RF Switches

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
HMC547ALP3E

HMC547ALP3E

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 20GHZ 16QFN

2818

HMC784AMS8GE

HMC784AMS8GE

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 4GHZ 8MSOP

97

MSW-2-20+

MSW-2-20+

REFLECTIVE SPDT, SMT SOLID STATE

0

ARV12A24

ARV12A24

Panasonic

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 8GHZ MODULE

0

HMC253ALC4TR-R5

HMC253ALC4TR-R5

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP8T 3.5GHZ 24SMT

0

MA4AGSW1

MA4AGSW1

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

IC RF SWITCH SPST 50GHZ DIE

2000

BGSX22GN10E6327XTSA1

BGSX22GN10E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

BGSX22GN10 - RF SWITCH

941750

CG2176X3

CG2176X3

CEL (California Eastern Laboratories)

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 5.85GHZ 6TSON

0

MASW-000936-14000T

MASW-000936-14000T

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ 16QFN

1851

MASW-005102-13600W

MASW-005102-13600W

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

IC RF SWITCH SP5T 18GHZ

5050

BGSA13GN10E6327XTSA1

BGSA13GN10E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

BGSA13GN10 - RF SWITCH

15000

BGS18GA14E6327XTSA1

BGS18GA14E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

IC RF SWITCH SP8T 3.8GHZ ATSLP14

5621

UPG2160T5K-E2-A

UPG2160T5K-E2-A

Renesas Electronics America

SPDT SWITCH

10000

ADG901BRMZ

ADG901BRMZ

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPST 2.5GHZ 8MSOP

86

HMC221B

HMC221B

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT SOT23-6

0

SKY13547-490LF

SKY13547-490LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 1.8GHZ 12QFN

344842000

MASW-010350-TR3000

MASW-010350-TR3000

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 4GHZ 24QFN

98312000

TS7232FK

TS7232FK

Tagore Technology

IC RF SWITCH SP3T 4GHZ 16QFN

0

ADGM1304JCPZ-RL7

ADGM1304JCPZ-RL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 14GHZ 24LFCSP

0

TS63421K

TS63421K

Tagore Technology

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 1GHZ 16QFN

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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