RF Switches

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
HMC347LP3E

HMC347LP3E

Flip Electronics

DC-14.0 GHZ GAAS MMIC SPDT NON-R

3

SA630D/01,112

SA630D/01,112

NXP Semiconductors

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 1GHZ 8SO

323

MASW-003102-13590W

MASW-003102-13590W

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

DIODE,SP3T W/BIASNET

50

MASW-007071-000100

MASW-007071-000100

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

SWITCH,SPDT

981309

PE42020A-X

PE42020A-X

pSemi

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 8GHZ 20QFN

0

SKY13438-374LF

SKY13438-374LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH 6GHZ 6QFN

1482

ADRF5300BCCZN-R7

ADRF5300BCCZN-R7

Analog Devices, Inc.

SILICON SPDT SWITCH, REFLECTIVE,

0

HMC321LP4E

HMC321LP4E

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP8T 8GHZ 24SMT

0

PE4250MLI-Z

PE4250MLI-Z

pSemi

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 3GHZ 8MSOP

2813

SW-231-PIN

SW-231-PIN

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

SWITCH,SPST,RF

22

HMC641A-SX

HMC641A-SX

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 18GHZ DIE

8

JSW2-63DR+

JSW2-63DR+

REFLECTIVE SPDT, SMT SOLID STATE

0

MASW-000834-13560T

MASW-000834-13560T

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ 16QFN

36195000

HMC550AE

HMC550AE

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPST 6GHZ SOT26

0

RSW-2-25PA+

RSW-2-25PA+

REFLECTIVE SPDT, SMT SOLID STATE

0

BF1118R,215

BF1118R,215

NXP Semiconductors

IC RF SWITCH SOT143R

7866

CG2214M6

CG2214M6

CEL (California Eastern Laboratories)

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 3GHZ 6MINIMOLD

1366

HMC849ALP4CE

HMC849ALP4CE

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ 16QFN

617

SV133DS

SV133DS

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

PIN SWITCH SP3T 2-18 GHZ

3

ARV12N12Q

ARV12N12Q

Panasonic

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 8GHZ MODULE

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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