VDX SERIES VIDEO AND RF SWITCHING SYSTEMS0 pages

BULLETIN
VDX-2
2555 Baird Road, Penfield, New York 14526
(585) 381-4740 FAX (585) 381-0475
VDX SERIES
VIDEO AND RF SWITCHING SYSTEMS
CYTEC's VDX Series of Video and RF Switching Systems are based on a solid
state switch fabric and are available in nonblocking, full fan-out configurations of
16x16 and 32x32, with bandpass to 200 MHz. Input and output buffers can be
added to the basic switch fabric allowing a broad range of both 75 and 50 ohm
impedance signals to be switched. Control options include RS232 Serial, IEEE488
GPIB, TCP/IP 10BaseT LAN. A Manual Control Keypad option is available.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS INCLUDE:
• Programmable Routing of T3/DS3, Video or Low
Level RF (Antenna Downlink, IF, etc).
• Broadcast Video to Multiple Locations.
• Signal Distribution for Communications and Test.
• Automated Patch Panels.
VDX CHASSIS
The VDX Chassis are standard 19" rack mount with either
RS232 or IEEE488 Control and BNC Connectors. Any input
to any or all outputs.
The following chassis are available:
VDX/16x16 Mainframe - 3.5" high and 15.6" depth
16x16 Matrix - (any input to any or all outputs)
VDX/32x32 Mainframe- 5.25" high and 15.6 " depth
32x32 Matrix (any input to any or all outputs)
VDX/32x32-E Expansion Chassis - is used for building
larger systems. Multiple VDX Chassis can be controlled from
one MESA Control Chassis shown in the MESA Bulletin.
CONTROL OPTIONS
IF-3P RS232 SERIAL
This Module has all the RS232 features detailed in Applications Bulletin AP-5.
IF-4P IEEE488 BUS (TALK/LISTEN)
This Module has all the IEEE488 features detailed in Applications Bulletin AP-5.
IF-6 TCP/IP LAN/RS232 INTERFACE
This Module uses TCP/IP to furnish control from a Local Area
Network as described in AP-5
Please see the reverse side for complete Specifications.
VDX/32x32 Chassis w/ Keypad Manual Control
VDX/16x16 MAINFRAME
This Chassis consists of a single ended Solid State 16x16
Matrix that routes 75 ohm signals up to 200 MHz in a nonblocking (any input to any output) and full fan-out (one input to several or all outputs) configuration. The basic unit holds the necessary power supplies and the switch matrix module. The system is completed by adding the desired control module and
any required input or output buffers. The buffers are optional,
and when used, supply impedance matching and/or signal level
transformations. This design allows a large variety of signal
types to be switched.
VDX/32x32 MAINFRAME
This Chassis is a nonblocking, full fan-out solid state matrix.
Crosstalk is less than -60dB at 10MHz and Bandpass is DC
to 180 MHz(-3 dB). Typical applications include 75 ohm Video
or DS3/T3 Switching. Input and Outputs buffer amplifiers can
be added to the basic switch fabric allowing a broad range of
both 75 and 50 ohm impedance signals to be switched.
VDX/32x32-E EXPANSION CHASSIS
This Chassis has all the features of the VDX/32x32 Mainframe
but is controlled and powered by a MESA Control Chassis as
detailed in the MESA Bulletin.
Custom configurations are available on request.
Please contact our Technical Sales Department for
application assistance.
CONTACT 1-800-346-3117 OR WWW.CYTEC-ATE.COM
FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
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