| Image | Part Number | Description / PDF | Quantity | Rfq |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.) |
IC MUX/DEMUX HS 2:4 20-TQFN |
0 |
|
 |
AUDIO/VIDEO SWITCH |
59894 |
|
|
 |
Texas Instruments |
IC ETHERNET SWITCH QUAD 16SOIC |
0 |
|
 |
Analog Devices, Inc. |
SINGLE-ENDED MULTIPLEXER, 1 FUNC |
10341 |
|
 |
Maxim Integrated |
MUX SWITCH FOR THE USB TYPE-C AU |
0 |
|
 |
Analog Devices, Inc. |
IC CROSSPOINT SW 16X8 72LFCSP |
0 |
|
 |
Texas Instruments |
IC ETHERNET SWITCH QUAD 16VQFN |
5031 |
|
 |
Analog Devices, Inc. |
RESISTOR-PROGRAMMABLE SOT TEMPER |
1546 |
|
 |
IH5341 DUAL RF/VIDEO SWITCH |
46 |
|
|
 |
Intersil (Renesas Electronics America) |
IC SWITCH DUAL SPDT HS 10-TDFN |
0 |
|
 |
Texas Instruments |
DATA ACQ PLEXERS/SWITCHES |
740 |
|
 |
Intersil (Renesas Electronics America) |
IC USB SWITCH DUAL SPDT 10TDFN |
0 |
|
 |
Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor |
IC USB SWITCH DPST 10UQFN |
10609 |
|
 |
Texas Instruments |
USB SWITCH ICS ORDER |
0 |
|
 |
Analog Devices, Inc. |
DUAL 4-CH RF/VIDEO MUX |
0 |
|
 |
NXP Semiconductors |
IC MUX/DEMUX 2:1 PCI 20DHVQFN |
2190 |
|
 |
Intersil (Renesas Electronics America) |
IC SWITCH DUAL SPDT HS 10-TDFN |
0 |
|
 |
LOW VOLTAGE DUAL-SPDT (0.4 OHM) |
62919 |
|
|
 |
Maxim Integrated |
IC USB SWITCH USB TYPE-C 25WLP |
6230 |
|
 |
Texas Instruments |
IC MUX/BUFFER DUAL PORT 54WQFN |
1062 |
|
Special Purpose Analog Switches are semiconductor devices designed to route analog signals in specialized applications where standard switches cannot meet specific performance requirements. These ICs use MOSFET-based structures to control signal paths with optimized parameters for voltage range, frequency response, and signal integrity. Their importance in modern electronics stems from enabling precise signal management in critical systems like medical imaging, industrial automation, and high-frequency communication equipment.
| Type | Functional Features | Application Examples |
|---|---|---|
| High-Voltage Switches | Operate at >20V, enhanced isolation | Power supply switching in test equipment |
| High-Frequency Switches | GHz-range operation, low capacitance | RF signal routing in 5G infrastructure |
| Precision Switches | Ultra-low leakage (pA range), minimal distortion | Medical diagnostic equipment sensors |
| High-Current Switches | Handles >1A continuous current | Industrial motor control systems |
Typical architecture includes:
Specialized variants incorporate materials like gallium nitride (GaN) for high-power applications and silicon-on-insulator (SOI) for RF performance optimization.
| Parameter | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| RON (On-Resistance) | Resistance in conducting state | Affects signal attenuation and power loss |
| IOFF (Off-Leakage) | Current in non-conducting state | Determines signal isolation quality |
| Bandwidth | Frequency range of effective operation | Limits maximum usable signal rate |
| Voltage Range | Operating voltage limits | Defines system compatibility |
| Switching Speed | Transition time between states | Impacts real-time control capabilities |
| Manufacturer | Product Family | Key Specifications |
|---|---|---|
| TI (Texas Instruments) | TS5A23157 | 5V, 1 RON, 40MHz bandwidth |
| Analog Devices | ADG5412 | 44V, 150 RON, -40 C to +125 C |
| NXP Semiconductors | PCA9546A | I2C-controlled, 4-channel, 5.5V |
| Maxim Integrated | MAX4735 | High-current, 1A rating |
Key considerations include:
Current development directions include:
Market growth is driven by 5G infrastructure (25% CAGR in RF switches) and EV battery management systems requiring high-voltage switching.