RF Switches

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
BGS16MA12E6327XTSA1

BGS16MA12E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

IC RF SWITCH SP6T ATSLP12-10

0

BGS13PN10E6327XTSA1

BGS13PN10E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

BGS13PN10 - CMOS SWITCH

974330

BGS12S3N6E6327XTSA1

BGS12S3N6E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

IC RF SWITCH SPDT TSNP6-6

0

BGSA142M2N12E6327XTSA1

BGSA142M2N12E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

ANTENNA DEVICES

0

BGS 12AL7-6 E6433

BGS 12AL7-6 E6433

IR (Infineon Technologies)

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 3GHZ TSLP7-6

0

BGS 12A TR E6327

BGS 12A TR E6327

IR (Infineon Technologies)

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 3GHZ FWLP-6

0

BGS1515MN20E6327XTSA1

BGS1515MN20E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

IC SWITCH RF 20TSNP

0

BGS1414MN20E6327XTSA1

BGS1414MN20E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

IC SWITCH RF 20TSNP

0

BGS12AL76E6327XTMA1

BGS12AL76E6327XTMA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 3GHZ TSLP7-6

0

BGS15M2A12E6327XTSA1

BGS15M2A12E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

IC RF SWITCH SP5T 2.7GHZ ATSLP12

0

BGS13SN9E6327XTSA1

BGS13SN9E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

IC RF SWITCH SP3T TSNP

0

BGS17GA14E6327XTSA1

BGS17GA14E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

IC RF SWITCH SP7T 3.8GHZ ATSLP14

0

BGS1414MC182E6433XUSA1

BGS1414MC182E6433XUSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

IC SWITCH RF SG-FWLP-18

0

BGS13PA9E6327XTSA1

BGS13PA9E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

IC RF SWITCH CMOS

0

BGS13MPA9E6327XTSA1

BGS13MPA9E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

IC RF SWITCH CMOS

0

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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