Coaxial Switches

Our Coaxial Switches support maximum VSWR ranging from 1.1 to 1.95 with minimum isolation ranges from 55 dB to 85 dB and a max insertion loss from .1 dB to .8 dB, depending on configuration.  


Various Dow-Key  Coaxial Switches

Overview

Founded in 1945, MPG's flagship switch brand Dow-Key remains the world’s largest manufacturer of electromechanical RF Switches, including our durable and reliable line of Coax Switches (Coaxial Switches). Designed to reliably route microwave signals or RF energy from point to point within a transmission line, Dow-Key Microwave’s Coax Switches are equally at home in an industrial environment, such as large RF communication systems and networks, or within the lab supporting RF testing equipment.

Our technical team and experienced engineers will help you determine the optimal Coaxial Switch or Coax Relay solution for your needs from our extended line of off-the-shelf and custom-designed products.

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Specifications

Configuration:
Coaxial Switch configurations include single pole double throw (SPDT), double pole three throw (DP3T), Transfer Double Pole Double Throw (DPDT), Single Pole ‘n’ Throw (SPnT), Miniature Coaxial, and T-Switch with the following actuators: failsafe and latching.

Frequency:
MPG’s Coaxial Switches route RF signals over a broad bandwidth from DC to 40+ GHz

Features:
Our Coaxial Switches support maximum VSWR ranging from 1.1 to 1.95 with minimum isolation ranges from 55 dB to 85 dB and a max insertion loss from .1 dB to .8 dB, depending on configuration.

Ranges:
Operating Voltage (across temperature range): 12, 24 and 28 Vdc

Switching Time:
15 ms to 30 ms max.

Benefits

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Markets & Applications

Offering low insertion loss and fast switching, a high-power RF Switch is a good fit for multiple markets, including aerospace, electronic warfare, radar, space, automated test equipment (ATE), and communications.

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Coaxial Switches

A Dow-Key Single Pole Double Throw Switch
A Dow-Key Double Pole Double Throw Switch
A Dow-Key Single Pole Multiple Throw Switch

SPECIAL PROCESSES AND MANUFACTURING

Across the MPG facilities, engineers utilize in-house machine shops equipped with modern technology and machinery to design and manufacture to exacting customer specifications. Our Switches can be found anywhere that quality is valued, including some of the most challenging aerospace, military, commercial and space applications.

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