Mini-Circuits USB-1SP8T-63H Datasheet

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USB RF SP8T Switch

USB-1SP8T-63H

50Ω 10 to 6000 MHz

The Big Deal

• Very high isolation, 80 dB typ

• High speed switch transition, 200 ns 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

Model No. Description Qty.

USB-1SP8T-63H

Included Accessories

MUSB-CBL-3+ 2.6 ft USB cable 1

Case Style: QM2280

Switch Matrix 1

Product Overview

Mini-Circuits’ USB-1SP8T-63H is a low cost, absorptive SP8T switch with USB control. The fast switching, solid state switch operates
from 10 MHz to 6000 MHz with 200 ns typical switch transition speed. High linearity (+50 dBm typ IP3), and high isolation (80 dB
typical) 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-1SP8T-63H is housed in a compact, low prole, rugged metal case (6.5” x 2.00” x 0.475”) with 9 SMA (F) connectors (COM,

and J1 to J8), a USB Mini-B port for power and two data bus connectors for Master / Slave connections to other modules.

Key Features

Feature Advantages

RF SP8T 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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Wideband (10 to 6000 MHz) with high isolation (80 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-1SP8T-63H are afliated with or endorsed by the

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at no extra

Rev. E
M177161
EDR-11446/1
USB-1SP8T-63H
RAV
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Electrical Specications @ 0 to 50°C

Parameter Port Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units

Operating Frequency 10 6000 MHz

10 to 700 MHz

Insertion Loss COM to any active port

Between any of ports J1 to J8

Isolation

COM to any terminated port

COM port

VSWR

Power Input
@1 dB Compression

2,3

IP3

Transition Time

Minimum dwell time

Switching Time (USB)

Supply voltage (Vcc)

Supply Current (Icc)

Current Pass-through

Operating RF Input
Power

1

Max power at through path derates linearly from +30 dBm @ 40 MHz to +23 dBm @10 MHz

2

Compression and IP3 may degrade below 100 MHz.

3

IP3 Tested with 1 MHz span between signals.

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

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

8

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

1

Any port connected to COM

Any terminated port

COM to any active port 100 to 6000 MHz − 35 − dBm

1,2

COM to any active port 100 to 6000 MHz − 50 − dBm

5

6

7

8

Any active port to COM port Hot Switching − − +23

Any active port to COM port Cold Switching − − +30

− − − 200 300 ns

High Speed Mode − − 25 − µs

− − − 2 − ms

USB port

Any terminated port − − − +23

COM to any port

700 to 2500 MHz − 3.9 5.5

2500 to 5000 MHz − 5.2 6.5

5000 to 6000 MHz

10 to 700 MHz

700 to 2500 MHz 70 87 −

2500 to 5000 MHz 52 69 −

5000 to 6000 MHz

10 to 700 MHz

700 to 5000 MHz 73 98 −

700 to 5000 MHz 58 76 −

5000 to 6000 MHz

10 to 700 MHz

700 to 2500 MHz − 1.25 −

2500 to 5000 MHz − 1.25 −

5000 to 6000 MHz

10 to 700 MHz

700 to 2500 MHz − 1.25 −

2500 to 5000 MHz − 1.25 −

5000 to 6000 MHz

10 to 700 MHz

700 to 2500 MHz − 1.15 −

2500 to 5000 MHz − 1.15 −

5000 to 6000 MHz

− 4.75 5 5.25 V

− − 55 85

− − − 500

− − − +30

− 3.2 4.5

− 5.8 7.5

80 100 −

50 60 −

78 100 −

54 65 −

− 1.40 −

− 1.25 −

− 1.45 −

− 1.25 −

− 1.15 −

− 1.20 −

dB

dB

:1

DC

mA

dBm

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Control & Power

Control & Power

USB-1SP8T-63H

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Operating Temperature 0°C to 50°C

Storage Temperature -20°C to 60°C

DC supply voltage max. 6V

RF power @ 10 - 6000 MHz into termination +24 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.

10 to 40 MHz

40 to 6000 MHz +35 dBm

Derate linearly from +35 dBm @ 40

MHz to +30 dBm @10 MHz

Simplied Diagram

to slaves (Serial Out)

Supply Out

from Master (Serial In)

Supply In

Connections

RF SP8T Switch (J1 to J8, 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)

USB

J1

50Ω

J2

50Ω

J3

50Ω

MICROCONTROLLER

Control

ABSORPTIVE SP8T SWITCH

Control

J4

50Ω

Switch in COM to 7 state

1

2

3

4

COM

50Ω

8

7

6
5

Internal

Termination

J5

50Ω

Voltage

regulator

J6

50Ω

J7

50Ω

J8

50Ω

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