RV (ARV)
8, 18 and 26.5GHz,
Compact size
COAXIAL SWITCH
New
PIN type
SMA type
FEATURES
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
1. Compact size (Approx. 85% less
volume compared to previous
product.*)
PIN type size: L 15.9 × W 15.9 × H 11.2
mm L .626 × W .626 × H .441 inch
2. Excellent high frequency
characteristics (to 8, 18, 26.5GHz, 50Ω)
3. Terminal shape options available
(PIN and SMA)**
4. Contact arrangement: SPDT
5. Failsafe type and latching type
(2-coil latching type) that reduces
operating power are now available.
Compact wireless devices
Compact measuring instrument
All types of inspection equipment
Digital broadcasting
• Broadcasting relay station
• Broadcasting equipment
Mobile communication
• Cellular phone base station
*Compared to previous product (RD coaxial switch)
and PIN type RV coaxial switch.
**For SMP connector type, please contact us.
RoHS compliant
RV COAXIAL
SWITCHES (ARV)
1) If you consider using applications
requiring frequent switching or high
number of operations, please contact us.
2) If you consider using applications with
low level load, please contact us.
HIGH FREQUENCY CHARACTERISTICS (Impedance 50Ω, Initial)
1. PIN type
Frequency
V.S.W.R. (max.)
Insertion loss (dB. max.)
Isolation (dB. min.)
to 4 GHz
1.3
0.3
70
4 to 8 GHz
1.4
0.4
60
8 to 12.4 GHz*
1.5
0.5
50
12.4 to 18 GHz*
1.7
0.7
40
8 to 12.4 GHz*
1.6
0.5
60
12.4 to 18 GHz*
1.7
0.7
60
18 to 26.5 GHz**
1.8
0.8
50
Note: *8 to 18GHz characteristics can be applied 18GHz type only.
2. SMA type
Frequency
V.S.W.R. (max.)
Insertion loss (dB. max.)
Isolation (dB. min.)
to 8 GHz
1.35
0.3
70
Note: *8 to 18GHz characteristics can be applied 18GHz type and 26.5GHz type only.
**18 to 26.5GHz characteristics can be applied 26.5GHz type only.
ORDERING INFORMATION
ARV
Frequency
1: to 8GHz
2: to 18GHz
3: to 26.5GHz (SMA type only)
Operating function
0: Failsafe type/Standard contact
2: Latching type/Standard contact
3: Failsafe type/Reverse contact
Terminal shape
N: PIN type
A: SMA type
Nominal operating voltage
4H: 4.5 V DC
12: 12 V DC
24: 24 V DC
Operation terminal
Nil: Solder terminal
HF data attached
Nil: No HF test data attached
Q: HF test data attached (Displayed only on inner and outer packaging)
*Please inquire regarding use with nominal operating voltage of 28 V DC.
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TYPES
SPDT
Operating
function
Contact
terminal
shape
PIN type
Failsafe type/
Standard contact
SMA type
PIN type
Latching type/
Standard contact
SMA type
PIN type
Failsafe type/
Reverse contact
SMA type
Nominal
operating
voltage
to 8 GHz type
No HF datasheet
HF datasheet
attached
attached
to 18 GHz type
No HF datasheet
HF datasheet
attached
attached
to 26.5 GHz type
No HF datasheet
HF datasheet
attached
attached
4.5 V DC
12 V DC
24 V DC
4.5 V DC
12 V DC
24 V DC
ARV10N4H
ARV10N12
ARV10N24
ARV10A4H
ARV10A12
ARV10A24
ARV10N4HQ
ARV10N12Q
ARV10N24Q
ARV10A4HQ
ARV10A12Q
ARV10A24Q
ARV20N4H
ARV20N12
ARV20N24
ARV20A4H
ARV20A12
ARV20A24
ARV20N4HQ
ARV20N12Q
ARV20N24Q
ARV20A4HQ
ARV20A12Q
ARV20A24Q
–
–
–
ARV30A4H
ARV30A12
ARV30A24
–
–
–
ARV30A4HQ
ARV30A12Q
ARV30A24Q
4.5 V DC
12 V DC
24 V DC
4.5 V DC
12 V DC
24 V DC
ARV12N4H
ARV12N12
ARV12N24
ARV12A4H
ARV12A12
ARV12A24
ARV12N4HQ
ARV12N12Q
ARV12N24Q
ARV12A4HQ
ARV12A12Q
ARV12A24Q
ARV22N4H
ARV22N12
ARV22N24
ARV22A4H
ARV22A12
ARV22A24
ARV22N4HQ
ARV22N12Q
ARV22N24Q
ARV22A4HQ
ARV22A12Q
ARV22A24Q
–
–
–
ARV32A4H
ARV32A12
ARV32A24
–
–
–
ARV32A4HQ
ARV32A12Q
ARV32A24Q
4.5 V DC
12 V DC
24 V DC
4.5 V DC
12 V DC
24 V DC
ARV13N4H
ARV13N12
ARV13N24
ARV13A4H
ARV13A12
ARV13A24
ARV13N4HQ
ARV13N12Q
ARV13N24Q
ARV13A4HQ
ARV13A12Q
ARV13A24Q
ARV23N4H
ARV23N12
ARV23N24
ARV23A4H
ARV23A12
ARV23A24
ARV23N4HQ
ARV23N12Q
ARV23N24Q
ARV23A4HQ
ARV23A12Q
ARV23A24Q
–
–
–
ARV33A4H
ARV33A12
ARV33A24
–
–
–
ARV33A4HQ
ARV33A12Q
ARV33A24Q
Standard packing: Carton: 5 pcs. Case: 50 pcs.
RATING
1. Coil data
1) Failsafe type (Standard contact and Reverse contact)
Nominal operating
voltage
Pick-up voltage
(at 20°C 68°F)
Drop-out voltage
(at 20°C 68°F)
4.5 V DC
75%V or less
of nominal voltage*1
(Initial)
10%V or more
of nominal voltage*1
(Initial)
12 V DC
24 V DC
Nominal operating
current
[±10%] (at 20°C 68°F)
155.7mA
58.3mA
29.2mA
Coil resistance
[±10%] (at 20°C 68°F)
Nominal operating
power
Max. applied voltage
(at 85°C 185°F)
205.7Ω
822.9Ω
700mW
110%V
of nominal voltage
Coil resistance
[±10%] (at 20°C 68°F)
Nominal operating
power
Max. applied voltage
(at 85°C 185°F)
700mW
110%V
of nominal voltage
28.9Ω
2) Latching type (Standard contact)
Nominal operating
voltage
Set voltage
(at 20°C 68°F)
Reset voltage
(at 20°C 68°F)
4.5 V DC
75%V or less
of nominal voltage*1
(Initial)
75%V or less
of nominal voltage*1
(Initial)
12 V DC
24 V DC
Nominal operating
current
[±10%] (at 20°C 68°F)
155.7mA
58.3mA
29.2mA
28.9Ω
205.7Ω
822.9Ω
Notes: *1. Pulse drive (JIS C5442)
*2. Please inquire regarding use with nominal operating voltage of 28 V DC.
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2. Specifications
Characteristics
Contact
Rating
High frequency
characteristics
(Impedance 50Ω)
Item
Arrangement
Contact material
Contact resistance (Initial)
Contact input power (CW)
Nominal operating power
Frequency
V.S.W.R. (max.)
Insertion loss (dB, max.)
Isolation (dB, min.)
Insulation resistance (Initial)
Electrical
characteristics
Time characteristics
(at 20°C 68°F)
Mechanical
characteristics
Between open
contacts
Between contact
Breakdown and earth terminal
voltage
Between contact
(Initial)
and coil
Between coil and
earth terminal
Operate time (Set time)
Release time (Reset time)
Shock
resistance
Functional
Destructive
Vibration
resistance
Functional
Destructive
Expected life
Mechanical
Electrical (Hot switch)
Conditions
Conditions for operation,
transport and storage*6
Unit weight
Notes: *1.
*2.
*3.
*4.
*5.
*6.
Specifications
SPDT
Gold plating
Max. 100mΩ (By voltage drop 10V AC 10mA)
Max. 50W (at 3GHz) (V.S.W.R. 1.3 or less, no contact switching, ambient temperature 20°C 68°F)*1
700mW
SMA type
PIN type*2
8 to 12.4
12.4 to 18
12.4 to 18
18 to 26.5
8 to 12.4
to 4 GHz
4 to 8 GHz
to 8 GHz
GHz*3
GHz*3
GHz*4
GHz*5
GHz*4
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.7
1.35
1.6
1.7
1.8
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.7
0.3
0.5
0.7
0.8
70
60
50
40
70
60
60
50
Min. 1,000 MΩ (at 500 V DC) Measurement at same location as “breakdown voltage (Initial)” section.
500 Vrms for 1 min. (Detection current: 10mA)
500 Vrms for 1 min. (Detection current: 10mA)
500 Vrms for 1 min. (Detection current: 10mA)
500 Vrms for 1 min. (Detection current: 10mA)
Max. 15ms (approx. 5ms) (Nominal operating voltage applied to the coil, excluding contact bounce time.)
Max. 15ms (approx. 5ms) (Nominal operating voltage applied to the coil, excluding contact bounce time.)
(without diode, only for Release time)
Min. 500 m/s2 (Half-wave pulse of sine wave: 11ms, detection time: 10µs.)
Min. 1,000 m/s2 (Half-wave pulse of sine wave: 6ms.)
10 to 55 Hz at double amplitude of 3mm (Detection time: 10µs.)
10 to 55 Hz at double amplitude of 5mm/15 to 2,000 Hz [W0 = 2.94 (m/s2)2/Hz]
Min. 106 (at 180 cpm)
Min. 3 × 105 (1W High frequency load, at 3GHz, impedance 50Ω, V.S.W.R.; max. 1.3) (at 20 cpm)
Ambient temperature: –55°C to +85°C –67°F to +185°F
Humidity: 5 to 85% R.H. (Not freezing and condensing at low temperature)
Air pressure: 86 to 106 kPa
PIN type: Approx. 12g .42oz
SMA type: Approx. 20g .71oz
Factors such as heating of the connected terminal influence the high frequency characteristics; therefore, please verify under actual conditions of use.
Measuring method: After installing on dedicated inspection equipment
8 to 18GHz characteristics can be applied 18GHz type only.
8 to 18GHz characteristics can be applied 18GHz and 26.5GHz types only.
18 to 26.5GHz characteristics can be applied 26.5GHz type only.
The upper operation ambient temperature limit is the maximum temperature that can satisfy the coil temperature rise value. Refer to “NOTES”.
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REFERENCE DATA
1-(1). High frequency characteristics (PIN type)
Sample: ARV22N12
Measuring method: Measured with Agilent Technologies network analyzer (E8363B) after installing on dedicated inspection equipment.
• V.S.W.R.
• Insertion loss
0.0
0
1.9
0.1
10
1.8
0.2
Standard value
1.6
1.5
COM-1
1.4
1.3
Reference value
1.2
1.1
COM-2
1.0
4GHz
8GHz
12.4GHz
Frequency
18GHz
Reference value
20
COM-2
0.3
Isolation, dB
Insertion loss, dB
2.0
1.7
V.S.W.R.
• Isolation
0.4
0.5 Standard value
0.6
30
40
70
0.8
80
0.9
90
1.0
100
8GHz
12.4GHz
Frequency
COM-1
60
COM-1
0.7
4GHz
Standard value
50
18GHz
Reference value
COM-2
4GHz
8GHz
12.4GHz
Frequency
18GHz
1-(2). High frequency characteristics (SMA type)
Sample: ARV32A12
Measuring method: Measured with Agilent Technologies network analyzer (E8363B).
• Insertion loss
2.0
0.0
1.9
0.1
1.8
0.2
Standard value
1.6
1.5
1.4
Reference value
COM-2
• Isolation
0
Reference value
COM-1
20
0.3
0.4
COM-2
0.5
0.6
10
Isolation, dB
1.7
Insertion loss, dB
V.S.W.R.
• V.S.W.R.
30
40
Standard value
70
1.2
0.8
80
1.1
0.9
90
1.0
100
1.0
COM-1
8GHz 12.4GHz 18GHz
Frequency
26.5GHz
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Frequency
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COM-2
60
0.7
1.3
Standard value
50
26.5GHz
Reference value
COM-1
8GHz 12.4GHz 18GHz
Frequency
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DIMENSIONS (mm inch)
The CAD data of the products with a
CAD Data
mark can be downloaded from: http://industrial.panasonic.com/ac/e/
1. PIN type
Schematic (Top view)
CAD Data
15.90
.626
Failsafe type
3-0.45 dia.
3-.018 dia.
(Deenergized condition)
3-0.40×0.25
3-.016×.010
COM
15.70
.618
2.00
.079
10.16
.400
2.54
.100
Latching type only
6.20
.244
1.50
.059
2.30
.091
4.83
.190
NC
GND
NO
Latching type
(Reset condition)
Coil 1
The part number depend on
the type and voltage.
3.80
.150
15.50
.610
15.90
.626
Coil 2
10.16
.400
Lot number
COM
10.16
.400
5.10
.201
11.20
.441
2.30
.091
Metric course thread/internal thread
4-M 1.6 (2.5 mm depth)
1
2
1
2
Failsafe type
(Deenergized condition)
COM
Tolerance: ±0.3 ±.012
NO
2. SMA type
GND
NC
Schematic (Top view)
CAD Data
Failsafe type
17.80
.701
(Deenergized condition)
3-0.40×0.25
3-.016×.010
COM
2.95
.116
15.70
.618
10.16
.400
2.54
.100
Latching type only
8.30
.327
3.60
.142
NC
5.08
.200
GND
NO
Latching type
(Reset condition)
7.70
.303
Coil 1
Coil 2
2.75
.108
The part number depend on
the type and voltage.
COM
18.00
.709
15.50
.610
2
1
10.16
.400
Lot number
1
2
Failsafe type
7.70
.303
(Deenergized condition)
7.20
.283
13.30
.524
10.16
.400
Metric course thread/internal thread
4-M 1.6 (2.5 mm depth)
COM
3-SMA connector
Tolerance: ±0.3 ±.012
NO
GND
NC
*For SMP connector type, please consult us.
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NOTES
1. For general cautions for use, please
refer to the “General Application
Guidelines”.
2. Coil operating power
Pure DC current should be applied to the
coil. The wave form should be
rectangular. If it includes ripple, the ripple
factor should be less than 5%.
However, check it with the actual circuit
since the characteristics may be slightly
different. The nominal operating voltage
should be applied to the coil for more
than 50 ms to set/reset the latching type.
Please use the latching type for circuits
that are continually powered for long
periods of time.
3. Coil connection
Since this product is polarized, please be
aware of the plus/minus polarity of the
coil.
4. Connection and washing conditions
for coil and PIN type contact terminals
1) The connection of coil and PIN type
contact terminals shall be done by
soldering.
Soldering conditions
Max. 260°C 500°F (solder temp) within
10sec (soldering time)
Max. 350°C 662°F (solder temp) within
3sec (soldering time)
2) This product is not sealed type,
therefore washing is not allowed.
5. Conditions for operation, transport
and storage conditions
1) Temperature:
–55 to +85°C –67 to +185°F
2) Humidity: 5 to 85% RH
(Avoid freezing and condensation.)
The humidity range varies with the
temperature. Use within the range
indicated in the graph below.
3) Atmospheric pressure: 86 to 106 kPa
Temperature and humidity range for
usage, transport, and storage:
Humidity, %RH
85
Tolerance range
(Avoid freezing when (Avoid
used at temperatures condensation when
lower than 0°C 32°F) used at temperatures
higher than 0°C 32°F)
5
–55
–67
0
+32
Temperature, °C °F
+85
+185
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4) Condensation
Condensation forms when there is a
sudden change in temperature under
high temperature and high humidity
conditions. Condensation will cause
deterioration of coaxial switch insulation.
5) Freezing
Condensation or other moisture may
freeze on coaxial switch when the
temperature is lower than 0°C 32°F. This
causes problems such as sticking of
movable parts or operational time lags.
6) Low temperature, low humidity
environments.
The plastic may become brittle if coaxial
switch is exposed to a low temperature,
low humidity environment for long periods
of time.
6. Other handling precautions.
1) Coaxial switch’s on/off service life is
based on standard test conditions
(temperature: 15 to 35°C 59 to 95°F,
humidity: 25 to 75%) specified in JIS
C5442-1996. Life will depend on many
factors of your system: coil drive circuit,
type of load, switching intervals,
switching phase, ambient conditions, to
name a few.
2) Use coaxial switch within
specifications such as coil rating, contact
rating and on/off service life. If used
beyond limits, coaxial switch may
overheat, generate smoke or catch fire.
3) Be careful not to drop coaxial switch. If
accidentally dropped, carefully check its
appearance and characteristics before
use.
4) Be careful to wire coaxial switch
correctly. Otherwise, malfunction,
overheat, fire or other trouble may occur.
5) The latching type product is shipped in
the reset position. But jolts during
transport or impacts during installation
can move it to the set position. It is,
therefore, advisable to build a circuit in
which coaxial switch can be initialized
(set and reset) just after turning on the
power.
6) If coaxial switch stays on in a circuit for
many months or years at a time without
being activated, circuit design should be
reviewed so that the coaxial switch can
remain deenergized. A coil that receives
current all the time heats, which
degrades insulation earlier than
expected. A latching type is
recommended for such circuits.
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7) For SMA connectors (SMA type only),
we recommend a torque of 0.90±0.1 N·m
for installation, which falls within the
prescribed torque of MIL-C-39012.
Please be aware that conditions might be
different depending on the connector
materials and how it interacts with
surrounding materials.
8) Please do not use silicon based
substances such as silicon rubber, silicon
oil, silicon coatings and silicon fillings, in
the vicinity of the coaxial switch. Doing so
may cause volatile silicon gas to form
which may lead to contact failure due to
the adherence of silicon on the contacts
when they open and close in this
atmosphere.
9) In order to ensure stable signal
communication on contact, it is
recommended that the monitoring of
contact signal should be started from
Min. 100 ms after coil rated voltage is
applied.
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