RF Switches

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
ADW54011Z-0REEL7

ADW54011Z-0REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

WIDEBAND 2.5 GHZ, 37DB ISOLATION

12390

ADRF5130BCPZ

ADRF5130BCPZ

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 3.5GHZ 24CSP

247

HMC322ALP4ETR

HMC322ALP4ETR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP8T 24QFN

500

HMC545AETR

HMC545AETR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 3GHZ SOT26

2061

ADG936BCP-REEL7

ADG936BCP-REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

WIDEBAND DUAL SPDT

12000

ADG919BRM

ADG919BRM

Analog Devices, Inc.

2:1 MUX/SPDT SWITCH

120731

HMC595ATR

HMC595ATR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 3GHZ SOT26

0

HMC1118LP3DETR

HMC1118LP3DETR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 13GHZ 16LFCSP

3044

ADG918BCP-500RL7

ADG918BCP-500RL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

2:1 MUX/SPDT SWITCH

23341

HMC536LP2TR

HMC536LP2TR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 6GHZ 6DFN

0

ADGM1004JCPZ-R2

ADGM1004JCPZ-R2

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 13GHZ 24LFCSP

0

ADRF5019BCPZN

ADRF5019BCPZN

Analog Devices, Inc.

SPDT 100MHZ-13GHZ SWITCHING

0

ADRF5021BCCZN-R7

ADRF5021BCCZN-R7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 30GHZ 20LGA

549

HMC270AMS8GE

HMC270AMS8GE

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 8GHZ 8MSOP

1927

HMC253AQS24E

HMC253AQS24E

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP8T 2.5GHZ 24QSOP

104

ADG919BRM-REEL7

ADG919BRM-REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

2:1 MUX/SPDT SWITCH

4750

ADG936BRUZ-REEL7

ADG936BRUZ-REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 2GHZ 20TSSOP

0

ADG936BCP-500RL7

ADG936BCP-500RL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

WIDEBAND DUAL SPDT

6000

HMC321ALP4ETR

HMC321ALP4ETR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP8T 8GHZ 24LFCSP

4179

ADG918BRMZ-500RL7

ADG918BRMZ-500RL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 2GHZ 8MSOP

1333

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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