Pickering 4 784B Series User manual

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PXI/PXIe Microwave Multiplexer Modules

4x-784B User Manual

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of three years, excluding programmable power supplies, from the date of delivery to the original purchaser. Any product

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Products serviced and repaired outside of the warranty period are warranted for ninety days.

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PROTECTIVE EARTH (GROUND)

To identify any terminal which is intended for connection to an

external conductor for protection against electric shock in case of a

fault, or the terminal of a protective earth (ground) electrode.

DANGEROUS VOLTAGE

To indicate hazards arising from dangerous voltages.

WARNING/CAUTION

An appropriate safety instruction should be followed or caution to a

potential hazard exists.

Refer to the relevant instructions detailed within the product

manual.

HEAVY

If this product is heavy reference should be made to the safety

instructions for provisions of lifting and moving.

STATIC SENSITIVE

To indicate that static sensitive devices are present and handling

precautions should be followed.

Safety Symbols

The following safety symbols may be used on the product and throughout the product documentation.

Product Safety

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Contents

Copyright Statement........................................................................................................................................................(ii)

Technical Support and Warranty...................................................................................................................................(iii)

Product Safety...................................................................................................................................................................(iv)

Contents (this page).........................................................................................................................................................(v)

Warnings and Cautions...................................................................................................................................................(vi)

Section 1

Technical Speciﬁcation....................................................................................................................................................1.1

Section 2

Technical Description ......................................................................................................................................................2.1

Functional Description...............................................................................................................................................2.1

Section 3

Installation.........................................................................................................................................................................3.1

Pre Operation Checks ................................................................................................................................................3.1

Hardware Installation................................................................................................................................................3.2

Software Installation..................................................................................................................................................3.2

Testing Operation........................................................................................................................................................3.3

Section 4

Programming Guide.........................................................................................................................................................4.1

Programming Options for Pickering PXI/PXIe Modules......................................................................................4.1

Module Architecture...................................................................................................................................................4.2

Programming the Module.........................................................................................................................................4.3

Using Pickering Drivers in LabVIEW.......................................................................................................................4.6

Section 5

Connector Information ....................................................................................................................................................5.1

Section 6

Trouble Shooting..............................................................................................................................................................6.1

Section 7

Maintenance Information................................................................................................................................................7.1

Appendix A

Part Number List..............................................................................................................................................................A.1

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WARNING - Hazardous Environments Symbol

This product is not speciﬁcally designed for use in hazardous environments, for example in explosive

atmospheres. If the product is to be used in hazardous environments we recommend that the user ensures

suitable protective measures are taken.

CAUTION - Handling of Electrostatic-Sensitive Devices Symbol

Certain semiconductor devices used in this equipment are liable to damage due to static voltage. Observe the

following precautions when handling these devices in their unterminated state, or sub-assemblies containing

these devices:

• Persons removing sub-assemblies from equipment using these devices must be earthed by a wrist strap

and a resistor at the point provided on the equipment.

• Soldering irons used during the repair operations must be low voltage types with earthed tips and isolated

from the mains voltage by a double insulated transformer.

• Outer clothing worn must be unable to generate static charges.

• Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) ﬁtted with these devices must be stored and transported in anti-static bags.

Warnings & Cautions

WARNING - Danger of Electric Shock Symbol

This module may contain hazardous voltages. Before removing the module from the rack remove all supplies

and disconnect user I/O signals.

Unused slots in the PXI/PXIe/LXI chassis are populated with blanking plates to prevent access to user I/O

signals that may be present. Blanking panels are available to order from Pickering in a variety of slot widths.

If the product is not used in this manner for example by using an extender card then additional care must be

taken to avoid contact with exposed signals.

CAUTION - Product Documentation Symbol

Suitably qualiﬁed & trained users should ensure that the accompanying documentation is fully read and

understood before attempting to install or operate the product.

Safety Instructions

All cleaning and servicing requires the equipment to be isolated and disconnected from the power source and user I/O signals

(refer to the Maintenance Section).

• Appropriate manual handling procedures should be followed as dictated by the weight of the individual module or the

combined weight of the modules & chassis.

• Should a fault occur with the module or chassis, immediately isolate and disconnect the incoming power to the chassis and

the user I/O signals.

• Ensure the equipment is installed, operated and maintained by trained and authorised personnel.

• For suitably equipped products in the event of an emergency press the red “emergency stop” button situated on the front of

the unit.

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Section 1 - Technical Speciﬁcation

The 40-784B (PXI) and 42-784B (PXIe) microwave multiplexer

modules have a characteristic impedance of 50 Ω and are

capable of switching signals up to 40 GHz. Available in single,

dual or triple, SP6T or SP4T formats, they are suitable for

constructing complex microwave switching. Connection is

by high performance SMA or SMA 2.9 connectors. Remote

versions are also available which can support up to three

multiplexers in a single slot.

The remote versions, as well as occupying less PXI panel

space, allow the microwave relays to be placed closer

to the UUT and RF test equipment. This can shorten the

yAvailable as PXI or PXIe Modules

ySingle or Dual SP4T or SP6T Panel Mounted

Multiplexer

yUp To 3 Remote SP4T or SP6T Multiplexers From

Single Slot Version

y50 Ω Versions With 3-67 GHz Bandwidth

y50 Ω Terminated and Unterminated Versions

y75 Ω Version With 2.5 GHz Bandwidth

yRelay Cycle Counting Included

yLED Indication

yVISA, IVI & Kernel Drivers Supplied for Windows

yPXI Version Supported by PXI or LXI Chassis

y3 Year Warranty

Microwave Multiplexer (Part No. 4x-784B)

in Single SP4T & SP6T Formats

off

Single SP6TSingle SP4T

Single slot version

controls 1, 2 or 3

remotely mounted

microwave

multiplexers via

interface cables

length of cables and improve system performance. Remote

multiplexers are supplied with a 1.5m interface cable.

The 4x-784B provides a high performance solution for

RF and microwave switching, the performance at low

frequencies providing superior isolation, insertion loss and

VSWR to EMR or solid state designs.

Product Compatibility

The 4x-784B range has been introduced as an update to

the existing 40-784A family. The existing family remains

orderable but the new 4x-784B is recommended as it

provides additional options such as the PXIe control

interface. The RF performance of the 4x-784B is identical to

the existing 40-784A.

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4x-784B

PXI/PXIe Microwave Multiplexer Modules

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Section 1 - Technical Speciﬁcation

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MUX Bank 1

MUX Bank 2

MUX Bank 1

off

MUX Bank 2

off

MUX Bank 1

MUX Bank 2

off

MUX Bank 3

MUX Bank 1

off

MUX Bank 2

off

MUX Bank 3

Dual SP6TDual SP4T Triple SP6TTriple SP4T

Relay Cycle Counting

To aid with module “health”

monitoring all versions are

provided with a relay cycle counting

cycle feature. The number of

operations per contact are stored

on the module and can be used to

determine if a relay is approaching

EOL. This information could allow

system connections to be revised

so that signals applied to heavily

used contacts are swapped with

lightly used contacts to prolong the

working life of the relay(s).

4x-784B Multiplexer in Dual & Triple SP4T & SP6T Formats

Remotely Mounted Microwave Multiplexer Versions

pickering

MUX BANK 1

Remotely Mounted Microwave Multiplexers

3 off Interface Cables 1.5m Length

4x-784B

Single Slot

Version

MUX BANK 2MUX BANK 3

6 45

123

6 4

123

6 4

123

Interconnection Between 4x-784B Single Slot Version

and Remotely Mounted Microwave Multiplexers

Remote Mount Microwave Multiplexers

- With and Without Optional Mounting Bracket

4x-784B

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PXI/PXIe Microwave Multiplexer Modules

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Section 1 - Technical Speciﬁcation

RF Speciﬁcation - 6 GHz Versions

Characteristic Impedance: 50 Ω

Connectors: SMA

Bandwidth DC to 6 GHz

Maximum RF Carry Power: 220 W (0-3 GHz)

150 W (3-6 GHz)

Isolation: >80 dB (0-3 GHz)

>70 dB (3-6 GHz)

Insertion Loss: <0.2 dB (0-3 GHz)

<0.3 dB (3-6 GHz)

VSWR: <1:1.2 (0-3 GHz)

<1:1.3 (3-6 GHz)

Expected Life (low power): >10 million operations

per position guaranteed

(typically >25 million)

Insertion Loss Repeatability: Within 0.01 dB

Typical VSWR - 6 GHz Versions

Typical Isolation (dB) - 6 GHz Versions

Typical Insertion Loss (dB) - 6 GHz Versions

4x-784B

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Section 1 - Technical Speciﬁcation

RF Speciﬁcation - 18 GHz Versions

Characteristic Impedance: 50 Ω

Connectors: SMA

Bandwidth DC to 18 GHz

Maximum RF Carry Power: 220 W (0-3 GHz)

150 W (3-8 GHz)

120 W (8-12.4 GHz)

100 W (12.4-18 GHz)

Isolation: >80 dB (0-3 GHz)

>70 dB (3-8 GHz)

>60 dB (8-12.4 GHz)

>60 dB (12.4-18 GHz)

Insertion Loss: <0.2 dB (0-3 GHz)

<0.3 dB (3-8 GHz)

<0.4 dB (8-12.4 GHz)

<0.5 dB (12.4-18 GHz)

VSWR: <1:1.2 (0-3 GHz)

<1:1.3 (3-8 GHz)

<1:1.4 (8-12.4 GHz)

<1:1.5 (12.4-18 GHz)

Expected Life (low power): >10 million operations

per position guaranteed

(typically >25 million)

Insertion Loss Repeatability: Within 0.025 dB

Propagation Delay Variation

(between channels):

<1 ps

Typical VSWR - 18 GHz Versions

Typical Isolation (dB) - 18 GHz Versions

Typical Insertion Loss (dB) - 18 GHz Versions

4x-784B

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