RF Switches

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
SKY13404-466LF

SKY13404-466LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP10T 2.7GHZ 26QFN

1306336000

HMC1084LC4TR-R5

HMC1084LC4TR-R5

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 30GHZ 24SMT

0

SS123DHS

SS123DHS

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

PIN SWITCH SP2T 2-18 GHZ

3

ARV22A24

ARV22A24

Panasonic

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 18GHZ MODULE

0

ARD12012Q

ARD12012Q

Panasonic

SWITCH COAX LATCH SPDT 18GHZ 12V

0

MAX12005ETM+

MAX12005ETM+

Maxim Integrated

IC RF SWITCH 2.15GHZ 48TQFN

911161

HMC322LP4E

HMC322LP4E

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP8T 8GHZ 24QFN

1

ARD75324

ARD75324

Panasonic

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ

0

ARV22N4H

ARV22N4H

Panasonic

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 18GHZ MODULE

0

ARD52012Q

ARD52012Q

Panasonic

SWITCH COAX LATCH SP 26.5GHZ 12V

0

TS7321FK

TS7321FK

Tagore Technology

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ 16QFN

0

ADGM1004JCPZ-RL7

ADGM1004JCPZ-RL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 24LFCSP

177

HMC1055LP2CETR

HMC1055LP2CETR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPST 4GHZ 8DFN

165

SKY13586-678LF

SKY13586-678LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP3T 2.5GHZ 8MLP

0

MA4SW310B-1

MA4SW310B-1

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

IC RF SWITCH SP3T 18GHZ DIE

500

SKY13585-679LF

SKY13585-679LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ 6MLPD

53928

ADRF5047BCCZN-R7

ADRF5047BCCZN-R7

Analog Devices, Inc.

LOW-LOSS REFLECTIVE, SP4T, 40GHZ

0

BGS18MA14E6327XTSA1

BGS18MA14E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

IC RF SWITCH SP8T ATSLP14-10

4500

ARD1204HCQ

ARD1204HCQ

Panasonic

ARD COAXIAL SWITCH

0

F2910NBGP

F2910NBGP

Renesas Electronics America

IC RF SWITCH SPST 8GHZ 8DFN

2538

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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