The Keysight (Agilent) 8762C is a latching electromechanical coaxial switch engineered for broadband signal routing from DC to 26.5 GHz. This SPDT (Single Pole Double Throw) device delivers low insertion loss, high isolation, and exceptional repeatability across demanding automated test environments, RF signal monitoring, and microwave routing applications. The switch features break-before-make actuation, 50 Ω impedance, and 1 W maximum RF power handling.
Technical Specifications
RF Performance:
• Frequency range: DC to 26.5 GHz
• Impedance: 50 Ω
• Maximum RF power: 1 W
• Insertion loss: <0.25 dB to 2 GHz, <0.5 dB to 18 GHz, 90 dB to 18 GHz, >50 dB to 26.5 GHz
• Switching type: SPDT with break-before-make action
Control & Actuation:
• Standard actuation voltage: 24 Vdc
• Alternative options: 5 Vdc (-011), 15 Vdc (-015), 24 Vdc TTL/5V CMOS (-T24), 15 Vdc TTL/5V CMOS (-T15)
• Latch time: 30 ms (full latch)
• Drive current automatically disconnected after latching
• Position indication and current interrupt capabilities included
Connectors:
• RF connectors: APC-3.5
– Key Features
• Latching electromechanical design for extended operational life
• Broadband DC to 26.5 GHz frequency coverage
• Low insertion loss across full frequency spectrum
• High port-to-port isolation up to 90 dB
• Terminated 50 Ω unused port
• Multiple actuation voltage options for flexible system integration
– Typical Applications
• Automated test system signal routing
• RF and microwave signal management
• Signal monitoring and measurement systems
– Compatibility & Integration
The 8762C operates with Keysight/Agilent 11713B/C Attenuator/Switch Drivers. Manual control is available via the 70611A. GPIB control is supported through Agilent Interactive Test Generator (Agilent-ITG) or Agilent Visual Engineering Environment (Agilent VEE) software on PC and workstation platforms. TTL/5V CMOS compatible drive options enable direct integration with digital control systems.
