RF Switches

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
HMC545ATR

HMC545ATR

Analog Devices, Inc.

GAAS MMIC SPDT SWITCH DC - 3 GHZ

0

HMC641ALC4TR

HMC641ALC4TR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 20GHZ 24SMT

145

ADMV8818SCCZ-EP

ADMV8818SCCZ-EP

Analog Devices, Inc.

2 TO 18 GHZ MULTI OCTAVE SWITCHE

0

ADG936BCP-R-REEL

ADG936BCP-R-REEL

Analog Devices, Inc.

WIDEBAND DUAL SPDT

30000

ADG901BRMZ-REEL7

ADG901BRMZ-REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPST 2.5GHZ 8MSOP

1264

HMC190BMS8ETR

HMC190BMS8ETR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 3GHZ 8MSOP

164

ADG936BRU-R

ADG936BRU-R

Analog Devices, Inc.

WIDEBAND DUAL SPDT

43414

HMC8038LP4CETR

HMC8038LP4CETR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ 16LFCSP

6121

ADRF5040BCPZ

ADRF5040BCPZ

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 12GHZ 24LFCSP

388

ADG936BCPZ-RL7

ADG936BCPZ-RL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 2GHZ 20LFCSP

4410

ADRF5132BCPZN-R7

ADRF5132BCPZN-R7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 16LFCSP-WQ

546

ADG919BRMZ-REEL7

ADG919BRMZ-REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 2GHZ 8MSOP

0

HMC241AQS16ETR

HMC241AQS16ETR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 3.5GHZ 16QSOP

1469

HMC986A-SX

HMC986A-SX

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 50GHZ DIE

0

ADG936BCP-REEL

ADG936BCP-REEL

Analog Devices, Inc.

WIDEBAND DUAL SPDT

5000

HMC344ATCPZ-EP-R7

HMC344ATCPZ-EP-R7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 16LFCSP

0

ADRF5300BCCZN

ADRF5300BCCZN

Analog Devices, Inc.

SILICON SPDT SWITCH, REFLECTIVE,

181

ADRF5250BCPZ-R7

ADRF5250BCPZ-R7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP5T 24LFCSP

495

HMC232ALP4E

HMC232ALP4E

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 12GHZ 24QFN

148

HMC641ATCPZ-EP-RL7

HMC641ATCPZ-EP-RL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 24LFCSP

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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