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
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | D-sub 9-pin or solder terminals (option dependent) |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 5 V, 15 V, or 24 V DC (coil voltage option dependent) |
| Operating Temperature | -25 °C to +75 °C |
General Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Switch Type | SPDT (Single Pole Double Throw), Terminated |
| Frequency Range | DC to 4, 20, 26.5, 40, 50, or 67 GHz (option dependent) |
| Characteristic Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Operating Life | 5,000,000 cycles minimum |
| Internal Termination Impedance | 50 Ω |
RF Performance Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Insertion Loss Repeatability | 0.03 dB maximum (up to 5 million cycles) |
| Maximum Continuous RF Power (Termination) | 1 W CW |
Switching Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Actuator Type | Latching |
| Switching Time | 15 ms maximum |
| Contact Timing | Break-before-make |
Drive and Control Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Nominal Coil Voltages | 5 V, 15 V, or 24 V DC (option dependent) |
| TTL/CMOS Control | Available (option dependent) |
| Position Indicators | Available (option dependent) |
Environmental and Compliance Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -55 °C to +85 °C |
Physical and Mechanical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range Options | 004 (4 GHz), 020 (20 GHz), 026 (26.5 GHz), 040 (40 GHz), 050 (50 GHz), 067 (67 GHz) |
| Coil Voltage Options | 105 (5 VDC), 115 (15 VDC), 124 (24 VDC) |
| DC Connector Options | 201 (D-Sub 9-pin), 202 (Solder Terminals) |
Technology
Electromechanical Coaxial Switch
Applications
RF & Microwave Test & Measurement