RF Switches

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
R570412030

R570412030

Radiall USA, Inc.

SP2 R S18 F 12 D P

23

R516433100

R516433100

Radiall USA, Inc.

ΜSPQ18 LA 24 NSOL

8

R570423000

R570423000

Radiall USA, Inc.

SP2 R S18 FI 28 P

17

R570442000

R570442000

Radiall USA, Inc.

SP2 R S18 LI 12 P

16

R570012000

R570012000

Radiall USA, Inc.

SP2 R N3 F 12 P

0

R577413000

R577413000

Radiall USA, Inc.

DPDT R S18 F 28 PWB

8

R516332100

R516332100

Radiall USA, Inc.

ΜSPQ8 LA 12 NSOL

90

R570413000

R570413000

Radiall USA, Inc.

SP2 R S18 F 28 P

27

R516431100

R516431100

Radiall USA, Inc.

ΜSPQ18 LA 6 NSOL

10

R570113000

R570113000

Radiall USA, Inc.

SP2 R N12 F 28 P

5

R516732100

R516732100

Radiall USA, Inc.

ΜSPQ26 LA 12 NSOL

13

R570313000

R570313000

Radiall USA, Inc.

SP2 R S3 F 28 P

3

R516731100

R516731100

Radiall USA, Inc.

ΜSPQ26 LA 6 NSOL

5

R570412000LP

R570412000LP

Radiall USA, Inc.

SP2 L S18 F 12 P

2

R570312100

R570312100

Radiall USA, Inc.

SP2 R S3 F 12 TL D P

6

R516432100

R516432100

Radiall USA, Inc.

ΜSPQ18 LA 12 NSOL

0

R516733100

R516733100

Radiall USA, Inc.

ΜSPQ26 LA 24 NSOL

10

R570432000

R570432000

Radiall USA, Inc.

SP2 R S18 L 12 P

0

R570863100

R570863100

Radiall USA, Inc.

SP2 R 2.9 LSI 28 TL D P

1

R570463100

R570463100

Radiall USA, Inc.

SP2 R S18 LSI 28 TL D P

10

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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