ETL Systems GRIFFIN GRF-201 2×1 L-Band RF Redundancy Switch Module

ETL Systems GRIFFIN GRF-201 2×1 L-Band RF Redundancy Switch Module

The ETL Systems GRIFFIN GRF-201 is a 2×1 L-band RF redundancy switch module covering 850–2150 MHz, with solid-state switching and 12 dB gain for receive signal paths. Designed for the GRF-C910-1U chassis, it incorporates two-way input splitters and beacon receiver ports for satellite receive applications.

Frequency Range: 850–2150 MHz
Switch Configuration: 2 inputs × 1 output
Module Function: SPDT receive redundancy switch
Switch Type: Solid state
Gain: 12 ±0.5 dB
Isolation: 30 dB
Flatness, 50 Ω: ±1 dB across the full band; ±0.2 dB over any 36 MHz
Flatness, 75 Ω: ±1.5 dB across the full band; ±0.5 dB over any 36 MHz
Input Distribution: Two-way splitter on each input
Additional Ports: Beacon receiver connections
Switchover Dropout Time: Less than 150 ns
Control-to-Switch Time: Less than 20 ms from receipt of the control input at the chassis
Connector Options: 50/75 Ω BNC, 50 Ω SMA or 75 Ω F-type; 50 Ω N-type available as a special option
Input RF Power: 16 dBm
DC Consumption: 3 W
Compatible Chassis: GRF-C910-1U only
Module Slots Used: One

Key Features

• Fast solid-state selection between two receive signal paths

• Integrated 12 dB gain

• Input splitters with beacon receiver connections

• Less than 150 ns signal dropout during switchover

• Hot-swappable module design for the GRIFFIN chassis

Requires a GRF-C910-1U chassis. Specify the connector type and impedance when requesting a quotation.