RF Switches

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
CG2430X1-C2

CG2430X1-C2

CEL (California Eastern Laboratories)

IC RF SWITCH SP3T 6GHZ 8TSON

0

ARD60024

ARD60024

Panasonic

ARD COAXIAL SWITCH

0

ADG919BCP-REEL7

ADG919BCP-REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

2:1 MUX/SPDT SWITCH

18149

ADG936BCP

ADG936BCP

Analog Devices, Inc.

WIDEBAND DUAL SPDT

18424

ARD2004HQ

ARD2004HQ

Panasonic

ARD COAXIAL SWITCH

0

MASWSS0181TR-3000

MASWSS0181TR-3000

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 3GHZ SOT26

204

HMC545A

HMC545A

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 3GHZ SOT26

0

MASW-011041-TR0500

MASW-011041-TR0500

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

IC RF SWITCH SP3T 1GHZ 20HQFN

0

MASW-011102-TR0500

MASW-011102-TR0500

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 14QFN

3663500

HMC544A

HMC544A

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 4GHZ SOT26

0

ARV32A12Q

ARV32A12Q

Panasonic

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 26.5GHZ MODULE

0

SKY13270-92LF

SKY13270-92LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 2.7GHZ SC70-6

13187

ARV30A24

ARV30A24

Panasonic

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 26.5GHZ MODULE

0

BGS12PN10E6327XTSA1

BGS12PN10E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ TSNP10-1

17741

HMC245AQS16E

HMC245AQS16E

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP3T 3.5GHZ 16QSOP

1403

HMC241ALP3ETR

HMC241ALP3ETR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 4GHZ 16SMT

2921

HMC244AG16

HMC244AG16

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 4GHZ 16SMT

8

HMC545AE

HMC545AE

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 3GHZ SOT26

3415

MA4SW410

MA4SW410

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 20GHZ DIE

0

HMC544ATR

HMC544ATR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 4GHZ SOT26

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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