Cytec CXM/32 RF Switch Matrix Chassis
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Cytec CXM/32 is a 32-point RF switch matrix chassis for microwave systems up to 40 GHz, featuring passive relay design, low crosstalk, and computer control via IEEE488 and RS232.
Product details
| Model | CXM/32 |
| Manufacturer | Cytec |
| Category | Calibration Instruments |
| Availability | Made to order |
Description
Overview
The Cytec CXM/32 is a 32-point RF microwave switch matrix chassis designed for frequencies from DC to 40 GHz. It provides flexible switching configurations using passive relay design, eliminating signal noise and intermodulation products typical of solid-state devices. The chassis can be configured as a mainframe or expansion unit to build custom RF systems.
Key Features
- 32 switch points in user-defined configurations
- Operates from DC to 40 GHz with 50-ohm impedance
- Low crosstalk and high isolation for clean RF performance
- Passive relay design prevents signal degradation
- Front-panel LEDs indicate switch and power status
- Multiple connector options: SMA (standard), N, BNC, TNC
- Computer control via IEEE488, RS232, with optional Ethernet and USB
- 19-inch rack-mount format for system integration
Applications
- RF and microwave test and measurement systems
- Signal routing and switching in laboratory environments
- Automated test equipment (ATE) integration
- Research and development RF systems
Specifications
| Switch Points | 32 |
| Frequency Range | DC to 40 GHz |
| Impedance | 50 ohms |
| Connector Types | SMA (standard), N, BNC, TNC |
| Crosstalk | Low |
| Isolation | High |
| Control Interface | IEEE488, RS232, Ethernet (optional), USB (optional) |
| Dimensions | 19" × 15" × 3.5" (2 RU) rack mount |
| Weight | 15 lbs (6.8 kg max) |
| Power Consumption | 10 W per closed switch, 115/230 VAC selectable |
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