Narda Press Release - March 17, 2010 |
Narda RF Switch Operates to 3 GHz with 2 Million Switching Operations  HAUPPAUGE,
NY – March 17, 2010 - Narda, an L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL) company, today introduced the
Model MS-SMA-20 SPDT fail-safe RF mechanical switch that operates from DC to 3 GHz and combines high
performance with long-term reliability. It is an excellent choice for automated test equipment, base station
transmitters and receivers, and general-purpose applications as well.The Model MS-SMA-20 will withstand 2 million switching operations, and has insertion loss of less than 0.2 dB, isolation of 80 dB, and VSWR of 1.2:1. It can operate from -10 to +60 deg. C and requires 28 VDC at 160 mA. The switch uses SMA female connectors and is housed in a rugged enclosure measuring 1.5 x 1.34 x 0.5 in. The Model MS-SMA-20 mechanical switch is available from Narda for immediate delivery.  The Model SP133DHS is available from Narda for immediate delivery. Please note that the direct link for this product’s data sheet can be found at: http://www.nardamicrowave.com/east/index.php?m=Products&e=details&id=1543 Contact: Website: www.nardamicrowave.com/east E-mail: nardaeast@L-3com.com Phone: (631) 231-1700 About Narda Microwave-East Narda Microwave-East is a division of L-3 Communications Company, a $14 billion electronics manufacturer serving the military and commercial communication markets. For more than 50 years, Narda has developed and manufactured state-of-the-art RF and microwave components, microwave integrated circuits (MICs), multi-function assemblies, and subsystems in the frequency range from DC to 60 GHz for both commercial and military applications. Narda is also the world leader in RF safety products, and a leading manufacturer of fiber optic modulator drivers and oscillators for OC-192 and OC-768 applications. Narda maintains the world's largest inventory of RF and microwave components, many available from stock. About L-3 Communications Headquartered in New York City, L-3 Communications is a leading provider of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems, secure communications systems, aircraft modernization, training, and government services. The company is a leading merchant supplier of a broad array of high technology products, including guidance and navigation, sensors, scanners, fuzes, data links, propulsion systems, simulators, avionics, electro optics, satellite communications, electrical power equipment, encryption, intelligence systems, antennas and microwave components. L-3 also supports a variety of Homeland Security initiatives with products and services. Its customers include the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, selected U.S. Government intelligence agencies and aerospace prime contractors. SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF
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