What are the control methods of Coaxial Switch
1. Manual control
Knob type: Switch the channel of Coaxial Switch by rotating the knob. This method is simple and direct, with low cost. It is suitable for some occasions with low switching speed requirements and low operating frequency, such as simple test equipment in the laboratory. Users can manually rotate the knob to select different signal paths as needed.
Button type: Switch the switch channel by pressing different buttons. Button manual control is more accurate than knob type, which can avoid misoperation. It is often used in some equipment that needs to clearly select a specific channel, such as small RF test instruments. Users can press the corresponding button to switch to the specified signal path according to test requirements.
2. Electric control
Motor drive: Use the motor to drive the transmission mechanism to achieve the switching of Coaxial Switch. This method can achieve relatively fast and accurate switching, and is suitable for some occasions that require frequent switching and high switching accuracy, such as the RF signal switching system in the communication base station. The motor drive can accurately switch the signal to the specified channel in a short time.
Electromagnet drive: The switching of the Coaxial Switch is controlled by the attraction and release of the electromagnet. Electromagnet drive has the advantages of fast response speed and simple structure. It is often used in some devices with high space requirements and fast switching, such as miniaturized radar systems, which can achieve fast signal path switching in a limited space.
3. Electronic control
TTL/CMOS level control: The switching of the Coaxial Switch is controlled by inputting standard TTL (transistor-transistor logic) or CMOS (complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor) level signals. This method is easy to interface with digital circuits, and can realize remote control and automatic control. It is widely used in various systems that need to be connected to computers or other digital devices, such as automated test systems. The switching of the Coaxial Switch can be accurately controlled by the level signal output by the computer.
Microprocessor control: The Coaxial Switch is controlled by a microprocessor. The microprocessor can process various input signals according to preset programs and algorithms, and output corresponding control signals to achieve flexible switching of the Coaxial Switch. This method has strong flexibility and programmability, and is suitable for complex communication systems and radar systems. It can accurately control the switching of the Coaxial Switch according to different working modes and task requirements.