The WM418NKU from Withwave is a SP4T Switch Module that operates from DC to 18 GHz. It has an insertion loss of 2.3 dB and provides an isolation of more than 29 dB. This reflective switch can handle a CW input power of up to 9 W and has a return loss of 10 dB. It has a switching time of 200 µs and is reliable for over 3 billion switching operations. This switch is powered by Ideal Switch® technology from Menlo Microsystems and can be controlled via a USB Type-C interface.
The WM418NKU requires a DC supply of 5 V via a USB type-C interface and consumes 14 mA of current. This switch is available in a module that measures 50 x 30 x 9.34 mm and has 2.92 mm female connectors. It is ideal for use in test and measurement, high-power RF front-ends, antenna tuning, beam steering, 5G wireless communication, and RF signal routing applications.
