RF Switches

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
ADRF5024SCCZ-EPR7

ADRF5024SCCZ-EPR7

Analog Devices, Inc.

40GHZ, LOW LOSS, REFLECTIVE, FAS

0

MASWCC0009

MASWCC0009

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

SWITCH,PB-FREE VERSION OF SW65-0

150258

R570442000

R570442000

Radiall USA, Inc.

SP2 R S18 LI 12 P

16

BF1118,215

BF1118,215

NXP Semiconductors

IC RF SWITCH SOT143B

6190

R570012000

R570012000

Radiall USA, Inc.

SP2 R N3 F 12 P

0

ARD65105Q

ARD65105Q

Panasonic

ARD COAXIAL SWITCH

0

ARD7204H

ARD7204H

Panasonic

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ

0

ADRF5020BCCZN-R7

ADRF5020BCCZN-R7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 30GHZ 20LGA

2310

CG2163X3-C2

CG2163X3-C2

CEL (California Eastern Laboratories)

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ 6XSON

0

HMC284AMS8GETR

HMC284AMS8GETR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 3.5GHZ 8MSOP

838

SW05-0311

SW05-0311

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

SWITCH,SPST,RF,

22

HMC349AMS8GE

HMC349AMS8GE

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 4GHZ 8MSG

488

ADG901BCPZ-REEL7

ADG901BCPZ-REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

WIDEBAND SPST SWITCH

36142

HMC199AMS8ETR

HMC199AMS8ETR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 2.5GHZ 8MSOP

155

HMC221BE

HMC221BE

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 3GHZ SOT23-6

958

ARD75312

ARD75312

Panasonic

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ

0

CG2430X1

CG2430X1

CEL (California Eastern Laboratories)

IC RF SWITCH SP3T 6GHZ 8TSON

139

HMC547ALC3TR

HMC547ALC3TR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 28GHZ 16SMT

220

HMC546MS8GE

HMC546MS8GE

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 2.2GHZ 8MSOP

66

F2912NCGI

F2912NCGI

Renesas Electronics America

IC RF SWITCH 8GHZ 20TQFN

3224

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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