APPLICATION NOTES
Switch Matrix Configurations
For RF Signal Routing
Switch matrices are an essential tool for control of RF signal routing in any environment where there is a recurring need to change how systems interconnect. The addition of Ethernet and USB interfaces with flexible software and APIs (application programming interfaces) makes switch matrices particularly useful in automated test environments, allowing test sequences to be scheduled to run with no user intervention, switching between multiple devices under test (DUT), input / output ports and test equipment.
Our new blog series aims to summarize the different switch matrix variations available to the user, along with the key considerations, specifications and benefits of each approach.
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