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# Astronics / EADS / Racal 1257-S-1916 Configurable Microwave / Optical Switching Platform

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## Summary

- Manufacturer: Astronics
- Model: 1257-S-1916
- Condition: Used and in Excellent Condition
- Price: Quote only
- Availability: In stock
- Warranty: 1-Year Warranty with 30-Day Return Guarantee
- ITAR restricted: No
- Shipping weight: 200 lb
- Shipping dimensions: (S) FREIGHT: 40X25X30 in

## Categories

- Test Equipment > Optical Test > Optical Switches (primary)

## Details

This Astronics / EADS / Racal 1257-S-1916 Configurable Microwave / Optical Switching Platform is used and in excellent condition.

### 1257-S-1916

- +24 VDC 150W Power Supply
- Gateway Card with (3) Driver Cards
- Driver Card 1 and 2, Racal Part Number 405177, (48) Channels of Open-Drain Outputs
- Driver Card 3, Part Number 405177-001, (48) Channels of TTL-Compliant Outputs
- Auxilary +5 VDC / 0.5A Service Available Inside the Drawer
- Up to 1A of +5 VDC Can be Obtained From Each Auxiliary Connecter on the Driver Cards
- Drawer Suitable for End-User Prototyping
- Drive Cards Use DIN 41612-Series Connectors
- Drawer Operates on a Standard Descriptor Known as 1260-CDS

### This Configuration Removes This Feature

- Drawer Confidence Mode

### Included

- Racal 1257 Freedom Series Software, Rev A, Part Number 921398-095
- Racal 1257 WIN 95 / WIN NT Frameworks Rev 4.0, Driver Rev A, Part Number 921788
- User Manual, Part Number: 980862-S-1916

Part Number of 1257 4U Chassis Assembly: 407796-001

Part Number of Complete Unit: 407804-S-1916

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