| Image | Part Number | Description / PDF | Quantity | Rfq |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
Roving Networks / Microchip Technology |
IC SWITCH 16X16 6.5GBPS 196FCBGA |
96 |
|
 |
Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.) |
IC USB SWITCH 4:1 16TSSOP |
0 |
|
 |
Intersil (Renesas Electronics America) |
IC MUX 2:1 STEREO CD/MP3 16UTQFN |
2993 |
|
 |
Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor |
IC SWITCH 2:1 MIPI C-PHY 18TMLP |
20000 |
|
 |
ROHM Semiconductor |
IC VIDEO SIGNAL SWITCHERS 8SOP |
4629 |
|
 |
Analog Devices, Inc. |
CROSS POINT SWITCH, 12 CHANNEL, |
82 |
|
 |
Maxim Integrated |
IC SW AUD/VID SER 3WIRE 28-QSOP |
0 |
|
 |
Intersil (Renesas Electronics America) |
SPDT, 2 FUNC, 1 CHANNEL, CMOS |
1867 |
|
 |
Texas Instruments |
IC ETHERNET SWITCH QUAD 16TSSOP |
0 |
|
 |
Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.) |
IC VIDEO MUX/DEMUX 2X1 16TSSOP |
0 |
|
 |
Analog Devices, Inc. |
300 MHZ, 32 X 32 BUFFERED ANALOG |
1059 |
|
 |
Toshiba Electronic Devices and Storage Corporation |
IC MUX/DEMUX 2:1 100OHM 8SSOP |
104 |
|
 |
Maxim Integrated |
IC USB SWITCH DPDT 10UTQFN |
0 |
|
 |
LMH6586 32X16 VIDEO CROSSPOINT S |
6655 |
|
|
 |
Maxim Integrated |
IC TRANSMIT/RCVR SWITCH 56-TQFN |
40 |
|
 |
Analog Devices, Inc. |
I2C, CROSSPOINT SWITCH |
20000 |
|
 |
SPDT, 1 FUNC, 8 CHANNEL |
440097 |
|
|
 |
NXP Semiconductors |
IC MUX/DEMUX 2:1 PCI 24HVQFN |
0 |
|
 |
Maxim Integrated |
IC TRANSMIT/RCVR SWITCH 56-TQFN |
541248 |
|
 |
Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.) |
IC CLOCK GENERATOR PCIE 42TQFN |
0 |
|
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.