RF Switches

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
BGS12SL6E6327XTSA1

BGS12SL6E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

TELECOM CIRCUIT, 1-FUNC

0

BGSX210MA18E6327XTSA1

BGSX210MA18E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

BGSX210MA18 - RF SWITCH

13250

BGS14MPA9E6327XTSA1

BGS14MPA9E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

IC RF SWITCH SP4T ATSLP9-3

22

BGS13GA14E6327XTSA1

BGS13GA14E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

TELECOM CIRCUIT, 1

242221

BGSX33MU16E6327XTSA1

BGSX33MU16E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

ANTENNA DEVICES

4150

BGSX28MA18E6327XTSA1

BGSX28MA18E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

BGSX28MA18 - RF SWITCH

1048500

BGS22W2L10E6327XTSA1

BGS22W2L10E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

IC RF SWITCH DPDT 2GHZ TSLP10-1

8295

BGS14GA14E6327XTSA1

BGS14GA14E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

SP4T DIVERSITY ANTENNA SWITCH W/

4939755

BGSX22G5A10E6327XTSA1

BGSX22G5A10E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

IC RF SWITCH DPDT ATSLP10-50

0

BGSF1717MN26E6327XTSA1

BGSF1717MN26E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

RF SWITCH

3984

BGSX22G2A10E6327XTSA1

BGSX22G2A10E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

BGSX22G2 - RF ANTENNA CROSS SWIT

8713

BGSA143GL10E6327XTSA1

BGSA143GL10E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

IC SWITCH SP4T 10TSLP

7480

BGSA145GA10E6327XTSA1

BGSA145GA10E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

ANTENNA DEVICES

0

BGSA145MA10E6327XTSA1

BGSA145MA10E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

ANTENNA DEVICES

0

BGS14WMA9E6327XTSA1

BGS14WMA9E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

CMOS SWITCH

0

BGSA142MN12E6327XTSA1

BGSA142MN12E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

ANTENNA DEVICES

0

BGSA142GN12E6327XTSA1

BGSA142GN12E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

ANTENNA DEVICES

0

BGS18MA12E6327XTSA1

BGS18MA12E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

IC RF SWITCH SP8T ATSLP12-10

0

BGSA143ML10E6327XTSA1

BGSA143ML10E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

IC RF SWITCH SP4T TSLP10-2

7388

BGS15MU14E6327XTSA1

BGS15MU14E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

BGS15MU14E6327XTSA1

3300

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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