low Passive intermodulation (Lo-PIM)
e360microwave offers a family of low PIM switches based on our standard designs to keep costs low. This family of SPDT, Transfer and SPMT switches with SMA connectors receive special treatment and design enhancements to optimize PIM performance. Available with failsafe, latching or normally open actuators with a variety of voltages, features and options.
Features / Type |
SPDT Lo-PIM |
TRAN Lo-PIM |
SPMT Lo-PIM |
Connector |
SMA-F |
SMA-F |
SMA-F |
Actuator Type |
Failsafe or Latching |
Failsafe or Latching |
Normally Open or Latching |
Frequency Range |
DC- 18.0 GHz |
DC- 18.0 GHz |
DC- 18.0 GHz |
Available Actuator Voltage (dc) |
5V to 38V |
5V to 38V |
5V to 38V |
Oper. Temp. degrees C |
-25 to +70 |
-25 to +70 |
-25 to +70 |
Control Connection |
Pin Terminal or D-Sub |
Pin Terminal or D-Sub |
Pin Terminal or D-Sub |
Options |
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Indicators |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
TTL Drivers |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Self-Cutoff* |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Decoders |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Transient Supperssion Diodes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Positive Common |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Epoxy Seal |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
RF Specification |
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VSWR |
1.25:1 |
1.25:1 |
1.25:1 |
Insertion Loss max. (dB) |
0.20 |
0.30 |
0.30 |
Isolation min. (dB) |
70 |
70 |
70 |
PIM Performance |
-150 dBc |
-150 dBc |
-150 dBc |
* self-cutoff feature applies to Latching models only