RF Switches

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
SKY13276-334

SKY13276-334

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ 6LGA

0

SKY13410-365LF

SKY13410-365LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH 2.15GHZ 20QFN

0

AS176-59LF

AS176-59LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 3GHZ 8MSOP

0

SKY13268-344LF

SKY13268-344LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 3GHZ SOT666

0

SKY12208-306LF

SKY12208-306LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 2.7GHZ 16QFN

0

SKY13267-321LF

SKY13267-321LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH DPDT 6GHZ 12QFN

0

SKY13388-465LF

SKY13388-465LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 2.7GHZ 12QFN

27000

SKY13358-388LF

SKY13358-388LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP5T 3GHZ 16QFN

0

SKY13412-487LF

SKY13412-487LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH 2.7GHZ 30QFN

15000

SKY13293-340LF

SKY13293-340LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH 2.15GHZ 20QFN

0

SKY14151-350LF

SKY14151-350LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 2.5GHZ 16QFN

0

SKY13292-365LF

SKY13292-365LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH 2.15GHZ 20QFN

120000

SKY13350-385LF

SKY13350-385LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ 6MLPD

63000

SKY13353-337LF

SKY13353-337LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH DPDT 3GHZ 12QFN

0

SKY13309-370LF

SKY13309-370LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP3T 3GHZ 8MLP

0

SKY19243-686LF

SKY19243-686LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

SP8T ANTENNA SWITCH MODULE

0

SKY65512-11

SKY65512-11

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

40-1000NHZ CATV LNA

0

SKY13451-587LF

SKY13451-587LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC SWITCH SP8T PLUS ONE 16SOIC

0

SKY13460-589LF

SKY13460-589LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC SWITCH SP10T MIPI 16SOIC

0

ACD2206S8P1

ACD2206S8P1

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SO8

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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