RF Switches

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
HMC5457MS8GETR

HMC5457MS8GETR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 4GHZ 8MSOP

0

HMC595TR

HMC595TR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 3GHZ SOT26

0

HMC241QS16

HMC241QS16

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 3.5GHZ 16QSOP

0

HMC253AQS24

HMC253AQS24

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP8T 2.5GHZ 24QSOP

0

HMC244G16

HMC244G16

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 4GHZ 16SMT

0

HMC241LP3TR

HMC241LP3TR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 4GHZ 16SMT

0

HMC244G16TR

HMC244G16TR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 4GHZ 16SMT

0

HMC336MS8GETR

HMC336MS8GETR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ 8MSOP

0

HMC321LP4TR

HMC321LP4TR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP8T 8GHZ 24SMT

0

HMC344-SX

HMC344-SX

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 8GHZ DIE

0

HMC595

HMC595

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 3GHZ SOT26

0

HMC784MS8GTR

HMC784MS8GTR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 4GHZ 8MSOP

0

HMC349MS8GE

HMC349MS8GE

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 4GHZ 8MSOP

0

HMC784MS8GETR

HMC784MS8GETR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 4GHZ 8MSOP

0

HMC641LC4TR

HMC641LC4TR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 20GHZ 24SMT

0

HMC347-SX

HMC347-SX

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 20GHZ DIE

0

HMC574MS8E

HMC574MS8E

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 3GHZ 8MSOP

0

HMC435MS8GE

HMC435MS8GE

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 4GHZ 8MSOP

0

HMC348LP3

HMC348LP3

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 2.5GHZ 16SMT

0

HMC347LP3ETR

HMC347LP3ETR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 14GHZ 16QFN

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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