RF Switches

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
UPG2419T6R-E2-A

UPG2419T6R-E2-A

Renesas Electronics America

DIVERSITY SWITCH

30000

ARD3004HZ

ARD3004HZ

Panasonic

ARD COAXIAL SWITCH

0

HMC595AE

HMC595AE

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 3GHZ SOT26

651

ADG918BCP-REEL7

ADG918BCP-REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

2:1 MUX/SPDT SWITCH

24178

ADRF5025BCCZN-R7

ADRF5025BCCZN-R7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 12LGA

70

ARD65124Q

ARD65124Q

Panasonic

IC RF SWITCH 26.5GHZ RD COAX

0

SP122DHTS

SP122DHTS

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

PIN SWITCH SP2T .5-18 GHZ

2

SKY13286-359LF

SKY13286-359LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ 16QFN

2147483647

ARD12012

ARD12012

Panasonic

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 18GHZ

0

S123BD

S123BD

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

3 WATT PIN SWITCH SP2T 2-18 GHZ

4

BGSA12UGL8E6327XTSA1

BGSA12UGL8E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

BGSA12UGL8 - RF SWITCH

15000

SP213DHTS-80

SP213DHTS-80

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

PIN SWITCH SPST 2-18 GHZ

3

SKY13560-485LF

SKY13560-485LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 14QFN

0

PE423422A-Z

PE423422A-Z

pSemi

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ 12QFN

1542

ADG902BCP-500RL7

ADG902BCP-500RL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

WIDEBAND SPST SWITCH

35500

F2915NBGK8

F2915NBGK8

Renesas Electronics America

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

0

BGS13SN8E6327XTSA1

BGS13SN8E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

GENERAL PURPOSE SWITCH SP3T

1573553

ARV22A12

ARV22A12

Panasonic

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 18GHZ MODULE

0

HMC253ALC4TR

HMC253ALC4TR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP8T 3.5GHZ 24CSMT

253

SKYA21038

SKYA21038

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

AUTOMOTIVE VERSION OF SKY13585

3918

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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