Keysight (Agilent) 87106D Multiport Electromechanical Coaxial Switch, DC to 40 GHz, SP6T

The Keysight (Agilent) 87106D is a Single Pole, Six Throw (SP6T) electromechanical coaxial switch engineered for high-frequency signal routing in automated test systems and RF/microwave applications. Operating DC to 40 GHz with 50 ohm impedance, this terminated switch delivers repeatable, accurate signal path switching with minimal insertion loss variation across millions of cycles.

– Technical Specifications

• Frequency Range: DC to 40 GHz
• Switch Configuration: SP6T (Single Pole, Six Throw), terminated
• Impedance: 50 ohm
• Connectors: 2.92 mm (f); 2.4 mm available (87106DH24 variant)
• Maximum RF Input Power: 1 W
• Isolation: Minimum 65 dB at 40 GHz
• Insertion Loss Repeatability: 0.03 dB guaranteed over 5 million cycles
• Typical Operating Life: 10 million cycles
• Drive Voltage: 24 VDC
• Switching Features: Electronic position indicator, current interrupt capability, magnetic latching
• Compliance: RoHS compliant; RoHS phthalates compliant; SVHC-free (as of July 8, 2021)
• Export Classification: US ECCN 5A991

– Key Features

• Guaranteed Insertion Loss Repeatability: 0.03 dB across 5 million cycles minimizes random measurement errors and maintains signal path accuracy over extended operational periods.
• High RF Isolation: Minimum 65 dB at 40 GHz ensures excellent signal separation and crosstalk rejection between ports.
• Extended Operational Life: Typical 10 million cycle life with reliable switching reduces maintenance intervals and increases test system availability.
• Low Cost of Ownership: Repeatable performance reduces calibration frequency and associated downtime costs.
• Magnetic Latching Design: Holds position without continuous power, reducing control circuit complexity.

– Typical Applications

• Automated test equipment (ATE) for RF and microwave signal routing
• Manufacturing test systems requiring long-term measurement stability
• Multi-port signal monitoring and switching networks
• System integration requiring high-frequency signal path management

– Compatibility & Integration

Standard configuration includes 24 VDC drive (Option 024) and 16-pin DIP DC connector (Option 161). The SP6T architecture supports flexible signal distribution across six output ports while maintaining strict RF performance specifications across the DC to 40 GHz range.