RF Switches

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
JSW6-23DR-75+

JSW6-23DR-75+

REFLECTIVE SP6T, SMT SOLID STATE

0

MASW-002103-13630P

MASW-002103-13630P

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 20GHZ

2557

ARV12A24Q

ARV12A24Q

Panasonic

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 8GHZ MODULE

0

SKY12212-478LF

SKY12212-478LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 2.7GHZ 16QFN

0

ARV12N4H

ARV12N4H

Panasonic

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 8GHZ MODULE

0

HMC190BMS8E

HMC190BMS8E

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 3GHZ 8MSOP

100

ADRF5024BCCZN-R7

ADRF5024BCCZN-R7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 40GHZ 12LGA

0

JSW6-33DR+

JSW6-33DR+

REFLECTIVE SP6T, SMT SOLID STATE

0

MASW-008955-TR3000

MASW-008955-TR3000

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

IC RF SWITCH SP3T 3.5GHZ 8DFN

188715000

HMC345ALP3ETR

HMC345ALP3ETR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 16QFN

7036

TS7323K

TS7323K

Tagore Technology

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 4GHZ 16QFN

0

SA630D/01,118

SA630D/01,118

NXP Semiconductors

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 1GHZ 8SO

4470

PE42522B-X

PE42522B-X

pSemi

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 26.5GHZ 29LGA

7505

SKY13526-485LF

SKY13526-485LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP6T 2.7GHZ 14QFN

2059

ARD15112C

ARD15112C

Panasonic

ARD COAXIAL SWITCH

0

HMC546MS8GETR

HMC546MS8GETR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 2.2GHZ 8MSOP

199

ARV23N24

ARV23N24

Panasonic

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 18GHZ

0

SKY12210-478LF

SKY12210-478LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 4GHZ 16QFN

2496

ADG936BCP-R

ADG936BCP-R

Analog Devices, Inc.

WIDEBAND DUAL SPDT

4951

ARD55124

ARD55124

Panasonic

SWITCH COAX LATCH SP 26.5GHZ 24V

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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