RF Switches

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
SKY13251-349LF

SKY13251-349LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP3T 3GHZ 8QFN

6405

ARD32012Z

ARD32012Z

Panasonic

ARD COAXIAL SWITCH

0

UPG2164T5N-E2-A

UPG2164T5N-E2-A

Renesas Electronics America

DPDT, 2400MHZ MIN, 6000MHZ MAX,

6000

ARV22N12Q

ARV22N12Q

Panasonic

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 18GHZ MODULE

0

ADG936BRU-R

ADG936BRU-R

Analog Devices, Inc.

WIDEBAND DUAL SPDT

43414

HMC8038LP4CETR

HMC8038LP4CETR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ 16LFCSP

6121

F2950NEGK

F2950NEGK

Renesas Electronics America

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 8GHZ 6DFN

0

ADRF5040BCPZ

ADRF5040BCPZ

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 12GHZ 24LFCSP

388

PE42426A-Z

PE42426A-Z

pSemi

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ 12QFN

5350

SKY13575-639LF

SKY13575-639LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 6GHZ 14QFN

31414

SKY13411-374LF

SKY13411-374LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH DPDT 6GHZ 6MLPD

3048

MASW-007107-TR3000

MASW-007107-TR3000

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 8GHZ 8DFN

4879

ADG936BCPZ-RL7

ADG936BCPZ-RL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 2GHZ 20LFCSP

4410

ADRF5132BCPZN-R7

ADRF5132BCPZN-R7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 16LFCSP-WQ

546

PE42820B-X

PE42820B-X

pSemi

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 2.7GHZ 32QFN

5855

ARD25105Q

ARD25105Q

Panasonic

IC RF SWITCH 18GHZ

2

ARD3204HZQ

ARD3204HZQ

Panasonic

ARD COAXIAL SWITCH

0

ARD62024Q

ARD62024Q

Panasonic

ARD COAXIAL SWITCH

0

TS7246K

TS7246K

Tagore Technology

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 3GHZ 16QFN

0

ADG919BRMZ-REEL7

ADG919BRMZ-REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 2GHZ 8MSOP

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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