RF Switches

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
ARD5004HCQ

ARD5004HCQ

Panasonic

ARD COAXIAL SWITCH

0

SKY13408-465LF

SKY13408-465LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP3T 6GHZ 12QFN

210912000

MASW6020G

MASW6020G

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

SWITCH,SPDT,MMIC

50

MASWSS0178TR-3000

MASWSS0178TR-3000

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 3GHZ 8MSOP

0

HMC344ATCPZ-EP-PT

HMC344ATCPZ-EP-PT

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 16LFCSP

34

HMC849ALP4CETR

HMC849ALP4CETR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ 16QFN

4160

NJG1505R-TE1

NJG1505R-TE1

New Japan Radio (NJR)

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 3GHZ 8VSP

0

ARD15124CQ

ARD15124CQ

Panasonic

ARD COAXIAL SWITCH

0

UPG2176T5N-E2-A

UPG2176T5N-E2-A

CEL (California Eastern Laboratories)

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 5.85GHZ 6TSON

34

MASW-011060-TR0500

MASW-011060-TR0500

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

SWITCH,SP2T,4MMHQFN-20LD

3303000

JSW2-33HDR-75+

JSW2-33HDR-75+

REFLECTIVE SPDT, SMT SOLID STATE

0

SKY13587-378LF

SKY13587-378LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ 6MLPD

38101

R570432000

R570432000

Radiall USA, Inc.

SP2 R S18 L 12 P

0

ARD7224H

ARD7224H

Panasonic

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ

0

HSWA2-30DR+

HSWA2-30DR+

ABSORPTIVE SPDT, SMT SOLID STATE

0

JSW4-23DR-75+

JSW4-23DR-75+

REFLECTIVE SP4T, SMT SOLID STATE

0

MASW6010G

MASW6010G

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

SWITCH,SPDT,MMIC,

50

SKYA21026

SKYA21026

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH DPDT 3GHZ 12QFN

0

AS215-92LF

AS215-92LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 3GHZ SC70-6

1709

HSWA2-63DR+

HSWA2-63DR+

ABSORPTIVE SPDT, SMT SOLID STATE

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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