RF Switches

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
PE42742MLIBB-Z

PE42742MLIBB-Z

pSemi

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 2.2GHZ 20QFN

0

SKYA21013

SKYA21013

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ 12QFN

3516

F2914NBGK8

F2914NBGK8

Renesas Electronics America

VFQFPN 4.00X4.00X0.80 MM, 0.50MM

0

SKY13317-373LF

SKY13317-373LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP3T 6GHZ 8MLP

0

ARV30A12Q

ARV30A12Q

Panasonic

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 26.5GHZ MODULE

0

MASW20000

MASW20000

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

SWITCH,SPDT,MMIC,

350

MASW-000932-13560T

MASW-000932-13560T

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 4GHZ 16QFN

8143000

HMC253AQS24ETR

HMC253AQS24ETR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP8T 2.5GHZ 24QSOP

668

R516732100

R516732100

Radiall USA, Inc.

ΜSPQ26 LA 12 NSOL

13

HMC641ALP4ETR

HMC641ALP4ETR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 20GHZ 24SMT

0

HMC546LP2E

HMC546LP2E

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 2.7GHZ 6DFN

0

ARV13N4HQ

ARV13N4HQ

Panasonic

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 8GHZ

0

TS72420K

TS72420K

Tagore Technology

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 3GHZ 16QFN

0

ARD62012

ARD62012

Panasonic

ARD COAXIAL SWITCH

0

BGSA12GN10E6327XTSA1

BGSA12GN10E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

IC RF SWITCH SPDT TSNP10-1

0

UPG2158T5K-E2-A

UPG2158T5K-E2-A

Renesas Electronics America

SPDT SWITCH

9641

HMC641A

HMC641A

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T DIE

150

HMC544AE

HMC544AE

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 4GHZ SOT26

0

MASW-007221-TR3000

MASW-007221-TR3000

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 3GHZ SC70-6

8444

SP143DHS

SP143DHS

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

PIN SWITCH SP4T 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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