RF Switches

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
SW8-040120AN3NF

SW8-040120AN3NF

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

SWITCH

0

SW8-020080RN2HM

SW8-020080RN2HM

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

SWITCH

0

SW3-020080AN5HF

SW3-020080AN5HF

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

SWITCH

0

SW1-020180RN1NF

SW1-020180RN1NF

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

SWITCH

0

SW2-008040RI1NF-S0001

SW2-008040RI1NF-S0001

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

SWITCH

0

SW4-020080AI1NM

SW4-020080AI1NM

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

SWITCH

0

SW7-010015AN3HM

SW7-010015AN3HM

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

SWITCH

0

SW5-005020AI5NF

SW5-005020AI5NF

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

SWITCH

0

SW8-020180RN3HF

SW8-020180RN3HF

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

SWITCH

0

SW8-002020RI1HF

SW8-002020RI1HF

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

SWITCH

0

SW1-008180RI3NF

SW1-008180RI3NF

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

SWITCH

0

HPSW2-013014RB4NNF

HPSW2-013014RB4NNF

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

SPDT SWITCH

0

SW4-001100AN1HF

SW4-001100AN1HF

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

SWITCH

0

SW2-020180AI3HF

SW2-020180AI3HF

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

SWITCH

0

SW8-020180AN2HF

SW8-020180AN2HF

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

SWITCH

0

SW4-010180AN2NF

SW4-010180AN2NF

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

SWITCH

0

SW6-002020AN2NM

SW6-002020AN2NM

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

SWITCH

0

SW2-020180AN3NM

SW2-020180AN3NM

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

SWITCH

0

SW2-020180RN3HF

SW2-020180RN3HF

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

SWITCH

0

SW8-005020AN5NF

SW8-005020AN5NF

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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