Section 1, Introduction, Ection – VXI EX7000 User Manual
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EX7000 Series Introduction
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The EX7000 series of modular microwave switch assemblies consist of standard products as well
as custom factory configured enclosures. All are rack mountable and range in size from 1U to 4U.
The standard products include the EX71HD, a 1U high-density, 26 GHz non-latching microwave
switch mainframe; the EX72SF, a 2U high-density, 26
GHz latching microwave switch
mainframe; and the EX7400, a 4U switching platform that is custom built per customer
specifications, but contains the same LAN interface, relay driver boards, and power supply as the
EX71HD and EX72SF. The EX7400 can contain an assortment of electromechanical relays, plus
any additional active or passive components that may be required. Every member of the EX7000
series comes with an LXI compliant LAN interface.
EX71HD: High-Density 26 GHz Modular Microwave Switching, Non-Latching
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The EX71HD measures only 1U (1.75”) in height yet is configured for a family of miniature
microwave switches and contains twelve front panel slots that can be configured with any of the
following switches in any order desired:
7102 Dual
SPDT
7104 SP4T
7106 SP6T
7122 Transfer
The unit can be delivered preconfigured from the factory with any twelve of the above devices or
can be purchased with less than the full compliment of switches. Additional switches can be added
by the customer at later dates. The EX71HD is a totally self contained unit with EX7000-OEM
board set and ac power supply built in to the assembly.