Failsafe & Latching Switches

A coaxial switch is used to alter the path of coaxial transmission line by either opening or closing it, or changing its direction

The coaxial switch is used in the microwave field due to the inherent properties of the structure, which has high isolation and low loss energy transmission, over extremely wide bandwidth. These characteristics plus high RFI and EMI shielding make them ideal for all types of systems such as antenna switching, receiver and many more communication applications

Failsafe - In the failsafe mode, which is standard on RLC switches, the switch will move to the closed position when actuating voltage is removed. .

Latching - In the latching mode, which is optional o many RLC switches, the switch will remain in any switched position when the actuating voltage is removed. Standard RLC latching switches are equipped with a 'Cutthroat' sold state circuit, which will automatically cut the actuating current after the switch has changed position. At this time the current is not required since the switch is self-latching, and I a stable condition