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23 June, 2014 - everything RF Newsletter
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Industry News
AWR and ANSYS Partner to Bring HFSS into Microwave Office for Circuit Designers - AWR and ANSYS
Northrop Grumman & the US Navy Increase MQ-8B Fire Scouts Visual Reach with a Modernized Radar - Northrop Grumman
Microwaves 101 wins the Award for Best Industry Blog - Microwaves 101
NuWaves Engineering Team Wins NASA Small Business Innovation Contract for C- Band Power Amplifiers for Unmanned Aircraft Systems - NuWaves Engineering
New Line of Break-Over Type Torque Wrenches for Use on RF Interconnect Components - Fairview Microwave
Kymeta Develops Novel Metamaterial Antennas with CST Studio Suite - CST
Anritsu Partners with Elliptika to Create Microwave Teaching Kit for Engineering Students - Anritsu
More Industry News
White Papers
Guide to Wireless Regulations in the United States (FCC Resource Document) - Linx Technologies
Group Delay and Phase Measurement on Frequency Converters - Rohde & Schwarz
Hybrid and Monolithic GaN Power Transistors for High Power S-Band Radar Applications - CREE
Modern Architecture Advances Vector Network Analyzer Performance - Anritsu
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Upcoming Event
European Microwave Week 2014

Date: 5 to 10 October 2014

Location: Fiera di Roma, Rome, Italy

The Conferences focus on the needs of engineers and researchers and offers an opportunity for both communities to discuss the latest trends and developments in the field of application of microwaves. Microwave devices, systems for telecommunications (both terrestrial and space-borne), transportation, medical, radar and new areas of application will be included in the program. Particular emphasis will be placed on space-related technologies and applications.
Popular RF & Microwave Switches
RFIC Switch

SP7T/SP7T Dual-Feed Antenna Switch for 4G Mobile Wireless Applications

RFIC Switch from Peregrine Semiconductor

The PE42128x is an UltraCMOS® Dual SP7T Switch that has been developed specifically for the 4G Front End Module Market for use in GSM/EDGE/ WCDMA/LTE handsets to solve challenges of carrier aggregation. The switch incorporates fourteen transmit ports that give designers the flexibility to freely configure any combination of ports for any mode and any band through the bi-directional 2-wire serial bus control interface.

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SPDT Switch

45 Watt GaN on SiC Reflective SPDT RF Switch from 30 MHz to 6 GHz

SPDT Switch from RFMD

The RFSW2100 is a GaN on SiC high power discrete RF switch designed for military and commercial wireless infrastructure, industrial/scientific/medical and general purpose broadband RF control and switching applications. It operates from 30 MHz to 6 GHz and is available in a miniature package with proper heat sinking and assembly. It has a 45 W CW input power compression capability under controlled conditions, VSWR of 3:1, insertion loss of less than 0.4 dB and isolation of over 39 dB at 2 GHz.

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RF Switch

0.5 to 6.0 GHz, 150 W Silicon PIN Diode SPST Switch

RF Switch from Skyworks

The SKY12213-478LF is a high power handling, Single-Pole, Single-Throw (SPST) silicon PIN diode switch that operates from 0.5 GHz to 6.0 GHz. It is well suited for telecommunication systems such as WiMAX, TD-SCDMA and LTE base stations. It has a low insertion loss of under 1 dB and an isolation above 23 dB, the switch can handle up to 150 W of power. It is available in a 4 x 4 mm 16 Pin QFN package.

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RF Switch

0.5 to 12 GHz GaN High Power SPDT Reflective Switch

RF Switch from Triquint

The TGS2352-2-SM is a SPDT reflective switch that operates from 0.5 to 12 GHz. This switch has been developed using Gallium Nitride (GaN) and can thus handle up to 20 W of power with an insertion loss of less than 1 dB and isolation of over 35 dB through the band. It has a switching speed of 35 ns and control voltage of 0/-40 V. The switch is available in a compact 4 x 4 mm 22 lead QFN package. It is ideal for commercial and military applications.

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RF Switch

0.32 W, Non Reflective SPDT Switch from DC to 18 GHz

RF Switch from Custom MMIC

The CMD195C3 has an insertion loss of 2.25 dB at the low end of its bandwidth, which then reduces monotonically to 1.5 dB at the higher frequencies. The positive slope in insertion loss versus frequency allows for several CMD195C3s to be cascaded together without the need for additional gain equalization circuitry. The switch electronically terminates the isolated port. It has an isolation greater than 40 dB and a fast switching speed of 1.8 nS.

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Pin Diode Switch

8 to 10.5 GHz, 20 W SPDT Silicon PIN Diode Terminated Switch

Pin Diode Switch from MACOM

The MASW-010647 is a SPDT Silicon PIN Diode Terminated Switch for X-Band applications that operates from 8 to 10.5 GHz. The switch can handle up to 20 W of CW power. It has a low insertion loss of 0.8 dB and an isolation of 37 dB. The device integrates a bias network to allow for simplified bias application and switch control. It is fabricated using MACOM's patented HMIC process with the topside fully encapsulated with silicon nitride passivation and an additional polymer layer for scratch and impact protection.

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SP4T Switch

High Isolation, SP4T Reflective Switch from 23 to 30 GHz

SP4T Switch from Hittite

The HMC1084LC4 is a broadband GaAs MESFET SP4T Reflective switch that operates from 23 to 30 GHz. It has a low insertion loss of under 2.8 dB, an Isolation over 26 dB and is controlled with 0/-3V logic, exhibits fast switching speed and consumes much less DC current than pin diode based solutions. It is available in a compact 4 x 4 mm ceramic SMT package making it ideal for microwave radio, Test, sensor and SATCOM applications.

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Switch Matrix

DC to 18 GHz, USB SP4T Switch Matrix Ideal for Test Lab Applications

Switch Matrix from Mini Circuits

The USB-1SP4T-A18 from Mini Circuits is a general purpose USB controlled SP4T electro mechanical absorptive fail-safe RF switch Martix with a break-before-make configuration. It operates from DC to 18 GHz, provides a typical switching time of 25 msec, an insertion loss of 0.2 dB and a isolation of 85 dB. It requires a voltage supply of 24 V. The RF switch can be operated remotely using the supplied GUI program or programmed by the user using the included API DLL com object.

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USB Controlled Switch

0.1 to 5 GHz USB Controlled SPDT switch with High Isolation

USB Controlled Switch from Vaunix

The Lab Brick LSW-502PDT SPDT Switch is a high isolation and low cost solid state switch product which operates from 0.1 to 5 GHz. It has an insertion loss of 1.5 dB and isolation of 70 dB. This switch requires connection to a USB port for control and power. No additional DC supply voltage is required. The Lab Brick Switches are easily controlled and programmed directly from the included GUI and through the external control inputs.

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USB Controlled Switch

USB SPDT Switch which operates from 100 MHz to 7 GHz

USB Controlled Switch from Telemakus

The TES7000-50 from Telemakus is a USB SPDT switch which operates from 100 MHz to 7 GHz. It has an insertion loss of 3 dB, an isolation of 50 dB, a P1dB CW of 24 dBm and a switching time of 33 ns. It has SMA - Male (Common Port) and SMA - Female (RF Ports 1 and 2) Connectors. The switch is powered by the USB Port and has 0.5 GB of flash memory used for installation files, test data and other supporting documentation.

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RF Switch

SP4T Solid State Absorptive Switch from 50 MHz to 40 GHz

RF Switch from Planar Monolithics Industries

The P4T-50M40G-55-T-292FF from PMI RF is a SP4T absorptive switch that operates from 50 MHz to 40 GHz. The switch has an insertion loss of under 8 dB through the band and has a port to port isolation of over 55 dB. It can handle up to 20 dBm of CW power and has a switching speed of 100 ns, with TTL controls. The switch is available in a module with 2.92 mm and SMA Connectors.

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RF Switch

DC to 21 GHz SPDT Switch with a 21 dBm P1dB

RF Switch from Teledyne Cougar

The S2CP20101 from Teledyne Cougar is a non-reflective SPDT switch that operates from DC to 21 GHz. It has an insertion loss of under 4 dB and an isolation of over 42 dB through the band. The switch has a P1dB of 22 dBm and a switching time of 1250/50 ns from 0 to 50 Degrees C and 1300/60 ns from -55 to 85 degrees C. It requires a -5 V DC supply and consumes 5 mA of current. The switch is available in a module with SMA connectors or a 10 pin gullwing package.

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RF Switch

1 to 18 GHz, Absorptive, PIN Diode SPST Switch with SMA Connectors

RF Switch from AtlanTecRF

The APS-1018-A SPST from AtlanTecRF is an Absorptive, SPST Switch that operates from 1 to 18 GHz. It has an isolation of over 70 dB, insertion loss of under 3 dB and can handle up to 27 dBm of power. This SPST switch is available in a connectorized module with SMA - Female connectors.

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PXI RF Switch

PXI Microwave SPDT Relay Switch up to 65 GHz with LED Indicators

PXI RF Switch from Pickering Interfaces

The 40-780A is a PXI microwave switching module that operates up to 65 GHz at 50 Ohms and 2.5 GHz at 75 Ohms. Up to 4 SPDT Relays are available per module and they have SMA/N-Type connectors for 50 Ohm connections and 1.6/5.6 connectors for 75 ohm versions. The switch has a low insertion loss, high isolation and can handle up to 240 W (700 W for N Type option).

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PXI RF Switch

Programmable 26.5 GHz Dual SPDT Relay PXI Module

PXI RF Switch from National Instruments

The NI PXI-2599 is a Dual SPDT Relay PXI Module that operates from DC to 26.5 GHz. It has been designed to have an insertion loss of less than 1 dB and is ideal for basic signal routing or inserting and removing components in a signal path. The module is fully programmable and is compatible with NI Switch Executive, LabView, LabWindows and Measurement Studio.

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Electro-Mechanical Switch

DC to 26.5 GHz SPDT Electro-Mechanical Switches

Electro-Mechanical Switch from Narda Microwave

The SP2T SEM Series are electro-mechanical switches that operate from DC to 26.5 GHz. They include both latching and failsafe models and have TTL logic control and indicator circuits. The switches are available with SMA Female and N Type connectors and have an insertion loss under 0.7 dB and an isolation over 50 dB up to 26.5 GHz.

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Transfer Switch

DC to 18 GHz, DPDT, Transfer Switch for Military, Commercial Applications

Transfer Switch from Dow-Key Microwave

The 411C-220832 from Dow-Key is a bidirectional, transfer DPDT switch which operates from DC to 18 GHz. It has an isolation of 60 dB and an insertion loss of 0.50 dB. It is available in amodule with connectors with SMA connectors.

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Waveguide Switch

8.4 to 220 GHz Manual Waveguide Switch available in Multiple Frequency Configurations

Waveguide Switch from MI-WAVE

The 530 Series are manual waveguide switches that are designed to be used from 8.4 to 220 GHz. Each unit operates over the full waveguide bandwidth with a low insertion loss, VSWR and high isolation. These switches provide a variety of switching combinations using three waveguide channels and three positions. For example, in a radar application, a three-position switch can be used manually to switching one of two transmitters to a common antenna, while simultaneously connecting the other transmitter to a suitable termination.

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Waveguide Switch

4.75 to 11 GHz Double Rigid Waveguide Switch with 3 or 4 Ports

Waveguide Switch from MDL

The D475SR16 is a double rigid waveguide switch that operates from 4.75 to 11 GHz. This right angle switch is available with 3 or 4 ports and has an insertion loss of 0.3 dB and an isolation of 50 dB. It requires an operating voltage of 28 V DC and has a switching time of 100 ms. The D475SR16 can handle up to 83.7 kW of power. It has a double rigid waveguide size of WRD475.

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Waveguide Switch

26.4 to 40.1 GHz WR-28 Waveguide Switch with 2 or 3 Channels

Waveguide Switch from Flann Microwave

The 22333-E waveguide switch is part of the 333/4 Series from Flann Microwave. It operates from 26.4 to 40.1 GHz with an insertion loss of 1.10 dB, a VSWR of 1.1:1 and an Isolation of over 70 dB. The switch has a waveguide size of WG-22, R-320, WR-28 and weighs 0.7 Kg. It is a 4 port device available with a 2 or 3 channel rotor and has an efficient choke design that ensures a high RF isolation between non-coupled ports.

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Waveguide Switch

26 to 40 GHz Waveguide Switch Series

Waveguide Switch from Logus Microwave

The WR28 Series are waveguide switches that operates from 26 to 40 GHz with a VSWR of 1.15:1, insertion loss of 0.15 dB and an isolation of over 55 dB. The WR28 Series have a switching time of 80 m sec and are available in voltage options from 12 V DC to 230 V AC. The waveguide switches are made from aluminium and have an iridite per MIL-C-5541 pain dull black enamel finish. They can handle 30 PSIG of pressure and are ideal for Military and Satellite applications.

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