Getting Started
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3.5
Expanding matrix size
3.5.1 Overview — multiple matrix expansion
An 8
×
12 matrix card of the Model 708A Switching System
is a building block for larger matrices. Matrix expansion is
accomplished by the following two methods.
Backplane row expansion
— The Model 708A backplane
automatically extends rows from other like cards. Refer to
Table 3-6 for a list of matrix cards supported by this feature.
To enable automatic backplane expansion, one of two special
cables must be constructed (refer to paragraph 3.5.7). Two
types of backplane expansion are supported: analog expan-
sion and analog expansion with control (master/slave). Refer
to Figure 3-10. Analog backplane row expansion is discussed
in paragraph 3.5.2. To expand using analog expansion with
control (master/slave), first expand using analog backplane
row expansion (paragraph 3.5.2), and then complete using
control expansion (paragraph 3.5.4).
External (to backplane) expansion
— External expansion
uses adapters, connectors, and cables to connect like cards in
1
12
13
A
H
A
24
H
H
A
A
H
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Backplane Row
Expansion Cable
Backplane Row
Expansion Cable
External Rows
(Source)
External
Column
Connections
External Columns
(DUTs)
External Columns
(DUTs)
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External Rows
(Measure)
Figure 3-9
Partial matrix expansion example
separate Model 708A Switching Systems. Two types of ex-
ternal expansion are supported: external analog expansion
and external analog expansion with control (master/slave).
Refer to Figure 3-11. A master/slave connection of up to five
switching matrices is an extension of the rows (up to 8 rows
by 60 columns). Individual rows and columns can also be
connected between cards or between switching matrices. Ex-
ternal analog expansion is discussed in paragraph 3.5.3. To
expand using analog expansion with control (master/slave),
first expand using external expansion (paragraph 3.5.3), and
then complete using control expansion (paragraph 3.5.4).
Use Table 3-6 to determine the type of row expansion for
specific matrix cards.
NOTE
Column expansion (including partial ma-
trix expansion) for all matrix cards is ac-
complished externally to the backplane
(refer to paragraph 3.5.3).
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