RF Switches

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
SW6-020080RN4NM

SW6-020080RN4NM

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

SWITCH

0

SW6-020180RN2NM

SW6-020180RN2NM

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

SWITCH

0

SW5-020080AI3HF

SW5-020080AI3HF

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

SWITCH

0

S138BN

S138BN

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

SWITCH

0

SW4-020180RI1HM

SW4-020180RI1HM

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

SWITCH

0

SW6-005180AI4HM

SW6-005180AI4HM

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

SWITCH

0

SW2-005020AN3HF

SW2-005020AN3HF

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

SWITCH

0

SW1-010180RN3HF

SW1-010180RN3HF

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

SWITCH

0

SW4-020080RI2NF

SW4-020080RI2NF

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

SWITCH

0

SW7-010180AN1NF

SW7-010180AN1NF

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

SWITCH

0

SW3-040120AN1HF

SW3-040120AN1HF

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

SWITCH

0

SW8-040120AI5NF

SW8-040120AI5NF

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

SWITCH

0

SW8-005020AN2HM

SW8-005020AN2HM

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

SWITCH

0

SW2-002020AI5NM

SW2-002020AI5NM

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

SWITCH

0

SW6-020080AN1NM

SW6-020080AN1NM

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

SWITCH

0

SW7-010180AN3NM

SW7-010180AN3NM

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

SWITCH

0

SW7-010180AI4HM

SW7-010180AI4HM

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

SWITCH

0

SW4-020180AI5HM

SW4-020180AI5HM

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

SWITCH

0

S503AN

S503AN

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

SWITCH

0

SW8-002020AN5HF

SW8-002020AN5HF

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

SWITCH

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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