RF Switches

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
TS7224FK

TS7224FK

Tagore Technology

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ 16QFN

0

ARV12A4H

ARV12A4H

Panasonic

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 8GHZ MODULE

0

ARD3204HZ

ARD3204HZ

Panasonic

ARD COAXIAL SWITCH

0

ADG902BCPZ-REEL7

ADG902BCPZ-REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

WIDEBAND SPST SWITCH

54128

ARV33A4HQ

ARV33A4HQ

Panasonic

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 26.5GHZ MODULE

0

SP213DHTS

SP213DHTS

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

PIN SWITCH SPST 2-18 GHZ

2

ADW54011Z-0REEL7

ADW54011Z-0REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

WIDEBAND 2.5 GHZ, 37DB ISOLATION

12390

ARV33A24

ARV33A24

Panasonic

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 26.5GHZ MODULE

0

ARV13A24

ARV13A24

Panasonic

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 8GHZ MODULE

0

UPG2404T6Q-E2-A

UPG2404T6Q-E2-A

Renesas Electronics America

SP3T ANALOG SWITCH

198000

SKY13314-374LF

SKY13314-374LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ 6MLPD

6615

ARV13A12

ARV13A12

Panasonic

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 8GHZ MODULE

0

ADRF5130BCPZ

ADRF5130BCPZ

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 3.5GHZ 24CSP

247

BGSA14GN10E6327XTSA1

BGSA14GN10E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

IC RF SWITCH SP4T TSNP10-1

0

ARD65124

ARD65124

Panasonic

ARD COAXIAL SWITCH

0

HMC322ALP4ETR

HMC322ALP4ETR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP8T 24QFN

500

SKY19245-686LF

SKY19245-686LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

SP4T 45V PACKAGED TUNNING SWITCH

8990

MA4SW610B-1

MA4SW610B-1

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

IC RF SWITCH SP6T 18GHZ DIE

150

HMC545AETR

HMC545AETR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 3GHZ SOT26

2061

MASW-008566-TR3000

MASW-008566-TR3000

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 3GHZ 16QFN

12912

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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