RF Switches

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
HMC641ALC4

HMC641ALC4

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 20GHZ 24SMT

1240

ADRF5026SCCZ-EPR7

ADRF5026SCCZ-EPR7

Analog Devices, Inc.

HIGH ISOLATION SPDT,40GHZ,FAST S

0

CG2179M2

CG2179M2

CEL (California Eastern Laboratories)

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 3GHZ 6MINIMOLD

465

UPG2413T6Z-E2-A

UPG2413T6Z-E2-A

Renesas Electronics America

DIVERSITY SWITCH

66000

SKY12213-478LF

SKY12213-478LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPST 6GHZ 16QFN

162

F2972NEGK

F2972NEGK

Renesas Electronics America

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 12VFQFPN 5M

5316

MASW-007074-000100

MASW-007074-000100

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

SP3T, ABSORPTIVE SWITCH.

100

TS63210K

TS63210K

Tagore Technology

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 1GHZ 16QFN

0

ARD15124

ARD15124

Panasonic

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 18GHZ

0

ADG936BCPZ

ADG936BCPZ

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 2GHZ 20LFCSP

1215

SKY13322-375LF

SKY13322-375LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 6GHZ 10MLPD

3694

ARV12N12

ARV12N12

Panasonic

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 8GHZ MODULE

0

SKY13473-569LF

SKY13473-569LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP10T 2.7GHZ 20QFN

0

R570412000LP

R570412000LP

Radiall USA, Inc.

SP2 L S18 F 12 P

2

PE42553B-Z

PE42553B-Z

pSemi

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 8GHZ 16QFN

49766

UPG2413T6M-A

UPG2413T6M-A

CEL (California Eastern Laboratories)

IC RF SWITCH SP3T 3GHZ 12TSQFN

31

MASW-011036-14130G

MASW-011036-14130G

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

KA-BAND 10W SWITCH (ABSORPTIVE)

508700

HMC536LP2ETR

HMC536LP2ETR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ 6DFN

7571

ARD30024Z

ARD30024Z

Panasonic

ARD COAXIAL SWITCH

0

ARV23N24Q

ARV23N24Q

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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