RF Switches

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
HMC322ALP4E

HMC322ALP4E

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP8T 8GHZ 24QFN

867

ADG936BRU

ADG936BRU

Analog Devices, Inc.

WIDEBAND DUAL SPDT

14217

ADRF5160BCPZ-R7

ADRF5160BCPZ-R7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 3.5GHZ 32LFCSP

0

HMC550AETR

HMC550AETR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPST 6GHZ SOT26

0

HMC435AMS8GE

HMC435AMS8GE

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 4GHZ 8MSOP

788

ADRF5132BCPZN

ADRF5132BCPZN

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 16LFCSP-WQ

31

ADG919BCPZ-REEL7

ADG919BCPZ-REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 2GHZ 8LFCSP

3657

HMC253AQS24ETR

HMC253AQS24ETR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP8T 2.5GHZ 24QSOP

668

HMC641ALP4ETR

HMC641ALP4ETR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 20GHZ 24SMT

0

HMC546LP2E

HMC546LP2E

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 2.7GHZ 6DFN

0

HMC641A

HMC641A

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T DIE

150

HMC544AE

HMC544AE

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 4GHZ SOT26

0

ADRF5300BCCZN-R7

ADRF5300BCCZN-R7

Analog Devices, Inc.

SILICON SPDT SWITCH, REFLECTIVE,

0

HMC321LP4E

HMC321LP4E

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP8T 8GHZ 24SMT

0

HMC641A-SX

HMC641A-SX

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 18GHZ DIE

8

HMC550AE

HMC550AE

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPST 6GHZ SOT26

0

HMC849ALP4CE

HMC849ALP4CE

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ 16QFN

617

ADG919BRMZ

ADG919BRMZ

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 2GHZ 8MSOP

350

ADGM1304JCPZ-R2

ADGM1304JCPZ-R2

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 24LFCSP

0

HMC536MS8G

HMC536MS8G

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ 8MSG

44

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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