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Introduction
Configurations
The SKB switch is configurable. Examples, shown in Figure 2, include
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A single switch with 1xN configuration for N up to 100
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Up to four 1xN switches with a total channel count of up to 100 (for example, four 1x25 switches,
two 1x50 switches, and so on)
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Up to two MxN blocking switches for a total M+N channel count of 100 (for example, two 25x25
switches, one 50x50 switch, and so on)
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1xN switches plus relay switches and passive devices, such as couplers (for example, two 1x25
stepper motor switches with two relay switches and couplers)
1 xN
M u ltiple 1 x N
1
N
A 1xN configuration is shown more closely in Figure 3.
Key Features
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Up to 100 channels
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Typical insertions loss 0.4 dB (multimode) for up to 26 channels
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Parallel and RS485 serial interface control
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Compact modular package suitable for original equipment manufacturing (OEM)
Packages
The SKB switch is available in two package configurations:
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Package 1 can accommodate up to two 1xN switches with a single control interface
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Package 2 can accommodate up to four 1xN switches with a single control interface
M u ltiple M xN
1
1
N
N
1
1
N
N
1
N
1
N
Figure 2: Configuration Examples
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Figure 3: 1xN Configuration
C u sto m
1
N
S te p p e r M o to r
o r R e la y
1
S w itch
N
0 (o p e n )
1
N
C o u p le r
1
N
1
2
3
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N