RF Switches

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
SKY85605-11

SKY85605-11

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 5.9GHZ 16QFN

2988

MASW-011107-DIE

MASW-011107-DIE

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

IC RF SWITCH SPDT DC-26.5GHZ DIE

1300

SPM3313-M-TF

SPM3313-M-TF

GAAS MMIC RF SWITCH

64000

HMC347A

HMC347A

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 20GHZ DIE

200

HMC347B-SX

HMC347B-SX

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT DIE

14

MMS008PP3/TR

MMS008PP3/TR

Roving Networks / Microchip Technology

MMIC, SP4T, DC-8 GHZ; QFN PKG

0

NJG1684ME2-TE1

NJG1684ME2-TE1

New Japan Radio (NJR)

HIGH POWER SP4T SWITCH GAAS MMIC

0

NJG1699MD7-TE1

NJG1699MD7-TE1

New Japan Radio (NJR)

HIGH ISOLATION SP4T SWITCH

0

MSW2040-204

MSW2040-204

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

SWITCH,(MSW2040-204)

550

MASW-006102-13610W

MASW-006102-13610W

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

IC RF SWITCH SP6T 18GHZ

0

TS7541L

TS7541L

Tagore Technology

GAN SP4T 50W 0.001-1.2GHZ RF SWI

0

MDC5101R2

MDC5101R2

INTERFACE CIRCUIT, BIPOLAR

260000

BGSA143GL10E6327XTSA1

BGSA143GL10E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

IC SWITCH SP4T 10TSLP

7480

MASW-004102-12760G

MASW-004102-12760G

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

IC RF SWITCH SP4T 18GHZ

25

NJG1681MD7-TE1

NJG1681MD7-TE1

New Japan Radio (NJR)

HIGH POWER SPDT SWITCH GAAS MMIC

10420

MASW-003100-11920W

MASW-003100-11920W

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

IC RF SWITCH SP3T 20GHZ

150

BGSA145GA10E6327XTSA1

BGSA145GA10E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

ANTENNA DEVICES

0

SKY13638-700LF

SKY13638-700LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

MIPI SP10T LTE TX/RX

2975

NL9512EGVH-300

NL9512EGVH-300

Broadcom

896 FCBGA+HS 31X31MM

0

S125

S125

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

PIN 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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