RF Switches

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
ADRF5026SCCZ-EP

ADRF5026SCCZ-EP

Analog Devices, Inc.

HIGH ISOLATION SPDT,40GHZ,FAST S

5

ARD5204HQ

ARD5204HQ

Panasonic

ARD COAXIAL SWITCH

0

ADRF5043BCCZN-R7

ADRF5043BCCZN-R7

Analog Devices, Inc.

LOW INSERTION LOSS, SP4T, 40GHZ,

0

HMC194AMS8E

HMC194AMS8E

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 3GHZ 8MSOP

2811

MASWSS0162TR-3000

MASWSS0162TR-3000

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

IC RF SWITCH SPST 8SOIC 3K PCS

10349000

ARD12012C

ARD12012C

Panasonic

ARD COAXIAL SWITCH

0

SS123BDHTS

SS123BDHTS

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

PIN SWITCH SP2T 2-18 GHZ

3

SV213DTS

SV213DTS

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

PIN SWITCH SPST 2-18 GHZ

3

BGS12SN6E6327XTSA1

BGS12SN6E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ TSNP6-2

0

R570412030

R570412030

Radiall USA, Inc.

SP2 R S18 F 12 D P

23

ARD10024Q

ARD10024Q

Panasonic

SWITCH COAXIAL SP 18GHZ 24V SLD

0

ADG901BRM-REEL7

ADG901BRM-REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

WIDEBAND SPST SWITCH

26000

BGS14MA11E6327XTSA1

BGS14MA11E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

IC RF SWITCH SP4T ATSLP11-1

3025

ARV23A4H

ARV23A4H

Panasonic

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 18GHZ MODULE

0

ARD52024C

ARD52024C

Panasonic

ARD COAXIAL SWITCH

0

BGS13S2N9E6327XTSA1

BGS13S2N9E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

WIDEBAND RF SP3T SWITCH

228009

BGSX44MA12E6327XTSA1

BGSX44MA12E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

IC RF SWITCH 4P4T ATSLP12-12

4455

CG2409X3

CG2409X3

CEL (California Eastern Laboratories)

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ 6TSON

0

R516433100

R516433100

Radiall USA, Inc.

ΜSPQ18 LA 24 NSOL

8

SP123DHTS

SP123DHTS

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

PIN SWITCH SP2T 2-18 GHZ

3

RF Switches

1. Overview

RF (Radio Frequency) and IF (Intermediate Frequency) switches are critical components in wireless communication systems, enabling signal routing between transmitter, receiver, and antenna. RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) RF switches specifically manage signal paths in RFID readers and tags. These electromechanical or solid-state devices operate in frequency ranges from kHz to GHz, playing vital roles in 5G, IoT, and industrial automation.

2. Main Types and Functional Classification

TypeFunctional CharacteristicsApplication Examples
Electromechanical SwitchesHigh isolation (>85dB), low insertion loss (<0.5dB), limited lifespan (107 cycles)Lab test equipment, fixed wireless systems
Solid-State SwitchesFast switching speed (<20ns), 50 impedance, moderate power handling (30dBm)5G base stations, software-defined radios
MEMS SwitchesUltra-low insertion loss (0.2dB), high linearity, vacuum encapsulationAerospace phased arrays, medical imaging
RFID Antenna SwitchesImpedance matching networks, HF/UHF band optimizationSmart logistics, access control systems

3. Structure and Components

Typical RF switches consist of: - Housing: Aluminum alloy or ceramic packages - Contact system: Gold-plated beryllium copper contacts - Actuator: Electromagnetic coil or MEMS membrane - RF ports: SMA/N-type connectors or surface-mount pads - Dielectric materials: PTFE or ceramic insulators

4. Key Technical Specifications

ParameterTypical ValuesImportance
Frequency RangeDC-18GHz (standard)Determines application bandwidth
Insertion Loss0.3-2.0 dBAffects signal strength
Isolation40-100 dBPrevents signal interference
Power Handling10W-100WLimits maximum operational power
Switching Speed5ms-50nsImpacts system response time

5. Application Fields

  • Telecommunications: Base station antenna switching
  • Industrial: IoT gateway signal routing
  • Medical: MRI machine RF path control
  • Automotive: Tire pressure monitoring systems
  • Retail: Smart shelf inventory management

6. Leading Manufacturers and Products

ManufacturerRepresentative ProductKey Features
Keysight TechnologiesU1880A67GHz bandwidth, 500ns switching speed
Analog DevicesADG9044-channel, 3GHz, CMOS process
STMicroelectronicsAFBR-5010MEMS-based, 0.15dB insertion loss
InfineonBTS724GAutomotive-grade, 40V load protection

7. Selection Recommendations

Key considerations: - Frequency matching with system requirements - Power handling capacity with 20% safety margin - Environmental factors (temperature, vibration) - Lifecycle requirements (electromechanical vs. solid-state) - Cost vs. performance trade-offs

8. Industry Trends

Future developments include: - Millimeter-wave switches for 5G/6G (28-100GHz) - Integrated passive devices (IPDs) with embedded switches - Energy-harvesting RFID switch solutions - AI-driven smart switch arrays for dynamic spectrum sharing - Nano-MEMS technology achieving sub-10ns switching

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