Keysight Technologies 34945A, L4445A, L4490A, L4491A Configuration Manual

Keysight Technologies

34945A, L4445A, and L4490A/L4491A

Configuration Guide

Introduction

RF/Microwave switches are used in a wide variety of applications ranging from DC to over 50 GHz. These applications can include:

– Wireless Communications – Broadband CATV – Communication Satellites – Test and Measurement Equipment – Electronic Radar and Defense Systems – Avionics – Medical Electronics – Space Programs.

High Frequency measurement systems can be configured to route RF/Microwave signals in a variety of configurations including:

– Selection from multiple signal sources to a single output – Selection of multiple input signals to a single measurement instrument – Transfer switching to insert or remove a device in a signal path – Matrix switching of multiple inputs and outputs

Keysight Technologies, Inc. is a leader in providing RF/Microwave switching solutions. Keysight’s solutions include both RF/Microwave switch modules and switch driver instruments that control discreet (external) switches and attenuators physically located at the site of the device under test (DUT) or application.

The purpose of this configuration guide is to introduce you to the features of the Keysight 34945A, L4445A, and L4490A/L4491A family of RF/Microwave switching instruments, and to assist you in the three step process of selecting and configuring your Keysight system:

Step 1: Select the switches/attenuators and their options for your application.

Step 2: Determine the type and number of distribution boards required, and the bracket and

cable kits required.

Step 3: Select the switch driver instrument or switch platform you plan to use.

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Step 1

Supported Keysight Switches and Attenuators

Table 1, shown on the following page, is a list of commonly used and supported Keysight switches and attenuators with their recommended options. Use Table 1

The Keysight 34945A and L4445A Microwave Switch/Attenuator Drivers and the L4490A/L4491A RF Switch Platform support virtually any RF/Microwave switch

to locate your switch(es)/attenuator(s) and the accessories required. You may find it necessary to refer to the table frequently as you work through this guide.

or attenuator.

Table 1. Common Keysight RF/Microwave Switches and Attenuators

Position indicator option

Included

N/A

Included

Switch model Description

N1810UL N1810TL N18 11T L N1812UL

8710 4A 8710 4B 8710 4C

8710 6A 87106B 8710 6C

87106P

8710 6Q

87106R

874 06B 874 06Q 87204A 87204B 87204C

87206A 87206B 87206C

87606B 87606Q

87222C 87222D 87222E

87222R

Un-terminated latching 3-port (SPDT) Terminated latching 3-port (SPDT) Terminated latching 4-port (bypass) Un-terminated latching 5-port SP4T 4-por t latching, terminated SP4T 4-por t latching, terminated SP4T 4-por t latching, terminated

SP6T 6-port latching, terminated SP6T 6-port latching, terminated SP6T 6-port latching, terminated

Low PIM Switch, SP6T 6-port, latching, terminated Low PIM Switch, SP6T 6-port, latching, terminated Low PIM Switch, SP6T 6-port, latching, terminated 6-port matrix, terminated Low PIM Switch, 6-port matrix, terminated SP4T 4-por t latching, terminated SP4T 4-por t latching, terminated SP4T 4-por t latching, terminated

SP6T 6-port latching, terminated SP6T 6-port latching, terminated SP6T 6-port latching, terminated

6-port matrix, terminated Low PIM Switch, 6-port matrix, terminated 4-port transfer 4-port transfer 4-port transfer

Low PIM Switch, 4-port transfer

Frequency range

DC – 2, 4, 20, or 26.5 GHz

DC – 4 GHz DC – 20 GHz DC – 26.5 GHz

DC - 4 GHz

DC - 20 GHz

DC - 26.5 GHz

DC – 20 GHz DC – 20 GHz DC – 4 GHz DC – 20 GHz DC – 26.5 GHz

DC – 4 GHz DC – 20 GHz DC – 26.5 GHz

DC – 20 GHz DC – 20 GHz

DC – 26.5 GHz DC – 40 GHz DC – 50 GHz

DC- 26.5 GHz

Reference document

number

5968-9653E

50 91-336 6E

87104-80017

59 65-7 8 41E 87406-80005

5965-3309E

59 65-7842E 87606-80005

5968-2216E

87222-80007

Coil voltage option

124 402/403

024: 24 VDC T24: TTL/5 V CMOS compatible

Included

024: 24 VDC

Included

24 VDC

Note that the switches, attenuators, and accessories shown in Tables 1 and 2 are not included with the instrumentation and must be ordered separately! Use the

chart on page 13 to track your selections as you determine your configuration.

DC connector option

201 (DB9F)

161 (16-pin DIP)

Distribution board [number of switches/board]

Y1150A [8] Y1152 A [2] Y1154 A [6]

Y1151A [2]

Y1152A [1] Y1172 A

Y1154A [2]

Bracket kit (Cable kit)

Y1170A: L4491A Y1171A: L4490A (Y1157A )

Y1172 A (Y115 9A)

(Y115 9A)

Y1173A (Y115 8A)

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Table 1. Common Keysight RF/Microwave Switches and Attenuators (continued)

DC connector option

161 (16-pin DIP)

060 (12-pin Viking)

Switch model Description

L7104A L7104B L7104C

L7106A L7106B L7106C

L7204A L7204B L7204C

L7206A L7206B L7206C L7222C

8762A 8762B 8762C

8763A 8763B 8763C

8764A 8764B 8764C

8762F 8765A 8765B 8765C 8765D

8765F 8766K 8767K 8768K 8769K 8767M 8768M 8769M U9 397A U9397C

SP4T 4-por t latching, terminated SP4T 4-por t latching, terminated SP4T 4-por t latching, terminated

SP6T 6-port latching, terminated SP6T 6-port latching, terminated SP6T 6-port latching, terminated

SP4T 4-por t latching, un-terminated SP4T 4-por t latching, un-terminated SP4T 4-por t latching, un-terminated

SP6T 6-port latching, un-terminated SP6T 6-port latching, un-terminated SP6T 6-port latching, un-terminated 4-port transfer latching, terminated

Terminated latching 3-port (SPDT) Terminated latching 3-port (SPDT) Terminated latching 3-port (SPDT)

Terminated latching 4-port (transfer) Terminated latching 4-port (transfer) Terminated latching 4-port (transfer)

Terminated latching 5-port Terminated latching 5-port Terminated latching 5-port

75 ohms Terminated (SPDT) Coaxial (SPDT),SMA Coaxial (SPDT),SMA Coaxial (SPDT),3.5 mm Coaxial (SPDT),2.4 mm

Coaxial (SPDT), 75 ohm, SMB Coaxial (SP3T) Coaxial (SP4T) Coaxial (SP5T) Coaxial (SP6T) Coaxial (SP4T) Coaxial (SP5T) Coaxial (SP6T) 8 GHz Solid State 18 GHz Solid State

Reference Frequency range

DC – 4 GHz DC – 20 GHz DC – 26.5 GHz

DC – 4 GHz DC – 20 GHz DC – 26.5 GHz DC – 26.5 GHz 5989-6084EN

DC – 4 GHz DC – 18 GHz DC – 26.5 GHz

DC – 4 GHz DC – 4 GHz DC – 20 GHz DC – 26.5 GHz DC – 40 GHz

DC – 4 GHz DC – 26.5 GHz DC – 26.5 GHz DC – 26.5 GHz DC – 26.5 GHz DC – 50 GHz DC – 50 GHz DC – 50 GHz 300 kHz-8 GHz 300 kHz–18 GHz

document

number

5989-6030EN

595 2-1873 E

5964-3704E

59 52-2231E

5091-2679E

5959-7831

5988-2477EN

5989-6088EN

Coil voltage

option

024 Included

Included Included

024 N/A

324 n/a

024 n/a

024 n/a 10-pin DIP Y1153 A [2]

Included n/a Solder terminals Y1155A [8]

Position indicator option

Distribution board [number of switches/board]

Y1151A [2]

Y1154 A [2]

Y1155 A [2] Y1155A [1]

Bracket kit (Cable kit)

Y1172 A (Y115 9A)

Y1173A (Y115 8A)

Y1175A

Y1175A (Y115 8A)

Y1170A: L4491A Y1171A: L4490A

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Table 1. Common Keysight RF/Microwave Switches and Attenuators (continued)

DC connector option

Switch model Description

84904K 84904L

11 dB max, 1 dB steps, 4 sections

Frequency range

DC – 26.5 GHz DC – 40 GHz

Reference document

number

5963-6944

Coil voltage option

Position indicator option

Distribution board [number of switches/board]

Bracket kit (Cable kit)

84906K

90 dB max, 10 dB steps, 4 sections

84906L

84907K

70 dB max, 10 dB steps, 3 sections

84907L

84904M 84905M 84908M

8494G

11 dB max, 1 dB steps, 4 sections 60 dB max, 10 dB steps, 3 sections 65 dB max, 5 dB steps, 4 sections

11 dB max, 1 dB steps, 4 sections

8494H

8495G

70 dB max, 10 dB steps, 3 sections

8495H

8496G

110 dB max, 10 dB steps, 4 sections

8496H

8495K

8497K

1. Product and technical overviews for the

2. Starting in June 2010, the current interrupt

70 dB max, 10 dB steps, 4 sections

90 dB max, 10 dB steps, 4 sections

switches and attenuators listed can be obtained by document number from the Keysight RF & Microwave Test Accessories web site. Go to http://www.keysight.com/

find/accessories, select ‘RF & Microwave Test Accessories,’ and search for the document

number. Additional information can also be found in the ‘RF and Microwave Test Accessories Catalog’ accessible from this site. If viewing this document on-line, click on the reference document link.

function (formerly Option 403) is a standard feature for these switches. The serial number information below shows which switch units have the current interrupt function included as standard.

N1810 UL: Serial numbers MY07244672 and later N1810 T L: Serial numbers MY07247927 and later N18 11TL : Serial numbers MY07244660 and later N1812UL: Serial numbers MY07240668 and later

DC – 26.5 GHz DC – 40 GHz

24 V (standard) Included

DC – 26.5 GHz DC – 40 GHz

DC – 50 GHz 5988-2475EN

024 Included

DC – 4 GHz DC – 18 GHz

DC – 4 GHz

24 V (standard) Included

DC – 18 GHz

DC – 26.5 GHz

3. Bracket kits apply to the L4490A and L4491A. These kits include pre-assembled control cables and hardware for mounting switches/ attenuators to the brackets and the bracket assemblies to the L4490A and L4491A RF Switch Platforms. Each bracket kit suppor ts multiple switches (Table 2). The Cable-only kits are primarily used with the 34945A and L4445A, but can also be used with the L4 490A and L4491A. These cables mus t be assembled and each kit contains material to build multiple cables (Table 2).

4. Information on these attenuators plus additional information on other attenuators can be found in the latest version of the ‘RF and Microwave Test Accessories Catalog.’

10-pin DIP (standard) Y1153 A [2]

Y1174A (Y115 8A)

12-pin Viking (standard) Y1153 A [2] Y1175A

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Step 2

Distribution Boards, Bracket Kits, and Cable Kits

Switches and attenuators are connected to the Keysight 34945A and L4445A Microwave Switch/Attenuator Drivers and the L4490A/L4491A RF Switch Platform through distribution boards installed on the 34945EXT module (see System Interconnections Defined).

There are five distribution boards (Y1150A – Y1154A) designed to allow Keysight’s most popular switches and attenuators to be driven directly. A sixth distribution board, the Y1155A, is designed to drive virtually any switch or attenuator by providing screw terminals to connect to relay coils and position indicators.

The distribution board required for each switch/attenuator model and the number of switches/attenuators supported per board (shown in brackets [ ]) are listed in Table 1.

The Y115x distribution boards are passive; they only provide socket headers or screw terminals that interface external devices to the 34945EXT. The distribution boards do provide access to position feedback signals that can be used to drive LED’s to visually represent a signal path, for example.

Bracket and Cable Kit Usage

There are six bracket kits and three cable kits available separately for switch/attenuator installation and control (Table 1). The number of switches/attenuators supported per kit is summarized in Table 2.

The bracket kits apply to the L4490A and L4491A Each bracket kit contains hardware for mounting the switch to the bracket and for mounting the bracket assembly in the chassis.

Figure 1. The Y1150A – Y1155A distribution boards

The cable-only kits are primarily used with the 34945A and L4445A, but can also be used with the L4490A and L4491A.

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Table 2. Bracket and Cable Kit Usage

Kit number Number of switches supported Control cable included Usage Notes

L4490A/L4491A Bracket Kits Y1170A 5 Yes L4491A Five brackets per kit. Cable is

pre-assembled.

Y1171A 5 Yes L4490A Five brackets per kit. Cable is

pre-assembled.

Y1172 A 5 Yes L4490A

L4491A

Y1173 A 6 Yes L4490A

L4491A

Y1174A 5 Yes L4490A

L4491A

Y1175 A 5 No L4490A

L4491A

34945A/L4445A Cable Kits

34945A

Y1157A 4 —

Y1158A 2 —

Y1159 A 2 —

L4445A L4490A L4491A

34945A L4445A L4490A L4491A

Five brackets per kit. Cable is pre-assembled.

Three brackets per kit. Two switches per bracket. Cable is pre-assembled.

Five brackets per kit. Cable is pre-assembled.

Five brackets per kit. No cable provided.

Cable only – must be assembled. See Table 1 for applicable switches and attenuators.

RF cable and connector suppliers

There are several suppliers for RF cables and connectors for the switches/attenuators used within the L4490A and L4491A RF switch platforms. For convenience, three of these suppliers are listed below:

Pasternack Enterprises, Inc. http://www.pasternack.com

Micro-Coax http://www.micro-coax.com

S. M. Electronics L.L.C. http://www.smelectronics.us

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Step 3

Switch/attenuator driver instruments and platforms

For many applications, it is necessary to locate the switching device as close as possible to the DUT. Discrete switches and attenuators are used for this purpose. Optimum use of these devices requires switch/ attenuator drivers that are specifically designed to provide the following features:

– Digital Outputs to drive relay coils

in either pulsed or continuous drive mode,

– Digital Outputs that can drive switch

position feedback LEDs,

– Digital Inputs to sense the position of

the switches,

– Power distribution between the power

supply, switches, and control logic,

– Report generation that indicates how

often switches have been actuated.

These features are standard with the Keysight 34945A and L4445A Microwave Switch/Attenuator Drivers and the L4490A/L4491A RF Switch Platform

The 34945A and L4445A microwave switch/attenuator drivers

For test systems requiring additional functionality, consider the 34945A Microwave Switch/Attenuator Driver module. The 34945A is a one-slot, plug-in module used with the Keysight 34980A Multifunction Switch/Measure Unit. The 34980A

offers a 6.5 digit DMM, and supports a host of switching and control modules. LAN, GPIB, and USB interfaces plus a full-feature front panel are standard with the 34980A.

For dedicated or stand-alone RF/ Microwave switching applications, there is the L4445A Microwave Switch/ Attenuator Driver instrument. The L4445A is a 1U, ½-rack LXI (L AN eXtensions for Instrumentation) version of the 34945A. LXI is an instrumentation standard for devices that use the Ethernet (L AN) as their primary communications interface. The 1U, ½-rack reference refers to the L4445A’s physical size relative to standard EIA rack cabinet dimensions.

Understanding what is included when the 34945A or L4445A is ordered and those accessories which must be ordered separately, simplifies the configuration process.

The following items are included with the 34945A and L4445A at shipment:

Item Description

5061-0701 LAN cross-over cable for

direct PC to 34945A/L4445A connection.

8121-1289* 9-pin D-SUB extension cable

for supplying +24 V to the 34945EX T module.

34945EXT Extender module

(one is automatically added to each 34945A and L4445A ordered.)

8121-13 39 CAT-5E RJ45 cable

(included with the 34945EXT for communication between extender modules).

Typical connections of these system components are shown in Figure 2.

The L4490A/L4491A RF switch platforms

Also for dedicated or stand-alone RF/Microwave switching applications are the Keysight L4490A and L4491A RF Switch Platforms. The 2U L4490A and 4U L4491A allow the mounting of switches and attenuators within a chassis.

Included with the L4490A and L4491A at shipment are:

Item Description

5061-0701 LAN cross-over cable for

direct PC to L4490A/L4491A connection.

L4490-61603 9-pin D-SUB extension cable

for supplying +24 V to the 34945EX T module.

34945EXT Extender module

(included in the L4490A and L4491A chassis).

The internal configuration and typical system connections are shown in Figure 3.

*Not available from Keysight. Can be purchased locally or from the vendor L-COM (http://www.l-com.com) as part number CRMN9MF-10.

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Keysight 34980A

+24 V

34945A Plug-in module

I/O interfaces: LAN (shown) GPIB USB

LAN

* = standard LAN cables

hub/switch

LAN cross-over cables for direct PC – 34980A/L4445A connection if PC is non Auto-MDIX (cable p/n 5061-0701)

Keysight L4445A

L4 44 5A

Agi len t T e c h no lo gie s

AT TN

LAN

PWR

LAN Res e t

+24 V

Mic ro w a v e S w itch /A tte nu a to r Dr iv e r

CO NT RO L B US

I/O interfaces: LAN GPIB (optional)

8121-1289

34945EXT #1

(master)

34945EXT #2

slave)

Up to eight 34945EXT modules including the master per 34945A or L4445A

Figure 2. 34945A and L4445A ex ternal connections

4321

EX P A N S IO N B U S

PO R T 2

PO R T 1

NO T E T H E R N E T

SE E MA N U A L

EX T E R N A L PO W E R IN P PU T 30 V D C M A X

4321

Master 34945EXT connects to 1 through Expansion Port 1. Expansion ports on slaves are interchangesable.

I/ O A C C E S S

slave

8121-1339

4321

EX P A N S IO N B U S

PO R T 2

PO R T 1

NO T E T H E R N E T

SE E MA N U A L

EX T E R N A L PO W E R IN P PU T 30 V D C M A X

I/ O A C C E S S

4321

Ext power

24V/12V/5V

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LAN

hub/switch

Cable p/n 5061-0701

+24 V supplied

from L4491A

I/O interfaces: LAN GPIB (optional)

* = standard LAN cables

LAN cross-over cables for direct PC – L4490A/L4491A connection if PC is non Auto-MDIX

Keysight L4491A

+24 V supplied

from L4490A

34945EXT #1

(master)

34945EXT #1

(master)

Keysight L4490A

+24 V supplied

from L4491A

L4491A Option 002

34945EXT #2

slave

Master 34945EXT connects to 1 through Expansion Port 1. Expansion ports on slaves are interchangeable.

External power supply required for all slave 34945EXT modules EXTERNAL to the L4490A/L4491A.

Up to seven slave 34945EXT modules per L4490A or L4491A

slave

EXTERNAL POWER INPUT 30 VDC MAX

Figure 3. L4490A and L4491A internal configuration and typical connections

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System Interconnections Defined

The following sections describe the interconnections and components of the 34945A, L4445A, and L4490A/L4491A as shown in Figures 2 and 3.

PC to 34945A, L4445A, or L4490A/L4491A

When connecting the PC directly to the 34980A (34945A), L4445A, or L4490A/ L4491A, the LAN cross-over cable (p/n 5061-0701) provided with the instruments is used. If your PC supports Auto-MDIX or contains a LAN card with Gigabit data transfer rates, the cross-over cable is not required. A standard L AN cable may be used instead. For network configurations that include a L AN switch or router between the PC and the instruments, standard LAN cables are used.

Connections from the PC to the 34980A (34945A) are also available through the 34980A GPIB and USB ports. Connection via the optional GPIB interface is also available for the L4445A and L4490A / L4491A. However, access to the instrument Web interfaces is only available through the L AN connection (see the product user’s guide).

34945A, L4445A, or L4490A/L4491A to 34945EXT

As described in Step 2, Microwave switches/attenuators are connected to the 34945A, L4445A, and L4490A/L4491A through distribution boards (Y1150A – Y1155A) installed on the 34945EXT module. The 34945EXT is divided into four banks (1–4) organized by channel number. Any distribution board may be installed in any bank, and multiple distribution boards of the same type may be installed on the same 34945EXT module.

Each 34945A or L4445A configuration must contain at least one 34945EXT module (a “master”) with limits on the configuration as follows:

– Up to eight 34945EXT modules

allowed per 34980A mainframe which can consist of eight 34945A modules each with one 34945EXT module, a single 34945A module with up to eight 34945EXT modules, or any combination in between,

– Up to eight 34945EXT modules

allowed per L4445A.

The 34945A and L4445A are connected to the master 34945EXT using the 9-pin D-Sub extension cable (8121-1289) through which +24 V is also supplied.

A (master) 34945EXT module is built into the L4490A and L4491A chassis. Up to seven 34945EXT modules (in addition to the master) are allowed per L4490A and L4491A. A second 34945EXT module (the first slave) is available in the L4491A chassis as Option 002.

34945EXT to 34945EXT

Multiple (slave) 34945EXT modules are connected through the expansion bus ports using standard (i.e. non cross-over) LAN cables. A LAN cable (p/n 8121-1339) is included with each 34945EXT for this purpose. The master EXT module must be connected to the first slave module via the (master’s) Expansion Bus Port 1, and either Port 1 or Port 2 of the slave EXT module. The expansion ports on the slave modules are interchangeable.

34945EXT to external power supplies

All slave 34945EXT modules and those external to the L4490A or L4491A chassis must use an external power supply or supplies. The 34945EXT can only support one external voltage level (+24 V, +12V, +5 V) at a time which applies to all distribution board banks on the 34945EXT. An external supply can also be used with the master 34945EXT.

Numbering schemes

The channel numbers associated with each bank on the 34945EXT are shown in the following chart. The channel syntax for the 34980A (34945A), L4445A, and L4490A/L4491A is also shown.

Bank Channels

(lower)

Bank 1 01 – 08 11 – 18 Bank 2 21 – 28 31 – 38 Bank 3 41 – 48 51 – 58 Bank 4 61 – 68 71 – 78

– 34945A

- slot #: 1-8 (34980A)

- ext # : 1-8 (34945EXT)

- ch #: see chart

– L4445A

<1> <ext #> <ch #>

- ext # : 1-8 (34945EXT)

- ch #: see chart

– L4490A/L4491A

<1> <ext #> <ch #>

- ext # : 1-8 (34945EXT)

- ch #: see chart

34945EXT modules are numbered according to their position in the daisy-chain sequence relative to the master 34945EX T which is ext # 1.

Channels (upper)

System diagnostics

Often the most common problems with switches/attenuators connected to the 34945EXT through distribution boards are related to the switch and attenuator cables. A seventh distribution board, the Y1156A Verification Board, is used to provide visual confirmation of the signal path from the PC to distribution board banks 1–4. Verifying the path from the PC to a selected bank helps isolate suspected problems in the entire path from PC to switch.

Many Keysight switches contain position indicator options that allow for electronic verification of the switch position. The 34945EXT contains circuitry to detect these signals, and the Y1156A diagnostic board can also be used to test the functioning of this circuitry.

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L4490A and L4491A RF switch platform product options

There are five product options available for the L4491A and one option available for the L4490A. All options are factory installed and must be specified at the time of order. The product options include:

L4491A

– Option 001: multiport front panel.

Front panel modification for mounting up to eight multiport switches. Includes mounting hardware. Switch cables must be ordered separately (Y1159A – Table 1).

– Option 002: Adds an additional

34945EXT module internal to the L4491A chassis (Figure 3).

– Option 004: Adds 16-bit digital IO

and 28 bits of relay drive lines.

– Option 005: switch mounting – bays

(default option)

– Option 006: switch mounting –

bottom tray

Figure 4. L4490A /L4 491A product option locations

L4490A

– Option 004: Adds 16-bit digital IO

and 28 bits of relay drive lines.

L4490A/L4491A bracket layout guidelines

Switches installed in the L4490A platform or in the L4491A platform with Option 006 can be mounted in any orientation that optimizes or simplifies switch or attenuator wiring.

For the L4491A with default Option 005, switches and attenuators may be mounted in any of the “bays” and in any combination. Figure 5 shows the typical number of given brackets (Y1170A – Y1175A) that can be installed in a bay.

Figure 5. L4491A mounting brackets per bay

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Internal/External Power Supply Considerations

As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the channel drive source for the master 34945EXT is provided through the internal +24 V power supply of the 34945A, L4445A, and L4490A/L4491A. If necessary, external supplies can be used. For either case, the supply must meet the quiescent (continuous) and switching current requirements of the switches in your application.

Internal supply

When using the internal +24 V supply of the 34945A or L4445A, the quiescent current draw must not exceed 100 mA, with a switching pulse current that does not exceed 200 mA. The duration of the switching pulse must be < 15 ms with a 25% duty cycle. The remainder of the duty cycle (75%) allows recovery time for the supply to provide the next pulse.

The quiescent current requirement of the 34945EXTs themselves is accounted for by the internal supply rating and is not included in quiescent current and switching current calculations. Only the specified currents (quiescent, switching) of the switch must be considered.

As an example, the Keysight 87104/87106A, B, C coaxial switches specify the following:

Supply current (switching: pulse width = 15 ms:Vcc = 24 VDC): 200 mA Nom

Supply current (quiescent): 50 mA Max

Using the internal +24 V supply, the current required for actuating a 87104/87106 switch is:

[87104/87106 quiescent current] + [87104/87106 switching current]

[50 mA] + [200 mA]

= 250 mA (15 ms pulse, 50 mA quiescent)

For the L4490A/L4491A, the quiescent and switching currents from the supply must not exceed the supply’s specification of 600 mA continuous.

When current limits are exceeded, overcurrent conditions can occur which shuts down the internal supply. When this happens, you must remove the device/ condition causing the overcurrent and reset or cycle power on the instrument.

The number of switches available and their varying power requirements often make it difficult to determine if the capacity of the 34945A, L4445A, or L4490A/L4491A internal +24 V supply will be exceeded. If overcurrent conditions occur repeatedly the use of an external power supply may be required. Refer to the product user manuals for more information.

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External supply

Each 34945EXT module is limited to 2 A continuous current from an externally connected power supply (4.75 V to 30 V). The actual amount of power required by each EXT module depends on the types of switches used.

When using an external power supply with either the master 34945EXT module or slave 34945EXT modules (required), the supply must be able to provide the quiescent current requirement of the EXT modules, plus the quiescent and switching currents of the switches themselves.

The power requirement of the 34945EX T is 1.2 W. For supported external supply voltages of 24 V, 12 V, and 5 V, the current required for a single EXT module is as follows:

current = power / voltage 24 V: 1.2 W / 24 V = 50 mA 12 V: 1.2 W / 12 V = 100 mA 5 V: 1.2 W / 5 V = 240 mA

Remember that the external supply must also meet the quiescent and switching current requirements of the switch. Using the Keysight 87104/87106A, B, C coaxial switches from the internal supply example, the switch specifications again are:

Supply current (switching: pulse width =15 ms:Vcc = 24 VDC): 200 mA Nom Supply current (quiescent): 50 mA Max

The quiescent current required for the 34945EXT module is:

[34945EXT quiescent current from 24 V] [24 V: 1.2 W / 24 V = 50 mA]

Therefore, the current required from an external supply for actuating a single 87104/87106 switch on a single 34945EXT module is:

[34945EXT quiescent current from 24 V] + [switch quiescent current] + [switching current]

[24 V: 1.2 W / 24 V = 50 mA] + [50 mA] + [200 mA]

= 300 mA (15 ms pulse, 100 mA quiescent)

If multiple 34945EXT modules are driven by a single external supply, the power required from the supply increases by

1.2 W for each EXT module present. Thus, if two EXT modules are driven by a single supply, the power value in the equations becomes 2.4 W – doubling the current requirement.

In summary, when using an external supply, the current calculations must include the quiescent current requirement of the 34945EXT and the quiescent current requirement of each switch. These quantities are then added to the switching (pulse) current requirement of the device.

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Related Keysight Literature

Data sheets

Keysight 34980A Multifunction Switch/ Measure Unit

5989-14 3 7EN

http://cp.literature.keysight.com/litweb/ pdf/5989-1437EN.pdf

Keysight L4445A Microwave/Attenuator Switch Driver

5989-4828EN

http://cp.literature.keysight.com/litweb/ pdf/5989-4828EN.pdf

Keysight L4490A/L4491A RF Switch Platform

5989-7857EN http://cp.literature.Keysight.com/ litweb/ pdf/5989-7857EN.pdf

Application notes

Test System Signal Switching 5988-8627EN

http://cp.literature.keysight.com/litweb/ pdf/5988-8627EN.pdf

Benefits of a Switch/Measure Unit for Data Acquisition and Electronic Functional Test

5989-14 8 1EN

http://cp.literature.keysight.com/litweb/ pdf/5989-1481EN.pdf•

34980A Multifunction Switch/MeasureSystem Modules Applications that benefit from specific module features/functions

5989-237 1EN

http://cp.literature.Keysight.com/ litweb/ pdf/5989-2371EN.pdf

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