1:1 Redundant Switch | Model 2040-CXU
The Model 2040-CXU is a 1:1 RF redundancy switch designed for high-availability RF and microwave systems. It manages automatic or manual failover between primary and backup signal paths, operating up to 17 GHz with high isolation and rapid switching to maintain continuous RF service.
Features & Benefits
- 1:1 RF redundancy switching up to 17 GHz
- Wideband performance across 10 MHz to 17 GHz range
- Low insertion loss: <0.25 dB to <1 dB depending on band
- High isolation: up to >85 dB for signal separation
- Excellent RF integrity with flatness up to 0.5 dB pp
- Fast switching speed <500 ms for failover response
- Group delay variation as low as <30 ps pp (low bands)
- 50-ohm SMA RF interfaces for system compatibility
- Automatic and manual switching modes
- Local and remote-control operation support
- Fault-driven switching via integrated control logic
- Compact design with industrial operating range (20°C to 55°C)
The Model 2040-CXU is engineered for RF and microwave infrastructures where uninterrupted signal continuity is a critical operational requirement. It functions as a 1:1 redundancy switching system that continuously monitors signal paths and executes automatic failover when fault conditions are detected, ensuring seamless transition between primary and backup channels. Designed for integration within interfacility link and Sat-Light-based architectures, it supports both automatic and manual operation modes, along with local and remote-control capabilities, enabling system architects to align redundancy behavior with operational and maintenance strategies.
From a deployment perspective, the unit supports wideband RF operation up to 17 GHz, making it suitable for current and next-generation communication environments without requiring changes to redundancy architecture. Its high isolation switching design, fast response time, and stable RF performance ensure reliable operation in ground stations, broadcast networks, and mission-critical communication hubs.
Basic Details
| RF Specification | Value |
| Frequency Range – Bandwidth | 10MHz–17GHz |
How does the Model 2040-CXU protect networks during power losses?
The unit utilizes a locking coaxial relay switch. This mechanism ensures that even if the hardware experiences a sudden loss of local power, it securely maintains its last physical position, preventing signal loss across your RF infrastructure.
What problem does the 2040-CXU solve in RF system design?
It eliminates single points of failure in RF and microwave signal chains by enabling seamless switching between primary and backup paths during fault conditions.
Is this switch integrated into third-party Network Management Systems?
Yes. With built-in capabilities for remote operation, the switch interfaces with standard broadcast and satellite monitoring systems, which empowers remote engineering teams to force manual switchovers or monitor fault statuses off-site.
How does the system decide when to switch paths?
Internal monitoring logic continuously evaluates RF path conditions and triggers switching based on predefined fault detection criteria.
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