Agilent Technologies U2121A-101 manual U T I O N Wa Rn I N G

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Second Edition, June 6, 2008

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U2121A-101 Operating Guide

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Contents Operating Guide U T I O N WA RN I N G Safety Symbols Supply ground and/or circuit board ground BoardEnvironmental Conditions Regulatory Markings For more information Product CategoryAffixed product label is shown as below Viii Regulatory Information for Australia/New Zealand U2121A-101 Operating Guide Contents Introduction Operating timePower supply Power consumptionStandard Purchase Items Checklist Top view without casing Product at a GlanceProduct outlook Front view with casing Product dimensionsTop view with casing 85.00 mm 153.00 mm8762/2/3 and 8765x-324 Series switches X1 to Connector Pins ConfigurationPin out configuration for all terminals 8765x-024 Series switches SL1 to SL5Position information read back control Output enable/disable controlIO mapping RF Switches Model Activated Deactivated IO mapping for 8765x-024 Series RF switchesPosition indicator stage definition State BInstallation Guide With Agilent VEE Pro, LabVIEW, or Microsoft Visual StudioSoftware requirements Check your systemHardware requirements Installation and operation processes Install prerequisites and softwareInstalling the application software from CD Downloading the application software from the Web Connect the hardware solution to your PC Launch the Agilent U2121A-Based RF Switch Driver Software Consumption is not more than 1500 mAIO Control will launch automatically when you start your PC Your PCU2121A-101 Operating Guide Information Drive modes Supported SwitchesOutput enable Drive ChA Drive active Drive ChB Continuous DriveControlled supply Output From U2121A do Input To U2121A DI Pulse driveGeneral IO Product Characteristics and Specifications General CharacteristicsAgilent Microwave Spdt Switches Maintenance Disassemble Procedure U2121A-101 Operating Guide RF switch driver board optional accessory Optional accessoryRF switch driver board ordering options Ordering InfoMinimum System Requirements Appendix a Control InstructionsTo read digital input information More information Monitored when supplying continuous currentTo set digital output Appendix B Y1157A Cable Assembly Instructions Strain relief Pin 1 of ribbon cable Contact us