RF Switches

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
SKY13544-001

SKY13544-001

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC SWITCH GPIO SP2T 6WLCSP

0

SKY13448-001B

SKY13448-001B

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 8WLSCP

0

SKY19237-001

SKY19237-001

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC ANT TUNING SWITCH 11-WLCSP

18000

SKY13598-683LFH

SKY13598-683LFH

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH CMOS DPDT 12QFN

516000

SKY13638-569LF

SKY13638-569LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC XMITTTER/RCVR SWITCH

0

SKY19250-001

SKY19250-001

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPST 6WLCSP

24000

SKY13489-001C

SKY13489-001C

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

WLCSP SP2T T/R WITH SINGLE BIT C

0

SKYC895LF

SKYC895LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF AMPLIFIER QFN

0

AS221-000

AS221-000

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 2.5GHZ DIE

0

SKY19244-686LF

SKY19244-686LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC ANT TUNING SWITCH 10QFN

1287000

SKY13397-388LF

SKY13397-388LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH DP5T 16QFN

0

SKY13533-11

SKY13533-11

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC ANTENNA SWITCH MCM

0

SKY13642-485LF

SKY13642-485LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC SWITCH SP6T 14QFN

18000

SKY13596-397LF

SKY13596-397LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH QFN

186000

SKY13455-31

SKY13455-31

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

SINGLE-POLE, TWELVE-THROW (SP12T

168000

SKY19003-001

SKY19003-001

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC SHUNT SWITCH 8-WLCSP

659990

SKY13420-21

SKY13420-21

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC ANTENNA SWITCH MCM

12000

AS227-000

AS227-000

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP3T 2GHZ DIE

0

SKY13465-557LF

SKY13465-557LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

LOW LOSS SPDT

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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