RF Switches

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
HMC-C071

HMC-C071

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 20GHZ MODULE

2

HMC544AETR

HMC544AETR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 4GHZ SOT26

1556

HMC536MS8GE

HMC536MS8GE

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ 8MSG

135

HMC241ATCPZ-EP-PT

HMC241ATCPZ-EP-PT

Analog Devices, Inc.

EP GAAS MMIC SP4T

0

ADRF5044BCCZN-R7

ADRF5044BCCZN-R7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 30GHZ 24LGA

0

HMC641ALC4

HMC641ALC4

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 20GHZ 24SMT

1240

ADRF5026SCCZ-EPR7

ADRF5026SCCZ-EPR7

Analog Devices, Inc.

HIGH ISOLATION SPDT,40GHZ,FAST S

0

ADG936BCPZ

ADG936BCPZ

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 2GHZ 20LFCSP

1215

HMC536LP2ETR

HMC536LP2ETR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ 6DFN

7571

HMC190BMS8E

HMC190BMS8E

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 3GHZ 8MSOP

100

ADRF5024BCCZN-R7

ADRF5024BCCZN-R7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 40GHZ 12LGA

0

HMC345ALP3ETR

HMC345ALP3ETR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 16QFN

7036

HMC546MS8GETR

HMC546MS8GETR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 2.2GHZ 8MSOP

199

ADG936BCP-R

ADG936BCP-R

Analog Devices, Inc.

WIDEBAND DUAL SPDT

4951

HMC197BETR

HMC197BETR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 3GHZ SOT26

3104

HMC-C058

HMC-C058

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 18GHZ

7

HMC550A

HMC550A

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPST 6GHZ SOT26

134

HMC349AMS8GETR

HMC349AMS8GETR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 4GHZ 8MSG

2503

HMC347ALP3ETR

HMC347ALP3ETR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 14GHZ 16QFN

270

ADG902BCPZ-REEL7

ADG902BCPZ-REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

WIDEBAND SPST SWITCH

54128

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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