DEV 1400 Modular RF Switching System, DC to 18 GHz

DEV 1400 Modular RF Switching System, DC to 18 GHz 

The DEV 1400 RF Switching System is a flexible, modular platform for redundancy switching, signal combining, signal distribution and multiplexing or demultiplexing across frequencies from DC to 18 GHz. Its compact 19-inch, 3 RU chassis accommodates one or two individually configured RF modules.

Available modules include n+1 and n+2 redundancy switches, combining matrices, distributing matrices and 1:n de-/multiplexers. Matrix modules are offered for C-, CX-, X- and Ku-band applications, while selected redundancy-switch and de-/multiplexer modules cover the complete DC-18 GHz range.

The DEV 1400 provides redundant AC power supplies for increased system availability. Ethernet, the DEV Web Interface, SNMP and an RS-232 serial connection support centralized monitoring and control. Modules are individually configured and manufactured to meet application-specific RF switching requirements.

Product Type: Modular RF switching system
System Frequency Coverage: DC-18 GHz, depending on installed modules
Module Capacity: One or two RF modules
Available Functions: Redundancy switching, combining, distribution and de-/multiplexing
Standard RF Impedance: 50 Ohm
Standard RF Connectors: SMA female
Remote Interfaces: Ethernet and RS-232
Ethernet Connector: RJ-45
Serial Connector: Sub-D 9 female
Remote Management: DEV Web Interface and SNMP
Power Supply: Redundant 100-240 VAC inputs
Power Consumption: Less than 40 VA
Chassis: 19-inch, 3 RU
Dimensions: 483 mm W x 133 mm H x 420 mm D
Weight: Approximately 8 kg
Environmental Conditions: ETS 300019 Part 1-3 Class 3.1E

Available Module Families

• DEV 141n n+1 Redundancy Switches: 2+1, 4+1, 6+1 or 8+1 configurations covering DC-18 GHz

• DEV 142n n+2 Redundancy Switches: 2+2, 3+2 or 4+2 configurations covering DC-18 GHz

• DEV 143m/b Combining Matrices: 2x2, 4x2, 6x2 or 8x2 configurations for C-, CX-, X- or Ku-band uplink frequencies

• DEV 1440/b/mx2 Distributing Matrices: 4x2, 6x2, 8x2 or 12x2 configurations for C-, CX-, X- or Ku-band downlink frequencies

• DEV 144n/b Distributing Matrices: 2x2, 2x4, 2x6 or 2x8 configurations for C-, CX-, X- or Ku-band downlink frequencies

• DEV 1460/n De-/Multiplexers: 1:6, 1:8, 1:12, 1:18, 1:24 or 1:36 configurations covering DC-18 GHz

• DEV 1463/C Combining Matrix: 6x3 configuration for 5.845-6.65 GHz C-band uplink applications

Supported Matrix Frequency Bands

• C-Band Uplink: 5.845-6.65 GHz
• C-Band Downlink: 3.4-4.2 GHz
• CX-Band Uplink: 5.845-6.65 GHz and 7.9-8.4 GHz
• CX-Band Downlink: 3.4-4.2 GHz and 7.25-7.75 GHz
• X-Band Uplink: 7.9-8.4 GHz
• X-Band Downlink: 7.25-7.75 GHz
• Ku-Band Uplink: 13.75-14.5 GHz
• Ku-Band Downlink: 10.95-12.75 GHz

Redundancy Switch Specifications

• Frequency Range: DC-18 GHz
• Return Loss: Greater than 14 dB
• Insertion Loss: Less than 0.5 dB at 3 GHz for n+1 modules
• Isolation: Greater than 80 dB at 3 GHz and 60 dB at 18 GHz
• Continuous RF Power: Less than 50 W
• Switchable RF Power: Less than 2 W

Key Features

• Flexible modular RF switching platform

• Frequency coverage from DC to 18 GHz

• One or two independently configured modules

• Compact 19-inch, 3 RU chassis

• n+1 and n+2 redundancy switching

• Combining and distributing matrix options

• 1:n de-/multiplexer configurations

• C-, CX-, X- and Ku-band matrix modules

• 50 Ohm SMA female RF interfaces

• Application-specific module configurations

• Redundant AC power supplies

• Ethernet and RS-232 connectivity

• DEV Web Interface

• SNMP monitoring and control