Custom Hardware has been delovepped in order to provide both digital and radiofrequency features:
A Radio Frequency Unit Communication board with a multi link RS-422 and ECSS BSD serial protocol (RFUc)
Figure 2 - RFU Control Unit
A bidirectional Radio Frequency Switch 1 Pole 4 Through (1P4T) with USB control board, relative firmware and GUI
Figure 3 - 1 Pole 4 Transitions Switch Unit
The user interface is provided through the USB link in order to control the board and monitor the active switch
Three 1 Pole double through (3 x 1P2T) bidirectional Radio Frequency switch with a USB control board, relative firmware and GUI.
Figure 4 - Three 1 Pole 2 Transitions Switches Unit
The User interface provides an easy way to monitor and drive the three switches in all configurations.
Figure 5 - Labview Interface for Switch control
All the instruments have been linked through the LAN switch to the PC and they can be programmed thanks to a user friendly graphical interface.
All the parameters can be set through the PC program, in the same way as in the instruments front panel.
Figure 6 - Labview Interface for all Instruments Control