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Patch Panels, Driver Chassis, Adaptors and Buffer Modules

Cytec manufactures passive and programmable patch panels as well adaptors, buffer modules and driver chassis for Automated Test, Data Acquisition and communications. The passive patch panels and adaptors simply allow you to convert between connector types for rack mount wiring and interconnect issues. Driver Chassis can be used to programmatically control your own DC powered devices. Buffer Modules and conversion modules can be used to change signal types to interface between different equipment. This page includes some of our standard products as well as miscellaneous things we have built to go with custom systems.

Programmable Patch Panels

LX7442 - 16x8 Power Patch Panel

Product Details (pdf bulletin)

16×8 non-blocking matrix allowing power distribution or interconnects
Max Switched Power: 150 Watts DC, 2,000 VA AC
Max Switched Voltage: ± 308 VAC, 30 V DC
Max Swiched Current: 8 A
Max Carry Current: 10 A
Control with Ethernet LAN, GPIB, RS232 or Manual
5 Year Warranty! Field proven for 30 years.

HXV/32-BP - Hi-Pot Patch Panel

Product Details (pdf bulletin)

Product Details

32×1 or 16×2 matrix
Max Switched Power: 200 Watts
Max Switched Voltage:3500 V Peak
Switch Current: 3.0 A
Breakdown Voltage: 7500 V peak, 5250 V rms
Control with Ethernet LAN, GPIB, RS232 and Push Button Manual Controls
5 Year Warranty! Field proven for 25 years.

GX6751 168 Wire 1x16 Mux

Product Details (pdf bulletin)

Product Details

1×8 or 1×16 mux configuration switching 168 wires.
Virgina Panel 168 pin high density connectors.
Cable test, Environmental test, Bus test, Avionics test.
Max Switched Power: 60 Watts
Max Switched Voltage:+/- 110 V Peak
Switch Current: 1.0 A
Breakdown Voltage: 750 V peak, 525 V rms
Control with Ethernet LAN, GPIB, RS232 or Manual
5 Year Warranty! Field proven for 20 years.

Adaptor Modules and Passive Patch Panels

RJ45 to SMA Adaptor Module

Download Data Sheet here

Converts the standard EIA/TIA 568 pairs (1-2, 3-6, 4-5, 7-8) of a CAT6A RJ45 connector into 50 ohm SMA connectors so they can easily connected to scopes, network analyzers or other test equipment.

PP/Spacewire-D9-Pin-SMA Socket Adapter

Convert SpaceWire Mico D9 Pin Connector to 8 Socket SMA Connectors. This test adaptor allows you to look at Spacewire signals on a scope or convert any Micro D9 connector signals to coax SMA. Tested to 500 mbps NRZ. See the schematic of pin-out or call Cytec for options. P/N 48-33-10.

Download Schematic Here

D37 To 75 ohm BNC Patch Panels

Converts 16 wires of a D37 Connector to 75 ohm BNC socket connectors. Typically used with Cytec DX/256×256 matrix chassis for 75ohm TTL PCM and PAM signals but can be used for many high speed TTL signals. Mounted to a 19″ rackmount aluminum panel 1 RU high. P/N 6260-03-21.

Download Schematic Here

Densi-Shield Adaptor Modules and Passive Patch Panels

Densi-shield Cables

Densi-Shield cables allow the transmission of high speed differential pairs over distance with low skew and jitter at a lower price and in a smaller size. The rugged cables transmit eight differential pairs over a single cable less than 8 mm ( 0.32″ ) in diameter with specs that easily beat Triax or Twinax cables. Connectors have a screw lock mechanism for retention and are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion. Benefits:

Smaller Size — 8 pairs in a 0.32″ diameter cable
Lower Cost — 2 Meter 8 pair cable for $200.00
Lower Weight —
Faster MTTR — connect/disconnect 8 pairs at once.
Faster Installs and tear downs with less tools.
Outperforms twinax or Triax cables by a wide margin.
Available in Lengths up to 10 Meters.
All pairs automatically length matched for low skew.
Max Data rates: 2 Gbps for 10 Meters, 10 Gbps for 1 Meter

Contact Cytec for more information. 585.381.4740 or sales@cytec-ate.com

Densi-shield to Triax Patch Panels

Converts 16 high speed differential pairs from a Densi-shield connector to 16 Triax connectors. Typically used with Cytec DXM matrix switches but can be used with other patch panels to convert older interface cables to newer connector types. Comes mounted to a 1 RU 19″ rack mount aluminum panel. P/N 48-23-10.

Download Schematic Here

Densi-shield to Triax Patch Panels

Converts 16 high speed differential pairs from a Densi-shield connector to 32 BNC Socket or SMA socket connectors. Typically used with Cytec DXM matrix switches but can be used with other patch panels to convert other interface cables to newer connector types. Can simplify cabling between racks using high density cables. Comes mounted to a 1 RU 19″ rack mount aluminum panel. P/N 48-26-10.

Download Drawing Here

Densi-shield to D9 Socket Patch Panels

Converts 16 high speed differential pairs from 2 Densi-shield connectors to 8 D9 socket connectors with 2 differential pairs on each connector. Typically used with Cytec DXM matrix switches but can be used with other patch panels to convert other interface cables to other connector types. Can simplify cabling between racks using high density cables. Comes mounted to a 1 RU 19″ rack mount aluminum panel. P/N 48-28-10.

Download Drawing Here

Driver Chassis to control DC powered devices such as relays, solenoids, etc.

The DRV Series are computer controlled systems for driving external relays, solenoids or any device requiring DC voltage activation. The systems allow you to control external devices using Ethernet LAN, USB, RS232, GPIB ( IEEE488 ) or manual control. Simple programming in any language with a high level of software support. 19″ rack mount or desk top systems.

Download Product Bulletin Here

DRV/32-MF Mainframe

These Chassis control 32 drivers. LEDs on the front panel show switch and power status.

Dimensions: 19″ Rack Mount (483 mm), 15″ deep (381 mm)

3.5″ (2 RU) high (89 mm)

Weight: 15 lbs (7.7 Kg) max

AC Power : 50 Watts max. 110/220 selectable.

Part #’s:

DRV/32+5 — 5 VDC drives, 3.4 Amps

DRV/32+12 — 12 VDC drives, 3.4 Amps

DRV/32+28 — 28 VDC drives, 1.7 Amps

System shown with optional pushbutton manual control

Download Product Bulletin Here

DRV/64-MF Mainframe

These Chassis control 64 drivers. LEDs on the front panel show switch and power status. Drives 65 through 128 are not provided.

Dimensions: 19″ Rack Mount (483 mm), 15″ deep (381 mm)

3.5″ (2 RU) high (89 mm)

Weight: 20 lbs (9.1 Kg) max

AC Power : 50 watts max – 110/220 selectable.

Part #’s:

DRV/64+5 — 5 VDC drives, 3.4 Amps

DRV/64+12 — 12 VDC drives, 3.4 Amps

DRV/64+28 — 28 VDC drives, 1.7 Amps

System shown with optional Pushwheel manual control

Download Product Bulletin Here

DRV/128-MF Mainframe

These Chassis control 128 drivers. LEDs on the front panel show switch and power status.

Dimensions: 19″ Rack Mount (483 mm), 15″ deep (381 mm)

3.5″ (2 RU) high (89 mm)

Weight: 22 lbs (9.1 Kg) max

AC Power : 50 watts max – 110/220 selectable.

Part #’s:

DRV/64+5 — 5 VDC drives, 3.4 Amps

DRV/64+12 — 12 VDC drives, 3.4 Amps

DRV/64+28 — 28 VDC drives, 1.7 Amps

System shown with optional pushwheel manual control

Download Product Bulletin Here

DRV/256-MF Mainframe

These Chassis control 256 drivers. LEDs on the front panel show switch and power status. Keypad Manual Control w/ LCD display.

Dimensions: 19″ Rack Mount (483 mm), 15″ deep (381 mm)

7.0″ (4 RU) high (180 mm)

Weight: 28 lbs (9.1 Kg) max

AC Power : 150 watts max – 110/220 selectable.

Part #’s:

DRV/256+5 — 5 VDC drives, 7.2 Amps

DRV/256+12 — 12 VDC drives, 7.2 Amps

DRV/256+28 — 28 VDC drives, 3.4 Amps

System shown with optional Keypad manual control w/ LCD display

Download Product Bulletin Here

Buffer and Conversion Modules

75 ohm TTL Buffer Amp Modules

Product Details
1×4, 1×8 or larger 75 ohm TTL amplifier buffer modules that allow signal distribution or restoration.

Amps support + 5 Volt TTL levels into 75 ohms.
Up to 70 Mbps NRZ data rates
Drives into coax cables up to 200 feet long.
Input over voltage and output short protected.

Download Product Bulletin here

8 Channel Impedance Conversion Amps

Product Details

8 amplifier channels per board with BNC connectors.
50 to 75 ohm or 75 to 50 ohm conversion ( other impedances possible).
Large signal bandpass ( Up to 5 Vpp ) 150 MHz.
Small Signal bandpass ( less than 2 Vpp ) 500 MHz.
Modules only or installed in aluminum chassis with power (quote per application ).
Part Number 18-01-10

8 Channel Adjustable Gain Amp Circuits with BNC connectors

Product Details

8 Channel adjustable gain amps with gain adjust of -60 to +20 dB per channel.
50 to 75 ohm or 75 to 50 ohm conversion ( other impedances possible).
Large signal bandpass ( Up to 5 Vpp ) 150 MHz.
Small Signal bandpass ( less than 2 Vpp ) 500 MHz.
Modules only or installed in aluminum chassis with power (quote per application ).
Part Number 18-03-10

8 channel Universal Amp Circuit may be used as summing amps or conversion amps

Product Details

8 Channel universal amp module allows for flexible configurations and has protyping area on board.
Max V out = +/- 10 Volts into 100 ohms. Max I out = 130 mA.
Applications include Cable drivers, Video amps, DSL, Pulse amps, Flash ADC.
100 MHz BW ( -3 dB ) at AV = 2, 60 MHz @ AV = 10.
1 V rise times of 5 ns.
Part Number 18-06-10

High speed differential signal converters allow you to convert between any of the following: RS422 -- LVDS -- CML -- ECL -- PECL -- LVPECL

16 channel modules with SMA connectors.
8 channel high density modules with densi shield connectors.
See Densi-shield patch panels for connector options on high density modules.
AC coupled, terminating resistors to user specs.
Too many options to mention here. Call or e-mail to sort through the details.

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