26.5 GHz Multiplexers, SPDT Relays, and Transfer Switches
Dynamic Characteristics
Expected relay life (mechanical)
Specifications
Input Characteristics
Frequency range.................................. 0 to 26.5 GHz
Characteristic Impedance ................... 50
Maximum RF carry power (50 load)
PXI-2596, PXI-2597, PXI-2599............. 150 W
PXI-2598.......................................... 75 W
Maximum voltage (cold-switching only)
PXI-2596, PXI-2597, PXI-2599............. 90 Vrms
PXI-2598.......................................... 65 Vrms
Maximum carry current (per channel)
PXI-2596.......................................... 107 cycles
PXI-2597.......................................... 2 x 106 cycles
PXI-2598.......................................... 2.5 x 106 cycles
PXI-2599.......................................... 107 cycles
Recommended cycle speed ................ 5 cycles/s
Ω
Ω
Physical
Relay manufacturer/PN
PXI-2596.......................................... Radiall R591 series
PXI-2597.......................................... Radiall R574 series
PXI-2598.......................................... Radiall R577 series
PXI-2599.......................................... Radiall R570 series
Relay types.......................................... Electromechanical
Contact material ................................. Beryllium copper, gold-plated
I/O connectors..................................... SMA jacks
Dimensions
PXI-2596.......................................... 2-slot, 3U, PXI/cPCI module
PXI-2597.......................................... 3-slot, 3U, PXI/cPCI module
PXI-2598.......................................... 2-slot, 3U, PXI/cPCI module
PXI-2599.......................................... 1-slot, 3U, PXI/cPCI module
PXI-2596, PXI-2597, PXI-2599............. 1.73 Arms
PXI-2598.......................................... 1.25 Arms
Insertion Loss (dB)
Frequency (GHz)
Module
PXI-2596
PXI-2597
PXI-2598
PXI-2599
0 to 3
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
3 to 8
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
8 to 12.4
0.4
0.4
0.4
0.4
12.4 to 18
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
18 to 26.5
0.6
0.7
0.7
0.7
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR)
Environment
Frequency (GHz)
8 to 12.4
Operating temperature ....................... 0 to 55 °C
Storage temperature........................... -20 to 70 °C
Relative humidity ................................ 5 to 85%, noncondensing
Module
PXI-2596
PXI-2597
PXI-2598
PXI-2599
0 to 3
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2
3 to 8
1.3
1.3
1.3
1.3
12.4 to 18
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
18 to 26.5
1.6
1.7
1.7
1.7
1.4
1.4
1.4
1.4
Pollution degree..................................
2
Approved altitude ............................... up to 2,000 m
Indoor use only.
Open Channel Isolation (dB)
Shock and Vibration
Frequency (GHz)
Operational shock .................................. 30 g peak, half-sine, 11 ms pulse
(Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-27. Test profile developed in accordance
Module
PXI-2596
PXI-2597
PXI-2598
PXI-2599
0 to 3
80
80
80
80
3 to 8
70
70
70
70
8 to 12.4
12.4 to 18
18 to 26.5
60
60
65
60
60
60
60
60
55
55
50
55
with MIL-PRF-28800F.)
Random vibration
Operating ........................................ 5 to 500 Hz, 0.3 grms
Nonoperating.................................. 5 to 500 Hz, 2.4 grms
(Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-64. Nonoperating test profile exceeds the requirements
RF Carry Power (W)
of MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 3.)
Frequency (GHz)
Safety
Module
PXI-2596
PXI-2597
PXI-2598
PXI-2599
0 to 3
150
150
75
3 to 8
95
95
50
95
8 to 12.4
12.4 to 18
18 to 26.5
This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following
standards of safety for electrical equipment for measurement, control,
and laboratory use:
75
75
35
75
65
65
30
65
25
25
25
25
150
IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1
UL 61010-1
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1
PXI-2597 termination power, average (at 25 °C)
Per termination............................... 1 W
Total ................................................ 3 W
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