RF Switches

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
ADRF5020BCCZN

ADRF5020BCCZN

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 30GHZ 20LGA

1433

ARV30A4H

ARV30A4H

Panasonic

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 26.5GHZ MODULE

0

BGS18MN14E6327XTSA1

BGS18MN14E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

IC RF SWITCH SP8T 2.7GHZ 14TSNP

2525

BF1118W,115

BF1118W,115

NXP Semiconductors

IC RF SWITCH SOT343N

8081

AS225-313LF

AS225-313LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ 6QFN

4

SP213DHS-80

SP213DHS-80

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

PIN SWITCH SPST 2-18 GHZ

2

UPG2415T6X-E2-A

UPG2415T6X-E2-A

Renesas Electronics America

DIVERSITY SWITCH

6000

MASW-011105-TR0500

MASW-011105-TR0500

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 14QFN

507

ARD30024Q

ARD30024Q

Panasonic

ARD COAXIAL SWITCH

0

S213D

S213D

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

3 WATT PIN SWITCH SPST 2-18 GHZ

3

ARV13N12

ARV13N12

Panasonic

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 8GHZ

0

ADRF5250BCPZ

ADRF5250BCPZ

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP5T 24LFCSP

2246

ARD1004HC

ARD1004HC

Panasonic

ARD COAXIAL SWITCH

0

HSW2-272VHDR+

HSW2-272VHDR+

REFLECTIVE SPDT, SMT SOLID STATE

0

HMC197BE

HMC197BE

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 3GHZ SOT26

62

HMC7992LP3DE

HMC7992LP3DE

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 6GHZ 16LFCSP

1200

CG2185X2

CG2185X2

CEL (California Eastern Laboratories)

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ 6TSSON

0

SKY12211-478LF

SKY12211-478LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 2.7GHZ 16QFN

2258

R570423000

R570423000

Radiall USA, Inc.

SP2 R S18 FI 28 P

17

4259-63

4259-63

pSemi

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 3GHZ SC70-6

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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