RF Switches

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
HMC547LP3ETR

HMC547LP3ETR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 20GHZ 16QFN

0

HMC574MS8

HMC574MS8

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 3GHZ 8MSOP

0

HMC252QS24

HMC252QS24

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP6T 3GHZ 24QSOP

0

HMC544ETR

HMC544ETR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 4GHZ SOT26

0

HMC347LP3TR

HMC347LP3TR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 14GHZ 16QFN

0

HMC446TR

HMC446TR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 894MHZ SOT26

0

HMC5457MS8GE

HMC5457MS8GE

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 4GHZ 8MSOP

0

ADG918BRM-REEL

ADG918BRM-REEL

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 2GHZ 8MSOP

0

ADG936BRU-R-REEL

ADG936BRU-R-REEL

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 2GHZ 20TSSOP

0

HMC547LP3E

HMC547LP3E

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 20GHZ 16QFN

0

HMC596LP4TR

HMC596LP4TR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH 3GHZ 24QFN

0

HMC252AQS24TR

HMC252AQS24TR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP8T 2.5GHZ 24QSOP

0

HMC240A-SX

HMC240A-SX

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 4GHZ DIE 1=2PC

0

HMC550

HMC550

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPST 6GHZ SOT26

0

HMC784MS8GE

HMC784MS8GE

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 4GHZ 8MSOP

0

HMC547LC3TR

HMC547LC3TR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 28GHZ 16CSMT

0

HMC194MS8ETR

HMC194MS8ETR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 3GHZ 8MSOP

0

HMC-SDD112-SX

HMC-SDD112-SX

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 86GHZ DIE

0

HMC231G7TR

HMC231G7TR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ 7SMD

0

HMC232LP4ETR

HMC232LP4ETR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 12GHZ 24QFN

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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