Agilent U9400C solid state FET transfer switch offers outstanding performance in isolation, switching speed and video leakage over a broad operating frequency range from 300 KHz to 18 GHz. The low video leakage of these switches makes them particularly well suited for testing sensitive RFIC components. Use the U9400C in RF and microwave switching applications requiring high isolation, fast switching speed and low video leakage over a long switching lifecycle.
The U9400A/C switches offer unmatched isolation performance between ports, as high as 100 dB at 8 GHz and 90 dB at 18 GHz. In addition, Agilent U9400A/C FET switches provide low video leakage of less than 5 mVpp which ensures safe testing of sensitive components. High video leakage can degrade measurement accuracy and possibly damage sensitive components or equipment. Low video leakage makes these switches particularly suited for measuring sensitive devices and components such as mixers and amplifiers. To learn more about video leakage and how it can affect measurements and devices, see Agilents Video Leakage Effects on Devices in Component Test Application Note.
The U9400A/C also feature an industry-leading settling time of < 0.35 ms, measured to 0.01 dB of the final value (the typical settling time of FET switches is > 50 ms). This equates to a 500 ns switching speed making the U9400A/C ideal for RF and microwave switching applications in instrumentation, communication, radar, switch matrices and various other test systems where speed and lifetime of a switch are critical.
Key Features:
Minimize crosstalk with port-to-port isolation of > 100 dB at 8 GHz
Increase test setup flexibility with a broad operating frequency range
Prevent damage to sensitive components with low video leakage of < 5mVpp
Maintain fast throughput with an industry-leading settling time for FET switches of 350 s
Eliminate the need for external drivers with integrated TTL-compatible driver
