RF Switches

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
ADG919BCP-500RL7

ADG919BCP-500RL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

2:1 MUX/SPDT SWITCH

7000

AS193-73LF

AS193-73LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 2.5GHZ SOT6

9079

ADRF5024BCCZN

ADRF5024BCCZN

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 40GHZ 12LGA

489

MASWSS0143TR-3000

MASWSS0143TR-3000

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 3GHZ SOT26

5790

ARD30024ZQ

ARD30024ZQ

Panasonic

ARD COAXIAL SWITCH

0

HMC536MS8GETR

HMC536MS8GETR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ 8MSG

3214

HMC232ALP4ETR

HMC232ALP4ETR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 12GHZ 24QFN

384

R516431100

R516431100

Radiall USA, Inc.

ΜSPQ18 LA 6 NSOL

10

ARD10012C

ARD10012C

Panasonic

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 18GHZ

0

HMC321ALP4E

HMC321ALP4E

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP8T 8GHZ 24LFCSP

172

HMC347ALP3E

HMC347ALP3E

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 14GHZ 16QFN

66

HMC241ALP3E

HMC241ALP3E

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 4GHZ 16SMT

1686

MASW-002103-13635P

MASW-002103-13635P

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 20GHZ

146

SW-226-PIN

SW-226-PIN

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

SWITCH,SPDT,RF,

19

ADG918BRMZ-REEL

ADG918BRMZ-REEL

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 2GHZ 8MSOP

0

UPG2409T6X-E2-A

UPG2409T6X-E2-A

Renesas Electronics America

DIVERSITY SWITCH

102173

ARD30012Z

ARD30012Z

Panasonic

IC RF SWITCH SP6T 13GHZ

0

BGS14AN16E6327XTSA1

BGS14AN16E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

SP4T DIVERSITY ANTENNA SWITCH

18000

ARD15112

ARD15112

Panasonic

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 18GHZ

0

JSW2-33DR-75+

JSW2-33DR-75+

REFLECTIVE SPDT, SMT SOLID STATE

0

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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