RF Switches

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
MA4SW510

MA4SW510

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

HMIC SINGLE POLE 5 THROW SWITCH

100

MASW-005100-11940W

MASW-005100-11940W

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

IC RF SWITCH SP5T 26GHZ

0

AWL6254RS35P8

AWL6254RS35P8

NARROW BAND LOW POWER AMPLIFIER,

312500

F2932NBGP8

F2932NBGP8

Renesas Electronics America

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

0

MASW-004102-12760W

MASW-004102-12760W

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

4T SWITCH W/BIASNETWORK

0

BGS14WMA9E6327XTSA1

BGS14WMA9E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

CMOS SWITCH

0

BGSA142MN12E6327XTSA1

BGSA142MN12E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

ANTENNA DEVICES

0

HMC986A

HMC986A

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 50GHZ DIE

25

BGSA142GN12E6327XTSA1

BGSA142GN12E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

ANTENNA DEVICES

0

SV123DS

SV123DS

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

PIN SWITCH SP2T 2-18 GHZ

3

HCS2-121-F(40)

HCS2-121-F(40)

Hirose

CONN RF COAX SWITCH

0

BGS18MA12E6327XTSA1

BGS18MA12E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

IC RF SWITCH SP8T ATSLP12-10

0

NJG1814MD7-TE1

NJG1814MD7-TE1

New Japan Radio (NJR)

HIGH POWER SPDT SWITCH GAAS MMIC

0

MASW-008853-001SMB

MASW-008853-001SMB

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

SAMPLE BOARD ASSY,DC-3.0 GHZ,SC7

5

ARD10012M06

ARD10012M06

Panasonic

IC RF SWITCH SPDT 18GHZ

0

MMS006PP3/TR

MMS006PP3/TR

Roving Networks / Microchip Technology

MMIC, SPDT, DC-20GHZ; QFN PKG

0

SKY13552-669LF

SKY13552-669LF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

DIVERSITY CARRIER AGGREGATION

11480

BGSA143ML10E6327XTSA1

BGSA143ML10E6327XTSA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

IC RF SWITCH SP4T TSLP10-2

7388

HCS2-130-F(40)

HCS2-130-F(40)

Hirose

CONN RF COAX SWITCH

0

F2971NCGK

F2971NCGK

Renesas Electronics America

VFQFPN 4.00X4.00X0.75 MM, 0.50MM

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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