Agilent 87104/87106A, B, C Multiport Coaxial Switches dc to 4 GHz, dc to 20 GHz, dc to 26.

5 GHz
Product Overview

High performance multiport switches for microwave and RF instrumentation and systems
SP4T and SP6T configuration Magnetic latching Exceptional repeatability for more than 5 million cycles Excellent isolation, typically >90 dB at 26.5 GHz Opto-electronic indicators and interrupts Terminated ports TTL/5 V CMOS compatible (optional)

Modern automated test systems demand higher accuracy and performance than ever before. The Agilent Technologies 87104A/B/C and 87106A/B/C multiport switches offer improvements in insertion loss repeatability and isolation necessary to achieve higher test system performance. Long life, repeatability, and reliability lowers the cost of ownership by reducing calibration cycles and increasing test system uptime and are vital to ATS measurement system integrity over time.

Description
The 87104A/B/C SP4T and 87106A/B/C SP6T terminated multiport switches provide the life and reliability required for automated test and measurement, signal monitoring, and routing applications. Innovative design and careful process control creates switches that meet the requirements for highly repeatable switching elements in test instruments and switching interfaces. The switches are designed to operate for more than 10,000,000 cycles. The exceptional 0.03-dB insertion loss

repeatability is warranted for 5 million cycles at 25C. This reduces sources of random errors in the measurement path and improves measurement uncertainty. Switch life is a critical consideration in production test systems, satellite and antenna monitoring systems, and test instrumentation. The longevity of these switches increases system uptime, and lowers the cost of ownership by reducing calibration cycles and switch maintenance.

87104A,B,C

50 Termination

6 RF Port

5 87106A,B,C

Figure 1. Agilent 87104A/B/C and 87106A/B/C simplified schematics

Operating to 4 GHz (A models), 20 GHz (B models), and 26.5 (C models), these switches exhibit exceptional isolation performance required to maintain measurement integrity. Isolation between ports is typically >100 dB to 12 GHz and >90 dB to 26.5 GHz. This reduces the influence of signals from other channels, sustains the integrity of the measured signal, and reduces system measurement uncertainties. These switches also minimize measurement uncertainty with low insertion loss and reflection, which make them ideal elements in large multitiered switching systems.

Both the 87204A/B/C and 87206A/B/C are designed to fall within most popular industry footprints. The 2 1/4 inch square flange provides mounting holes, while the rest of the 2 1/2 inch long by 21/4 inch diameter body will easily fit into most systems. Ribbon cable or optional solder terminal connections accommodate the need for secure and efficient control cable attachment. Option 100 provides solder terminal connections in place of the 16-pin ribbon drive cable. Option 100 does not incorporate the open all paths feature.

Opto-electronic interrupts and indicators improve reliability and extend the life of the switch by eliminating DC circuit contact failures characteristic of conventional electromechanical switches. These switches have an interrupt circuit that provides logic to open all but the selected ports, and then closes the selected paths. All other paths are terminated with 50 ohm loads, and the current to all the solenoids is then cut off. These versions also offer independent indicators that are controlled by optical interrupts in the switch. The indicators provide a closed path between the indicator common pin and the corresponding sense pin of the selected path.

Applications
Multiport switches find use in a large number of applications, increasing system flexibility and simplifying system design. Simple signal routing The simplest signal routing scheme takes the form of single input to multiple outputs. These matrixes are often used on the front of an analyzer in order to test several two-port devices sequentially or for testing multiport devices. In surveillance applications, a multiport switch can be used for selecting the optimum antenna in order to intercept a signal. Two methods can be used to accomplish the single input to multiple output arrangement. Traditionally where isolation greater than 60 dB was required, a tree matrix composed of SPDT switches was used. While this gave great isolation, it was at the cost of more switches (Figure 2). The 87104 and 87106 switches have portto-port isolations typically greater than 90 dB at 26.5 GHz, eliminating the need to use a tree matrix in order to achieve high isolation (Figure 3). In addition to the reduced part count, the path lengths are shorter, so insertion loss is less, and paths are of equal length, so phase shift is constant.

Figure 2. Tree matrix

Full access switching Full access switching systems give the flexibility to route multiple input signals to multiple outputs simultaneously. Full access switching matrixes find use in generic test systems in order to provide flexible routing of signals to and from many different devices under test and stimulus and analysis instrumentation. Cross-point matrixes, using single pole double throw and cross-point switches, have traditionally been used in order to maintain high channel-to-channel isolation (Figure 4). As with the tree matrixes, this is at the cost of hardware and performance. Full access switching can also be achieved using multiport switches (Figure 5). The advantage of the multiport matrix over the cross-point matrix is lower insertion loss and improved SWR performance due to consistent path length and fewer switches and connecting cables.

Figure 3. Multiport matrix

Figure 5. Full access matrix

Figure 4. Cross-point matrix

Dedicated switching There are a number of applications where switching will be used, not for flexibility, but to accomplish a particular function within an instrument. For example, switched filter banks for reducing harmonics in the output of sources or to the input of analyzers can use multiport switches in series to select the right filter for the band of interest. For larger switching systems, where many switches will be used to provide complex signal routing, a switch driver such as the Agilent 87130A or 70611A with 87204/6 switches is recommended.

To open all RF paths, ensure that all RF path drive pins are disconnected from ground. Then, connect pin 16 to ground. Note: This feature is not available with Option 100. TTL drive (Option T24) See Figure 10 for drive connection diagrams. Connect pin 1 to supply (+20 VDC to +32 VDC) Connect pin 15 to ground (see Notes 1, 4). Select (close) desired RF path by applying TTL High to the corresponding drive pin; for example apply TTL High to pin 3 to close RF path 1 (see Note 2). To select another path, ensure that all unwanted RF path drive pins are at TTL Low (to prevent multiple RF path engagement). Apply TTL High to the drive pin which corresponds to the desired RF path (see Note 3). To open all RF paths, ensure that all RF path drive pins are at TTL Low. Then, apply TTL High to pin 16. Note: This feature is not available with Option 100. Notes: 1. Pin 15 must always be connected to ground to enable the electronic position-indicating circuitry and drive logic circuitry.

2. After the RF path is switched and latched, the drive current is interrupted by the electronic positionsensing circuitry. Pulsed control is not necessary, but if implemented, the pulse width must be 15 ms minimum to ensure that the switch is fully latched. 3. The default operation of the switch is break-before-make. Make-beforebreak switching can be accomplished by simultaneously selecting the old RF path drive pin and the new RF path drive pin. This will simultaneously close the old RF path and the new RF path. Once the new RF path is closed (15 ms), de-select the old RF path drive pin while leaving the new RF path drive pin selected. The switch circuitry will automatically open the old RF path while leaving the new RF path engaged. 4. In addition to the quiescent current supplying the electronic position-sensing circuitry, the drive current flows out of pin 15 (during switching) on TTL drive switches (Option T24).

Driving the switch

Each RF path can be closed by applying ground (TTL High for Option T24) to the corresponding drive pin. In general, all other RF paths are simultaneously opened by internal logic. Standard drive See Figure 10 for drive connection diagrams. Connect pin 1 to supply (+20 VDC to +32 VDC) Connect pin 15 to ground (see Note 1). Select (close) desired RF path by applying ground to the corresponding drive pin; for example ground pin 3 to close RF path 1 (see Note 2). To select another RF path, ensure that all unwanted RF path drive pins are disconnected from ground (to prevent multiple RF path engagement). Ground the drive pin which corresponds to the desired RF path (see Note 3).

CAUTION: IF PIN 15 IS NOT CONNECTED TO POWER SUPPLY GROUND, CATASTROPHIC FAILURE WILL OCCUR.

Electronic position indicators

The electronic position indicators consist of optically isolated, solidstate relays which are driven by photo-electric sensors coupled to the mechanical position of the RF paths moving elements (Figure 6). The circuitry consists of a common which can be connected to an output corresponding to each RF path. If multiple RF paths are engaged, the position indicator corresponding to each closed RF path will be connected to common. The solid state relays are configured for AC and/or DC operation. (See indicator specifications.) The electronic position indicators require that the supply (20 to 32 VDC) be connected to pin 1 and ground connected to pin 15.
PIN NUMBER 2 FUNCTION COMMON

* PATH 1

PATH 2

PATH 3

10

* PATH 4

12

PATH 5

14

PATH 6

Figure 6. Pin function diagram

* Paths 1 and 4 are not connected for the 87104A/B/C

Specifications
Specifications describe the instruments warranted performance. Supplemental and typical characteristics are intended to provide information useful in applying the instrument by giving typical, but not warranted performance parameters. Maximum power rating: 1 watt average into 50 internal loads Switching: 1 W CW Non-switching: 50 W Pk (not to exceed 1 watt average) Life: 5,000,000 cycles minimum Switching speed: 15 ms maximum Switch drive specifications
Parameter test Supply voltage, Vcc STD, Option T24 Supply current, Icc STD, Option T24 Supply current (quiescent) STD, Option T24 Option T24 High level input Low level input Max high input current Vcc=Max Vinput=3.85 VDC Conditions

Indicator specifications
Maximum withstand voltage: 60 V Maximum current capacity: 150 mA Maximum ON resistance: 2.5 Maximum OFF resistance: 10 G

TTL control voltage states (Option T24)

7.0

Maximum on state

High
3.0
Minimum on state

0.8
Min 20 Nom 24 2001 Max 32 Units V mA

Low

Maximum off state

Switching: Pulse width 15ms:Vcc = 24 VDC1

25 Min 3 Nom

50 Max 7 0.8 1 1.4

mA Unit V V mA

Notes: 1. Closing one RF path requires 200 mA. Add 200 mA for each additional RF path closed or opened. Using all RF paths open (selecting pin 16) requires 200 mA per RF path reset with Vcc=24 VDC.

Specifications (continued)
87104A 87106A Frequency range Insertion loss (see Figure 7) Isolation (see Figure 8) dc to 4 GHz 0.3 dB + 0.015 x frequency (GHz) 100 dB minimum 87104B 87106B dc to 20 GHz 0.3 dB + 0.015 x frequency (GHz) 100 dB minimum to 12 GHz 80 dB minimum to 12 to 15 GHz 70 dB minimum to 15 to 20 GHz 1.2 maximum dc to 4 GHz 1.35 maximum 4 to 12.4 GHz 1.45 maximum 12.4 to 18 GHz 1.7 maximum 18 to 20 GHz 0.03 dB maximum 87104C 87106C dc to 26.5 GHz 0.3 dB + 0.015 x frequency (GHz) 100 dB minimum to 12 GHz 80 dB minimum to 12 to 15 GHz 70 dB minimum to 15 to 20 GHz 65 dB minimum to 20 to 26.5 GHz 1.2 maximum dc to 4 GHz 1.35 maximum 4 to 12.4 GHz 1.45 maximum 12.4 to 18 GHz 1.7 maximum 18 to 26.5 GHz 0.03 dB maximum

SWR

1.2 maximum

Repeatability (Up to 5 million cycles measured at 25 degrees C) Connectors

0.03 dB maximum

SMA (f)

SMA (f)

SMA (f)

Figure 7. Insertion loss S21 (dB) -0.8 -0.7 -0.6 -0.5 -0.4 -0.3 -0.2 .0.1

Typical

Specified

10

15 Freq. (GHz)

20

25

150

Figure 8. Isolation Typical

Isolation (dB) 90 110

130

Specified

50

70

10

15 Freq. (GHz)

20

25
7

Supplemental characteristic
MAX incident CW power (cold switching) vs. frequency
200

Environmental specifications
Operating temperature: 25 to 75C Storage temperature: 55 to 85C Temperature cycling: 55 to 85C, 10 cycles per MIL-STD-202F, Method 107D, Condition A (modified) Vibration: Operating: 7 g: 5 to 2000 Hz at 0.25 in p-p Survival: 20 g: 20 to 2000 Hz at 0.06 in p-p, 4 min/cycle, 4 cycles/axis Random: 2.41 g (rms) 10 min/axis Shock: Half-sine: 500 g at 0.5 ms, 3 drops/direction, 18 total Operating: 50 g at 6 ms, 6 directions Moisture resistance: 65C, 95% RH, 10 days per MIL-STD-202F, Method 106E Altitude storage: 50,000 feet (15,240 meters per MIL-STD-202F, Method 105C, Condition B) RFI: Per MIL-STD-461C, RE02, Part 4 Magnetic field: <5 gauss 1/4 inch from surface

100 CW power (Watts)

90 80 70 60 50 40

30

20

10 0.1
0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7

1.0

7 8

10.0

18

Frequency (GHz)

Physical specifications
Dimensions: Per Figure 9 Weight: 229 gm (0.50 lb) Reference conditions: Cold switching only (NO Hot switching) Ambient temperature of 75C or less Sea level (0.88 derating @ 15,000ft.) Load VSWR < 1.2 (see graph for derating above 1.2 VSWR)
Power derating factor versus VSWR 1 Power derating factor 0.9 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.5 1 1.5 2 VSWR (:1) 2.5 3

21.43 (0.860)

L 13.49 (0.531)
M

M M 23.35 (0.920) L M 5 3 L L

60

5.7 (0.224)

45.72 (1.800) 57.15 (2.250) Square

M M L

6.00 (0.236) 71.88 (2.83) 76.96 (3.03) 8.40 (0.331) 6.00 (0.236) L M L 14.86 (0.585)

26.97 (1.062) M

Solder terminals

5 4 3 L

6 1 2 M

4.37 (0.172) M

57.15 (2.250) M 2.18 (0.086) 63.13 (2.486) M L M M

60

45.72 (1.800) 57.15 (2.250) Square

Figure 9. Product outlines

13.49 (0.531)
M

Ribbon cable connector

4.37 (0.172)

Dimensions in millimeters and (inches)

M
11.94 (0.470)

Drive L L +24 Vdc *Path 1 Path 2 Path 3 *Path 4 Path 5 Path 6 Common Ground
1 3 5 7 9 11 13

Sense

Troubleshooting

2 Ind. comm. 4 Ind. 1 6 Ind. 2 8 Ind. 3 10 Ind. 4 12 Ind. 5 14 Ind. 6 16 Open all paths

Symptom 1. Will not switch

Probable cause Not connected to supply Supply <20 V Supply current too low Not connected to ground Select line not at ground (std) TTL Low voltage too high (Option 72) All-path-open line selected Supply not connected Supply <20 VDC Pin 15 not connected to ground

15

Switch connector 15 16
** Open all paths (Blue16) Common Ground (Green15) Indicator Path 6 (Yellow14) Drive Path 6 (Orange13) Indicator Path 5 (Red12) Drive Path 5 (Brown11) Indicator Path 4 (Black10) *Drive Path 4 (White9) Indicator Path 3 (Gray8) Drive Path 3 (Violet7) Indicator Path 2 (Blue6) Drive Path 2 (Green5) Indicator Path 1 (Yellow4) *Drive Path 1 (Orange3) Indicator Common (Red2) Drive Common (Brown1)

2. Position indicators dont work

Mating cable connector

Drive +24 Vdc *Path 1 Path 2 Path 3 *Path 4 1 3 5 7 9 L L

Sense 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 Ind. Comm. Ind. 1 Ind. 2 Common Ind. 3 ground 15 Ind. 4 Ind. 5 Ind. 6

Path 5 11 Path 6 13

Figure 10. Drive connection diagrams with Option 100

* Paths 1 and 4 not connected for the 87104A/B/C. ** Open all paths pin is not available.

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Ordering information
Switches 87104A 87104B 87104C 87106A 87106B 87106C Option 100 Option UK6 Option T24 dc to 4 GHz, SP4T Terminated dc to 20 GHz, SP4T Terminated dc to 26.5 GHz, SP4T Terminated dc to 4 GHz, SP6T Terminated dc to 20 GHz, SP6T Terminated dc to 26.5 GHz, SP6T Terminated Solder terminals to replace ribbon cable Commercial calibration test data with certificate TTL/5 V CMOS compatible option

Drivers 11713A Attenuator switch driver Drives up to 10 sections of switches or attenuators. 5061-0969 Accessory cable Viking connector to bare tinned wires (60 inches long). Use to connect 11713A to 87104/106 with Option 100. One required with 87104 Option 100; two required with 87106 Option 100. 70611A Attenuator/switch driver* Drives up to 31 sections of switches or attenuators with Option 001 installed. When expanded with up to 8 external (standard) or 1 internal and 7 external (Option 001) 84940A driver cards, the 87130A will drive up to 248 switch or attenuator sections. See below for accessories. 87130A Attenuator/switch driver* Drives up to 31 sections of switches or attenuators. When expanded with up to 7 external 84940A driver cards, the 87130A will drive up to 248 switch or attenuator sections. See below for accessories. Accessories 84940A Switch driver dard Will drive up to 31 switch or attenuator sections. For use with 87130A and 70611A. 84941A Switch interface kit Includes a signal distribution card and 70611-60008 accessory cable. For use with 87104/106 with Option 100. 11764-60008 Accessory cable (use with 87104/106) 16-pin DIP to (6) 4-pin Berg connectors (30 inches long). 70611-60008 Accessory cable (use with 87104/106 Option 100) (31) 52 inch cables, 4-pin Berg connector to bare tinned wire. Configuration guide See publication 5963-2038E.
* The 87104 or 87106 in combination with 87130A or 70611A does not provide position sensing capability. Use 87204/206 if position sensing is required.

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