RF Switches

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
SS142DHTS

SS142DHTS

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

PIN SWITCH SP4T .5-18 GHZ

4

SKY13372-467LF

SKY13372-467LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ 16QFN

0

MASW2040

MASW2040

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

SWITCH,GAAS,MMIC

50

ADRF5042BCCZN

ADRF5042BCCZN

Analog Devices, Inc.

LOW INSERTION LOSS, SP4T, 40GHZ,

0

ARD65105

ARD65105

Panasonic

ARD COAXIAL SWITCH

0

ARV13A4HQ

ARV13A4HQ

Panasonic

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 8GHZ MODULE

0

ADRF5043BCCZN

ADRF5043BCCZN

Analog Devices, Inc.

LOW INSERTION LOSS, SP4T, 40GHZ,

31

ADG936BRUZ

ADG936BRUZ

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 2GHZ 20TSSOP

102

F2932NBGP

F2932NBGP

Renesas Electronics America

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 16QFN

0

HMC241AQS16E

HMC241AQS16E

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 3.5GHZ 16QSOP

2636

PE42424A-Z

PE42424A-Z

pSemi

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ 6DFN

9939

PE42441C-Z

PE42441C-Z

pSemi

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 8GHZ 32LGA

0

ARD52012CQ

ARD52012CQ

Panasonic

ARD COAXIAL SWITCH

0

MASWSS0157TR-3000

MASWSS0157TR-3000

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 2.5GHZ 8SOIC

0

HMC678LC3CTR

HMC678LC3CTR

Analog Devices, Inc.

13 GBPS, 2:1 SELECTOR W/ PROGRAM

700

ARD1204HC

ARD1204HC

Panasonic

ARD COAXIAL SWITCH

0

ARV30A24Q

ARV30A24Q

Panasonic

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 26.5GHZ MODULE

0

ARD25105

ARD25105

Panasonic

ARD COAXIAL SWITCH

0

ADRF5045BCCZN-R7

ADRF5045BCCZN-R7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 30GHZ 24LGA

0

ARD15112Q

ARD15112Q

Panasonic

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 18GHZ

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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