USB & ETHERNET CONTROLLED

RF SP6T Switch Matrix RC-1SP6T-5050Ω

DC to 50 GHz

2.4mm-Female

THE BIG DEALy Mechanical SP6T switch
y Excellent performance to 50 GHz
y High reliability, 2 million switch cycles
y 3W power rating (cold switching)
CASE STYLE: PF2909
DOWNLOADAPPLICATIONS
y 5G node / device testingy Automated test equipment
y Fail-safe / redundancy switching

SOFTWARE PACKAGE

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Mini-Circuits’ RC-1SP6T-50 is an electro-mechanical SP6T switch operating over an extremely wide bandwidth, from DC to 50
GHz with high isolation and low insertion loss. The absorptive switch is of a failsafe and break-before-make-configuration, witha minimum lifetime of 2 million switching cycles per switch position, when used within the noted specifications.
The switch box is constructed in a compact, rugged metal case (5.5 x 6.0 x 2.75”) with all 2.4 mm (f) RF connectors on thefront panel. The switches are controlled via USB or Ethernet, allowing control directly from a PC, or remotely over a network.
Full software support is provided, including our user-friendly GUI application for Windows and a full API with programming
instructions for Windows and Linux environments (both 32-bit and 64-bit systems).

KEY FEATURES
FeatureAdvantages

Mechanical SP6T switch

Mechanical absorptive switches provide high reliability, repeatable high performance and internal terminations ofinput signals on the disconnected paths

Operation from DC to 50 GHz

Supports a wide range of RF test and signal routing applications, including 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G, with a single device.

Break-before-make configuration

Prevents a momentary connection of the old and new signal paths, reducing the inconsistent transient effects that
could otherwise be observed during switching

USB & Ethernet control

USB HID and Ethernet (HTTP / Telnet) interfaces provide easy compatibility with a wide range of software setups andprogramming environments

Full software support

User friendly Windows GUI (graphical user interface) allows manual control straight out of the box, while the comprehensive API (application programming interface) with examples and instructions allows easy automation in mostprogramming environments
REV. A
ECO-009505
RC-1SP6T-50
MCL NY240229

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RF SP6T Switch Matrix RC-1SP6T-5050Ω

DC to 50 GHz

2.4mm-Female

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS AT 25°C
Parameter

Conditions (GHz)

Frequency Range

Typ.

DC

Insertion Loss

Isolation

VSWR

Switching TimeMax.

Units50GHz

DC - 18

—

0.2

0.50

18 - 26.5—

0.20.70

26.5 - 40—

0.30.90

40 - 50—

0.41.20

DC - 186090—

18 - 26.55585—

26.5 - 405075—

40 - 505075—

DC - 18—

1.2—

18 - 26.5—

1.3—

26.5 - 40—

1.3—

40 - 50

—

1.6—

—

—

25—

DC - 18——2018 - 26.5——

1026.5 - 50——

3100mW hot switching2

2——

1W hot switching—

1—

24VDC input

23

24

25

USB port—

5—

State 1-6—

330—

State 0—90120—

1020

RF Input Power (Cold Switching)1

Switch Lifetime (per Switch)Min.

Rated Voltage

Rated Current (24V DC Input)
Rated Current (USB)

dBdB

:1msW

million cyclesVmAmA

1. Maximum power for any connected through path as stated; maximum power into any internal termination is 1W per port, 3W total per switch
2. Hot switching powers above this level will degrade the switch lifetime

ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Parameters

Ratings

Operating Temperature

0°C to 40°C

Storage Temperature-15°C to 85°C

Supply Voltage

26V

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RF SP6T Switch Matrix RC-1SP6T-5050ΩDC to 50 GHz

2.4mm-Female

SWITCHING CONFIGURATION:y Normally open (all port disconnected)
y Absorptive (internal terminations on ports J1-J6)

CONNECTIONSPort NameConnector TypeRF Switch (Com, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6)

2.4mm femaleUSB

USB type-B

Ethernet / LAN

RJ45

24V DC Input

2.1mm center positive DC socket

OUTLINE DRAWING (PF2909)
6.00 152.4

5.50

139.7

7X FEMALE CONNECTOR
26GHz SMA
40GHz 2.92mm
50GHz 2.4mm

TOP VIEW

6X LED INDICATORPRODUCT & FREQUENCY MARKING.46 11.7

2.75 69.9

TYP.92 23.4.91 23.1.27 6.9

TYP

TYP

REAR VIEW

TYP.28 7.1

4.38 111.3.53 13.5

S/N LABELTYPFRONT VIEW
2X

.158 4.0

BRACKET OPTIONONE SET OF 2 EACH

1.50 38.1

3.500 88.9

3.500 88.9

.25 6.4.41 10.4.375 9.5

6.75 171.5.837 21.3

BOTTOM VIEW
SHOWN WITH RUBBER FEET REMOVED AND BRACKETS INSTALLED.

Weight: 1110 grams.
Dimensions are in inches [mm]. Tolerances: 2 Pl.± .01 inch; 3 Pl.± .005 inch.

4.00 101.6.18 4.6

TOLERANCE: ±.005
INSTRUCTIONS FOR MOUNTING
BRACKETS:TOOL REQUIRED: PHILLIPS HEADSCREWDRIVER
STEP 1: REMOVE RUBBER FEETFROM THE BOTTOM OF THE UNIT,DO NOT DISCARD THE FASTENERS.
STEP 2: MOUNT THE BRACKETS WITH THE
FASTENERSREMOVED IN STEP 1, USING THE COUNTERBORE HOLES IN THE BRACKET.

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DC to 50 GHz

2.4mm-Female

TYPICAL PERFORMANCE DATA (PER SWITCH)
Insertion Loss

1Isolation (Inactive Paths)

1401.2COM-1COM-2

COM-3

COM-4COM-5COM-61201000.8dBdB

800.6600.4

400.2005000

10000

15000

20000 25000 30000
Frequency (MHz)

35000

40000

45000

COMJ1J2J4J5J6050000

VSWR (Active Ports)

1.5COM-4(J5 ACTIVE)

COM-5( J6 ACTIVE)

COM-6 (J1 ACTIVE)

05000

10000

J3

2

1.8

1.3

1.620000 25000 30000
Frequency (MHz)

35000

40000

45000

50000

VSWR (Internal Termination)

2.2

1.415000

J1J2

J3J4J5J6:1:1COM-2(J3 ACTIVE)

COM-3(J4 ACTIVE)

20

1.6

1.2

1.4

1.1

1.21COM-1(J1 ACTIVE)

01000020000
30000
Frequency (MHz)

40000

50000

1010000

20000
30000
Frequency (MHz)40000

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50000

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RF SP6T Switch Matrix RC-1SP6T-50
50Ω

DC to 50 GHz

2.4mm-Female

SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONSSOFTWARE & DOCUMENTATION DOWNLOAD:
y Mini-Circuits’ full software and support package including user guide, Windows GUI, DLL files, programming manual andexamples can be downloaded free of charge from: https://www.minicircuits.com/softwaredownload/rfswitchcontroller.html
y Please contact testsolutions@minicircuits.com for support

MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
Parameter
InterfaceRequirements
USB HID & Ethernet (HTTP & Telnet)

SystemRequirements

Hardware

GUI

Windows 98 or later

USB API DLLWindows 98 or later and programming environment with ActiveX or .NET support

USB Direct Programming

Linux, Windows 98 or later

Ethernet

Windows, Linux or Mac computer with a network port and Ethernet TCP/IP support

Pentium II or later with 256 MB RAM

APPLICATION PROGRAMMING INTERFACE (API)ETHERNET SUPPORT:y Simple ASCII / SCPI command set for attenuator control
y Communication via HTTP or Telnety Supported by most common programming environments
USB SUPPORT (WINDOWS):y ActiveX COM DLL file for creation of 32-bit programs
y .NET library DLL file for creation of 32 / 64-bit programsy Supported by most common programming environments (refer to application note AN-49-001 for summary of suportedenvironments)
USB SUPPORT (LINUX):y Direct USB programming using a series of USB interrupt codes
Full programming instructions and examples available for a wide range of programming environments / languages.

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RF SP6T Switch Matrix RC-1SP6T-5050Ω

DC to 50 GHz

2.4mm-Female

GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (GUI) FOR WINDOWS - KEY FEATURES
y Connect via USB or Ethernety Run GUI in “demo mode” to evaluate software without a hardware connectiony View and set switch states at the click of a button
y Configure and run timed switching sequencesy Set start-up switch statey Configure Ethernet IP settings

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USB & ETHERNET CONTROLLED

RF SP6T Switch Matrix RC-1SP6T-50
50Ω

DC to 50 GHz

2.4mm-Female

ORDERING INFORMATION
Please contact Mini-Circuits’ Test Solutions department for price and availability: testsolutions@minicircuits.com

Model
RC-1SP6T-50

Description
USB & Ethernet controlled SP6T switch matrix

Included Accessories

See Below

AC Power Cords3

Part No.

Description

AC/DC-24-3W1

AC/DC 24VDC Grounded Power Adaptor.
Operating temperature: 0°C to +40°C, IMax=2.5A

CBL-3W1-XX

AC Power Cord (Select one power cord from below
with each Switch Matrix box)

USB-CBL-AB-3+

2.7 ft (0.8 m) USB Cable: USB type A(Male) toUSB type B(Male)Part No.

Description

CBL-3W1-US

Power Cord for United States

CBL-3W1-EU

Power Cord for Europe

CBL-3W1-UK

Power Cord for United Kingdom

CBL-3W1-AU

Power Cord for Australia and China

CBL-3W1-IL

Power Cord for Israel

3. If you need a Power cord for a country not listed please contact testsolutions@minicircuits.com

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
USB-CBL-AB-3+

2.7 ft (0.8 m) USB Cable: USB type A(Male) to USB type B(Male)

USB-CBL-AB-7+

6.8 ft (2.1 m) USB Cable: USB type A(Male) to USB type B(Male)

USB-CBL-AB-11+

11 ft (3.4 m) USB Cable: USB type A(Male) to USB type B(Male)

CBL-RJ45-MM-5+

5 ft (1.5 m) Ethernet cable: RJ45(Male) to RJ45(Male) Cat 5E cable

BKT-272-08+

Bracket (One set of 2 each)

NOTES
A. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification document are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification document.
B. Electrical specifications and performance data contained in this specification document are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions.
C. The parts covered by this specification document are subject to Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard Terms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled to the rights
and benefits contained therein. For a full statement of the standard. Terms and the exclusive rights and remedies thereunder, please visit Mini-Circuits’ website at www.minicircuits.com/MCLStore/terms.jsp

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