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General Information General Information Keysight L7222C coaxial transfer switch is designed for flexibility in L-Series Coaxial Transfer Switch signal routing applications and provides exceptional insertion loss repeatability of 0.03 dB, low insertion loss and high isolation > 80 dB. Overview...
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General Information The L7222C can be used in a variety of applications such as switching two inputs and two outputs, signal reversal switching or as a drop-out switch. Innovative design and careful process control mean the L7222C meet the requirements for highly repeatable switching elements in test instruments and switching interfaces.
General Information Driving the Switch There are two positions for the L7222C coaxial transfer switch. See Figure 3. Position A has RF Port 1 connected to RF Port 2 and RF Port 3 connected to RF Port 4. Position B has RF Port 2 connected to RF Port 3 and RF Port 1 connected to RF Port 4.
For TTL drive, pin 9 must be grounded. In addition to the quiescent current supplying the electronic position-sensing circuitry, the drive current flows out of pin 9 (during switching) when using TTL drive. Keysight L7222C Coaxial Transfer Switch Operating and Service Manual...
Select position B by applying TTL “Low” to pin 7 and TTL “High” to pin 8. NOTE After the RF path is switched and latched, the drive current is interrupted by the electronic position-sensing circuitry. Pulsed control is not necessary, but Keysight L7222C Coaxial Transfer Switch Operating and Service Manual...
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General Information if implemented, the pulse width must be 15 ms minimum to ensure that the switch is fully latched. Keysight L7222C Coaxial Transfer Switch Operating and Service Manual...
If pin 9 is not grounded, the position indicators will function while the appropriate drive has ground applied. Pin number Function Common Position “A” Position “B’ Figure 4 Pin Function Diagram for Indicator Keysight L7222C Coaxial Transfer Switch Operating and Service Manual...
Typical characteristics are included for additional information only and they are not specifications. These are denoted as "typical", "nominal" or “approximate" and are printed in italics. Table 4 General Specifications for L7222C Coaxial Transfer Switch Keysight Model Number L7222C Maximum power rating...
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Specifications Table 6 RF Specifications for L7222C Coaxial Transfer Switch Keysight Model Number L7222C Frequency Range DC to 26.5 GHz Insertion Loss 0.2 dB + 0.025 x Freq (GHz) Isolation 110 dB - 2.0 x Freq (GHz) < 1.1 (DC to 2 GHz) <...
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Supply Voltage, Vcc Supply Current, Icc Supply Current (quiescent) 1. Switching: Pulse width > 15 ms: Vcc = 24 VDC Table 8 TTL Drive Specifications for L7222C Coaxial Transfer Switch (Option T24) Nominal Unit High level input Low level input Max high input current 1.
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Specifications Figure 5 Maximum Incident Power (Cold Switching) vs. Frequency Power derating factor versus VSWR VSWR (:1) Figure 6 Power Derating Factor vs VSWR Keysight L7222C Coaxial Transfer Switch Operating and Service Manual...
Environmental Specifications Environmental Specifications The L-series multiport coaxial switches are designed to fully comply with Keysight Technologies’ product operating environmental specifications as shown in Table Table 9 L7222C Coaxial Transfer Switch Environmental Specifications Temperature: Operating C to +75 Storage C to +85...
2. If the contents are incomplete, if there is mechanical damage or defect, or if the instrument does not pass the electrical performance test, contact the nearest Keysight Technologies Sales and Service office. Refer to the Service and Support information in the front matter of this manual.
The s-parameters measurement is the best way to determine if the switch is working properly. Figure 8 Connection to Perform Quick Check Keysight L7222C Coaxial Transfer Switch Operating and Service Manual...
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6. Now, still in position B, disconnect switch’s Port 1 and Port 2 from network analyzer. Then, connect network analyzer’s Port 1 and Port 2 to Port 2 and Port 3 of the switch. Measure S and S and verify against specifications in Table Keysight L7222C Coaxial Transfer Switch Operating and Service Manual...
The coaxial transfer switch do not have internal adjustments and should not be opened. Repair The L7222C coaxial transfer switch is not recommended for repair as most components are not easily removed. Maintenance The connectors, particularly the connector faces, must be kept clean. For instruction on connecting and care of your connectors, refer to the Microwave Connector Care Quick Reference Card (08510-90360).
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Service Instructions Keysight L7222C Coaxial Transfer Switch Operating and Service Manual...
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