page 1 of 6 RC-1SP6T-A12 key features usb/ethernet rf switch matrix xtra long life 10 million cycles 50 ? dc to 12 ghz trademarks: windows is a registered trademark of microsoft corporation in the united states and other countries. linux is a registered trademark of linus torvalds. mac is a registered trademark of apple corporation. pentium is a registered trademark of intel corporation. neither mini-circuits nor the mini-circuits RC-1SP6T-A12 are affliated with or endorsed by the owners of the above referenced trademarks. mini-circuits and the mini-circuits logo are registered trademarks of scientifc components corporation feature advantages ethernet-tcp/ip- http and telnet protocols (supports dhcp and static ip) the RC-1SP6T-A12 switch matrix can be controlled from any windows ? , mac ? , or linux ? computer, or even a mobile device with a network connection and ethernet-tcp/ip (http or telnet protocols) support. using a vpn would allow remote control from anywhere in the world. usb hid (human interface device) user may also control the switch matrix via usb connection. plug-and-play, no driver required. compatible with windows ? or linux ? operating systems using 32 and 64 bit architecture. rf sp6t absorptive electromechanical switch wideband (dc to 12 ghz) with low insertion loss (0.2 db typ.), very high isolation (90 db typ.), and high power rating (20w cold switching). 24vdc operating voltage the RC-1SP6T-A12 requires 24v / 230 ma to power the rf switch, supplied from the power adaptor (included). switch cycle counters allows user to monitor exact switch path usage and plan test requirements accordingly. product overview mini-circuits RC-1SP6T-A12 is a general purpose rf switch matrix controlled via either usb or ethernet-tcp/ip (supports http and telnet protocols). the model contains an electromechanical sp6t, absorptive fail-safe rf switch constructed in break-before-make confguration and powered by +24vdc with switching time of 25 ms typical. the rf switch operates over a wide frequency band from dc to 12 ghz, has low insertion loss (0.2 db typical) and high isolation (90 db typical) making the switch matrix perfectly suitable for a wide variety of rf applications. the RC-1SP6T-A12 is constructed in a compact, rugged metal case (5.5 x 6.0 x 2.75) with 7 sma (f) connectors (com and ports 1 to 6), usb type b port, standard rj45 network socket and dc power input. full software support is provided and can be downloaded from our website any time at https://www.minicircuits.com/softwaredownload/rfswitchcontroller.html . the package includes 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). also included is a 2.7 ft usb cable and ac/dc power adapter. longer usb cables, ethernet cables and a mounting bracket are available as optional accessories. the big deal ? usb or ethernet -tcp/ip (http and telnet protocols) control ? sp6t electromechanical, absorptive rf switch (90 db typ. isolation) ? plug-and-play usable with windows ? , mac ? , and linux ? computers case style: pf2320 software package mini-circuits ? www.minicircuits.com p.o. box 350166, brooklyn, ny 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 sales@minicircuits.com
page 2 of 6 features ? dc to 12 ghz sp6t absorptive fail-safe rf switch in break-before-make confguration ? electromechanical switching (isolation 90 db typ.) ? high power handling, 20w ? usb or ethernet-tcp/ip ( http and telnet ) control ? switch cycle counters ? easy installation and operation ? supports a wide range of programming environments (see an-49-001 for details) ? mounting bracket (optional) ? protected by us patents 5,272,458; 6,414,577; 6,650,210; 7,633,361 and 7,843,289 rev. or m161337 RC-1SP6T-A12 mcl ny 170413 50 ? dc to 12 ghz usb/ethernet rf sw itc h matrix xtra long life 10 million cycles rc -1sp6t-a12 model no. description qty. RC-1SP6T-A12 usb/ethernet rf switch 1 included accessories ac/dc-24-3w1 ac/dc 24v adapter (see ordering information) 1 cbl-3w1-xx ac power cord (see ordering information) 1 usb-cbl-ab-3+ 2.7 ft usb cable 1 mini-circuits rf switch control program for usb/ethernet rf switch matrix steps to start RC-1SP6T-A12 gui via usb ? click on usb button. ? if more than one unit is connected select s/n from list and click ok. ? start working. steps to start RC-1SP6T-A12 gui via ethernet ? click on search icon. ? select unit from list of ip addresses and click select ? the selected ip will appear in the ip address feld. ? select communication protocol (telnet or http) ? click on start and begin working. RC-1SP6T-A12 ? for demo mode of any switch matrix model select the model name from the drop box and click start demo (see u ser guide for details) ? for programming instructions of the switch matrix see p rogramming guide and an-49-001 on mini-circuits website applications ? r&d ? automated test equipment ? controlling rf signal paths case style: pf2320 software package mini-circuits ? www.minicircuits.com p.o. box 350166, brooklyn, ny 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 sales@minicircuits.com rohs compliant see our web site for rohs compliance methodologies and qualifications
page 3 of 6 parameter port conditions min. typ. max. units rated voltage 24v dc in provided via external power adapter 23 24 25 v usb port ? ? 5 ? power on sequence: connect the 24v power, followed by the usb control and/or ethernet cable before turning on the switch matrix. rated current 24v dc in com -> 1,2,3,4,5 or 6 state ? 160 230 ma rf switch @ disconnect state ? 60 90 usb port com -> 1,2,3,4,5 or 6 state ? 10 20 rf switch @ disconnect state ? 10 20 switching time ? ? 25 ? ms life (per switch) @ 100 mw (hot switching) 1 10 ? ? million switching cycles @ 1 w (hot switching) 1 ? 1 ? rf power (cold switching) 2 ? ? 20 w rf vswr 3 dc to 1 ghz ? 1.05 1.10 :1 1 ghz to 6 ghz ? 1.10 1.25 6 ghz to 8 ghz ? 1.20 1.35 8 ghz to 12 ghz ? 1.20 1.35 rf insertion loss (per switch) dc to 1 ghz ? 0.10 0.15 db 1 ghz to 6 ghz ? 0.15 0.25 6 ghz to 8 ghz ? 0.20 0.30 8 ghz to 12 ghz ? 0.25 0.35 rf isolation (per switch) dc to 1 ghz 85 100 ? db 1 ghz to 6 ghz 80 95 ? 6 ghz to 8 ghz 80 90 ? 8 ghz to 12 ghz 80 90 ? electrical specifcations 1 exceeding these limits will result in reduced life. 2 power handling is specifed with rf applied to the com port and output load connected to 1,2,3, 4, 5 or 6 ports. 3 for com port only when connected to port 1,2,3,4,5 or 6. for ports 1,2,3, 4, 5 or 6 only when connected to com port. connections 24v dc in 2.1 mm center positive dc socket rf ports sma female usb usb type b receptacle network (ethernet/lan) rj45 socket absolute maximum ratings operating temperature 0c to 40c storage temperature -15c to 85c dc voltage max. 26v rf power (through path) 20w rf power (into internal termination) 1w permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded. interface usb hid or http get/post or telnet protocols host operating system - usb control windows 32/64 bit operating system: windows 98 ? , windows xp ? , windows vista ? , windows 7 ? , windows 8 ? linux ? support: 32/64 bit operating system host operating system - ethernet control any windows ? , mac ? , or linux ? computer with a network port and ethernet-tcp/ip (http or telnet protocols) support hardware pentium ? ii or better minimum system requirements mini-circuits ? www.minicircuits.com p.o. box 350166, brooklyn, ny 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 sales@minicircuits.com rc -1sp6t-a12 usb/ethernet rf switch matrix
page 4 of 6 outline drawing (pf2320) inch mm outline dimensions ( ) i n j 6 j 5 j 4 j 3 j 2 j 1 r m i n i-c i r cuits dc - 1 2 g h z r c - 1 sp 6 t - a1 2 2 1 3 6 4 5 a b c d e f g h j k l m n p wt 6.00 5.50 2.75 0.36 0.73 1.26 2.75 0.75 0.28 0.63 3.50 0.38 6.720 -- grams 152.40 139.70 69.85 9.14 18.54 32.00 69.85 19.05 7.11 16.00 88.90 9.53 170.69 -- 1150 mini-circuits ? www.minicircuits.com p.o. box 350166, brooklyn, ny 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 sales@minicircuits.com rc -1sp6t-a12 usb/ethernet rf switch matrix
page 5 of 6 main software control screen: independent control of one sp6t switch ? power handling is specifed with rf applied to the com port and output load connected to either 1,2,3,4,5 or 6 of the respective switch. ? when connecting a coaxial semi fex cable, tighten connectors alternately using an 8in/lb torque wrench to insure proper contact at each end. mini-circuits ? www.minicircuits.com p.o. box 350166, brooklyn, ny 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 sales@minicircuits.com rc -1sp6t-a12 usb/ethernet rf switch matrix
page 6 of 6 ordering, pricing & availability information see our web site model description RC-1SP6T-A12 usb /ethernet rf sp6t switch matrix 4. if you need a power cord for a country not listed please contact testsolutions @minicircuits.com included accessories part no. description ac/dc-24-3w1 ac/dc 24v dc grounded power adaptor. operating temperature: 0c to +40c, i max =2.5a cbl-3w1-xx ac power cord ( select one power cord from below with each switch matrix box) usb-cbl-ab-3+ 2.7 ft (0.8 m) usb cable: usb type a(male) to usb type b(male) ac power cords 4 part no. description cbl-3w1-us power cord for united states cbl-3w1-eu power cord for europe cbl-3w1-uk power cord for united kingdom cbl-3w1-au power cord for australia and china cbl-3w1-il power cord for israel optional accessories description usb-cbl-3+ (spare) 2.7 ft (0.8 m) usb cable: usb type a(male) to usb type b(male) usb-cbl-7+ 6.8 ft (2.1 m) usb cable: usb type a(male) to usb type b(male) usb-cbl-11+ 11 ft (3.4 m) usb cable: usb type a(male) to usb type b(male) cbl-rj45-mm-5+ 5 ft (1.5 m) ethernet cable: rj45(male) to rj45(male) cat 5e cable bkt-272-08+ bracket (one set of 2 each) rfsw-cd 5 software cd additional notes a. performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specifcation document are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specifcation document. b. electrical specifcations and performance data contained in this specifcation document are based on mini-circuits applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. c. the parts covered by this specifcation document are subject to mini-circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, standard terms); purchasers of this part are entitled to the rights and benefts contained therein. for a full statement of the standard terms and the exclusive rights and remedies thereunder, please visit mini-circuits website at www.minicircuits.com/mclstore/terms.jsp 5. to receive the cd at no extra cost, request when placing order. cd contents can also be downloaded from mini-circuits website at: https://www.minicircuits.com/softwaredownload/rfswitchcontroller.html mini-circuits ? www.minicircuits.com p.o. box 350166, brooklyn, ny 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 sales@minicircuits.com rc -1sp6t-a12 usb/ethernet rf switch matrix
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