The RCS-1SP4T-A673 from Mini-Circuits is a Solid-State SP4T Switch that operates from 0.1 to 67 GHz. It has a switching time of 2 ms and provides an isolation of up to 65 dB with an insertion loss of less than 12.5 dB. This absorptive switch includes USB HID and Ethernet interfaces to provide easy compatibility with a wide range of software setups and programming environments. It can control up to 25 switches through a single USB or LAN interface and uses automated switching sequences to run with extremely fast transitions and no external control. The switch requires a DC supply of 5 V (via USB Type-C) and consumes less than 400 mA of current.
The RCS-1SP4T-A673 includes a USB type-C interface for local power and control, an RJ45 interface for Ethernet control, and 2 serial data bus connections for daisy-chaining with additional switch modules. It employs a user-friendly Windows GUI (graphical user interface) which allows manual control straight out of the box, while the comprehensive API (application programming interface) with examples and instructions allows easy automation in most programming environments. This switch is available in a module that measures 3.35 x 2.62 x 0.57 inches with 1.85 mm (female) connectors. It is suitable for use in RF and millimeter wave signal routing/switch matrices, satellite communications up to V band, military radio, radar and electronic warfare, microwave radio/cellular infrastructure, and test and measurement systems.
