RF Switches

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
ARD2204H

ARD2204H

Panasonic

ARD COAXIAL SWITCH

0

SKY13550-667LF

SKY13550-667LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 3.8GHZ 14QFN

0

MA4AGSW1A

MA4AGSW1A

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

IC RF SWITCH SPST 50GHZ DIE

1700

ADRF5026BCCZN-R7

ADRF5026BCCZN-R7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 20LGA

0

MA4SW210B-1

MA4SW210B-1

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 18GHZ DIE

0

4270-52

4270-52

pSemi

IC RF SWITCH SPST 3GHZ 6DFN

1616

SKY13488-21

SKY13488-21

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP12T 3GHZ 20MCM

0

ADG902BRM-REEL7

ADG902BRM-REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

WIDEBAND SPST SWITCH

28000

ARV20N24Q

ARV20N24Q

Panasonic

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 18GHZ

0

SKY13348-374LF

SKY13348-374LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ 6MLPD

33573

BGS14MPA9E6327XTSA1

BGS14MPA9E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

IC RF SWITCH SP4T ATSLP9-3

22

HMC349ALP4CE

HMC349ALP4CE

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 4GHZ 16QFN

12

TS72461K

TS72461K

Tagore Technology

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 3.8GHZ 16QFN

0

SKY13373-460LF

SKY13373-460LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP3T 6GHZ 12QFN

87129

BGS13GA14E6327XTSA1

BGS13GA14E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

TELECOM CIRCUIT, 1

242221

BGSX33MU16E6327XTSA1

BGSX33MU16E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

ANTENNA DEVICES

4150

BGSX28MA18E6327XTSA1

BGSX28MA18E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

BGSX28MA18 - RF SWITCH

1048500

SKY13446-374LF

SKY13446-374LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH 6GHZ 6MLPD

7415

MA4AGSW4

MA4AGSW4

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 50GHZ DIE

1450

ARD12012CQ

ARD12012CQ

Panasonic

ARD COAXIAL SWITCH

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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