Matrix switches with Ethernet and Serial remote controls from JFW Industries, Inc.

Matrix Switches

JFW offers blocking and non-blocking matrix switches.  They are available with 50 Ohm or 75 Ohm impedance.  The Ethernet/Serial models run our latest generation 3.x.x firmware that features easy to use ASCII formatted commands.  Our RF Matrix Guide steps through the advantages for each matrix type.

Blocking Matrix Switch:

  • Constructed with RF switches on both halves of the matrix
  • An output port can be connected to only one input port
  • The blocking configuration offers low insertion loss and high port-to-port isolation

Non-Blocking Matrix Switch:

  • Constructed with power dividers on input ports and RF switches on output ports
  • An input port can be connected to multiple output ports simultaneously
  • The non-blocking configuration offers additional active RF paths but has higher thru loss than blocking design.