Astronics / EADS / Racal 1260-117 Channel SPDT Plug-In Switch
The Astronics/EADS/Racal 1260-117 is a Channel SPDT (Single Pole Double Throw) Plug-In Switch designed for routing high-frequency signals. This switch is commonly used in communication systems, test equipment, and other applications where signal switching is required.
- Model
- Astronics / EADS / Racal 1260-117
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $1,100
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- 1260-117
This unit
The Astronics/EADS/Racal 1260-117 is a high-density SPDT plug-in switch card engineered for signal routing in test and measurement systems. This electromechanical relay card delivers 52 or 20 channels of Form C switching, optimizing space utilization within VXI chassis while maintaining interchangeable inputs and outputs. Built on the Adapt-a-Switch™ platform, it integrates into VXI, GPIB/Ethernet, and LXI control architectures with VXIplug&play driver support for LabWindows/CVI and LabVIEW environments.
Technical Specifications Switching Performance
Maximum switching voltage: 300 VDC or 300 VAC
Maximum switching current: 2 ADC/AC (1 ADC/AC with IDC mating)
Maximum switching power: 60 W, 125 VA
Switching time: <3 ms including settling
Mechanical rated operations: 1 × 10⁸ cycles
Path resistance: 2 × 10⁹ Ω
Thermal EMF: <10 μV RF/Frequency Characteristics
Bandwidth (-3 dB): 60 MHz
Insertion loss at 300 kHz: <0.1 dB; at 1 MHz: <0.5 dB; at 10 MHz: 40 dB
Crosstalk (50 Ω) at 100 kHz: <-45 dB; at 1 MHz: <-40 dB; at 10 MHz: <-35 dB
Channel-to-chassis capacitance: <150 pF Power & Reliability
Power consumption: +5 VDC at 150 mA plus 30 mA per energized relay (750 mA maximum)
MTBF (MIL-STD-217E): ≥822,885 hours
MTTR: <5 minutes
Key Features
Electromechanical relay construction for cost-effective general-purpose switching
Multiple channel configurations (20 or 52 SPDT channels) within single-slot footprint
Standard plug-in form factor enables rapid field replacement
Low path resistance and thermal EMF support precision measurement applications
Environmental Operating Conditions
Temperature: 0°C to 55°C
Relative humidity: 5% to 95% RH non-condensing at ≤30°C
Operating altitude: 10,000 ft
Shock: 30 g peak, half-sine 11 ms pulse
Random vibration: 5–500 Hz, 0.3 Grms
Airflow requirement: 1.0 liter/sec
Compatibility & Integration The 1260-117/117A supports VXI (Option 01T), GPIB/Ethernet (1256), and LXI (1256L) control interfaces. Standards compliance includes EN61326:1997 +A1:1998 (Class A) for emissions/immunity and EN61010-1:1993 +A2:1995 for safety.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | DC to 60 MHz | Voltage / Current Range: '+5 VDC @ 750 mA max, 2 ADC/AC (1 ADC/AC with IDC mating), 300 VDC or 300 VAC |
Astronics / EADS / Racal 1260-117 — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Astronics / EADS / Racal 1260-117. Calibration covers all module-specific parameters per manufacturer datasheet, output accuracy and linearity, frequency accuracy, and VXI register and trigger bus compliance. All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common Astronics / EADS / Racal 1260-117 faults: relay contact wear, DAC/ADC drift, VXI backplane connector oxidation. Common faults include relay contact wear, DAC or ADC gain drift, and VXI backplane edge connector oxidation. Most modules are repaired at the component level with full post-repair verification in a C-size or D-size mainframe.
Astronics / EADS / Racal 1260-117 price
This Astronics / EADS / Racal 1260-117 is listed at $1,100. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Astronics / EADS / Racal 1260-117 calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Astronics / EADS / Racal 1260-117 is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Calibration for this instrument covers all module-specific parameters per manufacturer datasheet, output accuracy and linearity, frequency accuracy, and VXI register and trigger bus compliance. Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
