The SW12R003 from Amplical Corporation is an SP12T Reflective Switch that operates from 2 to 18 GHz. This broadband PIN diode switch has an insertion loss of less than 5.3 dB, isolation of over 65 dB, and a switching speed of up to 100 ns. It can handle up to 27 dBm (0.5 W) of power and has a VSWR of less than 2:1. The device features an on-board 4-bit BCD TTL-compatible driver for convenient logic control. The switch operates from +5V DC and a negative DC supply ranging from –12V to –20V.
This coaxial PIN diode switch is available in a module with field-replaceable SMA female connectors which can be removed for drop-in microstrip or stripline applications. Three through-holes are also provided for convenient chassis mounting. This switch is ideal for communications systems, electronic simulators, bypass/selector switch, test equipment, radar systems, and EW systems applications.
The Switch can be customized for any electrical or mechanical parameter including alternate DC power supplies, frequency band-specific performance optimization, port-to-port, and unit-to-unit insertion loss, and insertion phase matching. Hermetic seal and MIL/high-reliability screening are also available with the model.
