RF Switches

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
HMC345LP3

HMC345LP3

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 8GHZ 16SMT

0

ADG936BRUZ-REEL

ADG936BRUZ-REEL

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 2GHZ 20TSSOP

0

HMC232LP4

HMC232LP4

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 12GHZ 24QFN

0

HMC574MS8TR

HMC574MS8TR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 3GHZ 8MSOP

0

HMC607

HMC607

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 15GHZ DIE

0

HMC232G7

HMC232G7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ 7SMD

0

HMC182S14E

HMC182S14E

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 2GHZ 14SOIC

0

HMC190AMS8E

HMC190AMS8E

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 3GHZ 8MSOP

0

HMC849LP4CE

HMC849LP4CE

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ 16QFN

0

HMC344LC3

HMC344LC3

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 8GHZ 16CSMT

0

HMC547LP3TR

HMC547LP3TR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 20GHZ 16QFN

0

HMC596LP4

HMC596LP4

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH 3GHZ 24QFN

0

HMC252AQS24

HMC252AQS24

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP8T 2.5GHZ 24QSOP

0

HMC321LP4

HMC321LP4

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP8T 8GHZ 24SMT

0

HMC344LP3E

HMC344LP3E

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 8GHZ 16QFN

0

HMC284MS8GE

HMC284MS8GE

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 3.5GHZ 8MSOP

0

HMC544E

HMC544E

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 4GHZ SOT26

0

HMC284AMS8GTR

HMC284AMS8GTR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 3.5GHZ 8MSOP

0

HMC393MS8GE

HMC393MS8GE

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH DPDT 6GHZ 8MSOP

0

HMC174MS8ETR

HMC174MS8ETR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 3GHZ 8MSOP

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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