RF Modular Test Systems

Your choice of rack-mount or bench-top structures

Customizable front-panel layout
USB and Ethernet control interfaces
User-friendly GUI and API included
Get them 2 weeks or sooner!

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Modular Test Systems, Compact Benchtop Chassis, RCM Series

Configured and Built to Order in 2-Weeks or Less!

Mini-Circuits’ RCM series modular test systems offer flexibility and fast turnaround for compact test setups. The design consists of a small, light-weight chassis with up to three open hardware windows, each of which may be outfitted with your choice of programmable attenuators or switches.

RCM-100 Series:

4 – 6 programmable attenuator channels
0 to 30, 60, 90 or 110 dB attenuation range per channel (1 – 6000 MHz)
0 to 120 dB attenuation range per channel (1 – 4000 MHz)
Models up to 8 GHz also available on request

RCM-200 series:

6 mechanical SPDT or transfer (DC-18 GHz) switches
3 mechanical SP4T (DC-18 GHz) or SP6T (DC-12 GHz) switches
2 mechanical SP8T switches (DC-12 GHz)
Custom combinations of SPDT, SP4T, SP6T, and transfer switches

The system can be controlled via USB or Ethernet (supporting both HTTP and Telnet network protocols). Full software support is provided, including our user-friendly GUI application for Windows and a full API with programming instructions for Windows and Linux environments (both 32-bit and 64-bit systems).

RCM-100 Data Sheet

RCM-200 Data Sheet

Mechanical Outline

Modular Test Systems, 19-inch Rack Mountable Chassis, ZTM Series

Configured and Built to Order in 2-Weeks or Less!

6 customizable hardware windows, each of which can be populated with your choice of:
- Up to 2 SPDT mechanical switches (DC to 18 GHz)
- Up to 2 mechanical transfer (DPDT) switches (DC to 18 GHz)
- SP4T mechanical switch (DC to 18 GHz)
- SP6T mechanical switch (DC to 12 GHz)
- Up to 2 programmable attenuators (0 to 30, 60, 90, 110, and 120 dB)
Control via USB and Ethernet-TCP/IP (HTTP and Telnet Protocols)
User-friendly GUI software included
DLLs and complete programming instructions also included
Easy maintenance
Ultra-Fast Turnaround – Shipment within 2 weeks from order or less!

To simplify and accelerate the development and delivery of custom test solutions, Mini-Circuits developed the ZTM-series of modular test systems. The design consists of a 3U, 19-inch, rack-mountable chassis with six open hardware windows in the front panel, each of which may be equipped with one of several components to meet your requirements. This modular structure allows an extremely wide variety of custom configurations with exceptionally fast turnaround times – within 2 weeks or less!

ZTM-series systems may be outfitted with your choice of mechanical SPDT, SP4T, SP6T, and transfer switches as well as programmable attenuators (0-30, 60, 90, 110, and 120 dB) resulting in hundreds of possible configurations. All models are controlled via USB and Ethernet-TCP/IP (HTTP and Telnet protocols), allowing setup flexibility and easy remote test management.

All units come supplied with Mini-Circuits’ user-friendly GUI software, DLLs for 32- and 64-Bit Windows® systems, complete programming instructions for Windows and Linux® environments, a user’s manual, and all accessories needed for immediate use right out of the box. No drivers required; just plug and play!

Example of configured ZTM Test System

Example of blank ZTM Test System to be configured

Options include: Programmable Attenuators, SP2T Switches, SP4T Switches, SP6T Switches & Transfer Switches

Included accessories:

AC power cord
USB control cable – 6.8 ft (USB-CBL-AB-7+)
Ethernet control cable – 5 ft (CBL-RJ45-MM-5+)
Full software & documentation (including GUI, DLL API files, user & programming manual)
HT-Series Tight Spot SMA Wrench

Download the Datasheet

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Modular Test Systems, 19-inch Rack Mountable Chassis, ZTM2 Series

Custom RF switch racks, configured and built to order with rapid turnaround times!

High Reliability mechanical switches
USB & Ethernet control
Full software support

Mini-Circuits’ ZTM2 Series is a rack-mounted, modular switch system with up to 24 customizable hardware locations on the front panel. The platform supports a wide range of high-reliability mechanical switch options and passive components. Choose from:

SPDT mechanical switches (DC to 26.5 GHz)
DPDT (transfer) mechanical switches (DC to 18 GHz)
SP4T mechanical switches (DC to 18 GHz)
SP6T mechanical switches (DC to 12 GHz)
SP8T mechanical switches (DC to 12 GHz)
2-way power splitter/combiners (0.35 to 6 GHz)
Custom component options and switches up to 40 GHz available on request

The design consists of a 5U, 19-inch rack-mountable chassis with a flexible front panel design supporting a range of off-the-shelf switch modules. This modular structure allows an extremely wide variety of custom configurations with exceptionally fast turnaround times.