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Mini-Circuits U2C-1SP2T-63VH User Manual

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USB/I
C/SPI/TTL High Isolation Solid State
RF Switch Modules
AN-49-012 Rev.:B (January 10, 2019) M171660 (R94356) File: AN-49-012(B).doc
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  • Page 1 User Guide USB/I C/SPI/TTL High Isolation Solid State RF Switch Modules AN-49-012 Rev.:B (January 10, 2019) M171660 (R94356) File: AN-49-012(B).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...
  • Page 2 Important Notice This guide is owned by Mini-Circuits and is protected by copyright, trademark and other intellectual property laws. The information in this guide is provided by Mini-Circuits as an accommodation to our customers and may be used only to promote and accompany the purchase of Mini-Circuits’...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2.3.2 I2C Control (for U2C models) ................... 12 2.3.3 SPI Control (U2C-1SP2T-63VH only) ..............13 2.3.4 TTL Control (USB-1SP16T-83H only) ..............14 Page 3 of 23 AN-49-012 Rev.: (January 10, 2019) M171660 (R94356) File: AN-49-012(B).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...
  • Page 4 3.2 Sequence Mode ................... 17-19 3.3 Firmware update & recovery ............... 20- 22 Chapter 4 – Revision history ..............23 Page 4 of 23 AN-49-012 Rev.: (January 10, 2019) M171660 (R94356) File: AN-49-012(B).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 - General Information

    1.5 Introduction Mini-Circuits has developed a new series of solid state USB RF switch modules in rugged, low profile cases. Switches covering DC to 8GHz with up to 4 switches in a unit of various types from SPDT to SP16T are available.

  • Page 6: Service And Calibration

    For Additional details, performance data and graphs, outline drawing, ordering information and environmental specifications, see our catalog at: https://www.minicircuits.com/WebStore/PortableTestEquipment.html Page 6 of 23 AN-49-012 Rev.: (January 10, 2019) M171660 (R94356) File: AN-49-012(B).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...

  • Page 7: Model Selection Guide

    C bus specification and user manual. 1.8.5 Supported Software environments Mini-Circuits USB solid state switches have been tested in the following operating systems: 32 bit systems: Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP Windows 64 bit systems: Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Linux The switches will work with almost any software environment that supports ActiveX or .Net...

  • Page 8: Included Accessories And Options

    • Control cables for secondary control methods (see model datasheet for details) • For additional details and ordering information, see: https://www.minicircuits.com/WebStore/PortableTestEquipment.html Page 8 of 23 AN-49-012 Rev.: (January 10, 2019) M171660 (R94356) File: AN-49-012(B).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...

  • Page 9: Chapter 2 - Installation And Setup

    If you have had any problems installing the software, we’re here to help. Try following these complete step-by-step instructions. If you still experience problems, give us a call at Mini-Circuits Worldwide Technical support. It’s (718) 934-4500 or e-mail apps@minicircuits.com for North America, or go to minicircuits.com/contact/worldwide_ tech_support.html for other regional numbers and addresses.

  • Page 10: Installation

    2.2.3 The installation program will launch . Click the “OK” button to continue. Figure 2.2.3 Installation Program window Page 10 of 23 AN-49-012 Rev.: (January 10, 2019) M171660 (R94356) File: AN-49-012(B).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...
  • Page 11 In most cases, the default will be your computer’s hard drive (C:)\Program Files (x86)\Mini-Circuits Solid State Switch\. Or Change it then click the large button at the top to continue.

  • Page 12: Switch Control And Power Setup

    400 kHz. The switch will acknowledge each byte received with a single “ACK” bit (logic 1) on the same data connection. Page 12 of 23 AN-49-012 Rev.: (January 10, 2019) M171660 (R94356) File: AN-49-012(B).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...

  • Page 13: Spi Control (U2C-1Sp2T-63Vh Only)

    The LE input should then be toggled HIGH and brought LOW again, latching the new data. The timing for this operation is defined in the model datasheet Page 13 of 23 AN-49-012 Rev.: (January 10, 2019) M171660 (R94356) File: AN-49-012(B).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...

  • Page 14: Ttl Control (Usb-1Sp16T-83H Only)

    All TTL controls are connected with internal pull-down resistors so the default state of the switch is disconnected state. The TTL interface is input only providing no feedback on switch state. Page 14 of 23 AN-49-012 Rev.: (January 10, 2019) M171660 (R94356) File: AN-49-012(B).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...

  • Page 15: Chapter 3 - Using Mini-Circuits' Gui

    Chapter 3 – Using Mini-Circuits' GUI 3.1 USB interface Mini-Circuits' Solid State Switch controller GUI allows you to set manually the switch state or run a timed sequence of any configuration you can imagine. 3.1.1 Go to the Start menu and select All Programs>Mini-Circuits Solid State Switch...
  • Page 16 Update the unit address by entering an integer in the 1-255 range in the Address field below the S/N and clicking Set. Figure 3.1.5 Main screen Page 16 of 23 AN-49-012 Rev.: (January 10, 2019) M171660 (R94356) File: AN-49-012(B).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...

  • Page 17: Sequence Mode

    3.2.1 After clicking on the Sequence mode button, the User sequence window will open. Figure 3.2.1 Main screen Page 17 of 23 AN-49-012 Rev.: (January 10, 2019) M171660 (R94356) File: AN-49-012(B).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...
  • Page 18 0.2 µs USB-2SP4T-63H 12 µs 5 µs USB-1SP8T-63H 10 µs 0.2 µs USB-1SP16T-83H 10 µs 5 µs Page 18 of 23 AN-49-012 Rev.: (January 10, 2019) M171660 (R94356) File: AN-49-012(B).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...
  • Page 19 Ax = 642.124 µs Bx = 634.763 µs Bx = 642.239 µs Δx = 171 ns Δx = 115 ns Page 19 of 23 AN-49-012 Rev.: (January 10, 2019) M171660 (R94356) File: AN-49-012(B).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...

  • Page 20: Firmware Update & Recovery

    3.3 Firmware update & recovery 3.3.1 All units are shipped with the latest available firmware and an update is usually not required. Mini-Circuits occasionally makes firmware update files available as a courtesy to add additional features or correct known issues. Please contact testsolutions@minicircuits.com for details.
  • Page 21 Click ‘OK’ to shut down the Switch Controller program and then restart it normally. Figure 3.3.7: Firmware - Successful Update Page 21 of 23 AN-49-012 Rev.: (January 10, 2019) M171660 (R94356) File: AN-49-012(B).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...
  • Page 22 (See Fig 3.3.8) will appear. Click ‘Yes’ to restart the firmware upgrade and repeat the attempt to install the firmware, or ‘No’ to cancel. Figure 3.3.8 Firmware recovery notice Page 22 of 23 AN-49-012 Rev.: (January 10, 2019) M171660 (R94356) File: AN-49-012(B).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...

  • Page 23: Chapter 4 - Revision History

    January 10, 2019: Added USB-2SP4T-63H. Added description high speed switching mode and plots of switching time for various models. Page 23 of 23 AN-49-012 Rev.: (January 10, 2019) M171660 (R94356) File: AN-49-012(B).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...

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