Magvention MC3-S-U50 1P6T Switch – available from bq-microwave
bq-microwave offers the MC3-S-U50, an electromechanical 1P6T coaxial switch from Magvention in a compact low-profile package. The switch covers DC to 50 GHz via 2.4mm connectors, making it suitable for both mmWave and sub-6 applications.
What sets the MC3-S-U50 apart
Magvention's MC3 series is a proven concept for electromechanical coaxial switches: break-before-make switching, gold-plated contacts, 1,000,000 cycles of life and switching times below 15 ms. The MC3-S-U50 is the short (-s-) form factor with 2.4mm connectors and a wide operating range up to 50 GHz – ideal when both low height and wide bandwidth matter.
RF performance across the band
- DC–6 GHz: VSWR 1.3 / Insertion Loss 0.2 dB / Isolation 70 dB
- 6–12 GHz: 1.3 / 0.3 dB / 70 dB
- 12–18 GHz: 1.4 / 0.4 dB / 60 dB
- 18–26.5 GHz: 1.7 / 0.7 dB / 55 dB
- 26.5–32 GHz: 1.9 / 0.8 dB / 50 dB
- 32–50 GHz: 2.0 / 1.2 dB / 50 dB
Switching and control
- Configuration: 1P6T, normally open
- Switching sequence: break-before-make
- Switching time: max. 15 ms
- Contact material: gold-plated
- Impedance: 50 ohm
- Control: 15-pin D-sub male, TTL optional
- Voltage: 12 / 18 / 24 / 28 VDC (normally open)
- Current: 300 / 210 / 170 / 150 mA
Mechanical and environmental
- Connectors: 2.4mm (U-type)
- Height: H = 52 mm max (62 mm with TTL or self-cutoff option)
- Weight: approx. 190 g
- Temperature range: -25 to +65 degrees C (standard), -55 to +85 degrees C (e-option)
- Operating life: 1,000,000 cycles
- Vibration: 10G RMS, 20–2000 Hz
- Mechanical shock: 50G, 1/2 sine, 11 ms
Typical applications
- Automated Test Equipment (ATE) for mmWave
- 5G FR2 test and validation
- Antenna and beamforming test
- Satellite communication Ka-/Q-/V-band
- RFIC and module characterization
- Signal routing on measurement benches up to 50 GHz
Availability at bq-microwave
bq-microwave is a distributor for Magvention in Europe. The MC3-S-U50 and further switches of the MC3 series (1P3T to 1P6T, SMA / K / 2.4mm, standard and low-profile form factors) are available at short notice. For quotations and technical advice, contact us at info@bq-microwave.de or +49 151 252 901 28.