RF Switches

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
SKY13343-92LF

SKY13343-92LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

SPDT SWITCH (AS179-92LFT)

6073

SKYA21037

SKYA21037

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

HIGH ISOLATION DPDT

500

SPM3315-TF

SPM3315-TF

Sanyo Denki SanUPS Products

RF SPDT SWITCH MMIC

24000

MSWLM2420-242

MSWLM2420-242

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

SWITCH LIMITER,MSWLM2420-242

10

NL11512EG6400

NL11512EG6400

Broadcom

RA12

0

HCS2-110-F(40)

HCS2-110-F(40)

Hirose

CONN RF COAX SWITCH

0

BGSA145MA10E6327XTSA1

BGSA145MA10E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

ANTENNA DEVICES

0

SKY12247-492LF

SKY12247-492LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

SPDT SWITCH WITH INTEGRATED DRIV

199

SKY13535-11

SKY13535-11

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP9T/SP12T 28MCM

121500

LIM101

LIM101

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

PIN DIODE BASED LIMITER 1-18 GHZ

3

MASW-001100-11900W

MASW-001100-11900W

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

IC RF SWITCH SPST 20GHZ

0

SKY13491-21

SKY13491-21

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SP14T 2.7GHZ 22MCM

2928

MASW-011021-14010G

MASW-011021-14010G

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

SWITCH,HMIC,SPDT,8-12GHZ

25

F2977NEGK8

F2977NEGK8

Renesas Electronics America

VFQFPN 2.00X2.00X0.50 MM, 0.50MM

0

HCS2-120-F(40)

HCS2-120-F(40)

Hirose

CONN RF COAX SWITCH

0

F2933NBGP8

F2933NBGP8

Renesas Electronics America

VFQFPN 4.00X4.00X0.90 MM, 0.65MM

0

MSW2041-204

MSW2041-204

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

SWITCH,(MSW2041-204)

10

MASW-009482-TR3000

MASW-009482-TR3000

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

SWITCH, SP3T, 2MMSTQFN-12LD

28963000

HMC347B

HMC347B

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT DIE

1000

NJG1617K11-TE1#

NJG1617K11-TE1#

New Japan Radio (NJR)

IC RF SWITCH DPDT 6GHZ 12QFN

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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