Document number: S46-901-01 Rev. F / March 2011
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S46/S46T/S46L Microwave Switch System Instruction Manual
Section 4: Service Information
2.
Connect the two S40-0218 adapters (BNC to single banana plug) to the two
S40-0219 cables (BNC/M).
3.
Set the Model 2010 to the 2-wire 10
Ω
range.
4.
Connect the two banana plug ends to the DMM INPUT jacks.
5.
Short the free ends of the cables together using the SMA F/F adapter.
6.
Enable REL on the Model 2010 set residual resistance to a null value. Leave REL enabled
for the entire test.
7.
Remove the SMA F/F adapter.
8.
Connect the cables to the switch common port and port under test.
9.
Close the switch port.
10.
Note the resistance reading on the Model 2010, verifying that it is <0.3
Ω
.
11.
Open the switch.
12.
Note the resistance reading on the Model 2010, verifying that it indicates an open circuit.
13.
Repeat measurements for all switch ports.
RF performance verification
Use a vector network analyzer (VNA) to verify switch RF performance. Refer to VNA operating
instructions. Relay specifications are listed in the product specifications located on the Keithley
Instruments website (
).