The Keysight (Agilent) 33366K is a Single Pole, Six Throw (SP6T) electromechanical RF coaxial switch engineered for high-performance signal routing in test and measurement systems. Operating from DC to 18 GHz with exceptional repeatability and isolation characteristics, this switch delivers the reliability required for automated test equipment (ATE) and complex signal routing matrices. The 33366K employs a wiping-action contact mechanism that continuously cleans the contact area, ensuring consistent insertion loss repeatability throughout its operational life and minimizing measurement uncertainty in demanding RF and microwave applications.
– Technical Specifications
• Switch Configuration: Single Pole, Six Throw (SP6T)
• Frequency Range: DC to 18 GHz
• Impedance: 50 Ω
• Connector Type: SMA female
• Insertion Loss Repeatability: Typically 0.01 dB to 18 GHz; guaranteed 0.03 dB up to 5 million cycles
• Isolation: Typically > 90 dB at 4 GHz and across the 18 GHz band
• Operating Life: Greater than 5 million switching cycles; designed for operation beyond 10 million cycles
• Switching Time: Less than 15 ms
• Operating Voltage: 28 VDC
• Operating Current: 135 mA
• Contact Voltage: 24 V
• Contact Current: 200 mA
• Power Handling: 450 W @ 0.1 GHz; 175 W @ 1 GHz; 60 W @ 10 GHz; 40 W @ 18 GHz
• Physical Dimensions: 57.15 mm × 57.15 mm × 66.76 mm
– Key Features
• TTL drive option with +5V driver logic compatibility
• Self-interrupting contacts simplify driver circuit design
• Wiping-action contact mechanism maintains insertion loss consistency
• High isolation performance across full frequency range
• Proven electromechanical architecture for long-term reliability
– Typical Applications
• Automated test equipment (ATE) systems
• Signal routing in RF and microwave test setups
• Switch matrices requiring port impedance matching
• Multi-channel measurement configurations
– Compatibility & Integration
The 33366K integrates into systems requiring precise signal control and minimal insertion loss variation. SMA female connectors enable direct interfacing with standard RF test equipment. TTL actuation with integrated switching contacts reduces external circuit complexity in control architectures.
