Agilent Technologies U2121A-101 User Manual

Agilent U2121A-101 RF
Switch Driver Board

Operating Guide

Agilent Technologies

Notices

CAUTION

WARNING

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U2931-90001

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Second Edition, June 6, 2008

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Safety Notices

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ard. It calls attention to an operat­ing procedure, practice, or the like
that, if not correctly performed or
adhered to, could result in damage
to the product or loss of important
data. Do not proceed beyond a
CAUTION notice until the indicated
conditions are fully understood and
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Safety Symbols

Direct current (DC)

Alternating current (AC) Off (supply)

Both direct and alternating current On (supply)

Three-phase alternating current Caution, risk of electric shock

Earth (ground) terminal

The following symbols on the instrument and in the documentation
indicate precautions, which must be taken to maintain safe operation of
the instrument.

Equipment protected throughout by
double insulation or reinforced
insulation

Caution, risk of danger (refer to this
manual for specific Warning or Caution
information)

Protective conductor terminal Caution, hot surface

Frame or chassis terminal Out position of a bi-stable push control

Equipotentiality In position of a bi-stable push control

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General Safety Information

WARNING

CAUTION

• Do not load the output terminals above the specified current limits.

• Do not use the device if it appears damaged or defective.

• Observe all markings on the device before connecting any wiring to
the device.

• Do no operate the device in the presence of flammable gases or
fumes.

• Do no install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized
modification to the device.

• Applying excessive voltage or overloading the device will cause

irreversible damage to the circuitry.

• Use the device with the cables provided.

• Repair or service that is not covered in this manual should only be

performed by qualified personnels.

• To avoid ESD damage to the RF switch driver board, users are highly
recommended to comply with the following cautions:

• User are required to discharge themselves to any large metal object

(e.g. Shelf, desk, etc.) prior to operating the RF switch driver board.

• Operate the RF switch driver board under an ESD protected workstation,

with the minimum requirements of using wrist strap (connected to ground)
and ESD pad. The wrist strap can be grounded by connecting to the power
supply ground and/or circuit board ground.

• Avoid human body contact or a charged material to the on-board components

and circuitries. Always hold the board edges when carrying the RF switch driver
board.

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Environmental Conditions

CAUTION

This instrument is designed for indoor use and in an area with low
condensation. The table below shows the general environmental
requirements for this instrument.

Environmental conditions Requirements

Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C

Storage temperature –40 °C to 70 °C

Operating humidity Up to 85% at 40 °C (non-condensing)

Storage humidity 5% to 90% RH (non-condensing)

The U2121A-101 RF switch driver board complies with the following safety
and EMC requirements.

• IEC 61326-2002/EN 61326:1997+A1:1998+A2:2001+A3:2003

• Canada: ICES-001:2004

• Australia/New Zealand: AS/NZS CISPR11:2004

• IEC 61010-1:2001/EN 61010-1:2001 (2nd edition)

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Regulatory Markings

The CE mark is a registered trademark
of the European Community. This CE
mark shows that the product complies
with all the relevant European Legal
Directives.

ICES/NMB-001 indicates that this
ISM device complies with the
Canadian ICES-001.
Cet appareil ISM est confomre a la
norme NMB-001 du Canada.

This symbod indicates that a device,
or part of a device, may be susceptible
to electrostatic discharges (ESD),
which can result in damage to the
product. Observe ESD precautions
given on the product, or its user
documentation, when handling
equipment bearing this mark.

The C-tick mark is a registered
trademark of the Spectrum
Management Agency of Australia.
This signifies compliance with
the Australia EMC Framework
regulations under the terms of the
Radio Communication Act of 1992.

This instrument complies with the
WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC)
marking requirement. This affixed
product label indicates that you must
not discard this electrical/electronic
product in domestic household waste.

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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC

This instrument complies with the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) marking
requirement. This affixed product label indicates that you must not discard
this electrical/electronic product in domestic household waste.

Product Category:

With reference to the equipment types in the WEEE directive Annex 1, this
instrument is classified as a “Monitoring and Control Instrument” product.

The affixed product label is shown as below.

Do not dispose in domestic household waste

To return this unwanted instrument, contact your nearest Agilent
Te c hn o lo gie s , o r vi s i t:

www.agilent.com/environment/product

for more information.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

According to EN ISO/IEC 17050-1:2004

Generic example

Manufacturer’s Name:

Agilent Technologies Microwave Products (M) Sdn. Bhd

Manufacturer’s Address:

Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone,
11900, Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia

Declares under sole responsibility that the product as originally delivered

Product Name:

Agilent RF Switch Board

Models Number:

U2931A

Product Options:

This declaration covers all options of the above product(s)

complies with the essential requirements of the following applicable European Directives, and
carries the CE marking accordingly:

Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC)
EMC Directive (2004/108/EC)

and conforms with the following product standards:

EMC

Standard

StandardStandard

Standard Limit

LimitLimit

Limit

IEC 61326:2002 / EN 61326:1997+A1:1998+A2:2001+A3:2003
CISPR 11:1990 / EN55011:1990 Class A Group 1
IEC 61000-4-2:1995 / EN 61000-4-2:1995 4 kV CD, 8 kV AD
IEC 61000-4-3:1995 / EN 61000-4-3:1996 3 V/m, 80-1000 MHz
IEC 61000-4-4:1995 / EN 61000-4-4:1995 0.5 kV signal lines, 1 kV power lines
IEC 61000-4-5:1995 / EN 61000-4-5:1995 0.5 kV line-line, 1 kV line-ground
IEC 61000-4-6:1996 / EN 61000-4-6:1996 3 V, 0.15-80 MHz
IEC 61000-4-11:1994 / EN 61000-4-11:1994 1 cycle / 100%

Canada: ICES-001:2004
Australia/New Zealand: AS/NZS CISPR11:2004

The product was tested in a typical configuration with Agilent Technologies test systems.

Safety

IEC 61010-1:2001 / EN 61010-1:2001

Additional Information:
The U2931A receives power from an AC/DC power supply model DSA-60W-20 1 24060.

This DoC applies to above-listed products placed on the EU market after:

31-March-2008

Date

Tay Eng Su

Quality Manager

For further information, please contact your local Agilent Technologies sales office, agent or distributor,

or Agilent Technologies Deutschland GmbH, Herrenberger Straße 130, 71034 Böblingen, Germany.

Template: A5971-5302-2, Rev. E U2931A DoC Revision 1.0

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Product Regulations

Performance Criteria

IEC 61326-1:2002 / EN 61326-1:1997+A1:1998+A2:2001+A3:2003

CISPR 11:1990 / EN 55011:1990

– Group 1 Class A

IEC 61000-4-2:1995 / EN 61000-4-2:1995

(ESD 4kV CD, 8kV AD) A

IEC 61000-4-3:1995 / EN 61000-4-3:1996

(3V/m, 80% AM) A

IEC 61000-4-4:1995 / EN 61000-4-4:1995

(EFT 0.5kV line-line, 1kV line-earth) A

IEC 61000-4-5:1995 / EN 61000-4-5:1995

(Surge 0.5kV line-line, 1kV line-earth) A

IEC 61000-4-6:1996 / EN 61000-4-6:1996

(3V, 0.15~80 MHz, 80% AM, power line) A

IEC 61000-4-11:1994 / EN 61000-4-11:1994

(Dips 1 cycle, 100%) A
Canada: ICES-001:2004
Australia/New Zealand: AS/NZS CISPR11:2004

EMC

IEC 61010-1:2001 / EN 61010-1:2001

Safety

Additional Information:

The product herewith complies with the essential requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC and the
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and carries the CE Marking accordingly (European Union).

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Performance Criteria:

A Pass - Normal operation, no effect.
B Pass - Temporary degradation, self recoverable.
C Pass - Temporary degradation, operator intervention required.
D Fail - Not recoverable, component damage.
N/A – Not applicable

Notes:

Regulatory Information for Canada

ICES/NMB-001:2004
This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001.
Cet appareil ISM est confomre à la norme NMB-001 du Canada.

Regulatory Information for Australia/New Zealand

This ISM device complies with Australian/New Zealand AS/NZS CISPR11:2004

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Contents

Introduction 2
Standard Purchase Items Checklist 4
Product at a Glance 5

Product outlook 5

Product dimensions 6
Connector Pins Configuration 7
Installation Guide 10

A. Check your system 11

B. Install prerequisites and software 12

C. Connect the hardware solution to your PC 14

D. Launch the Agilent U2121A-Based RF Switch Driver Software 15
Supported Switches 19
Product Characteristics and Specifications 21
Maintenance 23
Disassemble Procedure 24
Ordering Info 26

Optional accessory 26
Appendix A: Control Instructions 29
Appendix B: Y1157A Cable Assembly Instructions 31

U2121A-101 Operating Guide 1

Introduction

CAUTION

The Agilent U2121A- 101 (also known as U2931A) RF switch driver
with cable is an adapter board designed for use with the Agilent
U2121A digital IO device. It enables you to control various types of
RF switches easily and has enhanced driving capability and consists
of different types of connectors to suit different switches.

The U2121A-101 purchase consists of a driver interface module, an
interface cable (equipped with a 37- pin D- sub connector on one end
and four 10- way terminal block connectors on the other end), a
10- pin to D- sub adapter, and a 24 VDC, 2.5 A power adapter. This
module is connected to the U2121A using the provided interface
cable. You can also use the Y1157A
connector to 9- pin D- Sub cable kit for the Agilent N1810/11/12
coaxial switches.

This module is consists of five RF switch driver channels and one
general IO terminal. Each channel is pre-programmed to drive three
different types of Agilent RF switches. Only one type of RF switch
can be connected to a single channel during operation.

[1]

cable, which is a 10- pin ribbon

DO NOT connect different types of RF switches to the same channel during
operating time.

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The U2121A-101 module is designed to handle 24 VDC switches.

[1] Refer to Appendix B for Y1157A cable kit assembly.

Power supply

The switches on this module are powered by the provided power
adapter. There is only one power supply voltage available for this
module, which is 24 VDC, 2.5 A.

Power consumption

The U2121A- 101 can drive up to 1500 mA continuously using the
provided power supply. For each channel, it is able to drive up to 300
mA load per switch. Precaution must be taken to ensure that the
total current consumption on all channels is not more than 1500 mA,
which is the maximum driving capability of the module.

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