The Keysight (formerly Agilent/HP) N1810TL is a high-performance terminated, latching Single Pole Double Throw (SPDT) electromechanical coaxial switch. Designed for precision RF and microwave test and measurement applications, it provides exceptional repeatability and a long operating life of at least 5 million cycles. The switch is highly configurable, with frequency options extending from DC up to 67 GHz and multiple coil voltage and logic control options available.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesD-sub 9-pin or solder terminals (option dependent)

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply5 V, 15 V, or 24 V DC (coil voltage option dependent)
Operating Temperature-25 °C to +75 °C

General Specifications

ParameterValue
Switch TypeSPDT (Single Pole Double Throw), Terminated
Frequency RangeDC to 4, 20, 26.5, 40, 50, or 67 GHz (option dependent)
Characteristic Impedance50 Ω
Operating Life5,000,000 cycles minimum
Internal Termination Impedance50 Ω

RF Performance Specifications

ParameterValue
Insertion Loss Repeatability0.03 dB maximum (up to 5 million cycles)
Maximum Continuous RF Power (Termination)1 W CW

Switching Characteristics

ParameterValue
Actuator TypeLatching
Switching Time15 ms maximum
Contact TimingBreak-before-make

Drive and Control Specifications

ParameterValue
Nominal Coil Voltages5 V, 15 V, or 24 V DC (option dependent)
TTL/CMOS ControlAvailable (option dependent)
Position IndicatorsAvailable (option dependent)

Environmental and Compliance Specifications

ParameterValue
Storage Temperature-55 °C to +85 °C

Physical and Mechanical Specifications

ParameterValue
RF Connectors (Options 004, 020, 026)SMA female
RF Connectors (Option 040)2.92 mm female
RF Connectors (Option 050)2.4 mm female
RF Connectors (Option 067)1.85 mm female

Options and Configurations

ParameterValue
Frequency Range Options004 (4 GHz), 020 (20 GHz), 026 (26.5 GHz), 040 (40 GHz), 050 (50 GHz), 067 (67 GHz)
Coil Voltage Options105 (5 VDC), 115 (15 VDC), 124 (24 VDC)
DC Connector Options201 (D-Sub 9-pin), 202 (Solder Terminals)

Technology

Electromechanical Coaxial Switch

Applications

RF & Microwave Test & Measurement