Mini-Circuits USB-1SP16T-83H Technical Specifications

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USB / LVTTL RF SP16T Switch

USB-1SP16T-83H

50Ω 1 to 8000 MHz

The Big Deal

• Very high isolation, 90 dB typ

• High speed switch transition, 5 µs typ

• High power handling, +30 dBm max

• Daisy-chain control of up to 35 modules

Typical Applications

• Cellular handset / BTS testing

• High volume production testing / ATE

• Design verication testing

• RF signal routing / switch matrices

Software Package

Case Style: RB2574-2

Model No. Description Qty.

USB-1SP16T-83H

MUSB-CBL-3+ 2.6 ft USB cable 1

Switch Matrix 1

Included Accessories

Product Overview

Mini-Circuits’ USB-1SP16T-83H is a high isolation (90 dB typical), absorptive SP16T switch with USB and LVTTL control. The fast
switching, solid state switch operates from 1 MHz to 8000 MHz with 5 µs typical switch transition speed and high linearity (+50 dBm

typ IP3) which allow the model to be used for a wide variety of RF applications.

Full software support is provided for USB control, 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). The latest version of the full software
package can be downloaded from https://www.minicircuits.com/softwaredownload/solidstate.html at any time.

The USB-1SP16T-83H is housed in a low prole, rugged metal case (10.98” x 2.50” x 0.6”) with 17 SMA (F) connectors (COM, and

J1 to J16), a USB Mini-B port and a D-Sub 9 pin port for power and two data bus connectors for Master / Slave connections to other
modules.

Key Features

Feature Advantages

RF SP16T absorptive switch

High Linearity (IP3 +50 dBm typ.)

Internal DC Blocking capacitors
at RF ports

Dynamic daisy-chain control

Full software support included

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Torvalds.
owners of the above referenced trademarks

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Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.

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Wideband (1 to 8000 MHz) with high isolation (90 dB typ.), and high power rating (+30 dBm
through path) makes this switch suitable for a wide range of applications.

Results in little or negligible inter-modulation generation, meeting requirements for digital
communications signals

No need for external DC blocking circuitry

Simplify control software and interconnections by cascading up to 35 modules of multiple
switch types into a Master / Slave chain with a single USB interface.

Mini-Circuits’ full software package, programming and user manual are available for down
load from
cost.

https://www.minicircuits.com/softwaredownload/solidstate.html

Neither Mini-Circuits nor the Mini-Circuits USB-1SP16T-83H are afliated with or endorsed by the

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at no extra

Rev. D
M177161
EDR-11610/1
USB-1SP16T-83H
RAV
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USB / LVTTL RF SP16T Switch

USB-1SP16T-83H

Electrical Specications @ 0 to 50°C

Parameter Port Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units

Operating Frequency 1 8000 MHz

1 to 3000 MHz

Insertion Loss COM to any active port

7000 to 8000 MHz

1 to 3000 MHz

Between any ports J1 to J16

Isolation

VSWR

Power Input
@1 dB Compression

1,2

IP3

Transition Time

Minimum dwell time

Switching Time (USB)

Switching Time (LVTTL)

Supply voltage (Vcc)

Supply Current (Icc)

Current Pass-through

Operating RF Input
Power

1

Compression and IP3 may degrade below 10 MHz.

2

IP3 Tested with 1 MHz span between signals, +5 dBm per tone.

3

Switching time spec represents the time that the RF signal paths are interrupted during switching and thus is specied without communication delays.

4

Transition time spec represents the time that the RF signal paths are interrupted during switching and thus is specified without communication delays.

5

Minimum dwell time is the shortest time that can be achieved between 2 switch transitions when programming an automated switch sequence.

6

Switching time(USB) is the time from issuing a single software command via USB to the switch state changing. The most significant factor is the host PC, influenced

by CPU load and USB protocol. The time shown is an estimate for a medium CPU load and USB 2.0 connection.

7

Switching time(LVTTL) is the time from setting the control at he LVTTL input to the desired logic state, to the RF signal at the specified output reaching 90% of the
steady state.

8

Current consumption specied for a single unit without any slave modules.

9

Pass through current is the maximum current handling of a unit with slave modules attached. If controlling a large number of slave modules additional power supplies

should be included to ensure this limit is not exceeded. See page 5 for details.

4

COM to any terminated port @

disconnected state

COM to any terminated port @

active states

COM port @active states

Any port connected to COM @

active states

Any terminated port (includes

COM in disconnected state)

1

5

6

8

9

COM to any active port 10 to 8000 MHz − +31.5 − dBm

COM to any active port

High Speed Mode − − 15 − µs

7

USB or D-Sub port

Through path

Any terminated port − − − +25

− − − 5 9.5 µs

− − − 2 − ms

− − − 12 − µs

3000 to 7000 MHz 67 88 −

7000 to 8000 MHz

1 to 3000 MHz

3000 to 7000 MHz 83 100 −

7000 to 8000 MHz

1 to 3000 MHz

3000 to 7000 MHz 67 85 −

7000 to 8000 MHz

1 to 3000 MHz

3000 to 7000 MHz − 1.45 −

7000 to 8000 MHz

1 to 3000 MHz

3000 to 7000 MHz − 1.40 −

7000 to 8000 MHz

1 to 3000 MHz

3000 to 7000 MHz − 1.20 −

7000 to 8000 MHz

10 to 5000 MHz − +50 −

5000 to 8000 MHz − +45 −

− 4.75 5 5.25 V

− − 60 90

− − − 500

Hot Switching − − +20

1 - 10 MHz

10 - 8000 MHz − − +30

− 5.5 7.5

− 9.5 13.0

63 90 −

60 78 −

80 100 −

75 100 −

67 85 −

62 78 −

− 1.25 −

− 1.50 −

− 1.25 −

− 1.35 −

− 1.25 −

− 1.30 −

Derate Linearly from +30 dBm @10 MHz to

+25 dBm @ 1 MHz

dB3000 to 7000 MHz − 7.5 11.0

dB

:1

dBm

DC

mA

dBmCold switching

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USB / LVTTL RF SP16T Switch

50Ω

50Ω

50Ω

50Ω

50Ω

50Ω

USB-1SP16T-83H

Control voltages for LVTTL Control

Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units

Control
Input

Low 0 — 0.8

High 2.0 — 3.3

V

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Operating Temperature 0°C to 50°C

Storage Temperature -20°C to 60°C

DC supply voltage max. (USB or D-Sub pin 1) 6V

Voltage at LVTTL control pins 3.6V

RF power into termination +26 dBm

RF power @ Through
path

DC voltage @ RF Ports 16V

Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded. Operating in the range
between operating power limits and absolute maximum ratings for extended periods of time may
result in reduced life and reliability.

1 to 10 MHz

10 to 8000 MHz +31 dBm

Derate linearly from +31 dBm @ 10

MHz to +30 dBm @1 MHz

Connections

RF SP16T Switch (J1 to J16, COM) (SMA female)

USB (USB type Mini-B receptacle)

Serial In (Digital Control 2 port) (Digital Snap Fit Connector)

Serial Out (Digital Control 1 port) (Digital Snap Fit Connector)

LVTTL control & power (9 pin D-sub - Female)*

*9 Pin D-Sub

Pin Connections

PIN Number Function

1 Vcc

2 GND

3 D0

4 D1

5 D2

6 D3

7 D4

8 Not Connected

9 Not Connected

Simplied Diagram

LVTTL Control & Power

ABSORPTIVE SP16T SWITCH

J1

J2

Power Supply

Internal

Termination

COM

50Ω

J8

Control & Power

to slaves

(Serial Out)

Supply Out

Voltage

regulator

MICROCONTROLLER

Control

Control

1

16

2

10

9

8

J9

Control & Power

from Master

(Serial In)

Supply

In

J10

USB

J16

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USB-1SP16T-83H

LVTTL communication parameters

Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units

Voltage levels

Logic Low Voltage Input 0 − 0.8

Logic High Voltage Input 2.0 − 3.3

V

The USB-1SP16T-83H LVTTL control interface consists of 5 unlatched parallel control bits that select the desired
switch state, as shown in the truth table below. The parallel control does not have any latch and thus will respond
immediately to any change.

Connecting the switch to USB control and establishing USB communication will disable the LVTTL control until the
switch is reset by disconnecting and then reconnecting power.

All LVTTL controls are connected with internal pull-down resistors so the default state of the switch is disconnected
state.

Power can be provided via either the D-Sub port or USB port, regardless of the control method used.

Switch state

Control Bits

D0 D1 D2 D3 D4

Disconnected Logic Low Logic Low Logic Low Logic Low Logic Low

COM -> 1 Logic High Logic Low Logic Low Logic Low Logic Low

COM -> 2 Logic Low Logic High Logic Low Logic Low Logic Low

COM -> 3 Logic High Logic High Logic Low Logic Low Logic Low

COM -> 4 Logic Low Logic Low Logic High Logic Low Logic Low

COM -> 5 Logic High Logic Low Logic High Logic Low Logic Low

COM -> 6 Logic Low Logic High Logic High Logic Low Logic Low

COM -> 7 Logic High Logic High Logic High Logic Low Logic Low

COM -> 8 Logic Low Logic Low Logic Low Logic High Logic Low

COM -> 9 Logic High Logic Low Logic Low Logic High Logic Low

COM -> 10 Logic Low Logic High Logic Low Logic High Logic Low

COM -> 11 Logic High Logic High Logic Low Logic High Logic Low

COM -> 12 Logic Low Logic Low Logic High Logic High Logic Low

COM -> 13 Logic High Logic Low Logic High Logic High Logic Low

COM -> 14 Logic Low Logic High Logic High Logic High Logic Low

COM -> 15 Logic High Logic High Logic High Logic High Logic Low

COM -> 16 Logic Low Logic Low Logic Low Logic Low Logic High

All inactive ports will be internally terminated to 50 Ω.
In disconnected state, all ports including COM port will be terminated internally.
Note maximum input power to internal termination listed on page 2 & 3.

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USB-1SP16T-83H

Connecting multiple modules (Daisy Chain)

The USB-1SP16T-83H is designed to connect up to 35 modules in series (Daisy chain) using dynamic addressing, meaning there is no

need to specically set the address of the modules, the addresses will be set automatically as part of establishing the communications
with the PC. The module connected to the PC USB port will be assigned address 0 (Master), the rst module connected to it will get

address 1(slave) and subsequent modules incrementing up to address 34 (slave).

USB control

(limited to 500mA max)

USB Serial Ctrl In Serial Ctrl Out

Module 0

RF Connectors

Master

USB Serial Ctrl In Serial Ctrl Out

Module 1

RF Connectors

Slave 1

power adaptor

USB Serial Ctrl In Serial Ctrl Out

Module 2

RF Connectors

Slave 2

Additional power supply will need to

be connected every sixth Module.

USB Serial Ctrl In Serial Ctrl Out

Module 34

RF Connectors

Slave 34

Connections between modules will be made using the serial in/out ports with the module connected to the PC as a master and all
others as slave modules. All control will be through the master module (address zero) which is the only one communicating with the
PC. Serial control out port of each module should be connected to the serial control in port of the next module. Power will be supplied
from the PC via the master module up to a maximum of 500mA.

If connecting USB-1SP16T-83H units in series, additional power supply will generally be needed every six to eight modules. If mixing
modules of different types ensure the max current through any unit does not exceed 500mA. All power supplies should be connected
to the module via the module’s USB port, connecting an additional power supply will automatically cut off power draw from the serial
control in port for that module.

The Serial master/slave bus allows connecting modules of different types to the same daisy chain as long as all support Mini-Circuits
Dynamic addressing setup. To add a new module to the set up simply connect the module to the setup and refresh the address listing,
no need to reset any of the existing modules or assign addresses manually.

Connecting slave units should be done only with control cables provided by Mini-Circuits

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USB / LVTTL RF SP16T Switch

Outline Drawing (RB2574-2)

USB-1SP16T-83H

9 Pin D-Sub
Female

B

G

J

Control

Out

M

Control

In

2X Snap-fit Control
Connectors

J

P

A

COM

TTL

Control

J15

16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

J11 J10 J6 J5 J4 J3 J2J16 J14 J13 J12 J9 J8 J7

COM

USB SOLID STATE SP16T RF SWITCH

USB-1SP16T-83Z

1 – 8000 MHz

Internal Termination:

Through path:

+26 dBm Max

+31 dBm Max

+30 dBm @ 1 - 10 MHz

R

Serial

Ctrl Out

Serial
Ctrl In

USB

H

17X Conn
SMA Female

N

USB Mini-B

Receptacle

4 x

L

.010

THRU ALL

J

J1

K

F

C

D

Outline Dimensions ( )

A B C D E F G H J K L M N P

10.98 2.50 0.60 0.69 0.640 0.278 0.10 10.780 1.500 0.50 0.106 5.49 0.73 2.25

278.9 63.5 15.2 17.5 16.26 7.06 2.54 273.81 38.10 12.7 2.69 139.45 18.5 57.15

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inch

mm

E TYP.

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WT. GRAMS

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2.0

4.0

6.0

8.0

10.0

12.0

0 2000 4000 6000 8000

Insertion Loss (dB)

Insertion Loss over Temp.

@ 0°C

@ +25°C

@ +50°C

2.0

4.0

6.0

8.0

10.0

12.0

0 2000 4000 6000 8000

Insertion Loss (dB)

Insertion Loss of outputs J1-J8 in switch

COM - J1

COM - J2

COM - J3

COM - J4

COM - J5

COM - J6

COM - J7

COM - J8

2.0

4.0

6.0

8.0

10.0

12.0

0 2000 4000 6000 8000

Insertion Loss (dB)

Insertion Loss of outputs J9-J16 in switch

COM - J9

COM - J10

COM - J11

COM - J12

COM - J13

COM - J14

COM - J15

COM - J16

1.0

1.2

1.4

1.6

1.8

2.0

0 2000 4000 6000 8000

VSWR(:1)

VSWR of active ports J9- J16

Port 9

Port 10

Port 11

Port 12

Port 13

Port 14

Port 15

Port 16

1.0

1.2

1.4

1.6

1.8

2.0

0 2000 4000 6000 8000

VSWR(:1)

VSWR of active ports J1- J8

Port 1

Port 2

Port 3

Port 4

Port 5

Port 6

Port 7

Port 8

Typical Performance Curves

Frequency (MHz)

USB-1SP16T-83H

Frequency (MHz)

Frequency (MHz)

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Frequency (MHz)

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1.0

1.2

1.4

1.6

1.8

2.0

0 2000 4000 6000 8000

VSWR (:1)

VSWR Output (Terminated) over Temp.

@ 0°C

@ +25°C

@ +50°C

1.0

1.2

1.4

1.6

1.8

2.0

0 2000 4000 6000 8000

VSWR (:1)

VSWR Common Port (Active) over Temp.

@ 0°C

@ +25°C

@ +50°C

1.0

1.2

1.4

1.6

1.8

2.0

0 2000 4000 6000 8000

VSWR (:1)

VSWR Common Port (Terminated)

over Temp.

@0°C

@25°C

@50°C

1.0

1.2

1.4

1.6

1.8

2.0

0 2000 4000 6000 8000

VSWR (:1)

VSWR Output (Active) over Temp.

@ 0°C

@ +25°C

@ +50°C

40

60

80

100

120

140

0 2000 4000 6000 8000

Isolation (dB)

Isolation COM to J2 with J1 active

over Temp.

@ 0°C

@ +25°C

@ +50°C

40

60

80

100

120

140

0 2000 4000 6000 8000

Isolation (dB)

Isolation COM to J1 with J16 active

over Temp.

@ 0°C

@ +25°C

@ +50°C

Typical Performance Curves

USB-1SP16T-83H

Frequency (MHz)

Frequency (MHz)

Frequency (MHz)

Frequency (MHz)

Frequency (MHz)

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40

60

80

100

120

140

0 2000 4000 6000 8000

Isolation (dB)

Isolation J7 to J8 with J7 active over Temp.

@ 0°C

@ +25°C

@ +50°C

40

60

80

100

120

140

0 2000 4000 6000 8000

Isolation (dB)

Isolation J1 to J16 with J1 active over Temp

@ 0°C

@ +25°C

@ +50°C

40

60

80

100

120

140

0 2000 4000 6000 8000

Isolation (dB)

Isolation COM to J8 with J7 active over Temp

@ 0°C

@ +25°C

@ +50°C

40

60

80

100

120

140

0 2000 4000 6000 8000

Isolation (dB)

Isolation J1 to J2 with J1 active over Temp

@ 0°C

@ +25°C

@ +50°C

40

60

80

100

120

140

0 2000 4000 6000 8000

Isolation (dB)

Isolation COM to J1 @ Disconnected State

over Temp.

@0°C

@25°C

@50°C

USB-1SP16T-83H

Frequency (MHz)

Frequency (MHz)

Frequency (MHz)

Frequency (MHz)

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Frequency (MHz)

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USB / LVTTL RF SP16T Switch

USB-1SP16T-83H

Software & Documentation Download:

• Mini-Circuits’ full software and support package including user guide, Windows GUI, DLL les, programming manual and

examples can be downloaded free of charge from

https://www.minicircuits.com/softwaredownload/solidstate.html

• Please contact [e-mail] for support

Minimum System Requirements

Parameter Requirements

Interface USB HID or LVTTL or Daisy Chain Dynamic addressing

GUI Windows 32 & 64 bit systems from Windows 98 up to Windows 10

USB API (ActiveX & .Net) Windows 32 & 64 bit systems with ActiveX or .Net support from Windows 98 up to Windows 10

System requirements

Hardware Pentium ® II or higher, RAM 256 MB

Daisy Chain Dynamic addressing Additional unit of this model or another Mini-Circuits model supporting Dynamic addressing

LVTTL control Any computer with a suitable I/O port

USB direct programming support Linux, Windows systems from Windows 98 up to Windows 10

Graphical User Interface (GUI) for Windows

Key Features:

• Set each switch manually

• Set timed sequence of switching states

• Congure switch address and upgrade Firmware

• Controlling up to 35 modules in ‘daisy chain’ conguration

Application Programming Interface (API)

Programming Manual: https://www.minicircuits.com/softwaredownload/Prog_Manual-H_Series_Switches.pdf

Windows Support:

• API DLL les exposing the full switch functionality

• ActiveX COM DLL le for creation of 32-bit programs

• .Net library DLL le for creation of 32 / 64-bit programs

• Supported by most common programming environments (refer to application note AN-49-001 for summary of tested
environments)

Linux Support:

• Full switch control in a Linux environment is achieved by way of USB interrupt commands.

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Ordering, Pricing & Availability Information see our web site

Model Description

USB-1SP16T-83H

Included Accessories Part No. Description

USB / LVTTL

RF SP16T Switch

USB-1SP16T-83H

MUSB-CBL-3+

2.6 ft (0.8 m) USB Cable: USB type A(Male) to USB
type Mini-B(Male)

Optional Accessories Description

MUSB-CBL-3+ (Spare)

MUSB-CBL-7+ 6.6 ft (2.0 m) USB Cable: USB type A(Male) to USB type Mini-B(Male)

D-SUB9-MF-6+ 6 ft LVTTL Cable: 9 pin D-sub(Male) to 9 pin D-sub(Female)

CBL-1.5FT-MMD+ 1.5 ft cable assembly for serial control Daisy Chain with snap t connectors

USB-AC/DC-5+ AC/DC +5V power adaptor with USB connector

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The USB-AC/DC-5 may be used to provide power via USB port when control is via LVTTL, or to provide additional power if needing to connect a number of

switches in series exceeding 500mA total current draw.

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Includes power plugs for US, UK, EU, IL, AU & China. Plugs for other countries are also available, if you need a power plug for a country not listed please

contact [e-mail]

2.6 ft (0.8 m) USB Cable: USB type A(Male) to USB type Mini-B(Male)

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Additional Notes

A. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specication document are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this

specication document.

B. Electrical specications and performance data contained in this specication document are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and

measurement instructions.

C. The parts covered by this specication 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 benets 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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