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QWZ Series Electromechanical Waveguide Switches

 

Characteristics
  • Full Waveguide Band
  • High Isolation / Low Loss
  • Accurate positioning
  • Bi-directional
Product Description

QuinStar Technology's series QWZ electromechanical waveguide switches are 4-port mechanical devices that are rotational solenoid driven and electronically controlled. They have a bi-directional rotor accurately indexed to 90 degree positions that allows each port to be connected to either of the adjacent ports.

The switches are available in seven waveguide bands covering the frequency range of 18-110 GHz and are precision machined with bearing and indexing grooves for smooth operation and accurate positioning. They are useful in automated test set ups and system applications where remotely controlled transfer switching is required.

Specifications
FREQUENCY BAND K Ka Q U V E W
Frequency Range (GHz) 18-26.5 26.5-40 33-50 40-60 50-75 60-90 75-110
Waveguide Size WR-42 WR-28 WR-22 WR-19 WR-15 WR-12 WR-10
Flange Pattern UG-595/U UG-599/U UG-383/U UG-383/U UG-385/U UG-387/U UG-387/U
Bandwidth (GHz) Full
Isolation (dB, typical) 60
Insertion Loss (dB max) 0.4 0.4 0.5 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8
VSWR (typical) 1.15:1
Control Interface TTL or microswitch
Switching Speed (ms typ) 50
DC Power Requirement 15VDC/2.0A or 28VDC/1.0A pulse typical
Dimension "A" (inches/mm) 0.74/18.7 0.73/18.5 0.72/18.3 0.71/18.0 0.70/17.8 0.69/17.5 0.68/17.2

Outline Drawings
(round waveguide flange pattern shown)
15v Electromechanical Waveguide Switch
Pin Designator (PDF)
28v Electromechanical Waveguide Switch
Pin Designator (PDF)

Ordering Information

Model Number: QWZ - A B CD 00

A = Waveguide band designator:
K = K-band
A = Ka-band
Q = Q-band
U = U-band
V = V-band
E = E-band
W = W-band
B = Control interface:
T = TTL
M = Microswitch
CD = Supply voltage:
15 = 15 VDC
28 = 28 VDC

 

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