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Agilent 34945A, L4445A, and L4490A/L4491A

Configuration Guide

Contents

Introduction

Step 1 Supported Agilent Switches and Attenuators

Step 2 Distribution Boards, Bracket Kits, and Cable Kits

Bracket and Cable Kit Usage

RF Cable and Connector Suppliers

Step 3 Switch/Attenuator Driver Instruments and Platforms

The 34945A and L4445A Microwave Switch/Attenuator Drivers

The L4490A/L4491A RF Switch Platforms

System Interconnections Defined

L4490A and L4491A RF Switch Platform Product Options

L4490A/L4491A Bracket Layout Guidelines

Internal/External Power Supply Considerations

Internal Supply

External Supply

System Configuration Chart

Related Agilent Literature

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Introduction

RF/Microwave switches are used in a wide variety of applications ranging from

DC to over 50 GHz. These applications can include:

• Wireless Communications,

• Broadband CATV,

• Communication Satellites,

• Test and Measurement

Equipment,

• Electronic Radar and Defense Systems,

• Avionics,

• Medical Electronics,

• Space Programs.

High Frequency measurement systems can be configured to route RF/Microwave signals in a variety of configurations including:

• Selection from multiple signal sources to a single output,

• Selection of multiple input signals to a single measurement instrument,

• Transfer switching to insert or remove a device in a signal path,

• Matrix switching of multiple inputs and outputs.

Agilent Technologies is a leader in providing RF/Microwave switching solutions. Agilent’s solutions include both RF/

Microwave switch modules and switch driver instruments that control discreet

(external) switches and attenuators physically located at the site of the device under test (DUT) or application.

The purpose of this configuration guide is to introduce you to the features of the

Agilent 34945A, L4445A, and L4490A/

L4491A family of RF/Microwave switching instruments, and to assist you in the three step process of selecting and configuring your Agilent system:

Step 1: Select the switches/ attenuators and their options for your application.

Step 2: Determine the type and number of distribution boards required, and the bracket and cable kits required.

Step 3: Select the switch driver instrument or switch platform you plan to use.

Step 1

Supported Agilent Switches and Attenuators

The Agilent 34945A and L4445A

Microwave Switch/Attenuator Drivers and the L4490A/L4491A RF Switch Platform support virtually any RF/Microwave switch or attenuator.

Table 1, shown on the following page, is a list of commonly used and supported

Agilent switches and attenuators with their recommended options. Use Table 1 to locate your switch(es)/attenuator(s) and the accessories required. You may find it necessary to refer to the table frequently as you work through this guide.

Note that the switches, attenuators, and accessories shown in Tables 1 and 2 are not included with the instrumentation and must be ordered separately!

Use the chart on page 13 to track your selections as you determine your configuration.

Table 1. Common Agilent RF/Microwave Switches and Attenuators

Switch model

Description Frequency range

Reference document number 1

Coil voltage option

8762A

8762B

8762C

8763A

8763B

8763C

8764A

8764B

8764C

8762F

N1810UL

N1810TL

N1811TL

N1812UL

87104A

87104B

87104C

87106A

87106B

87106C

87106P

87106Q

87106R

87406B

87406Q

Un-terminated latching 3-port (SPDT)

Terminated latching 3-port (SPDT)

Terminated latching 4-port (bypass)

Un-terminated latching 5-port

SP4T 4-port latching, terminated

SP4T 4-port latching, terminated

SP4T 4-port latching, terminated

SP6T 6-port latching, terminated

SP6T 6-port latching, terminated

SP6T 6-port latching, terminated

Low PIM Switch, SP6T 6-port, latching, terminated

Low PIM Switch, SP6T 6-port, latching, terminated

Low PIM Switch, SP6T 6-port, latching, terminated

DC – 2, 4, 20, or 26.5 GHz

DC – 4 GHz

DC – 20 GHz

DC – 26.5 GHz

DC – 4 GHz

DC – 20 GHz

DC – 26.5 GHz

DC - 4 GHz

DC - 20 GHz

DC - 26.5 GHz

DC – 20 GHz

DC – 20 GHz

5968-9653E

5091-3366E

87104-80017

87204A

87204B

87204C

87206A

87206B

87206C

87606B

87606Q

87222C

87222D

87222E

87222R

6-port matrix, terminated

Low PIM Switch, 6-port matrix, terminated

SP4T 4-port latching, terminated

SP4T 4-port latching, terminated

SP4T 4-port latching, terminated

SP6T 6-port latching, terminated

SP6T 6-port latching, terminated

SP6T 6-port latching, terminated

6-port matrix, terminated

Low PIM Switch, 6-port matrix, terminated

4-port transfer

4-port transfer

4-port transfer

Low PIM Switch, 4-port transfer

DC – 4 GHz

DC – 20 GHz

DC – 26.5 GHz

DC – 4 GHz

DC – 20 GHz

DC – 26.5 GHz

DC – 20 GHz

DC – 20 GHz

DC – 26.5 GHz

DC – 40 GHz

DC – 50 GHz

DC- 26.5 GHz

5965-7841E

87406-80005

5965-3309E

5965-7842E

87606-80005

5968-2216E

87222-80007

L7104A

L7104B

L7104C

L7106A

L7106B

L7106C

SP4T 4-port latching, terminated

SP4T 4-port latching, terminated

SP4T 4-port latching, terminated

SP6T 6-port latching, terminated

SP6T 6-port latching, terminated

SP6T 6-port latching, terminated

DC – 4 GHz

DC – 20 GHz

DC – 26.5 GHz

DC – 4 GHz

DC – 20 GHz

DC – 26.5 GHz

5989-6030EN

L7204A

L7204B

L7204C

SP4T 4-port latching, un-terminated

SP4T 4-port latching, un-terminated

SP4T 4-port latching, un-terminated

DC – 4 GHz

DC – 20 GHz

DC – 26.5 GHz

L7206A

L7206B

SP6T 6-port latching, un-terminated

SP6T 6-port latching, un-terminated

DC – 4 GHz

DC – 20 GHz

L7206C SP6T 6-port latching, un-terminated DC – 26.5 GHz

L7222C 4-port transfer latching, terminated DC – 26.5 GHz 5989-6084EN

Terminated latching 3-port (SPDT)

Terminated latching 3-port (SPDT)

Terminated latching 3-port (SPDT)

Terminated latching 4-port (transfer)

Terminated latching 4-port (transfer)

Terminated latching 4-port (transfer)

Terminated latching 5-port

Terminated latching 5-port

Terminated latching 5-port

75 ohms Terminated (SPDT)

DC – 4 GHz

DC – 18 GHz

DC – 26.5 GHz

DC – 4 GHz

DC – 18 GHz

DC – 26.5 GHz

DC – 4 GHz

DC – 18 GHz

DC – 26.5 GHz

DC – 4 GHz

5952-1873E

5964-3704E

124

024: 24 VDC

T24: TTL/5 V

CMOS compatible

Included

024: 24 VDC

Included

24 VDC

024

Included

024

Position indicator option

402/403 2

DC connector option

Distribution board [number of switches/ board]

201

(DB9F)

Y1150A [8]

Y1152A [2]

Y1154A [6]

Bracket kit

(Cable kit) 3

3

Y1170A: L4491A

Y1171A: L4490A

(Y1157A)

Included

161

(16-pin DIP) Y1151A [2]

Included

N/A

161

(16-pin DIP)

Included

161

(16-pin DIP) Y1154A [2]

Included

161

(16-pin DIP) Y1151A [2]

Included

161

(16-pin DIP) Y1154A [2]

N/A

Solder terminals

(standard)

Y1152A [1]

Y1172A

(Y1159A)

Y1172A

(Y1159A)

Y1173A

(Y1158A)

Y1172A

(Y1159A)

Y1173A

(Y1158A)

3

4

84904M

84905M

84908M

8494G

8494H

8495G

8495H

8496G

8496H

8495K

8497K

Table 1. Common Agilent RF/Microwave Switches and Attenuators, continued

Switch model

Description Frequency range

Reference document number 1

Coil voltage option

Position indicator option

DC connector option

Distribution board [number of switches/ board]

Bracket kit 3

(Cable kit) 3

8765A

8765B

8765C

8765D

8765F

8766K

8767K

8768K

8769K

8767M

8768M

8769M

U9397A

U9397C

84904K

84904L

Coaxial (SPDT),SMA

Coaxial (SPDT),SMA

Coaxial (SPDT),3.5 mm

Coaxial (SPDT),2.4 mm

Coaxial (SPDT), 75 ohm, SMB

Coaxial (SP3T)

Coaxial (SP4T)

Coaxial (SP5T)

Coaxial (SP6T)

Coaxial (SP4T)

Coaxial (SP5T)

Coaxial (SP6T)

8 GHz Solid State

18 GHz Solid State

11 dB max, 1 dB steps, 4 sections

DC – 4 GHz

DC – 20 GHz

DC – 26.5 GHz

DC – 40 GHz

DC – 4 GHz

DC – 26.5 GHz

DC – 26.5 GHz

DC – 26.5 GHz

DC – 26.5 GHz

DC – 50 GHz

DC – 50 GHz

DC – 50 GHz

300 kHz-8 GHz

300 kHz–18

GHz

DC – 26.5 GHz

DC – 40 GHz

5952-2231E

5091-2679E

5959-7831

5988-2477EN

5989-6088EN

5963-6944

324

024

024

Included n/a n/a n/a n/a

Solder terminals

(with 324)

060

(12-pin

Viking)

Solder terminals

Y1155A [2]

Y1155A [1]

10-pin DIP Y1153A [2]

Y1175A

Y1175A

(Y1158A)

84906K

84906L

84907K

84907L

90 dB max, 10 dB steps, 4 sections

70 dB max, 10 dB steps, 3 sections

DC – 26.5 GHz

DC – 40 GHz

DC – 26.5 GHz

DC – 40 GHz

24 V

(standard) Included

10-pin DIP

(standard) Y1153A [2]

Y1174A

(Y1158A)

11 dB max, 1 dB steps, 4 sections

60 dB max, 10 dB steps, 3 sections

65 dB max, 5 dB steps, 4 sections

DC – 50 GHz

11 dB max, 1 dB steps, 4 sections

70 dB max, 10 dB steps, 3 sections

110 dB max, 10 dB steps, 4 sections

70 dB max, 10 dB steps, 4 sections

90 dB max, 10 dB steps, 4 sections

DC – 4 GHz

DC – 18 GHz

DC – 4 GHz

DC – 18 GHz

DC – 4 GHz

DC – 18 GHz

DC – 26.5 GHz

DC – 26.5 GHz

5988-2475EN

4

024 Included

10-pin DIP

(standard) Y1153A [2]

24 V

(standard) Included

12-pin Viking

(standard) Y1153A [2]

Y1174A

(Y1158A)

Y1175A

1 Product and technical overviews for the switches and attenuators listed can be obtained by document number from the Agilent RF &

Microwave Test Accessories web site. Go to http://www.agilent.

com/find/accessories, select ‘RF & Microwave Test Accessories,’ and search for the document number. Additional information can also be found in the ‘RF and Microwave Test Accessories Catalog’ accessible from this site. If viewing this document on-line, click on the reference document link.

2 Starting in June 2010, the current interrupt function (formerly Option

403) is a standard feature for these switches. The serial number information below shows which switch units have the current interrupt function included as standard.

N1810UL: Serial numbers MY07244672 and later

N1810TL: Serial numbers MY07247927 and later

N1811TL: Serial numbers MY07244660 and later

N1812UL: Serial numbers MY07240668 and later

3 Bracket kits apply to the L4490A and L4491A. These kits include pre-assembled control cables and hardware for mounting switches/ attenuators to the brackets and the bracket assemblies to the L4490A and L4491A RF Switch Platforms. Each bracket kit supports multiple switches (Table 2). The Cable-only kits are primarily used with the

34945A and L4445A, but can also be used with the L4490A and L4491A.

These cables must be assembled and each kit contains material to build multiple cables (Table 2).

4 Information on these attenuators plus additional information on other attenuators can be found in the latest version of the ‘RF and

Microwave Test Accessories Catalog.’

Step 2

Distribution Boards, Bracket

Kits, and Cable Kits

Switches and attenuators are connected to the Agilent 34945A and L4445A

Microwave Switch/Attenuator Drivers and the L4490A/L4491A RF Switch Platform through distribution boards installed on the 34945EXT module (see System

Interconnections Defined).

There are five distribution boards (Y1150A

– Y1154A) designed to allow Agilent’s most popular switches and attenuators to be driven directly. A sixth distribution board, the Y1155A, is designed to drive virtually any switch or attenuator by providing screw terminals to connect to relay coils and position indicators.

The distribution board required for each switch/attenuator model and the number of switches/attenuators supported per board (shown in brackets [ ]) are listed in Table 1.

The Y115x distribution boards are passive; they only provide socket headers or screw terminals that interface external devices to the 34945EXT. The distribution boards do provide access to position feedback signals that can be used to drive LED’s to visually represent a signal path, for example.

Bracket and Cable Kit Usage

There are six bracket kits and three cable kits available separately for switch/ attenuator installation and control (Table

1). The number of switches/attenuators supported per kit is summarized in Table 2.

The bracket kits apply to the L4490A and

L4491A Each bracket kit contains hardware for mounting the switch to the bracket and for mounting the bracket assembly in the chassis.

The cable-only kits are primarily used with the 34945A and L4445A, but can also be used with the L4490A and L4491A.

Figure 1. The Y1150A – Y1155A Distribution Boards

Table 2. Bracket and Cable Kit Usage

Kit number

Number of switches supported

Control cable included

Usage

L4490A/L4491A Bracket Kits

Y1170A 5 Yes

Y1171A 5 Yes

Y1172A 5 Yes

Y1173A

Y1174A

Y1175A

6

5

5

Yes

Yes

No

Notes

L4491A Five brackets per kit. Cable is pre-assembled.

L4490A Five brackets per kit. Cable is pre-assembled.

L4490A

L4491A Five brackets per kit. Cable is pre-assembled.

L4490A

L4491A

Three brackets per kit. Two switches per bracket.

Cable is pre-assembled.

L4490A

L4491A Five brackets per kit. Cable is pre-assembled.

L4490A

L4491A Five brackets per kit. No cable provided.

34945A/L4445A Cable Kits

Y1157A

Y1158A

Y1159A

4

2

2

34945A

L4445A

L4490A

L4491A

34945A

L4445A

L4490A

L4491A

34945A

L4445A

L4490A

L4491A

Cable only – must be assembled.

See Table 1 for applicable switches and attenuators.

Cable only – must be assembled.

See Table 1 for applicable switches and attenuators.

Cable only – must be assembled.

See Table 1 for applicable switches and attenuators.

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RF Cable and Connector Suppliers

There are several suppliers for RF cables and connectors for the switches/attenuators used within the L4490A and L4491A

RF switch platforms. For convenience, three of these suppliers are listed below:

Pasternack Enterprises, Inc. http://www.pasternack.com

Micro-Coax ® http://www.micro-coax.com

S. M. Electronics L.L.C. http://www.smelectronics.us

Step 3

Switch/Attenuator Driver

Instruments and Platforms

For many applications, it is necessary to locate the switching device as close as possible to the DUT. Discrete switches and attenuators are used for this purpose. Optimum use of these devices requires switch/attenuator drivers that are specifically designed to provide the following features:

• Digital Outputs to drive relay coils in either pulsed or continuous drive mode,

• Digital Outputs that can drive switch position feedback LEDs,

• Digital Inputs to sense the position of the switches,

• Power distribution between the power supply, switches, and control logic,

• Report generation that indicates how often switches have been actuated.

These features are standard with the

Agilent 34945A and L4445A Microwave

Switch/Attenuator Drivers and the

L4490A/L4491A

RF Switch Platform.

The 34945A and L4445A

Microwave Switch/Attenuator

Drivers

For test systems requiring additional functionality, consider the 34945A Microwave

Switch/Attenuator Driver module. The

34945A is a one-slot, plug-in module used with the Agilent 34980A Multifunction

Switch/Measure Unit. The 34980A offers a 6.5 digit DMM, and supports a host of switching and control modules. LAN, GPIB, and USB interfaces plus a full-feature front panel are standard with the 34980A.

For dedicated or stand-alone RF/

Microwave switching applications, there is the L4445A Microwave Switch/

Attenuator Driver instrument. The L4445A is a 1U, ½-rack LXI (LAN eXtensions for

Instrumentation) version of the 34945A.

LXI is an instrumentation standard for devices that use the Ethernet (LAN) as their primary communications interface.

The 1U, ½-rack reference refers to the

L4445A’s physical size relative to standard

EIA rack cabinet dimensions.

Understanding what is included when the 34945A or L4445A is ordered and those accessories which must be ordered separately, simplifies the configuration process.

The following items are included with the

34945A and L4445A at shipment:

Item Description

5061-0701 LAN cross-over cable for direct PC to 34945A/L4445A connection.

8121-1289* 9-pin D-SUB extension cable for supplying +24 V to the

34945EXT module.

34945EXT Extender module

(one is automatically added to each 34945A and L4445A ordered.)

8121-1339 CAT-5E RJ45 cable

(included with the 34945EXT for communication between extender modules).

Typical connections of these system components are shown in Figure 2.

The L4490A/L4491A RF Switch

Platforms

Also for dedicated or stand-alone

RF/Microwave switching applications are the Agilent L4490A and L4491A RF

Switch Platforms. The 2U L4490A and 4U L4491A allow the mounting of switches and attenuators within a chassis.

Included with the L4490A and L4491A at shipment are:

Item Description

5061-0701 LAN cross-over cable for direct PC to L4490A/L4491A connection.

L4490-61603 9-pin D-SUB extension cable for supplying +24 V to the

34945EXT module.

34945EXT Extender module

(included in the L4490A and

L4491A chassis).

The internal configuration and typical system connections are shown in Figure 3.

*Not available from Agilent. Can be purchased locally or from the vendor L-COM (http:// www.l-com.com) as part number CRMN9MF-10.

*

LAN hub/switch

* = standard LAN cables

* or

LAN cross-over cables for direct

PC – 34980A/L4445A connection if PC is non Auto-MDIX

(cable p/n 5061-0701)

Agilent 34980A

+24 V

Agilent L4445A

I/O interfaces:

LAN

GPIB (optional)

Agilent Technologies

L4445A

M ic row av e Switch/Atte nuator Dr iv er

CO NT RO L BUS

AT TN

LAN

PWR

LAN

Re set

34945A Plug-in module

8121-1289

34945EXT #1

(master)

34945EXT #2

(1 st slave)

I/O interfaces:

LAN (shown)

GPIB

USB

+24 V

8121-1289

1 2

1

1

2

2

1 2

3

3

3

3 4

4

4

4

EXPAN SIO N BUS

PO RT2

PO RT1

N OT ET HERN ET

SEE MAN UAL

!

EXT ERN AL

+V

PO W ER IN PPU T

30 VD C MAX

I/ O AC CESS

Master 34945EXT connects to 1 on slaves are interchangesable.

st slave through Expansion Port 1. Expansion ports

8121-1339

EXPAN SIO N BUS

PO RT2

PO RT1

N OT ET HERN ET

SEE MAN UAL

!

EXT ERN AL

+V

PO W ER IN PPU T

30 VD C MAX

I/ O AC CESS

+V

Ext power

24V/12V/5V

Up to eight 34945EXT modules including the master per 34945A or L4445A

Figure 2. 34945A and L4445A External Connections

7

LAN hub/switch

* or

Cable p/n 5061-0701

*

* = standard LAN cables

LAN cross-over cables for direct PC –

L4490A/L4491A connection if PC is non Auto-MDIX

Agilent L4491A

+24 V supplied from L4491A

I/O interfaces:

LAN

GPIB (optional)

+24 V supplied from L4491A

34945EXT #1

(master)

Agilent L4490A

L4491A Option 002

34945EXT #2

1 st slave

*

Master 34945EXT connects to 1 on slaves are interchangeable.

st slave through Expansion Port 1. Expansion ports

+24 V supplied from L4490A External power supply required for all slave

34945EXT modules EXTERNAL to the L4490A/L4491A.

E X T E R N A L

P O W E R I N P U T

3 0 V D C M A X

+V

34945EXT #1

(master)

Up to seven slave 34945EXT modules per L4490A or L4491A

Figure 3. L4490A and L4491A Internal Configuration and Typical Connections

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System Interconnections

Defined

The following sections describe the interconnections and components of the

34945A, L4445A, and L4490A/L4491A as shown in Figures 2 and 3.

PC to 34945A, L4445A, or L4490A/

L4491A

When connecting the PC directly to the

34980A (34945A), L4445A, or L4490A/

L4491A, the LAN cross-over cable (p/n

5061-0701) provided with the instruments is used. If your PC supports Auto-MDIX or contains a LAN card with Gigabit data transfer rates, the cross-over cable is not required. A standard LAN cable may be used instead. For network configurations that include a LAN switch or router between the PC and the instruments, standard LAN cables are used.

Connections from the PC to the 34980A

(34945A) are also available through the

34980A GPIB and USB ports. Connection via the optional GPIB interface is also available for the L4445A and L4490A/

L4491A. However, access to the instrument Web interfaces is only available through the LAN connection (see the product user’s guide).

34945A, L4445A, or L4490A/L4491A to 34945EXT

As described in Step 2, Microwave switches/attenuators are connected to the 34945A, L4445A, and L4490A/L4491A through distribution boards (Y1150A

– Y1155A) installed on the 34945EXT module. The 34945EXT is divided into four banks (1–4) organized by channel number.

Any distribution board may be installed in any bank, and multiple distribution boards of the same type may be installed on the same 34945EXT module.

Each 34945A or L4445A configuration must contain at least one 34945EXT module (a

“master”) with limits on the configuration as follows:

• up to eight 34945EXT modules allowed per 34980A mainframe which can consist of eight 34945A modules each with one 34945EXT module, a single 34945A module with up to eight

34945EXT modules, or any combination in between,

• up to eight 34945EXT modules allowed per L4445A.

The 34945A and L4445A are connected to the master 34945EXT using the 9-pin

D-Sub extension cable (8121-1289) through which +24 V is also supplied.

A (master) 34945EXT module is built into the L4490A and L4491A chassis. Up to seven 34945EXT modules (in addition to the master) are allowed per L4490A and L4491A. A second 34945EXT module

(the first slave) is available in the L4491A chassis as Option 002.

34945EXT to 34945EXT

Multiple (slave) 34945EXT modules are connected through the expansion bus ports using standard (i.e. non cross-over)

LAN cables. A LAN cable (p/n 8121-1339) is included with each 34945EXT for this purpose. The master EXT module must be connected to the first slave module via the

(master’s) Expansion Bus Port 1, and either

Port 1 or Port 2 of the slave EXT module.

The expansion ports on the slave modules are interchangeable.

34945EXT to External Power Supplies

All slave 34945EXT modules and those external to the L4490A or L4491A chassis must use an external power supply or supplies. The 34945EXT can only support one external voltage level (+24 V, +12

V, +5 V) at a time which applies to all distribution board banks on the 34945EXT.

An external supply can also be used with the master 34945EXT.

Distribution Board Channel

Numbering Schemes

The channel numbers associated with each bank on the 34945EXT are shown in the following chart. The channel syntax for the 34980A (34945A), L4445A, and

L4490A/L4491A is also shown.

Bank

Bank 1

Bank 2

Bank 3

Bank 4

Channels

(lower)

01 – 08

21 – 28

41 – 48

61 – 68

• 34945A

<slot #> <ext #> <ch #>

- slot #: 1-8 (34980A)

- ext # : 1-8 (34945EXT)

- ch #: see chart

Channels

(upper)

11 – 18

31 – 38

51 – 58

71 – 78

• L4445A

<1> <ext #> <ch #>

- ext # : 1-8 (34945EXT)

- ch #: see chart

• L4490A/L4491A

<1> <ext #> <ch #>

- ext # : 1-8 (34945EXT)

- ch #: see chart

34945EXT modules are numbered according to their position in the daisychain sequence relative to the master

34945EXT which is ext # 1.

System Diagnostics

Often the most common problems with switches/attenuators connected to the

34945EXT through distribution boards are related to the switch and attenuator cables. A seventh distribution board, the

Y1156A Verification Board, is used to provide visual confirmation of the signal path from the PC to distribution board banks

1–4. Verifying the path from the PC to a selected bank helps isolate suspected problems in the entire path from PC to switch.

Many Agilent switches contain position indicator options that allow for electronic verification of the switch position. The

34945EXT contains circuitry to detect these signals, and the Y1156A diagnostic board can also be used to test the functioning of this circuitry.

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L4490A and L4491A RF Switch

Platform Product Options

There are five product options available for the L4491A and one option available for the L4490A. All options are factory installed and must be specified at the time of order. The product options include:

L4491A

Option 001: multiport front panel. Front panel modification for mounting up to eight multiport switches. Includes mounting hardware. Switch cables must be ordered separately (Y1159A – Table

1).

Option 002: Adds an additional

34945EXT module internal to the L4491A chassis (Figure 3).

Option 004: Adds 16-bit digital IO and 28 bits of relay drive lines.

Option 005: switch mounting – bays

(default option)

Option 006: switch mounting – bottom tray

L4490A

Option 004: Adds 16-bit digital IO and 28 bits of relay drive lines.

L4490A/L4491A Bracket

Layout Guidelines

Switches installed in the L4490A platform or in the L4491A platform with Option 006 can be mounted in any orientation that optimizes or simplifies switch or attenuator wiring.

For the L4491A with default

Option 005, switches and attenuators may be mounted in any of the “bays” and in any combination. Figure 5 shows the typical number of given brackets (Y1170A –

Y1175A) that can be installed in a bay.

Figure 4. L4490A/L4491A Product Option Locations

Figure 5. L4491A Mounting Brackets per Bay

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Internal/External Power

Supply Considerations

As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the channel drive source for the master 34945EXT is provided through the internal +24 V power supply of the 34945A, L4445A, and

L4490A/L4491A. If necessary, external supplies can be used. For either case, the supply must meet the quiescent (continuous) and switching current requirements of the switches in your application.

Internal Supply

When using the internal +24 V supply of the 34945A or L4445A, the quiescent current draw must not exceed 100 mA, with a switching pulse current that does not exceed 200 mA. The duration of the switching pulse must be < 15 ms with a

25% duty cycle. The remainder of the duty cycle (75%) allows recovery time for the supply to provide the next pulse.

For the L4490A/L4491A, the quiescent and switching currents from the supply must not exceed the supply’s specification of

600 mA continuous.

When current limits are exceeded, overcurrent conditions can occur which shuts down the internal supply. When this happens, you must remove the device/ condition causing the overcurrent and reset or cycle power on the instrument.

The quiescent current requirement of the 34945EXTs themselves is accounted for by the internal supply rating and is not included in quiescent current and switching current calculations. Only the specified currents (quiescent, switching) of the switch must be considered.

As an example, the Agilent 87104/87106A,

B, C coaxial switches specify the following:

Supply current (switching: pulse width = 15 ms:Vcc = 24 VDC): 200 mA Nom

Supply current (quiescent): 50 mA Max

Using the internal +24 V supply, the current required for actuating a

87104/87106 switch is:

[87104/87106 quiescent current] + [87104/87106 switching current]

[50 mA] + [200 mA]

= 250 mA (15 ms pulse, 50 mA quiescent)

The number of switches available and their varying power requirements often make it difficult to determine if the capacity of the 34945A, L4445A, or L4490A/L4491A internal +24 V supply will be exceeded. If overcurrent conditions occur repeatedly the use of an external power supply may be required. Refer to the product user manuals for more information.

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External Supply

Each 34945EXT module is limited to 2 A continuous current from an externally connected power supply (4.75 V to 30 V).

The actual amount of power required by each EXT module depends on the types of switches used.

When using an external power supply with either the master 34945EXT module or slave 34945EXT modules (required), the supply must be able to provide the quiescent current requirement of the EXT modules, plus the quiescent and switching currents of the switches themselves.

The power requirement of the 34945EXT is 1.2 W. For supported external supply voltages of 24 V,

12 V, and 5 V, the current required for a single EXT module is as follows:

Remember that the external supply must also meet the quiescent and switching current requirements of the switch. Using the Agilent 87104/87106A, B, C coaxial switches from the internal supply example, the switch specifications again are:

Supply current (switching: pulse width =15 ms:Vcc = 24 VDC): 200 mA Nom

Supply current (quiescent): 50 mA Max

The quiescent current required for the

34945EXT module is:

[34945EXT quiescent current from 24 V]

[24 V: 1.2 W / 24 V = 50 mA]

Therefore, the current required from an external supply for actuating a single

87104/87106 switch on a single 34945EXT module is: current = power / voltage

24 V: 1.2 W / 24 V = 50 mA

12 V: 1.2 W / 12 V = 100 mA

5 V: 1.2 W / 5 V = 240 mA

[34945EXT quiescent current from 24 V] + [switch quiescent current] + [switching current]

[24 V: 1.2 W / 24 V = 50 mA] + [50 mA] + [200 mA]

= 300 mA (15 ms pulse, 100 mA quiescent)

If multiple 34945EXT modules are driven by a single external supply, the power required from the supply increases by 1.2

W for each EXT module present. Thus, if two EXT modules are driven by a single supply, the power value in the equations becomes 2.4 W – doubling the current requirement.

In summary, when using an external supply, the current calculations must include the quiescent current requirement of the 34945EXT and the quiescent current requirement of each switch. These quantities are then added to the switching

(pulse) current requirement of the device.

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System configuration chart

Switch/ attenuator

Quantity Options

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Related Agilent Literature

Data sheets

• Agilent 34980A Multifunction Switch/

Measure Unit

5989-1437EN

http://cp.literature.agilent.com/ litweb/pdf/5989-1437EN.pdf

• Agilent L4445A Microwave/Attenuator

Switch Driver

5989-4828EN

http://cp.literature.agilent.com/ litweb/pdf/5989-4828EN.pdf

• Agilent L4490A/L4491A RF Switch

Platform

5989-7857EN

http://cp.literature.agilent.com/ litweb/pdf/5989-7857EN.pdf

Application notes

• Test System Signal Switching, AN 1441-1

5988-8627EN

http://cp.literature.agilent.com/ litweb/pdf/5988-8627EN.pdf

• Benefits of a Switch/Measure Unit for Data Acquisition and Electronic

Functional Test

5989-1481EN

http://cp.literature.agilent.com/ litweb/pdf/5989-1481EN.pdf

• 34980A Multifunction Switch/Measure

System Modules Applications that benefit from specific module features/ functions

5989-2371EN

http://cp.literature.agilent.com/ litweb/pdf/5989-2371EN.pdf

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