The Agilent/Keysight 87106 series comprises electromechanical, magnetically latching multiport coaxial switches engineered for high-performance automated test systems requiring precision RF and microwave switching. Built with terminated ports in SP6T (Single Pole, 6 Throw) configuration, these switches deliver guaranteed insertion loss repeatability of 0.03 dB up to 5 million cycles and switching speeds of 15 ms maximum. The series spans four frequency bands—87106A (DC to 4 GHz), 87106B (DC to 20 GHz), 87106C (DC to 26.5 GHz), and 87106D (DC to 40 GHz)—with low-PIM variants (87106P and 87106Q) achieving -160 dBc. Designed for demanding measurement environments, the switches achieve minimum 5,000,000 cycle life expectancy with typical performance extending to 10,000,000 cycles. Isolation exceeds 100 dB to 12 GHz across standard models, dropping to 90 dB minimum at 26.5 GHz and 65 dB minimum at 40 GHz. Power handling reaches 1 watt CW average into 50 Ω internal loads, with hot-switching capability up to 50 W peak (not exceeding 1 watt average).
Technical Specifications
• Configuration: SP6T with terminated ports; electromechanical, magnetically latching
• Frequency Range: 87106A (DC–4 GHz), 87106B (DC–20 GHz), 87106C (DC–26.5 GHz), 87106D (DC–40 GHz), 87106P/Q (Low PIM variants)
• Insertion Loss: 0.3 dB + 0.015 × frequency (GHz) [87106A/B/C]
• Isolation: >100 dB to 12 GHz; >90 dB to 26.5 GHz; 65 dB minimum at 40 GHz
• VSWR: 1.2 maximum (DC–4 GHz); 1.35 maximum (4–12.4 GHz); 100 dB at 12 GHz) reduces cross-talk and improves measurement fidelity
• Maximum ON resistance of 2.5 Ω ensures minimal signal degradation
– Typical Applications
• Automated test systems for RF/microwave component characterization
• Multi-channel measurement configurations requiring deterministic switching
• Production test environments demanding long operational life and high cycle counts
• Systems requiring low passive intermodulation performance (P/Q variants)
– Compatibility & Integration
TTL/5V CMOS control logic (Option T24) with input levels: High 3–7 V, Low 0.8 V. Maximum withstand voltage 60 V DC; maximum current capacity 150 mA.
