The Keysight (Agilent HP) 8765B is an unterminated single pole double throw (SPDT) coaxial switch designed for microwave instrumentation and automated test equipment (ATE) systems, offering excellent RF performance across a DC to 20 GHz frequency range.

Specifications

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply4.5 to 32 VDC actuator voltage (option dependent)
Operating Temperature-55 to +85 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)36.6 mm × 52.3 mm × 13.0 mm
Weight0.055 kg

RF Performance

ParameterValue
Frequency RangeDC to 20 GHz
Isolation Formula110 dB - 2.25 dB/GHz
Insertion Loss Formula< 0.2 dB + 0.025 dB/GHz
VSWR (DC to 4 GHz)< 1.15
VSWR (4 to 12.4 GHz)< 1.25
VSWR (12.4 to 18 GHz)< 1.4
VSWR (18 to 20 GHz)< 1.45
RF Power Rating2 W average, 100 W peak
Isolation (DC to 4 GHz)90 dB
Isolation (4 to 12.4 GHz)75 dB
Isolation (12.4 to 18 GHz)65 dB
Isolation (18 to 20 GHz)60 dB
Insertion Loss (DC to 4 GHz)0.20 dB
Insertion Loss (4 to 12.4 GHz)0.35 dB
Insertion Loss (12.4 to 18 GHz)0.45 dB
Insertion Loss (18 to 20 GHz)0.50 dB

Switching & Actuation

ParameterValue
Switch ConfigurationSPDT (Single Pole Double Throw)
Switch TerminationUnterminated
Switching ActionBreak-before-make
Actuator MechanismElectromechanical

Physical & Mechanical Specifications

ParameterValue
RF Connector TypeSMA
RF Connector GenderFemale

Electrical Control & Drive

ParameterValue
Option 005/305 Nominal Voltage5 VDC
Option 015/315 Nominal Voltage15 VDC
Option 010/310 Nominal Voltage10 VDC

Compliance & Quality Standards

ParameterValue
Option 890Includes printout of test results

RF Characteristics

ParameterValue
Impedance50 Ω
Switching Time15 ms (maximum)
RF Repeatability0.03 dB maximum over 1,000,000 switchings

Actuator Characteristics

ParameterValue
Coil Resistance (Option 005/305)36 Ω
Coil Resistance (Option 010/310)140 Ω
Coil Resistance (Option 015/315)320 Ω
Coil Resistance (Option 024/324)820 Ω
Coil Current (Option 005/305)140 mA
Coil Current (Option 010/310)70 mA
Coil Current (Option 015/315)Option 015 is 47 mA, Option 315 is 52 mA
Coil Current (Option 024/324)Option 024 is 29 mA, Option 324 is 32 mA

Electrical

ParameterValue
Option 024/324 Nominal Voltage24 V

Reliability

ParameterValue
Actuator Life5,000,000 cycles

Environmental

ParameterValue
Storage Temperature-55 to +100 °C
Humidity95% RH at 40 °C for 5 days

Technology

Electromechanical Coaxial Switch

Applications

Microwave Instrumentation & ATE Systems