Astronics / EADS / Racal 1260-17 High-Density Switch Module
The Astronics 1260-17 is a high-density switch module designed for versatile signal routing applications. This module offers reliable performance and efficient signal management, ideal for aerospace, defense, and industrial environments. It ensures signal integrity and supports various switching configurations.
- Model
- Astronics / EADS / Racal 1260-17
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $1,100
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- 1260-17
This unit
The Astronics/EADS/Racal 1260-17 is an 80-channel, Form C (SPDT) high-density switch module built for VXI platforms. It handles signal routing and external device actuation from DC through 60 MHz, delivering reliable switching across aerospace, defense, and industrial test environments. The module supports up to 250 VDC or VAC rms per channel at 1 A maximum current, with 30 W DC or 62.5 VA AC power capacity. Path resistance remains below 0.5 Ω while isolation exceeds 2 × 10⁹ Ω, ensuring minimal crosstalk and signal degradation. AC performance into 50 Ω shows insertion loss under 0.1 dB at 100 kHz, rising to less than 1.0 dB at 10 MHz, with isolation better than −30 dB at 10 MHz. Thermal EMF stays below 10 µV.
Technical Specifications
Channels: 80 Form C (SPDT)
Switchable Voltage: Up to 250 VDC or VAC rms (terminal-to-terminal or terminal-to-chassis)
Switchable Current: Up to 1 A per channel (DC or AC rms)
Switchable Power: 30 W DC or 62.5 VA per channel
Bandwidth: > 60 MHz (−3 dB)
Path Resistance: 2 × 10⁹ Ω (DC); < −30 dB (10 MHz)
Thermal EMF: < 10 µV
Input/Output Capacitance: < 10 pF
Insertion Loss: < 0.1 dB (100 kHz), < 0.5 dB (1 MHz), < 1.0 dB (10 MHz)
Crosstalk: < −45 dB (100 kHz), < −40 dB (1 MHz), < −35 dB (10 MHz)
Key Features
Message-based or register-based control interfaces
Relay contact confidence checking with user-selectable options
64-pin IDC quick-disconnect connector
IDC ribbon cable or discrete wire connector options
Requires compatible smart controller (Option 01 native command set or Option 01T SCPI command set)
Airflow requirement: 1.0 liters/sec
Typical Applications
Aerospace and defense test systems
Industrial signal routing and device actuation
High-frequency general-purpose switching
Multi-channel signal management in VXI test racks
Compatibility & Integration Designed for VXI platform integration. Controlled via Racal Instruments Option 01 message-based interface or Option 01T with both message-based and register-based control modes. One set of mating connectors supplied.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | DC to 60 MHz | Voltage / Current Range: up to 1 A per channel, Up to 250 VDC or VAC rms |
Astronics / EADS / Racal 1260-17 — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Astronics / EADS / Racal 1260-17. 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 1260-17 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 1260-17 price
This Astronics / EADS / Racal 1260-17 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 1260-17 calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Astronics / EADS / Racal 1260-17 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 →
