The Keysight 8762C (formerly Agilent) is a high-performance electromechanical single-pole double-throw (SPDT) coaxial switch operating from DC to 26.5 GHz. It features an integrated 50 ohm termination for the unused port, exceptional isolation, low insertion loss, and outstanding repeatability over a long lifecycle, making it ideal for precision RF and microwave routing applications.
Specifications
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 5 Vdc / 15 Vdc / 24 Vdc (option dependent) |
| Operating Temperature | -20 to +75 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 52.3 mm × 46.7 mm × 20.6 mm |
RF Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | DC to 26.5 GHz |
| Nominal Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Unused Port Termination | 50 Ω |
| Insertion Loss (DC to 2 GHz) | < 0.2 dB |
| Insertion Loss (2 to 18 GHz) | < 0.5 dB |
| Insertion Loss (18 to 26.5 GHz) | < 1.25 dB |
| Isolation (DC to 18 GHz) | > 90 dB |
| Isolation (18 to 26.5 GHz) | > 50 dB |
| Maximum SWR | 1.8 |
| Average RF Input Power (CW) | 1 W |
| Peak RF Input Power | 100 W |
Switching & Actuation Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Switch Configuration | SPDT (Terminated) |
| Switching Speed / Transition Time | 30 ms |
| Switching Life Cycle Rating | 1,000,000 cycles |
Electrical Control & Drive
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Interrupts | Standard |
| Position Indication Capability | Yes |
Physical & Mechanical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Connector | 3.5 mm female |
Power & Solenoid Drive
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Solenoid Voltage Options | 5 VDC (Option 011) / 15 VDC (Option 015) / 24 VDC (Option 024) |
| Solenoid Current | 300 mA (Option 011) / 160 mA (Option 015) / 120 mA (Option 024) |
| Coil Impedance | 17 Ω (Option 011) / 95 Ω (Option 015) / 200 Ω (Option 024) |
| Minimum Switching Pulse Width | 15 ms |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -55 to +85 °C |
| Humidity resistance | 95% RH at 40 °C for 5 days |
| Vibration Resistance | 0.05 inches double amplitude, 10 to 55 Hz; 10 g peak, 55 to 2000 Hz |
| Shock Resistance | 50 g, 11 ms |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Insertion Loss Repeatability | 0.03 dB maximum to 1,000,000 cycles |
| Switching Type | Break-before-make |
| Solenoid Latching | Latching, with automatic current interrupt |
Technology
Electromechanical Coaxial Switch
Applications
RF & Microwave Signal Routing