RF Switches

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
SKYA21002

SKYA21002

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

SP3T SWITCH .1 TO 3.0 GHZ

350

SKYA21070

SKYA21070

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

GAAS DPDT.01 TO 6.0GHZ

300

F2970NCGK8

F2970NCGK8

Renesas Electronics America

VFQFPN 4.00X4.00X0.75 MM, 0.50MM

0

BGS15MU14E6327XTSA1

BGS15MU14E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

BGS15MU14E6327XTSA1

3300

HCS2-131-F(40)

HCS2-131-F(40)

Hirose

CONN RF COAX SWITCH

0

R570312000

R570312000

Radiall USA, Inc.

SP2 R S3 F 12 P

0

SKY19223-001

SKY19223-001

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

SP8T ANTENNA SWITCH MODULE

3000

SKY13636-695LF

SKY13636-695LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

SP6T MIPI DIVERSITY SWITCH

3000

NJG1617HE3-TE1

NJG1617HE3-TE1

New Japan Radio (NJR)

IC RF SWITCH DPDT 6GHZ 12USB

0

R570013000

R570013000

Radiall USA, Inc.

SP2 R N3 F 12 P

4

SS213BDHTS

SS213BDHTS

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

PIN SWITCH SPST 2-18 GHZ

3

NL111024EG6400

NL111024EG6400

Broadcom

RA12

0

SKYA21024

SKYA21024

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

SINGLE CONTROL SP2T SWITCH

0

BGS16MA12E6327XTSA1

BGS16MA12E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

IC RF SWITCH SP6T ATSLP12-10

0

F2934NTGI8

F2934NTGI8

Renesas Electronics America

VFQFPN 3.00X3.00X0.75 MM, 0.50MM

0

ADG901BRM

ADG901BRM

Analog Devices, Inc.

WIDEBAND SPST SWITCH

4881

MSW2001-200

MSW2001-200

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

SWITCH,SP2T,(MSW2001-200)

8

MSW2011-201

MSW2011-201

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

SWITCH,SP2T,(MSW2011-201)

120

MSW2050-205

MSW2050-205

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

SWITCH,(MSW2050-205)

1030

SKY13492-21

SKY13492-21

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP16T 2.7GHZ 24MCM

2883

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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