RF Switches

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
ARV23A12Q

ARV23A12Q

Panasonic

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 18GHZ MODULE

0

ARV20A4H

ARV20A4H

Panasonic

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 18GHZ MODULE

0

SKY12208-478LF

SKY12208-478LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 2.7GHZ 16QFN

2811

HMC-C071

HMC-C071

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 20GHZ MODULE

2

NJG1815K75-TE1

NJG1815K75-TE1

New Japan Radio (NJR)

SPDTSWITCH GAAS MMIC

4355

F2976NEGK

F2976NEGK

Renesas Electronics America

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 12VFQFPN 5M

2791

HMC544AETR

HMC544AETR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 4GHZ SOT26

1556

SKYA21001

SKYA21001

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 3GHZ SC70-6

5129

ARD1204H

ARD1204H

Panasonic

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 18GHZ

0

SKY13588-460LF

SKY13588-460LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP3T 6GHZ 12QFN

6817

MASWSS0180TR-3000

MASWSS0180TR-3000

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 2.5GHZ 8SOIC

4669

HMC536MS8GE

HMC536MS8GE

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ 8MSG

135

BGS15MA12E6327XTSA1

BGS15MA12E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

IC RF SW SP5T 2.9GHZ ATSLP12-4

1242000

SKY12215-478LF

SKY12215-478LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 4GHZ 16QFN

0

HMC241ATCPZ-EP-PT

HMC241ATCPZ-EP-PT

Analog Devices, Inc.

EP GAAS MMIC SP4T

0

ARV22A24Q

ARV22A24Q

Panasonic

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 18GHZ MODULE

0

ARD32024Z

ARD32024Z

Panasonic

ARD COAXIAL SWITCH

0

BGS13S4N9E6327XTSA1

BGS13S4N9E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

IC RF SWITCH SP3T TSNP9-3

0

ADRF5044BCCZN-R7

ADRF5044BCCZN-R7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 30GHZ 24LGA

0

PE42440MLBB-Z

PE42440MLBB-Z

pSemi

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 3GHZ 16QFN

900

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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