Peregrine Semiconductor has introduced the UltraCMOS® PE42542 and PE42543 18 GHz SP4T broadband RF switches. With this launch Peregrine has expanded its high frequency switch portfolio which was launched in 2013 with the PE42520 and PE42521 SPDT 13 GHz switches. This series is one of the first RF SOI switches to deliver a high-performance alternative to incumbent gallium arsenide (GaAs) technology.
Peregrine’s in house high-frequency design expertise coupled with their UltraCMOS technology has enabled them to break the 13 GHz RF SOI barrier last year and expand their high-frequency portfolio to 18 GHz today with a roadmap to many more high-frequency components. The new switches uniquely offer test-and-measurement, wireless backhaul and military systems designers additional features, such as broad bandwidth, low-frequency power handling, high ESD protection and a fast settling time.
Peregrine’s entire high-frequency portfolio features high linearity that meets or exceeds GaAs switch performance across the entire frequency band. Because they are based on UltraCMOS technology, the components in the portfolio feature several attributes that GaAs technology cannot match, including:
- Broad bandwidth that maintains performance across the frequency range
- Low-frequency power handling that maintains signal fidelity as the power passes through
- Fast settling time that avoids the gate-lag phenomenon
- High linearity of 58 dBm (IIP3) that ensures minimal signal compression
- High ESD rating that offers four times more protection
- Low power consumption that uses less than 5 percent power
In addition to these advantages, Peregrine’s UltraCMOS PE42542 and PE42543 18 GHz RF switches offer standard 1.8V and 3.3V input logic control and consistent performance across a wide, 2.3V to 5.5V supply range. For special RF requirements, PE42543 sports a fast switching time of 500 ns.
Packaging, Pricing and Availability
The Switches are offered in a RoHS compliant, 29-lead 4x4 mm LGA package, the PE42542 and PE42543 are each $18.15 for 10K-quantity orders.
PE42542 - Product Details, Images & Datasheet
PE42543 - Product Details, Images & Datasheet
