrated Drivers

(For one port ON)
+5V ±5%
-12 to -15V
Units Without "H" Suffix
65 mA
65 mA
Units With "H" Suffix
60 mA
50 mA
Units With "HT" Suffix
80 mA
50 mA

 


   SERIES G91/G92 (For one port ON)
........................

 


     
 

       
       
 



+5V ±5%, 100 mA

+15V ±5%, 30 mA

 

CONTROL CHARACTERISTICS

   SERIES 91/92/F91/F92
       Units With Integrated Drivers
           Control Input Impedance
               Units without "H" suffix.............................
TTL, low power Schottky, one unit load. (A unit load is 0.8 mA sink current and 40 µA source current.)
               Units with "H" suffix..................................
TTL, advanced Schottky, one unit load. (A unit load is 0.6 mA sink current and 20 µA source current.)
           Control Logic ...............................................
Logic "0" (-0.3 to +0.8V) for port ON and logic "1" (+2.0 to +5.0V) for port OFF.
   SERIES G91/G92
         Control Input Impedance ..............................
Schottky TTL, one unit load. (A unit load is 2.0 mA sink current and 50 µA source current.)
         Control Logic..................................................
Logic "0" (-0.3 to +0.8V) for port ON and logic "1" (+2.0 to +5.0V) for port OFF.


OPTION (G09) ENVIRONMENTAL RATINGS
Temperature Range
    Operating .................................. -54°C to +110°C
    Non-Operating ...........................
-65°C to +125°C
Humidity .......................................
MIL-STD-202F, Method 103B, Cond. B (96 hrs. at 95%)
Shock ............................................
MIL-STD-202F, Method 213B, Cond. B (75G, 6 msec)
Vibration ........................................
MIL-STD-202F, Method 204D, Cond. B (.06" double amplitude or 15G, whichever is less)
Altitude ..........................................
MIL-STD-202F, Method 105C, Cond. B (50,000 ft.)
Temp. Cycling ................................
MIL-STD-202F, Method 107D, Cond. A, 5 cycles

AVAILABLE OPTIONS
Option No.
      Description
3
SMA female bias/control connectors
7
J1, J2 and J3 SMA male
7A
J1 SMA male; J2 and J3 SMA female
7B
J1 SMA female; J2 and J3 SMA male
9
Inverse control logic; logic "0" for port OFF and logic "1" for port ON (Not applicable to Series 91/92)
27
Single-port toggle control; logic "0" connects J1 to J2 (Not applicable to the Driverless Units, Series 91/92)
33
EMI filter solder-type bias/control terminals
 41(3)
Internal video filter, common port only
 42(3)
Internal video filter, output ports only
 43(3)
Internal video filter, all ports
 55(4)
Frequency range 0.5 to 18 GHz.
64A
SMB male bias/control connectors
G09 Meeting the specified Environmental Ratings
G12 RoHS Compliant
G18  REACH Compliant

   
NOTES
(3)  Not applicable to Series 92/F92/G92.*See Video Filter Options at Switches Applications Notes
(4)  Applicable only to 1 to 18 GHz switches. See impact of Option 55 on specifications

 
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
Model G9120 RF schematic diagram
Dimensions in  mm (Inches) Tolerances, unless otherwise indicated: .XX ±.02; .XXX ±.005  
 
 



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