RF Switches

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
HMC284AMS8GE

HMC284AMS8GE

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 3.5GHZ 8MSOP

2439

HMC-C019

HMC-C019

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPST 20GHZ

0

HMC678LC3C

HMC678LC3C

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 13GHZ 16CSMT

0

HMC547ALP3ETR

HMC547ALP3ETR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 20GHZ 16QFN

1557

ADRF5042BCCZN

ADRF5042BCCZN

Analog Devices, Inc.

LOW INSERTION LOSS, SP4T, 40GHZ,

0

ADRF5043BCCZN

ADRF5043BCCZN

Analog Devices, Inc.

LOW INSERTION LOSS, SP4T, 40GHZ,

31

ADG936BRUZ

ADG936BRUZ

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 2GHZ 20TSSOP

102

HMC241AQS16E

HMC241AQS16E

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 3.5GHZ 16QSOP

2636

HMC678LC3CTR

HMC678LC3CTR

Analog Devices, Inc.

13 GBPS, 2:1 SELECTOR W/ PROGRAM

700

ADRF5045BCCZN-R7

ADRF5045BCCZN-R7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 30GHZ 24LGA

0

ADG936BCP-R-500RL7

ADG936BCP-R-500RL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

WIDEBAND DUAL SPDT

5000

HMC536MS8GTR

HMC536MS8GTR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ 8MSG

0

HMC641ATCPZ-EP-PT

HMC641ATCPZ-EP-PT

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 24LFCSP

7

ADRF5130BCPZ-R7

ADRF5130BCPZ-R7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 3.5GHZ 24CSP

0

ADRF5047BCCZN

ADRF5047BCCZN

Analog Devices, Inc.

LOW-LOSS REFLECTIVE, SP4T, 40GHZ

206

HMC1055LP2CE

HMC1055LP2CE

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPST 4GHZ 8DFN

0

HMC252AQS24ETR

HMC252AQS24ETR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP6T 24QSOP

506

HMC595A

HMC595A

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 3GHZ SOT26

0

ADG918BRM

ADG918BRM

Analog Devices, Inc.

2:1 MUX/SPDT SWITCH

53923

HMC8038LP4CE

HMC8038LP4CE

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ 16LFCSP

127

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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