RF Switches

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
ARV12N24

ARV12N24

Panasonic

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 8GHZ MODULE

0

BGT24ATR11E6433XUMA1

BGT24ATR11E6433XUMA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

IC SWITCH RF 32VQFN

0

HMC536LP2TR

HMC536LP2TR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ 6DFN

0

ADGM1004JCPZ-R2

ADGM1004JCPZ-R2

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 13GHZ 24LFCSP

0

JSW4-272DR+

JSW4-272DR+

REFLECTIVE SP4T, SMT SOLID STATE

0

TS7225FK

TS7225FK

Tagore Technology

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ 16QFN

0

ARD55105CQ

ARD55105CQ

Panasonic

ARD COAXIAL SWITCH

0

ARD50012

ARD50012

Panasonic

SWITCH COAXIAL SPDT 26.5GHZ 12V

0

ADRF5019BCPZN

ADRF5019BCPZN

Analog Devices, Inc.

SPDT 100MHZ-13GHZ SWITCHING

0

UPG2417T6M-E2-A

UPG2417T6M-E2-A

Renesas Electronics America

DIVERSITY SWITCH

3000

ARD32012ZQ

ARD32012ZQ

Panasonic

ARD COAXIAL SWITCH

0

SKYA21012

SKYA21012

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ 6MLPD

11

ARV30A12

ARV30A12

Panasonic

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 26.5GHZ MODULE

0

ADRF5021BCCZN-R7

ADRF5021BCCZN-R7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 30GHZ 20LGA

549

4239-52

4239-52

pSemi

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 3GHZ SC70-6

0

BGSX212MA18E6327XTSA1

BGSX212MA18E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

BGSX212MA18 - RF SWITCH

13429

ARD55112CQ

ARD55112CQ

Panasonic

ARD COAXIAL SWITCH

0

MASWSS0144TR-3000

MASWSS0144TR-3000

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

IC RF SWITCH SP3T 3GHZ 12QFN

387

SS133BDHTS

SS133BDHTS

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

PIN SWITCH SP3T 2-18 GHZ

3

ARV10N12

ARV10N12

Panasonic

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 8GHZ

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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