RF Switches

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
SS122DHTS-80

SS122DHTS-80

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

PIN SWITCH SP2T .5-18 GHZ

2

ADG936BCP-REEL

ADG936BCP-REEL

Analog Devices, Inc.

WIDEBAND DUAL SPDT

5000

ARV13A12Q

ARV13A12Q

Panasonic

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 8GHZ MODULE

0

ARD55124Q

ARD55124Q

Panasonic

SWITCH COAX LATCH SP 26.5GHZ 24V

0

HMC344ATCPZ-EP-R7

HMC344ATCPZ-EP-R7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 16LFCSP

0

MASW-008899-TR3000

MASW-008899-TR3000

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 3GHZ SC70-6

25406000

ARV22A4HQ

ARV22A4HQ

Panasonic

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 18GHZ MODULE

0

PE42452A-Z

PE42452A-Z

pSemi

IC RF SWITCH SP5T 4GHZ 24QFN

2673

ADRF5300BCCZN

ADRF5300BCCZN

Analog Devices, Inc.

SILICON SPDT SWITCH, REFLECTIVE,

181

PE42521C-Z

PE42521C-Z

pSemi

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 13GHZ 16QFN

6049

UPG2031TQ-E1-A

UPG2031TQ-E1-A

Renesas Electronics America

SP3T ANALOG SWITCH

15000

ADRF5250BCPZ-R7

ADRF5250BCPZ-R7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP5T 24LFCSP

495

SKY12207-478LF

SKY12207-478LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 4GHZ 16QFN

28

ARD75305

ARD75305

Panasonic

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ

0

HMC232ALP4E

HMC232ALP4E

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 12GHZ 24QFN

148

HMC641ATCPZ-EP-RL7

HMC641ATCPZ-EP-RL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 24LFCSP

0

BGSX210MA18E6327XTSA1

BGSX210MA18E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

BGSX210MA18 - RF SWITCH

13250

MASWSS0167TR-3000

MASWSS0167TR-3000

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 3GHZ 6QFN

1835

PE42821MLBA-X

PE42821MLBA-X

pSemi

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 2.7GHZ 32QFN

1500

ARD15105C

ARD15105C

Panasonic

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 18GHZ

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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