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The CXAR Series are computer-controlled coaxial switching systems for 50 or 75 ohm RF Signals up to 2.5 GHz, or low leakage signals down to 100 femtoamps. These systems are typically used to configure 1xN multiplexers. Mainframes hold a variety of different switch modules to form the desired configuration. All systems are available with Ethernet LAN, IEEE488 (GPIB), & RS232 (standard) and USB (optional) control. Pushbutton Manual Control is available on CXAR/16 and CXAR/32 Mainframes. Keypad or Pushwheel Manual Control is available for systems larger that 32 switchpoints. CP8 Display/Driver Modules are required for switch modules installed in CXAR/128 Mainframes and CP16 Display/Driver Modules are required for CXAR/256 Mainframes. These are included in the price.
These Chassis control up to two 8×1 modules, four 4×1 modules or mixtures of 8×1’s, 4×1’s, 2×1’s and 2×2 modules in any combination or configuration. LEDs on the front panel show switch and power status. Add Switch Modules to complete the system. Pushbutton Manual control is optional.
Dimensions:
19″ Rack Mount (483 mm)
15″ deep (381 mm)
3.5″ (2 RU) high (90 mm)
Weight: 15 to 20 lbs (7 to 9 Kg) max
AC Power : 50 Watts max. 110/220 selectable.
These Chassis control up to four 8×1 modules, eight 4×1 modules or mixtures of 8×1’s, 4×1’s, 2×1’s and 2×2 modules in any combination or configuration. LEDs on the front panel show switch and power status. Add Switch Modules to complete the system. Pushbutton manual control is optional.
Dimensions:
19″ Rack Mount (483 mm)
15″ deep (381 mm)
3.5″ (2 RU) high (90 mm)
Weight: 15 to 20 lbs (7 to 9 Kg) max
AC Power : 50 Watts max. 110/220 selectable.
These Chassis control up to sixteen 8×1 modules, thirty two 4×1 modules or any combination or configuration of 8×1’s, 4×1’s, 2×1’s and 2×2 modules. LEDs on the front panel show switch and power status. Add Switch Modules to complete the system. Keypad Manual manual control with LCD display is optional.
Dimensions:
19″ Rack Mount (483 mm)
15″ deep (381 mm)
7″ to 10.5″ (4 to 6 RU) high (180 to 270 mm)
Weight: 15 to 25 lbs (7 to 12 Kg) max
AC Power : 100 Watts max. 110/220 selectable
This Chassis is intended to control up to eight 16×1 solid state 75 ohm cable TV modules, or may be used to control a great number of 8×1, 4×1, 2×1 or 2×2 modules. It is often used to control a large variety of custom configurations which may be located in separate chassis. When used as a separate driver chassis it can control up to 256 switch points from a 4 to 6 RU chassis. LEDs on the front panel show switch and power status. Add Switch Modules to complete the system. Keypad Manual manual control with LCD display is optional.
Dimensions:
19″ Rack Mount (483 mm)
15″ deep (381 mm)
7″ to 14″ (4 to 6 RU) high (180 to 270 mm) depending on configuration
Weight: 15 to 35 lbs (7 to 16 Kg) max
AC Power : 150 Watts max. 110/220 selectable.
Cytec has a complete metal fabrication shop and a laser etching machine so we can build custom systems with very low NRE. Module arrangement, custom labeling, custom configurations are done fairly easily and nearly 50% of the systems we build are not shown in our standard product line. Don’t see what you need? Just ask!
Dimensions:
19″ Rack Mount (483 mm) or desktop chassis.
11″, 15″, 20″ or 25″ deep
Any RU height from 1 to 8 RU (1.75″ to 14″)
Rack mount handles, Flanges, Reverse mount or no mounting hardware at all.
Signal Connectors routed out front of chassis
AC Power : 150 Watts max. 110/220 selectable. DC: Power from any source.
Options for redundant power and redundant control.
All CXAR Chassis are available as Expansion Chassis for use with a MESA Control Chassis. This design allows configuration of large or complex systems with one point of control. Using a Mesa Controller and multiple Expansion Chassis has the following advantages:
These switch modules use high reliability reed relays for applications below 150 MHz. Fast, inexpensive reed relays are perfect for coaxial switching at lower frequencies. Switch times of 1 ms and life expectancy of 100 million operations. BNC connectors.
have an A, a B and an Off state.
Both relays may be on at once.
Single pole modules ground the outer conductor of the BNC.
Two pole modules switch the isolated outer conductor.
50 ohm Bandpass of DC to 300 MHz. Isolation of -50 dB to 80 MHz.
Switched Power = 10 Watts
BNC 50 or 75 ohm connectors.
100 Million cycle relay life.
1 ms switch times
have a two pole 2×1, Form C configuration as shown which allow one input to be switched to two outputs (A or B). Available with Isolated BNC or Twin BNC connectors, and uses Type A, armature relays. This module defaults to a normally closed position when off. Bandpass of 200 MHz (differential into 100 ohms).
have an 8×1 or 4×1 configuration with default off state.
Single pole modules ground the outer conductor of the BNC either isolated or grounded.
Any or all relays may be on at the same time.
50 ohm Bandpass of DC to 150 MHz. Isolation of -50 dB to 80 MHz.
Switched Power = 10 Watts
BNC 50 or 75 ohm connectors.
100 Million cycle relay life.
1 ms switch times.
have an 8×1 or 4×1 configuration with default off state. All unused ports in the x8 direction are terminated to 50, 75 or user specified ohms value.
Single pole modules ground or isolate the outer conductor of the BNC.
50 ohm Bandpass of DC to 150 MHz. Isolation of -60 dB to 80 MHz.
Switched Power = 2 Watts
BNC connectors.
100 Million cycle relay life.
2 ms switch times.
have an 8×1 or 4×1 configuration with default off state. All unused ports in the x8 direction are terminated to 50 or 75 ohms. An additional relay provides high isolation.
Single pole modules ground the outer conductor of the BNC.
50 ohm Bandpass of DC to 150 MHz. Isolation of -70 dB to 80 MHz.
Switched Power = 2 Watts
BNC connectors.
100 Million cycle relay life.
2 ms switch times.
These switch modules use RF relays in a stubless tree switch configuration to provide 50 or 75 ohm impedance modules. 50 ohm modules are available with SMA or BNC connectors. 75 ohm modules are available with BNC or F connectors ( some modules).
CXR/2×1-G Modules have a Normally Closed (NC = A = OFF) and Normally Open (NO = B = ON) Position.
50 ohm Bandpass of DC to 2.5 GHz. Isolation of -60 dB to 900 MHz.
75 ohm Bandpass of DC to 1.3 GHz. Isolation of -60 dB to 800 MHz.
VSWR = 1.25:1 @ 1 GHz
Switched Power = 10 Watts
SMA or BNC 50 ohm connectors, BNC or F 75 ohm connectors.
These switch modules use RF relays in a stubless tree switch configuration to provide 50 or 75 ohm impedance modules. 50 ohm modules are available with SMA or BNC connectors. 75 ohm modules are available with BNC or F connectors ( some modules).
CXR/2×1-GT Modules have terminations on the x2 connectors which termiate any unused channels. This module has an OFF position.
50 ohm Bandpass of DC to 1.6 GHz. Isolation of -60 dB @ 1 GHz.
75 ohm Bandpass of DC to 1.1 GHz. Isolation of -55 dB @ 1 GHz.
VSWR = 1.25:1 @ 1 GHz
Switched Power = 10 Watts
Termination rated to 5 Watts
SMA or BNC 50 ohm connectors, BNC or SMB 75 ohm connectors.
These switch modules use RF relays in a stubless tree switch configuration to provide 50 or 75 ohm impedance. 50 ohm modules are available with SMA or BNC connectors. 75 ohm modules have BNC connectors only.
CXR/2×2-G Modules Often referred to as Transfer or baseball switches.
They have a Normally Closed (NC = A-B, C-D = OFF) and Normally Open (NO = A-C, B-D = ON) Position.
50 ohm Bandpass of DC to 1.5 GHz. Isolation of -60 dB to 900 MHz.
75 ohm Bandpass of DC to 1.2 GHz. Isolation of -60 dB to 800 MHz.
VSWR = 1.25:1 @ 1 GHz
Switched Power = 10 Watts
SMA or BNC 50 ohm connectors, BNC or SMB 75 ohm connectors.
CXR/4×1-G and 8×1-G Modules are Normally Closed (NC = OFF State) to port 0.
50 ohm Bandpass of DC to 2.5 GHz. Isolation of -65 dB to 1 GHz.
75 ohm Bandpass of DC to 1.2 GHz. Isolation of -50 dB to 1 GHz.
50 Ohm VSWR = 1.3:1 @ 1 GHz
75 Ohm VSWR = 1.3:1 @ 800 MHz
Switched Power = 10 Watts
SMA or BNC 50 ohm connectors, BNC or F 75 ohm connectors.
CXR/4×1-GT and 8×1-GT Modules have terminations on the unused ports. This module has an OFF position.
50 ohm Bandpass of DC to 2.0 GHz. Isolation of -65 dB @ 1 GHz.
75 ohm Bandpass of DC to 1.8 GHz. ( F connectors ) Isolation of -50 dB @ 1 GHz. 50 Ohm VSWR = 1.3:1 @ 1 GHz
75 Ohm VSWR = 1.3:1 @ 800 MHz
Switched Power = 5 Watts
Termination rated to 5 Watts
SMA or BNC 50 ohm connectors, BNC or F 75 ohm connectors.
CXR/4×2-G 50 Ohm Modules are Normally Closed (NC = OFF State) to port 0.
50 ohm Bandpass of DC to 2.5 GHz. Isolation of -65 dB to 1 GHz.
50 Ohm VSWR = 1.3:1 @ 1 GHz
Switched Power = 10 Watts
SMA or BNC 50 ohm connectors.
CXR/4×2-G 75 Ohm Modules are Normally Closed (NC = OFF State) to port 0.
75 ohm Bandpass of DC to 1.2 GHz. Isolation of -50 dB to 1 GHz.
75 Ohm VSWR = 1.3:1 @ 800 MHz
Switched Power = 10 Watts
SMB or BNC 50 ohm connectors.
These switch modules use high reliability solid state switches for 50 or 75 ohm applications between 10 KHz and 2.75 GHz. Fast, inexpensive solid state relays are perfect for coaxial switching at low power RF and CATV frequencies. Switch times as fast as 25 us and life expectancy of 100 billion operations. Terminated to 50 or 75 ohms in both directions for use with splitters in either direction.
have a 75 ohm termination in both directions for use with splitter outputs and low crosstalk.
Insertion loss of – 3 dB at 1 GHz, -6 dB @ 2 GHz.
Insertion loss flatness of 1 dB between 100 and 1000 MHz.
Isolation of -55 dB to 1000 MHz.
Switched Power = 1/4 Watt or 24 dBm
BNC or F 75 ohm connectors.
have a 75 ohm termination in both directions for use with splitter outputs and low crosstalk.
Insertion loss of – 2 dB at 100 MHz, -4 dB at 1 GHz, -6 dB at 1.5 GHz.
Insertion loss flatness of 2 dB between 100 and 1000 MHz.
Isolation of -55 dB to 1000 MHz.
Switched Power = 1/4 Watt or 24 dBm
F type 75 ohm connectors.
have a 50 ohm termination in both directions for use with splitter outputs and low crosstalk.
High speed 50 ohm A/B switch with SMA connectors.
Bandpass of 10 KHz to 2.7 GHz (-3 dB point )
VSWR less than 1.3:1 to 1.2 GHz, less than 2.0:1 to 2.75 GHz
Isolation greater than -60 dB to 600 MHz, greater than -50 dB to 2 GHz
Max Power = 24 dBm ( 0.25 watts )
Max Switch Frequency = 50 KHz
Switch Rise time = less than 50 ns ( 10% to 90% )
have a 50 ohm termination in both directions for use with splitter outputs and low crosstalk.
High speed 50 ohm 16×1 mux with SMA connectors.
Bandpass of 10 KHz to 1.2 GHz (-6 dB point )
Insertion loss of -3 dB +/- 1 dB from 300 KHz to 800 MHz
VSWR less than 1.3:1 to 1.2 GHz, less than 2.0:1 to 2.75 GHz
Isolation greater than -60 dB to 300 MHz, greater than -50 dB to 1 GHz
Max Power = 24 dBm ( .25 watts )
Max Switch Frequency = 50 KHz
Switch Rise time = less than 50 ns ( 10% to 90% )
These switch modules use ultra high isolation reed relays. They allow measurements of resistances as high as 500 Tera-ohms or current readings as low as 50 femto amps. Withstand voltage rating of 1500 Vdc and options for Triax connectors for faster driven guard measurements. Not intended for frequencies above 50 MHz or switched currents over 0.5 amps. BNC, Triax or Shrouded Banana Jack connector options. Need help with this kind of difficult measurement? Call or e-mail and we can help.
in a 1×4 or 1×8 configuration.
Breakdown Voltage of 1500 VDC.
Measurements in the range of 50 Teraohms or 500 Femto amps with standard BNC or SBJ connectors.
Measurements in the range of 500 Teraohms or 50 Femto amps with Triax connectors and driven guards.
Driven Guard circuits also reduce measurement times.
Modules may be interconnected to form large multiplexers with Isolation relays to maintain specs.
allow you to build x2 matrix configurations for measuring between any two points.
Breakdown Voltage of 1500 VDC.
Measurements in the range of 50 Teraohms or 500 Femto amps with standard BNC or SBJ connectors.
Measurements in the range of 500 Teraohms or 50 Femto amps with Triax connectors and driven guards.
Driven Guard circuits also reduce measurement times.
Modules may be interconnected to form large multiplexers with Isolation relays to maintain specs.
These switch modules use 100 ohm differential pair impedance two pole relays and strip lines for switching of balanced lines and differential digital or analog signals. BNC connectors switching center conductor and outer concentric or Twin-ax / Twin BNC connectors switching inner conductors with outer concentric used as a grounded shield. Screw terminal connectors are also available for ease of wiring twisted pairs. Bi-directional mechanical armature relays with very good Low Thermal qualities make this module useful for gauge measurements or very low voltage measurements down to 5 uV.
100 ohm characteristic pairs.
BNC, Twin-ax / Twin BNC or Screw Terminal connector options.
Low Thermal Measurements down to 5 uV.
Differential digital or analog signals up to 100 MHz / 200 Mbps NRV.
Switch +/- 200 V or up to 50 Watts power.
BNC Bus Bars used for interconnecting modules.