PRL-852 RF Switches & Scanners

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The PRL-852 has been replaced by the new PRL-852A. We are no longer taking orders for the PRL-852. Information contained on these pages is for information only.

Migration information:

• The PRL-852A provides equivalent or superior functionality to the PRL-852 except that the polarity of the input pins for the remote control feature has been reversed. This provides the benefit that the controlling device no longer has to provide any voltage to control the unit. Please contact support@pulseresearchlab.com for any additional required application migration support

Applications:

• Switching GHz/Sub-Nanosecond Rise-Time Signals
• GHz Signal Routing or Scanning

Features:

• DC to 3 GHz Usable Frequency Range
• Up to 2.69 GHz 3 dB Bandwidth
• Z₀=50 Ω 
• Typical 1.65 dB Insertion Loss and 42 dB isolation @1.25 GHz
• 6 ms Switching Time
• BNC or SMA I/O Connectors
• Manual or Remote Control
• AC/DC Adapter included

Description:

The PRL-852 is a dual channel, 1 x 2 DC-coupled signal router designed for 50 Ω I/O applications. The usable frequency band extends from DC to over 3 GHz. A signal connected to input C can be routed to output A or B. It can also be used as a Reflective Scanner in the reversed direction, in that signals connected to the A and B inputs, for example, can be scanned one at a time at the C output. Because signals connected to the non-selected ports are not terminated, these signals will be reflected, hence the term reflective scanner.

The PRL-852-BNC has BNC I/O connectors, and the PRL-852-SMA has SMA I/O connectors. Each channel is provided with toggle switches and 2 x 2 stick pins for channel selection. When a toggle switch is in the "up" position TTL/CMOS logic inputs may be used to control the output port. A logic Hi connects port C to port A, and a Lo connects C to B. If no input is connected to the control pin, it will be Hi.

The PRL-852 is housed in a 1.3-in. x 2.9-in. x 1.5-in. aluminum extrusion and is provided with a ±8.5 V AC/DC adaptor. If mounting is desired, a pair of 35001420 mounting brackets can accommodate two PRL modules of the same length. A number of PRL modules can also share a single ± 8.5 V AC/DC adapter using the PRL-730 voltage distribution module. Please see the Accessories Section for more detail.

**All prices are for U.S. orders only. For export orders, please add 15%. Prices subject to change without notice. Please consult factory for additional information at +1-310-515-5330 or sales@pulseresearchlab.com**

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