The Agilent/Keysight 8764B/33313B is a 5-port coaxial electromechanical switch for signal routing across DC to 18 GHz. Built on solenoid actuation, it delivers insertion loss under 0.20 dB to 2 GHz and under 0.5 dB to 18 GHz, with isolation exceeding 90 dB across the full frequency range. Switching completes within 20 milliseconds and maintains repeatability better than 0.03 dB typical. The switch endures over 1 million cycles, making it suitable for high-volume automated test and measurement systems requiring signal integrity and long operational life.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency Range: DC to 18 GHz
• Insertion Loss: Less than 0.20 dB to 2 GHz; less than 0.5 dB to 18 GHz
• Isolation: Greater than 90 dB to 18 GHz
• Standing Wave Ratio (through line): Less than 1.10 from DC to 2 GHz; less than 1.20 from 2 GHz to 12.4 GHz; less than 1.30 from 12.4 GHz to 18 GHz
• Repeatability: Less than 0.03 dB typical
• Switching Speed: 20 milliseconds (including contact settling)
• Life Cycle: Over 1 million switching cycles
• Solenoid Voltage Options: 5 V and 24 V available
• Configuration: 5-port coaxial
• Connectors: SMA female
– Key Features
• High isolation minimizes signal leakage between ports
• Low insertion loss preserves signal amplitude across the passband
• Consistent repeatability ensures stable performance over extended service life
• Solenoid-driven actuation with current interrupt and position indication capability
• Signal reversal available in specific configurations
– Typical Applications
RF and microwave signal routing, automated test systems, multi-channel measurement configurations, and applications requiring DC-coupled switching with high frequency coverage.
– Compatibility & Integration
The 8764B integrates with Keysight switching infrastructure, including the 44476B Microwave switch board for extended capability to 26.5 GHz. The 33313B model supports 24 V solenoid operation and fits systems requiring DC to 18 GHz switching coverage.
