Description
The Part Number for this device is 193274A-01 (778572-99), and it falls under the Category of PXI Switches. Specifically, the model being discussed is the PXI-2599, which is described as a 26 GHz Dual SPDT Switch. This device is a RF Relay Module with a configuration of Dual SPDT, 26.5 GHz, 50 Ω. It is capable of handling a Maximum Carry Current (Per Channel) of 1.73 Arms and a Maximum RF Carry Power of 150 W (at 50 Ω load).
The Minimum Switch Load it can handle is -35 dBm, and it utilizes Latching electromechanical relays for its operation. In terms of performance, the Insertion Loss is less than 0.7 dB, and it has a Voltage Standing Wave Ratio of less than 1.7. Additionally, its Open Channel Isolation exceeds 55 dB, and it can carry an RF Carry Power of 25 W (at ≤26.5 GHz frequency).
This module falls under Measurement Category I, with a Signal Voltage of less than or equal to 100 V, and it can withstand a Surge Voltage of up to 500 V. The Recommended Cycle Speed for this device is 5 channels/s. The Contact Material used in this switch is Beryllium copper, gold-plated, ensuring reliable performance and longevity, with an Expected Mechanical Relay Life of 1 × 107 cycles. Lastly, the weight of this device is
Question 1: What is the part number for the PXI-2599? Question 2: What frequency can the PXI-2599 handle? Question 3: What is the maximum RF carry power of the PXI-2599? Question 4: What type of relays does the PXI-2599 use? Question 5: What is the expected mechanical relay life of the PXI-2599?
Specification
Detail
Part Number
193274A-01 (778572-99)
Category
PXI Switches
Model
PXI-2599
Description
26 GHz Dual SPDT Switch
Module Type
RF Relay Module
Configuration
Dual SPDT, 26.5 GHz, 50 Ω
Maximum Carry Current (Per Channel)
1.73 Arms
Maximum RF Carry Power
150 W (at 50 Ω load)
Minimum Switch Load
-35 dBm
Relay Type
Latching electromechanical relays
Insertion Loss
< 0.7 dB
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio
< 1.7
Open Channel Isolation
> 55 dB
RF Carry Power
25 W (at ≤26.5 GHz frequency)
Measurement Category
I
Signal Voltage
≤ 100 V
Surge Voltage
Up to 500 V
Recommended Cycle Speed
5 channels/s
Contact Material
Beryllium copper, gold-plated
Expected Mechanical Relay Life
1 × 107 cycles
Weight
260 g
Answer 1: 193274A-01 (778572-99)
Answer 2: Up to 26 GHz
Answer 3: 150 W at 50 Ω load
Answer 4: Latching electromechanical relays
Answer 5: 1 × 10^7 cycles


