page 1 of 7 RC-2SP6T-A12 key features usb/ethernet rf switch matrix xtra long life 10 million cycles 50 ? dc to 12 ghz rev. c m166296 RC-2SP6T-A12 rav 180214 feature advantages ethernet-tcp/ip- http and telnet protocols (supports dhcp and static ip) the RC-2SP6T-A12 switch matrix can be controlled from any windows ? , mac ? , or linux ? computer, or even a mobile device with a network connection and ethernet-tcp/ip (http or telnet protocols) support. using a vpn would allow remote control from anywhere in the world. usb hid (human interface device) user may also control the switch matrix via usb connection. plug-and-play, no driver required. compatible with windows ? or linux ? operating systems using 32 and 64 bit architecture. rf sp6t absorptive electromechanical switches wideband (dc to 12 ghz) with low insertion loss (0.2 db typ.), very high isolation (90 db typ.), and high power rating (20w cold switching). switch cycle counters allows user to monitor the exact usage and plan test requirements accordingly. break-before-make confguration prevents the momentary connection of the old and new signal paths and reduces transient phenomena. the big deal ?dual mechanical sp6t switch box ? high reliability, 10 million switch cycles ? 20w power rating (cold switching) ? high isolation, 90 db typ case style: pf2018 software package product overview mini-circuits RC-2SP6T-A12 is a general purpose rf switch matrix controlled via either usb or ethernet-tcp/ip (supports http and telnet protocols). the model contains two electromechanical sp6t, absorptive fail-safe rf switches constructed in break-before-make confguration and powered by +24vdc, with switching time of 25 ms typical. the rf switches operate over a wide frequency band from dc to 12 ghz, have low insertion loss (0.2 db typical) and high isolation (90 db typical), making the switch matrix perfectly suitable for a wide variety of rf applications. the RC-2SP6T-A12 is constructed in a compact, rugged metal case (5.5 x 6.0 x 2.75) with 14 sma (f) connectors (com,and ports 1 to 6 for each switch), usb type b port, standard rj45 network socket and dc power input. full software support is provided an d can be downloaded from our website any time at https://www.minicircuits.com/softwaredownload/rfswitchcontroller.html . the package includes our user-friendly gui application for windows and a full api with programming instructions for windows and lin ux environments (both 32-bit and 64-bit systems). also included is a 2.7 ft usb cable and ac/dc power adapter. longer usb cables, ethernet cables and a mounting bracket are available as optional accessories. trademarks: windows is a registered trademark of microsoft corporation in the united states and other countries. linux is a registered trademark of linus tor - valds. pentium is a registered trademark of intel corporation. mac is a registered trademark of apple corporation in the united states and other countries. neither mini-circuits nor the mini-circuits rc-2sp6t-a18 are affliated with or endorsed by the owners of the above referenced trademarks mini-circuits and the mini-circuits logo are registered trademarks of scientifc components corporation. patents: protected by us patents 5,272,458; 6,414,577; 6,650,210; 7,633,361 and 7,843,289 model no. description qty. RC-2SP6T-A12 usb/ethernet rf switch 1 included accessories ac/dc-24-3w1 ac/dc 24v adapter 1 cbl-3w1-xx ac power cord (see ordering information) 1 usb-cbl-ab-3+ 2.7 ft usb cable 1 applications ? r&d ? automated test equipment ? controlling rf signal paths mini-circuits ? www.minicircuits.com p.o. box 35166, brooklyn, ny 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 sales@minicircuits.com rohs compliant see our web site for rohs compliance methodologies and qualifications
page 2 of 7 parameter port conditions min. typ. max. units frequency all rf ports dc 12 ghz power on sequence: connect the 24v power, followed by the usb control and/or ethernet cable before turning on the switch matrix. rf insertion loss (per switch) dc to 1 ghz ? 0.10 0.15 db 1 ghz to 6 ghz ? 0.15 0.25 6 ghz to 8 ghz ? 0.20 0.30 8 ghz to 12 ghz ? 0.25 0.35 rf vswr 1 dc to 1 ghz ? 1.05 1.10 :1 1 ghz to 6 ghz ? 1.10 1.25 6 ghz to 8 ghz ? 1.20 1.35 8 ghz to 12 ghz ? 1.20 1.35 rf isolation (per switch) dc to 1 ghz 85 100 ? db 1 ghz to 6 ghz 80 95 ? 6 ghz to 8 ghz 80 90 ? 8 ghz to 12 ghz 80 90 ? switching time ? ? 25 ? ms rf power (cold switching) 2,3 ? ? 20 w rated voltage 24v dc in provided via external power adapter 23 24 25 v usb port ? ? 5 ? rated current 24v dc in com -> 1,2,3,4,5 or 6 state ? 160 230 ma rf switch @ disconnect state ? 60 90 usb port com -> 1,2,3,4,5 or 6 state ? 10 20 rf switch @ disconnect state ? 10 20 life (per switch) @ 100 mw (hot switching) 4 10 ? ? million switching cycles @ 1 w (hot switching) 4 ? 1 ? electrical specifcations 1 for com port only when connected to port 1,2,3, 4, 5 or 6 . for ports 1,2,3, 4, 5 or 6 only when connected to com port. 2 . power handling is specifed with rf applied to the com port and external load connected to 1,2,3, 4, 5 or 6 ports. 3. cold switching describes switch operation where there is no signifcant user signal present at the moment the switch contacts open or close. 4. exceeding these limits will result in reduced life connections 24v dc in (2.1 mm center positive dc socket) rf switch a (all ports) (sma female) rf switch b (all ports) (sma female) usb (usb type b receptacle) network (ethernet/lan) (rj45 socket) absolute maximum ratings 5 operating temperature 0c to 40c storage temperature -15c to 85c dc voltage max. 26v rf power (through path) 20w rf power (into internal termination) 1w 5 permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded. mini-circuits ? www.minicircuits.com p.o. box 35166, brooklyn, ny 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 sales@minicircuits.com RC-2SP6T-A12 usb/ethernet rf switch matrix
page 3 of 7 outline drawing (pf2018) inch mm outline dimensions ( ) dc - 1 2 g h z r c -2 sp6 t -a1 2 1 1 6 5 2 3 4 6 5 2 3 4 b a i n j 6 j 5 j 4 j 3 j 2 j 1 i n j 6 j 5 j 4 j 3 j 2 j 1 abcdefgh jk lmnp wt 6.00 5.50 2.75 0.36 0.73 1.26 1.63 2.75 0.75 0.28 0.63 3.50 0.375 6.72 grams 152.40 139.70 69.85 9.14 18.54 32.00 41.40 69.85 19.05 7.11 16.00 88.90 9.53 170.69 1350 mini-circuits ? www.minicircuits.com p.o. box 35166, brooklyn, ny 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 sales@minicircuits.com RC-2SP6T-A12 usb/ethernet rf switch matrix
page 4 of 7 main software control screen: independent control of two sp6t switches i n (com ) a o ut 1 (1 a ) (4 a o u t 2 (2 a ) o u t 3 (3 a ) ) 5 0 ? 5 0 ? 5 0 ? o ut 4 5 0 ? 5 0 ? o ut 5 (5 a ) o ut 6 (6 a ) 5 0 ? i n (com ) b o ut 1 (1 b ) o u t 2 (2 b ) ) o u t 3 (3 b 5 0 ? 5 0 ? 5 0 ? o ut 4 5 0 ? 5 0 ? o ut 5 (5 b ) o ut 6 (6 b ) 5 0 ? (4 b ) switches move independently ? power handling is specifed with rf applied to the com port and output load connected to 1,2,3,4,5 or 6 of the respective switch. ? when connecting a coaxial semi fex cable, tighten connectors alternately using an 8in/lb torque wrench to insure proper contact at each end. mini-circuits ? www.minicircuits.com p.o. box 35166, brooklyn, ny 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 sales@minicircuits.com RC-2SP6T-A12 usb/ethernet rf switch matrix
page 5 of 7 user switching sequence - for setting an automated switch routine ? power handling is specifed with rf applied to the com port and output load connected to 1,2,3,4,5 or 6 of the respective switch. ? when connecting a coaxial semi fex cable, tighten connectors alternately using an 8in/lb torque wrench to insure proper contact at each end. mini-circuits ? www.minicircuits.com p.o. box 35166, brooklyn, ny 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 sales@minicircuits.com RC-2SP6T-A12 usb/ethernet rf switch matrix
page 6 of 7 minimum system requirements parameter requirements interface usb hid or http get/post or telnet protocols system requirements gui: windows 32 & 64 bit systems from windows 98 up to windows 10 api dll (usb) windows 32 & 64 bit systems with activex or .net support from windows 98 up to windows 10 usb interrupt api linux, windows systems from windows 98 up to windows 10 telnet & http any windows, mac, or linux computer with a network port and ethernet-tcp/ip (http or telnet protocols) support hardware pentium ? ii or higher software & documentation download: ? mini-circuits full software and support package including user guide, windows gui, dll fles, programming manual and examples can be downloaded free of charge from: https://www.minicircuits.com/softwaredownload/rfswitchcontroller.html ? please contact testsolutions@minicircuits.com for support. application programming interface (api) windows support: ? api dll fles exposing the full switch matrix functionality. ? activex com dll fle for creation of 32-bit programs ? .net library dll fle for creation of 32 / 64-bit programs ? http get/post and telnet protocols use scpi commands to provide full control. ? supported by most common programming environments (refer to application note an-49-001 for summary of tested environments) linux support: ? full switch matrix control in a linux environment is achieved by way of usb interrupt commands. see programming manual at https://www.minicircuits.com/softwaredownload/prog_manual-2-switch.pdf for details graphical user interface (gui) for windows key features: ? set each switch manually ? set timed sequence of switching states ? confgure switch address and upgrade firmware steps to start rc-2sp6t-a18 gui via usb ? click on usb button. ? if more than one unit is connected select s/n from list and click ok. ? start working. steps to start rc-2sp6t-a18 gui via ethernet ? click on search icon. ? select unit from list of ip addresses and click select ? the selected ip will appear in the ip address feld. ? select communication protocol (telnet or http) ? click on start and begin working. rc-2sp6t-a18 mini-circuits ? www.minicircuits.com p.o. box 35166, brooklyn, ny 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 sales@minicircuits.com RC-2SP6T-A12 usb/ethernet rf switch matrix
page 7 of 7 ordering, pricing & availability information see our web site model description RC-2SP6T-A12 usb /ethernet rf sp6t switch matrix included accessories part no. description ac/dc-24-3w1 ac/dc 24v dc grounded power adaptor. operating temperature: 0c to +40c, i max =2.5a cbl-3w1-xx ac power cord ( select one power cord from below with each switch matrix box) usb-cbl-ab-3+ 2.7 ft (0.8 m) usb cable: usb type a(male) to usb type b(male) ac power cords 6 part no. description cbl-3w1-us power cord for united states cbl-3w1-eu power cord for europe cbl-3w1-uk power cord for united kingdom cbl-3w1-au power cord for australia and china cbl-3w1-il power cord for israel optional accessories description usb-cbl-3+ (spare) 2.7 ft (0.8 m) usb cable: usb type a(male) to usb type b(male) usb-cbl-7+ 6.8 ft (2.1 m) usb cable: usb type a(male) to usb type b(male) usb-cbl-11+ 11 ft (3.4 m) usb cable: usb type a(male) to usb type b(male) cbl-rj45-mm-5+ 5 ft (1.5 m) ethernet cable: rj45(male) to rj45(male) cat 5e cable bkt-272-08+ bracket (one set of 2 each) additional notes a. performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specifcation document are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specifcation document. b. electrical specifcations and performance data contained in this specifcation document are based on mini-circuits applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. c. the parts covered by this specifcation document are subject to mini-circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, standard terms); purchasers of this part are entitled to the rights and benefts contained therein. for a full statement of the standard terms and the exclusive rights and remedies thereunder, please visit mini-circuits website at www.minicircuits.com/mclstore/terms.jsp 6. power cords for other countries are also available, if you need a power cord for a country not listed in the table please contact testsolutions @minicircuits.com . mini-circuits ? www.minicircuits.com p.o. box 35166, brooklyn, ny 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 sales@minicircuits.com RC-2SP6T-A12 usb/ethernet rf switch matrix
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