The Keysight (Agilent HP) 8762A is a terminated single-pole double-throw (SPDT) coaxial switch designed for high-isolation RF routing from DC to 4 GHz. It features SMA female RF connectors, 50-ohm internal termination on the unused port, and a long operational life of 1 million cycles.
Specifications
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 5 Vdc (Option 011) / 15 Vdc (Option 015) / 24 Vdc (Option 024) |
| Operating Temperature | -20 to +75 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 52.3 mm × 52.3 mm × 12.0 mm |
| Weight | 0.245 kg |
RF Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | DC to 4 GHz |
| Nominal Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Unused Port Termination | 50 Ω (internally terminated) |
| Isolation | > 100 dB to 4 GHz |
| Insertion Loss (DC to 2 GHz) | < 0.2 dB |
| Insertion Loss (2 to 4 GHz) | < 0.25 dB |
| SWR (DC to 2 GHz) | < 1.1 |
| SWR (2 to 4 GHz) | < 1.2 |
| Maximum RF Input Power (Average) | 24 W (through path) / 1 W (internal termination) |
| Maximum RF Input Power (Peak) | 150 W (through path) / 100 W (internal termination) |
| Internal Port Termination Average Power Rating | 1 W |
| Internal Port Termination Peak Power Rating | 100 W (10 µs pulse width, 1% duty cycle) |
Switching Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Switch Configuration | SPDT (Single-Pole Double-Throw) |
| Actuator Mechanism | Electromechanical |
| Actuation Type | Latching (magnetic latching with automatic solenoid power cutoff) |
| Switching Speed | 30 ms (maximum) |
| Switching Life Cycle Rating | 1,000,000 cycles (minimum) |
| Insertion Loss Repeatability | 0.03 dB (maximum after 1,000,000 cycles) |
Electrical Control
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Nominal Actuator Voltage Options | 5 Vdc (Opt 011) / 15 Vdc (Opt 015) / 24 Vdc (Opt 024) |
| Actuator Current (Option 011) | 315 mA (nominal at 5 Vdc) |
| Actuator Current (Option 015) | 170 mA (nominal at 15 Vdc) |
| Actuator Current (Option 024) | 115 mA (nominal at 24 Vdc) |
| Control Connection | Solder terminals |
Physical & Mechanical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Connector Type | SMA |
| RF Connector Gender | Female |
Environmental & Reliability
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -55 to +85 °C |
Electrical (Actuator)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Actuator Voltage Range (Option 011) | 4.5 to 7 VDC (5 VDC nominal) |
| Actuator Voltage Range (Option 015) | 12 to 20 VDC (15 VDC nominal) |
| Actuator Voltage Range (Option 024) | 20 to 30 VDC (24 VDC nominal) |
| Actuator Drive Current Interruption | Automatic |
| Indicator Contacts Maximum Voltage (Option 002) | 30 VDC |
| Indicator Contacts Maximum Current (Option 002) | 0.5 A |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Vibration (Operating) | 0.05 inches (10 to 55 Hz), 10 g peak |
| Shock (Operating) | 100 G (6 ms) |
| Relative Humidity (Operating) | 95% RH at 40 °C |
| Maximum Operating Altitude | 4,600 m |
| Maximum Non-Operating Altitude | 15,300 m |
Actuator Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Coil Impedance (Option 011) | 16 Ω (nominal) |
| Coil Impedance (Option 015) | 120 Ω (nominal) |
| Coil Impedance (Option 024) | 250 Ω (nominal) |
Technology
Electromechanical
Applications
RF and Microwave Signal Routing