RF Switches

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
HMC197BETR

HMC197BETR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 3GHZ SOT26

3104

PE42430MLAB-Z

PE42430MLAB-Z

pSemi

IC RF SWITCH SP3T 3GHZ 8DFN

859

MASW-007072-000100

MASW-007072-000100

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

ABSORPTIVE SWITCH,SPDT

2311944

AS222-92LF

AS222-92LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 3GHZ SC70-6

1676

HMC-C058

HMC-C058

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 18GHZ

7

HMC550A

HMC550A

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPST 6GHZ SOT26

134

SKY13489-001

SKY13489-001

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 2.7GHZ 6WLCSP

2147483647

SKY13498-21

SKY13498-21

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP10T 20MCM

0

MASWSS0130TR-3000

MASWSS0130TR-3000

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

IC RF SWITCH DPDT 3GHZ 12QFN

3000

ARV12A12

ARV12A12

Panasonic

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 8GHZ MODULE

0

PE42520C-Z

PE42520C-Z

pSemi

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 13GHZ 16QFN

76764

MASW-011040-TR0500

MASW-011040-TR0500

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 1GHZ 20HQFN

1000

BGS15GA14E6327XTSA1

BGS15GA14E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

SP5T DIVERSITY ANTENNA SWITCH

566578

HMC349AMS8GETR

HMC349AMS8GETR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 4GHZ 8MSG

2503

HMC347ALP3ETR

HMC347ALP3ETR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 14GHZ 16QFN

270

SKY13453-385LF

SKY13453-385LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH 6GHZ 6QFN

0

ARV13N24

ARV13N24

Panasonic

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 8GHZ

0

ARD72012

ARD72012

Panasonic

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ

0

UPG2155TB-E4-A

UPG2155TB-E4-A

Renesas Electronics America

L-BAND 4W HIGH POWER SPDT SWITCH

93000

F2933NBGP

F2933NBGP

Renesas Electronics America

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 16QFN

453

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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