Outline Dimensions ( )
inch
mm
Features
•AutomaticTestEquipment(ATE)
•reliable"sleeptime"switching
•redundancyswitchingformicrowaveradio
•lowvoltageoperation,12V
•lowinsertionloss,0.25dBtyp.
•highisolation,80dBtyp.
•highpowerhandling,10W
•ultrareliable
•break-before-makeconguration
•absorptivefailsafeswitch
•protectedbyUSPatents5,272,458;6,414,577;
6,650,210;7,633,361;7,843,289
Applications
CASESTYLE:FP914
Outline Drawing
MSP2TA-18-12
Electrical Specifications
SPDT Switch
50W DCto18GHz12Volt
Connectors Model Price Qty.
SMA MSP2TA-18-12 $189.95 (1-9)
Switching States
ABCD E FG
2.00 2.25 .50 .460 .440 .080 .120
50.80 57.15 12.70 11.68 11.18 2.03 3.05
HJK L M N P wt
1.125 .440 .25 .24 .755 .740 .19 grams
28.58 11.18 6.35 6.10 19.18 18.80 4.83 70
Maximum Ratings
DE-ENERGIZED DC=0V
J1 J2
T1 IN T2
ENERGIZED DC=12V
J1 J2
T1 IN T2
Marking Drawing
Additional Specifications
OperatingVoltageRange 12V(nom)±0.5V
SwitchingTime(Typ.) 20ms
Life3(Min.) 1year/10millioncycles
Notes
1.Toachievespeciedlife,hotswitchingRFpowermustnotexceedthislevel.
2.Degradationinlife(min.)totypically3millionswitchcyclesforhotswitchatthisRFpowerlevel.
3.Testedat0dBmRFpower.
4.PowerhandlingisspeciedwithRFappliedtotheINportandoutputloadconnectedtoeitherJ1orJ2.
OperatingTemperature -15°Cto+45°C
StorageTemperature -15°Cto+45°C
RFPower(atINport) 10W
RFPower(atJ1andJ2) 1W
ControlVoltage 13VDC
Permanentdamagemayoccurifanyoftheselimitsareexceeded.
10 YEAR EXTENDED
WARRANTY
*10 year agreement
required
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details
10 Yr. 100 Million Cycles*
$19.95/yr.
for a total of
$199.50
Parameter Condition (GHz) Min. Typ. Max. Unit
Frequency Range DC — 18 GHz
Insertion Loss
DC-1 —0.10 0.15
dB
1-8 —0.15 0.30
8-12 —0.25 0.40
12-18 —0.30 0.50
Isolation
DC-1 85 100 —
dB
1-8 75 90 —
8-12 70 80 —
12-18 60 66 —
VSWR
DC-1 —1.05 1.10
:1
1-8 —1.20 1.30
8-12 —1.20 1.35
12-18 —1.15 1.40
DC Current @ +12V DC-18 —350 430 mA
RF Power Cold Switching4DC-18 — — 10 W
RF Power Hot Switching Note1 DC-18 — — 0.1 W
Note2 — — 1.0
12 VDC
Mini-Circuits
®
MSP2TA-18-12
Absorptive Switch
DC-18 GHz
0 VDC +12 VDC
ISO 9001 ISO 14001 AS 9100 CERTIFIED
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®
P.O. Box 350166, Brooklyn, New York 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 Fax (718) 332-4661
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Notes: 1. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification sheet are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification sheet. 2. Electrical specifications
and performance data contained herein are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. 3. The parts covered by this specification sheet 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 benefits 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.
For detailed performance specs
& shopping online see web site
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IF/RF MICROWAVE COMPONENTS
REV.OR
M131709
MSP2TA-18-12
ED-14434
WZ/CP/AM
110628
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MSP2TA-18-12
FREQ.
(MHz)
ON INSERTION
LOSS
(dB)
OFF ISOLATION
(dB)
VSWR, IN
(:1)
VSWR (J2)
(:1)
VSWR (J1)
(:1)
IN-J2 IN-J2 IN-J1 IN-J2 De-
Energized Energized
De-
Energized Energized
De-
Energized Energized
MSP2TA-18-12
ISOLATION
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
0 3000 6000 9000 12000 15000 18000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
ISOLATION (dB)
IN-J1 IN-J2
MSP2TA-18-12
VSWR (J2)
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
0 3000 6000 9000 12000 15000 18000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
VSWR
DE-ENERGIZED
ENERGIZED
Typical Performance Data
MSP2TA-18-12
INSERTION LOSS
0.0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0 3000 6000 9000 12000 15000 18000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
INSERTION LOSS (dB)
IN-J1 IN-J2
MSP2TA-18-12
VSWR (J1)
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
0 3000 6000 9000 12000 15000 18000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
VSWR
DE-ENERGIZED
ENERGIZED
10.0 0.01 0.01 79.15 78.83 1.00 1.01 1.06 1.00 1.01 1.04
100.0 0.01 0.01 98.51 106.49 1.00 1.00 1.06 1.00 1.00 1.04
1000.0 0.04 0.04 121.18 105.44 1.01 1.01 1.05 1.01 1.01 1.04
2000.0 0.06 0.06 101.35 101.29 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.01 1.02 1.04
3000.0 0.07 0.07 104.33 102.22 1.04 1.05 1.01 1.04 1.04 1.03
4000.0 0.09 0.09 102.39 97.90 1.09 1.09 1.04 1.09 1.09 1.05
5000.0 0.11 0.12 108.21 98.20 1.15 1.14 1.09 1.15 1.14 1.10
6000.0 0.13 0.14 101.25 96.96 1.20 1.18 1.14 1.19 1.18 1.15
7000.0 0.14 0.15 98.22 99.67 1.20 1.19 1.17 1.20 1.19 1.18
8000.0 0.15 0.15 96.08 97.15 1.17 1.16 1.18 1.17 1.17 1.18
9000.0 0.14 0.15 94.61 105.59 1.11 1.12 1.16 1.11 1.12 1.15
10000.0 0.14 0.15 95.45 97.35 1.07 1.07 1.13 1.07 1.08 1.10
11000.0 0.15 0.16 90.97 96.67 1.05 1.06 1.10 1.06 1.06 1.08
12000.0 0.16 0.17 88.97 94.03 1.08 1.08 1.10 1.08 1.08 1.08
13000.0 0.18 0.20 89.02 87.71 1.15 1.13 1.12 1.14 1.13 1.10
14000.0 0.20 0.23 87.29 85.40 1.21 1.18 1.16 1.20 1.18 1.13
15000.0 0.22 0.26 84.63 83.93 1.23 1.20 1.20 1.22 1.20 1.17
16000.0 0.23 0.28 83.48 80.49 1.21 1.20 1.23 1.22 1.20 1.21
17000.0 0.23 0.29 80.95 79.21 1.16 1.17 1.22 1.20 1.17 1.21
18000.0 0.24 0.32 79.20 77.24 1.16 1.17 1.20 1.20 1.17 1.21
ISO 9001 ISO 14001 AS 9100 CERTIFIED
Mini-Circuits
®
P.O. Box 350166, Brooklyn, New York 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 Fax (718) 332-4661
The Design Engineers Search Engine Provides ACTUAL Data Instantly at
®
Notes: 1. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification sheet are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification sheet. 2. Electrical specifications
and performance data contained herein are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. 3. The parts covered by this specification sheet 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 benefits 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.
For detailed performance specs
& shopping online see web site
minicircuits.com
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