RF Switches

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
ARD15112CQ

ARD15112CQ

Panasonic

ARD COAXIAL SWITCH

0

HMC574AMS8E

HMC574AMS8E

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 3GHZ 8MSOP

432

ADG936BCPZ-R

ADG936BCPZ-R

Analog Devices, Inc.

WIDEBAND DUAL SPDT

0

ADRF5045BCCZN

ADRF5045BCCZN

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 30GHZ 24LGA

1124

MA4SW310

MA4SW310

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

IC RF SWITCH SP3T 20GHZ DIE

200

PE42451MLIAA-Z

PE42451MLIAA-Z

pSemi

IC RF SWITCH SP5T 4GHZ 24QFN

0

CG2415M6-C2

CG2415M6-C2

CEL (California Eastern Laboratories)

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ 6MINIMOLD

0

BGS12P2L6E6327XTSA1

BGS12P2L6E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

CMOS SWITCH

30066

ARD5204HCQ

ARD5204HCQ

Panasonic

ARD COAXIAL SWITCH

0

HMC536LP2

HMC536LP2

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ 6DFN

0

UPG2179TB-E4-A

UPG2179TB-E4-A

Renesas Electronics America

DIVERSITY SWITCH

354

R570313000

R570313000

Radiall USA, Inc.

SP2 R S3 F 28 P

3

SKY12241-492LF

SKY12241-492LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 20QFN

19389000

NJG1602HE3-TE1

NJG1602HE3-TE1

New Japan Radio (NJR)

IC RF SWITCH DPDT 3GHZ 12USB

0

SKY13431-374LF

SKY13431-374LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ 6DFN

9480

MASW-008543-TR3000

MASW-008543-TR3000

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 4GHZ 8MSOP

1429418000

ARD70012

ARD70012

Panasonic

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ

0

MA4SW510B-1

MA4SW510B-1

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

IC RF SWITCH SP5T 18GHZ DIE

50

R516731100

R516731100

Radiall USA, Inc.

ΜSPQ26 LA 6 NSOL

5

HMC344ALP3E

HMC344ALP3E

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 8GHZ 16QFN

1479

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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