CYTEC VM

BULLETIN VM-3 2555 Baird Road, Penfield, New York 14526 (716) 381-4740 FAX (716) 381-0475 VM SERIES VME AND VXI SWITCH MODULES The VM Series of Switch Modules are available as either VME size 6U Modules or VXI size B Modules and include Multiplexers, Matrices, Discrete Relays and Coaxial Matrices. FEATURES INCLUDE: • VXI Rev. 1.4 Register based operation. • Status and Control Registers. • Simple BYTE read and write for parallel access to relays. • Status readback from relay coils. • Reed relays include Standard, Low Thermal and Mercury. • Armature relays are available for high power switching. • Solid State matrices for Video switching. • Microwave Switch Modules with bandpass up to 18 GHz. • Software support including program examples and drivers. VM/8-4x1 MULTIPLEXERS VM/32K DISCRETE RELAYS This module has 32 two pole relays arranged as eight sepa- This module has 32 single pole single throw reed relays with all contacts wired out separately to two 34 pin Header con- rate 4x1 multiplexers as shown in Fig.1. The 32 pairs of nectors as shown in Fig.2. inputs are brought out to two 34 pin header connectors and It is available with either Type S or Type M reed relays. the 8 pairs of outputs with the submultiplex relay are brought Insertion Loss is less than 0.1dB at 1 MHz. out to a 20 pin header connector. Crosstalk is less than 60dB at 200 KHz. The multiplexers are available with either Type S, M or LT 10 DC Isolation is greater than 10 ohms. relays and can be supplied in the following configurations. Multiplexers Multipole 015 16 31 8 - 4x1 two pole 4 - 4x1 four pole 4 - 8x1 two pole 2 - 4x1 eight pole 2 - 16x1 two pole 1 - 4x1 sixteen pole 1 - 32x1 two pole 1 - 64x1 single pole using submultiplexer 34 Pin Header 34 Pin Header Bandpass of each 4x1 Mux exceeds 200 MHz which is re- Fig.2 duced when combined in the larger Multiplexers. Isolation is 40dB at 10 MHz with 50 ohm terminations. VM/24DRV RELAY DRIVER MODULE This module has 24 open collector relay drive circuits with 34 Pin Header 34 Pin Header diode suppression and current drive capability of 1.8 amp DC. Relay power source can be from the +5 volt or +12 volt supplies on the VME or VXI Chassis backplane or from an 28 8 24 20 16 12 4 external source of up to +50 volts. 31 27 23 19 15 11 7 There are four driver channels per driver IC with a maximum 0 - 3 o package dissipation of 3.8 watts at 25 C. The drives can be wired to relays mounted on a blank area of 20 Pin Header the circuit board or to three 20 pin connectors on the back Fig.1 panel. CONTACT 1-800-346-3117 OR WWW.CYTEC-ATE.COM FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE VM-1 VM/8x4 MATRIX SWITCH MODULE VM/24KCP POWER RELAYS This module has two 4x4 two wire matrices with Inputs and This module has 24 single pole double throw armature type Outputs brought out to 16 pin Header connectors as shown power relays wired out in groups of 8 relays to 25 pin D type in Fig. 3. The two matrices can be combined as one 8x4 connectors shown in Fig. 4. matrix. 1 of 3 Circuits Fig. 4 25 Pin D-Type Connector 16 Pin Headers 16 Pin Headers Mechanical life is 10 million operations. Electrical life is 100,000 operations if operated within the following ratings: Fig. 3 Contact Rating AC -2000VA Contact Rating DC -150W The module is available with either Type S, M or LT relays. Maximum Switch Voltage - 380VAC Bandpass is DC to 100 MHz (-3dB). Maximum. Switch Current - 8 amp Crosstalk is less than 60dB at 1 MHz. Breakdown Voltage - 1000V RMS Operate Time - 10msec VM/8x8-CX COAXIAL MATRIX This module uses single pole Type S coaxial reed relays in two VM/MW MICROWAVE MODULE 4x8 matrix configurations with 50 ohm impedance as shown in Modules can be supplied with microwave relays for band- Fig. 5. The isolation relays form an 8x8 matrix in a way that pass from DC to 18 GHz. shortens stub length, increases bandpass and reduces Up to three 2x1 relays can be mounted on a single width slot. crosstalk. This module is also offered as one 4x8 matrix or one Other relays are available from 3x1 up to 6x1 multiplexers 4x4 matrix. and are mounted on double or triple slot width depending on The input and output connectors are SMA or SMB. the specific requirement. The relays are available with Fail Safe, Latching or Termi- X7 nated mode of operation. X6 Call and discuss your specific application with our Sales En- gineers. X5 REED RELAY SPECIFICATIONS X4 • Type S - Standard Dry Reed Relays. X3 • Type M - Mercury Wetted Reed Relays. • Type LT - Low Thermal Reed Relays. X2 All relays have a guaranteed life of 100 million operations if X1 operated within the following ratings: X0 Type S Type M Type LT Contact Rating 10V A 50V A 10V A Fig. 5 Max. Switch Voltage 200V 500V 100V Y0 Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 Y7 Max. Switch Current 0.5A 2.0A 0.2A Breakdown V oltage 400V 1000V 200V Bandpass is DC to 200 MHz (-3dB) 10 10 12 DC Isolation 10 ohms 10 ohms 10 ohms Crosstalk is less than 60dB at 1 MHz. Operate Time , less than 1ms 2ms 1ms Insertion Loss is less than 0.2dB at 10 MHz. VSWR at 10 MHz is 1.07. OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS 0 0 OPERATING TEMPERATURE: 0 C to 55 C 0 0 VM/V8X8 VIDEO MATRIX STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -25 C to 80 C HUMIDITY: less than 95% RH This module is a solid state 8x8 non-blocking matrix as shown POWER: +5 Volt - less than 1.5A. in Fig. 5 with full fanout so that any input can be connected to +12 Volt - less than 20mas per reed relay or 8 outputs. Signal impedance is 75 ohms and input and output armature relay. connectors are SMA. For Microwave relays, consult our Sales Engineers. Gain - Unity Impedance - 75 ohms Bandpass: 1 input to 1 output - 90 MHz (-3dB) WARRANTY 1 input to full fanout - 70 MHz (-3dB) Crosstalk -60dB at 10 MHz CYTEC Corp warrants that all products are free from defects Max Input Signal - ±5 volt in Materials and Workmanship for a period of 5 years, ex- Max Output Signal - ±1.5 volt cept Microwave Relays which are warranted for 1 year only. VM-2