RF Switches

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IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ 16QFN

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TS7232FK

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IC RF SWITCH SP3T 4GHZ 16QFN

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TS63421K

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IC RF SWITCH SP4T 1GHZ 16QFN

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TS74230L

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IC RF SWITCH SPDT 3GHZ 32QFN

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TS7329K

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IC RF SWITCH SPDT 5GHZ 16QFN

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TS7226K

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IC RF SWITCH SPDT 7GHZ 16QFN

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TS72250K

TS72250K

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IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ 16QFN

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TS72420K

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IC RF SWITCH SP4T 3GHZ 16QFN

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TS63420K

TS63420K

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IC RF SWITCH SP4T 1GHZ 16QFN

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TS7423L

TS7423L

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IC RF SWITCH SPDT 3GHZ 32QFN

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TS7441L

TS7441L

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IC RF SWITCH SP4T 2.7GHZ 32QFN

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TS7421L

TS7421L

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IC RF SWITCH SPDT 5GHZ 32QFN

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TS63210K

TS63210K

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IC RF SWITCH SPDT 1GHZ 16QFN

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TS7323K

TS7323K

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IC RF SWITCH SPDT 4GHZ 16QFN

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TS7224FK

TS7224FK

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IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ 16QFN

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TS7225FK

TS7225FK

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IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ 16QFN

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TS7246K

TS7246K

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IC RF SWITCH SP4T 3GHZ 16QFN

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TS72461K

TS72461K

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IC RF SWITCH SP4T 3.8GHZ 16QFN

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TS7242FK

TS7242FK

Tagore Technology

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 3GHZ 16QFN

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TS7541L

TS7541L

Tagore Technology

GAN SP4T 50W 0.001-1.2GHZ RF SWI

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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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