RF Switches

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
ADRF5024SCCZ-EP

ADRF5024SCCZ-EP

Analog Devices, Inc.

40GHZ, LOW LOSS, REFLECTIVE, FAS

629

HMC221BETR

HMC221BETR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 3GHZ SOT23-6

2156

ADG901SCPZ-EP

ADG901SCPZ-EP

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPST 1GHZ 8LFCSP

0

ADRF5021BCCZN

ADRF5021BCCZN

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 30GHZ 20LGA

388

ADG918BRM-REEL7

ADG918BRM-REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

2:1 MUX/SPDT SWITCH

112

ADG918BCPZ-500RL7

ADG918BCPZ-500RL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 2GHZ 8LFCSP

276

ADG902BRM

ADG902BRM

Analog Devices, Inc.

WIDEBAND SPST SWITCH

13329

ADG918BCPZ-REEL7

ADG918BCPZ-REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 2GHZ 8LFCSP

786

ADG901BCPZ-500RL7

ADG901BCPZ-500RL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPST 2.5GHZ 8LFCSP

1228

ADRF5027BCCZN

ADRF5027BCCZN

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 20LGA

619

HMC270AMS8GETR

HMC270AMS8GETR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 8GHZ 8MSOP

500

ADG902BCP-REEL7

ADG902BCP-REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

WIDEBAND SPST SWITCH

32884

ADRF5026BCCZN

ADRF5026BCCZN

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 20LGA

808

HMC536LP2E

HMC536LP2E

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ 6DFN

0

HMC595AETR

HMC595AETR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 3GHZ SOT26

3130

ADRF5046BCCZN-R7

ADRF5046BCCZN-R7

Analog Devices, Inc.

LOW-LOSS REFLECTIVE,SP4T,40GHZ,F

0

HMC596LP4E

HMC596LP4E

Analog Devices, Inc.

4X2 SWITCH MATRIX SMT, 0.2 - 3.0

105

HMC1084LC4TR

HMC1084LC4TR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 30GHZ 24SMT

212

ADRF5025BCCZN

ADRF5025BCCZN

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 40GHZ 12LGA

455

ADG901SCPZ-EP-RL7

ADG901SCPZ-EP-RL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPST 1GHZ 8LFCSP

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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