DEV 1982 ARCHIMEDES 8² L-Band Matrix Switch, 4x4 to 8x8

DEV 1982 ARCHIMEDES 8² L-Band Matrix Switch, 4x4 to 8x8 

The DEV 1982 ARCHIMEDES 8² L-Band Matrix Switch provides flexible any-input-to-any-output routing for up to eight L-band inputs and eight outputs within a compact 19-inch, 1 RU chassis. Reduced 4x4, 4x8 and 8x4 configurations are also available and can be field-upgraded to 8x8 as requirements grow.

Operating from 950 to 2150 MHz, the DEV 1982 supports 50 Ohm, 75 Ohm and optical input configurations. Electrical interfaces include SMA, BNC and precision F female connectors, while optional single-mode optical inputs are available with LC/APC or SC/APC connectors.

An additional independently switchable output permits continuous signal monitoring without interrupting active matrix paths. The graphical local interface, DEV Web Interface and SNMP support provide convenient local and remote control. Optional features include variable slope, LNB power, secure path locking and automatic input-channel redundancy.

Product Type: Managed L-band distributing matrix switch
Frequency Range: 950-2150 MHz
Maximum Capacity: 8 inputs x 8 outputs
Reduced Configurations: 4x4, 4x8 or 8x4
Standard Impedance: 75 Ohm
Standard Connectors: Precision F female
Optional RF Interfaces: 50 Ohm SMA, 50 Ohm BNC or 75 Ohm BNC female
Optional Optical Inputs: LC/APC or SC/APC
Operational Input Level: Less than -5 dBm
Damage Level: +25 dBm
Return Loss: Greater than 14 dB
Variable Gain: -20 to +30 dB
Optional Variable Slope: 0-8 dB
Full-Band Flatness: ±3.0 dB
36 MHz Flatness: ±0.4 dB
Input-to-Input Isolation: Typ. 60 dB
Output-to-Output Isolation: Typ. 60 dB
Input-to-Output Crosstalk: Typ. 60 dB
Off-State Isolation: Typ. 80 dB
Intermodulation Distortion: Less than -40 dBc
Group Delay Distortion: Less than 2 ns within any 36 MHz
Noise Figure: Less than 14 dB
Output P1dB: 0 dBm
Switching Technology: Semiconductor
Monitoring Output: 50 Ohm SMA female
Local Interface: 2.2-inch full-color display and rotary control
Remote Management: Ethernet, SNMP and DEV Web Interface
Power Supply: Redundant 100-240 VAC inputs
Maximum Power Consumption: 100 VA
Chassis: 19-inch, 1 RU
Dimensions: 483 mm W x 44 mm H x approximately 300 mm D
Weight: Approximately 6 kg
Environmental Conditions: ETS 300019 Part 1-3 Class 3.1E

Optical Input Specifications

• Fiber Type: Single-mode 9/125 µm
• Wavelength: 1100-1650 nm
• Standard Optical Input Level: -22 to 0 dBm
• High-Power Optical Input Level: -22 to +3 dBm
• Optical Damage Level: +10 dBm
• Connector Options: LC/APC or SC/APC

LNB Power Option

• Capacity: Four RF inputs per option
• LNB Power: Up to 350 mA per input
• Voltage Selection: 13 or 18 VDC
• Tone Selection: 0 or 22 kHz
• Current Monitoring: Adjustable upper and lower thresholds
• Available RF Interfaces: 50 Ohm SMA, 50 Ohm BNC, 75 Ohm BNC or 75 Ohm F female

Available Options

• 50 Ohm SMA Modules: Four-channel input or output modules

• 50 Ohm BNC Modules: Four-channel input or output modules

• 75 Ohm BNC Modules: Four-channel input or output modules

• Optical Input Modules: Standard or high-power LC/APC and SC/APC versions

• LNB Powering: Adds switchable 13/18 VDC and 0/22 kHz control to four RF inputs

• Variable Slope: Provides 0-8 dB slope control across all signal paths

• Secure Lock Operation: Prevents unauthorized interruption of locked signal paths

• Input-Channel Redundancy: Automatically transfers routing to an assigned backup input after RF loss

• Reduced Channel Count: Supplies four fewer inputs or outputs while preserving upgrade capability

Key Features

• Matrix configurations from 4x4 to 8x8 in 1 RU

• Any-input-to-any-output L-band routing

• Field-upgradeable input and output capacity

• Electrical and optical input options

• 50 Ohm and 75 Ohm RF interfaces

• SMA, BNC and precision F female connectors

• Hot-pluggable input and output modules

• Adjustable gain and optional variable slope

• Integrated RF sensing

• Independently switchable monitoring output

• Optional LNB power with current monitoring

• Optional automatic input-channel redundancy

• Graphical local user interface

• Secure multi-user path locking

• Redundant AC power supplies

• Signal recording and configuration backup

• Ethernet, SNMP and DEV Web Interface