Modular interconnect matrix for matrix connection of a plurality of antennas with a plurality of radio channel units

摘要

A modular interconnect matrix (200) interconnects a plurality (M) of radio channel units (203) with a plurality (N) of antennas (202). Each radio channel unit (203) is connected to a first connector (222) on a corresponding first switching module (217) having a plurality (N) of seconds connectors (225). Each antenna (202) is connected to a first connector (212) of a corresponding antenna interface module (205) having a plurality (X) of second connectors (215). The second connectors (215,225) on the modules (205,217) are arranged for interconnection of at least one second connector (225) on each of the first switching modules (217) with at least one second connector (215) on each of the antenna interface modules (205). Each of the first switching modules (217) provides for the connection of the first switching module first connector (222) with any one of its second connectors (225) under control of a switch control portion of the matrix (240, 260, 263, 267), thereby allowing each radio channel unit (203) to be interconnected to any one of the antennas (202).