The Agilent/Keysight P9400C is a solid-state PIN diode transfer switch engineered for high-performance RF and microwave switching across 100 MHz to 18 GHz. Built on integrated TTL-compatible control with 80 dB port-to-port isolation, this switch delivers the speed, isolation, and reliability demanded in test instrumentation, communications systems, radar platforms, and switch matrix configurations.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency Range: 100 MHz to 18 GHz
• Port-to-Port Isolation: >80 dB
• Switching Speed: <200 ns
• Insertion Loss: Low
• Output Impedance: 50 Ω
• Connector Type: SMA Female
• Contact DC Voltage: 5 V
• Operating Temperature Range: −40°C to 85°C
• Physical Dimensions: 37.4 mm (L) × 32.1 mm (W) × 24.3 mm (H)
– Key Features
• Integrated TTL-compatible driver eliminates external driver requirements
• Sub-200 nanosecond switching enables high-throughput test sequences
• Greater than 80 dB isolation minimizes crosstalk in complex switching matrices
• Low insertion loss preserves dynamic range across the full 100 MHz to 18 GHz bandwidth
• Compact form factor integrates into space-constrained test systems
• Operating range from −40°C to 85°C supports field and laboratory deployment
– Typical Applications
• RF and microwave instrumentation and measurement systems
• Communications test and validation
• Radar signal routing and switching
• Multi-channel switch matrix assemblies
• High-speed automated test systems
– Compatibility & Integration
The P9400C interfaces via TTL-compatible control logic and terminates in 50 Ω SMA Female connectors. 5 V DC operation and integrated driver architecture simplify integration into existing test platforms. Comprehensive documentation includes operating guides, mechanical drawings, technical overviews, and application notes for solid-state switching design.
