M9164A/B/C 2X16 and M9165A/B/C 2X8 PXIe Solid State Switch Matrix

Drive down the size of test

• Choose frequency ranges from 300 kHz up to 18 GHz

• Extend the number of test ports for multi-DUT or multiport devices measurement

• Highly flexible and easily configurable to meet demanding multiport measurement challenges

• Achieve lower cost-per-port test without compromising performance and bench space

Description

Keysight M916xA/B/C 2X8/16 PXIe solid state switch matrix, 300 kHz to 6.5/9/18 GHz is a full[1]crossbar switch matrix. It works seamlessly with Keysight’s M980xA PXIe series of VNA solution in providing a switch based multiport VNA solution involving larger scale of multi-DUT or multiport measurement such as 5G massive MIMO antenna measurement.

The M916xA/B/C is highly flexible and easily configurable. Together with exceptional RF performance, it delivers confidence in your measurement for reliable and repeatable results while at the same time reducing the overall cost of test.

Block Diagram

Keysight M9164x are 2 slot PXIe 2x16 solid state switch modules whereas M9165x are slot PXIe 2x8 solid state switch modules. They are designed to provide switch based multiport VNA solution and can also be used as a generic standalone switching solution, operating from 300kHz to up to 18GHz. The switch is configured as either a 2x8 (2 in, 8 out) or 2x16 (2 in, 16 out) full-crossbar switch. Switching can be done via the Soft Front Panel (provided) or IVI commands, executed from the host computer. A driver circuitry provides the necessary decoding to switch to selected paths. At any time, 2 RF paths would be in the ON state, connected to user selected output ports, while the rest of the ports will be in and ISOLATION state. Output ports that are not switched will be internally terminated to 50 ohms.

Specifications

Specifications describe the instrument’s warranted performance. Supplemental and typical characteristics are intended to provide information useful in applying the instrument by giving typical, but not warranted performance parameters

M916xA/B/C 2X8/16 PXIe Solid State Switch Matrix Supplemental Specification and Characteristics

Supplemental characteristics are intended to provide useful information. They are typical but non-warranted performance parameters

Environmental Specifications

Keysight M916xA/B/C PXIe solid state switch matrix are designed for indoor use and in an area with low condensation. They are fully complying with Keysight Technologies’ product operating environmental specifications. The following summarizes the environmental specifications for these products.