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 Type-N 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. Type-N connectors are designed to satisfy the need for a durable, weatherproof, medium-size RF connector with consistent performance.v
Features / Type |
SPDT Lo-PIM |
TRAN Lo-PIM |
SPMT Lo-PIM |
Connector |
Type-N |
Type-N |
Type-N |
Actuator Type |
Failsafe or Latching |
Failsafe or Latching |
Normally Open or Latching |
Frequency Range |
DC- 12.0 GHz |
DC- 12.0 GHz |
DC- 12.0 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 |
1.30:1 |
1.30:1 |
1.30:1 |
Insertion Loss max. (dB) |
0.20 |
0.30 |
0.30 |
Isolation min. (dB) |
80 |
80 |
80 |
PIM Performance |
-160 dBc |
-160 dBc |
-160 dBc |
* self-cutoff feature applies to Latching models only