• Reduce corporate-wide software overhead and time to production
  • Standardize on ONE common, open-platform interface for all internal RF/Microwave or power projects
  • Modular design allows for scalable solutions in increments of 72 high-current sink, 12 reset/control and 32 TTL I/O channels
  • Design based on Industry Standards (LXI Class A and IVI drivers) to ensure interoperabilty and ease of use
  • Graphical web-based command and control simplifies RF/Microwave system design and debug
  • Enhanced maintenance capability through tracking of relay cycle counts and remote monitoring of fault conditions
The EX7000-OEM is at the core of every EX7000 series product, and is also designed as an OEM product for in-house developers who need a long-term solution for their custom RF/microwave or power subassembly interface units. VTI Microwave integrates the EX7000-OEM into all LXI RF/Microwave products in support of our commitment to provide products based on open-system platforms and ensure long-term viability. The EX7000-OEM is the natural solution for engineers who wish to leverage an open-platform architecture for internal requirements, and provide a common infrastructure that can be reused for future application needs.

The EX7000-OEM is controlled via a standard Ethernet interface and conforms to all the powerful features of LXI class A, which includes an industry standard discovery method, and LVDS triggering and IEEE-1588 for precise time-based synchronization with other LXI devices. An EX7000-OEM provides 72 driver channels capable of sinking 410 mA*, 12 reset/control lines, and a 32-bit TTL port; all designed for controlling virtually any type of RF/Microwave relay or component.

Up to seven expansion driver boards (EX7000-72) can be added for designs that require additional drive control for a maximum of 576 high-current sink channels, 96 reset/control lines and 256 TLL I/O ports.

The greatest value that the EX7000-OEM brings any organization is its ability to eliminate the need to rely on a proprietary software driver and communications interface during application code development, which can result in a unique implementation for every configuration. Application programs can simply command the RFIU or assembly utilizing "path-level" IVI programming (C or COM) on either Linux or Windows machines. A powerful, very intuitive, on-board JAVA applet used in conjunction with VTI Microwave's online "Best in Class" sourcing database enables the EX7000-OEM to be adapted internally for any mix of components that need to be programmatically controlled.

One of the biggest challenges often presented by an in-house development occurs years later when it is time to service or reproduce the hardware. Poor documentation and lack of access to the original designers can result in costly roadblocks that must be cleared. The EX7000-OEM, allows users to maintain design-critical information, including component attributes and links to datasheets, and access this information from anywhere in the world. Relay cycle counts, which can assist in preventative maintenance, and fault indicator circuitry available on some components can also be monitored remotely to further reduce system downtime.

Tracks cycle count of each relay coil. Assists preventative maintenance programs by monitoring for relay end-of-life.

Prevents undesirable combinations of relay closures. Prevents unsafe conditions such as shorting sources to ground or source to source.

Removes the burden of managing and synchronizing the sequencing of up to 16k switch states from the host controller to speed up test execution. Sequences can be advanced via LXISync or the GP digital I/O port.

Store 128 known configurations for quick recall during test. Power-up state automatically configures box to default state once power is applied.

The application code can globally define whether or not the relays "break-before-make" or "make-before-break" when sequencing through relay setups.

Continuous current sink for driving non-latching component types or pulsed current mode for control of latching components.

Any of the 72 drive channels or 32-bit TTL ports can be used to control components such as programmable attenuators or synthesizers in addition to relays for maximum design flexibility.

All components connected to a driver board are identified with logical names in an XML file. All components are automatically displayed in the web interface where they can be monitored and controlled via a standard web browser utility.

Product Brochure
Data Sheet
VTEX Switch Software Manual
EX7000-OEM User’s Manual

EX7000-OEMDCB 72 open-collector driver /32 TTL I/O RDB
EX7000-OEM-1 DCB, 48 open-collector, 24 TTL driver /32 TTL I/O RDB
EX7000-OEM-2 DCB, 24 open-collector, 48 TTL driver /32 TTL I/O RDB
EX7000-OEM-3 DCB, 72 TTL driver /32 TTL I/O RDB
EX7000-72 72 driver/32 TTL I/O expansion RDB
EX7000-72-1 48 open-collector, 24 TTL driver /32 TTL I/O expansion RDB
EX7000-72-2 24 open-collector, 48 TTL driver /32 TTL I/O expansion RDB
EX7000-72-3 72 TTL driver /32 TTL I/O expansion RDB
Option 20IDC Quantity (6) 2 ft relay driver mating cables, unterminated user end
Option 40IDC-x DCB - RDB communications cable (x = number of RDB)
Option PWD-x Vertical stacking for DCB and RDB boards (x = number of RDB)