Cytec / AD Data Systems 56E Switching Matrix

The Cytec/AD Data Systems 56E Switching Matrix is a modular signal routing platform built on a motherboard backplane architecture. It supports up to 10,000 single or two-wire closures configured for matrix or switching applications. Control is available via remote latch/unlatch commands or optional manual front panel operation. The standard configuration includes a Control Chassis with 200 base latchpoints and 10 switch modules, both expandable. Expansion Chassis units scale capacity to 400 latchpoints and 20 modules per unit, enabling systems up to 1,000 latchpoints with one Standard and two Expansion Chassis.

## Technical Specifications

• **Architecture:** Modular motherboard backplane design
• **Closure Capacity:** Up to 10,000 single or two-wire closures
• **Base Configuration:** 200 latchpoints, 10 switch modules
• **Expansion Chassis:** Up to 400 latchpoints and 20 switch modules per unit
• **Switch Modules:** Plug-in circuit boards providing 20 latchpoints each; VHF High Isolation/Low Leakage and High Power variants available
• **Power:** Standard DC supply supports 120 crosspoint latching simultaneously; optional 400-crosspoint power available in Standard Control Chassis (incompatible with Option K)
• **Voltage/Current Capability:** Up to 1,000 V and 8 A on general purpose switching relays
• **High Voltage Applications:** Systems rated to 5,000 VAC with custom configurations available
• **Coaxial/RF Switching:** Up to 2 GHz for 50 or 75 ohm applications
• **Microwave Switching:** Frequencies to 40 GHz
• **Digital Switching:** Data rates to 3.2 Gbps NRZ (RS422, ECL, PECL, LVDS, CML)
• **Network:** RJ45 connectors supporting Ethernet, LAN, WAN, RS422, USB, Telephony, and DSL

## Key Features

• Flexible multi-input to multi-output signal distribution
• Remote or manual closure control
• Modular design simplifies field expansion and service
• Relay options include standard reed, armature, power armature, high voltage, and low thermal types

## Typical Applications

• Complex signal routing in test and measurement systems
• RF and microwave signal switching
• High-voltage circuit validation
• Digital and network signal distribution
• General-purpose electronic system switching