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About CrossPoint Technologies and their RF Switch Matrix Products
CrossPoint Technologies designs and manufactures redundancy switching systems, selector switches, and matrix switching systems.
What does that mean exactly? We make switches that enable communications between devices. Our products are commonly found in satellite ground stations, commercial TV and video processing facilities and government installations. All design and manufacturing is done in the United States at our facility in Dudley, MA.
Many types of analog and digital signals can be switched having bandwidths from DC to 18 GHz. Common products range from 20 MHz to 6 Ghz, but we design products through 18 GHz. Browse through our existing products to find something standard we manufacture, but know that we can also design products to meet your unique specification and performance requirements.
CrossPoint RF Switch Matrix Products
Review some of the products that make our company a leader in switch technology, or find out about our custom-designed products:
Control Interfaces
CrossPoint Technologies’ RF switch matrixes, have various communications methods available. Common interfaces include RS-232, RS-485, Telnet va Ethernet, and HTTP via Ethernet.
Matrix Switching Systems
With CrossPoint Technologies’ RF switch matrixes, you can route an input to one or all outputs simultaneously. The solid state GaAs switches have virtually unlimited life, and the matrix provides unity gain (0 dB) as standard. You can tailor your product to antenna switching applications, where low noise is most critical, or for IF switching applications where high intercept and high compression points are desired. LNB power insertion is also available.
Selector Switches
CrossPoint Technologies’ routing switches provide signal switching in a rack-mount package. The switched paths are bi-directional. These solid-state switches have virtually unlimited life. Up to 4 switch modules can be included in a 1 RU chassis (based on size constraints). The standard Remote control interface is RS-232 and RS-485 (user selectable). Optional interfaces include Ethernet and IEEE-488. Custom interfaces can be provided; consult the factory.
Specifications
| Frequency Range | 0.5 MHz -18 GHz available (specify) |
| Insertion Loss | 1 – 5 dB depending on frequency range |
| Impedance | 50 ohm |
| Isolation | 60 dB typical, higher isolation available |
| Temperature (operating) | 0 to 50 C° |
Custom Switches
CrossPoint Technologies welcomes the opportunity to design a system that meets your needs. If you don’t see what you need, talk to us about it.
Redundancy Switches
Redundancy switches provide a standby signal path that is shared among one or several identical paths. Redundancy switches can be used to automatically route around failed amplifiers, optical components, receivers, transmission paths, etc.
Relay Switches
| Part Number | 1 For N | Frequency Range | Insertion Loss DB (2) | Isolation DB (3) | VSWR (50 Ω) | Control Interface Normal (4) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS-1000-4-IF | 1 for 4 | 10-200 MHz | 2.0 | 80 | 1.3:1 | RS-232/422 |
| RS-1000-5-IF | 1 for 5 | 10-200 MHz | 2.0 | 80 | 1.3:1 | RS-232/422 |
| RS-1000-6-IF | 1 for 6 | 10-200 MHz | 2.0 | 80 | 1.3:1 | RS-232/422 |
| RS-1000-8-IF | 1 for 8 | 10-200 MHz | 2.0 | 80 | 1.3:1 | RS-232/422 |
| RS-1000-4-LB | 1 for 4 | 950-2150 MHz | 5.0 | 70 | 1.5:1 | RS-232/422 |
| RS-1000-5-LB | 1 for 5 | 950-2150 MHz | 5.0 | 70 | 1.5:1 | RS-232/422 |
| RS-1000-6-LB | 1 for 6 | 950-2150 MHz | 5.0 | 70 | 1.5:1 | RS-232/422 |
| RS-1000-8-LB | 1 for 8 | 950-2150 MHz | 5.0 | 70 | 1.5:1 | RS-232/422 |
Notes:
- The RS-100X consists of two modules, one transmit, one receive.
- Insertion Loss is specified end-to-end.
- Isolation is specified end-to-end.
- The control algorithm is set via dipswitch. Optional Ethernet control is available.
- 75 ohm impedance available.
Solid State Switches
| Part Number | 1 For N | Frequency Base | Insertion Loss DB (2) | Isolation DB (3) | VSWR (50 Ω) | Control Interface Normal (4) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS-1001-4-LB | 1 for 4 | 950-2150 MHz | 5.0 | 80 | 1.3:1 | RS-232/422 |
| RS-1001-5-LB | 1 for 5 | 950-2150 MHz | 5.0 | 80 | 1.3:1 | RS-232/422 |
| RS-1001-6-LB | 1 for 6 | 950-2150 MHz | 5.0 | 80 | 1.3:1 | RS-232/422 |
| RS-1001-8-LB | 1 for 5 | 950-2150 MHz | 5.0 | 80 | 1.3:1 | RS-232/422 |
| RS-1001-4-MW | 1 for 4 | 0.5-18 GHz | 2.0 | 80 | 1.5:1 | RS-232/422 |
| RS-1001-5-MW | 1 for 5 | 0.5-18 GHz | 2.0 | 80 | 1.5:1 | RS-232/422 |
| RS-1001-6-MW | 1 for 6 | 0.5-18 GHz | 2.0 | 80 | 1.5:1 | RS-232/422 |
| RS-1001-8-MW | 1 for 8 | 0.5-18 GHz | 2.0 | 80 | 1.5:1 | RS-232/422 |
Notes:
- The RS-100X consists of two modules, one transmit, one receive.
- Insertion Loss is specified end-to-end.
- Isolation is specified end-to-end.
- The control algorithm is set via dipswitch. Optional Ethernet control is available.
- 75 ohm impedance available.
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