PIN Diode Switches
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SPDT PIN Diode Switches
Fairview offers a comprehensive selection of 23 different models of SPDT PIN diode switches that cover frequencies ranging from 10 MHz to 67 GHz. The high isolation levels up to 80 dB ensure that unwanted signals will not leak into the desired signal path. Other critical performance features include low insertion loss as low as 1.1 dB and fast switching speed performance as low as 50 nanoseconds. Both absorptive and reflective designs are available and every model utilizes integrated TTL compatible high speed driver logic circuitry. These SPDT switches are constructed using MIL-Grade rugged coaxial packages and several models support field replaceable connectors. All models are EAR99.
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SP6T RF Pin Diode Switches To 12 GHz
The SP6T series of 6-way absorptive and reflective switches manufactured by Pulsar Microwave cover applications from 300 MHz to 12 GHz. They have an isolation of 60 decibels and most models specify 1.6:1 or better return loss throughout frequency band. These 6-way switches require a +/- 5VDC supply to operate. Switching control uses individual 0-5V TTL control logic. Voltage and logic control interfaces into a system using a 9-pin D-SUB connector installed.
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E & W-Band PIN Diode Waveguide Switches
Fairview Microwave’s single-pole single-throw (SPST) and double-pole double-throw (DPDT) PIN diode waveguide switches feature fully integrated WR-10 and WR-12 waveguide ports and cover popular E-band (60 to 90 GHz) and W-band (75 to 110 GHz) frequencies. Switch circuits integrate low loss Fin-line assemblies with high performance GaAs beam-lead diodes that results in 4 dB insertion loss, greater than 25 dB of Isolation and fast switching speed < 300 nsec.
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PIN Diode Switches
After producing quality PIN diode switches in-house for many years, K&L Microwave is pleased to offer packaged options for customer applications. The offerings below are intended to highlight standard products; however, with our extensive in-house capabilities, custom parts are also available.
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SP2T RF Pin Diode Switches To 18 GHz
Pulsar Microwave's 2-way switches are available in absorptive and reflective designs from 20 MHz to 18 GHz. They are also referred to as single pole, double throw and abbreviated SPDT or SP2T. These switches have a typical VSWR performance of 1.6:1 or better and input power handling of 200 milliwatts maximum. Switching time is 100 nanoseconds, and isolation of 60 dB or greater for most models. Supply voltages are +5V and -5V, with TTL logic control voltage of 0 to 5 volts.Both absorptive and reflective SPDT switches are packaged into Pulsar Microwave's SW2 outline. Configuration is standard with SMA female connectors. Voltage is applied with wire wrap feed thru terminals. The housing serves as electrical ground, and two turret terminals are installed for wiring.
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SP1T RF Pin Diode Switches To 18 GHz
Pulsar Microwave manufactures pin diode RF switches that are controlled by TTL logic. This configuration is known as single pole, single throw and is often abbreviated SPST or SP1T. They have been engineered to function in 50-ohm systems, and are designed to operate from 40 MHz to 18 GHz. They have a switching time of 100 nanoseconds and input power rating of 200 mW (23 dBm). Performance of 1.6:1 or better VSWR and minimum isolation of 60 dB is typical of most models.All switches of this type require both +5VDC and -5VDC to operate. Typical current consumption is +/- 30 mA. TTL control logic of 0 to +5VDC is required. Units comes standard with SMA connectors.
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SP8T RF Pin Diode Switches To 12 GHz
Pulsar Microwave manufactures 8-way absorptive and reflective RF switches in single-pole 8-throw configuration. They fulfill broadband and narrowband requirements from 40 MHz to 12 GHz and handle 200 milliwatts input power. The SP8T switches have an isolation of 60 dB and switching time of 100 ns. Most models specify 1.6:1 or better VSWR at all ports. The SP8T switches operate on a power supply of +/- 5VDC and switching control is 0-5 TTL logic. The unit comes standard with SMA female connectors. Options for control are line drivers and decoders.
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Switch Filter Bank
Corech Microwave’s Switch Filter Bank frequency covers DC to 50GHz, featured with multi-channels (4 to 8 channels), high power handling, and fast switching options. Pin Diode Based Switched Filter Banks provide the highest level of signal isolation, higher operating power levels, and lower insertion loss and achieve switching speeds of < 40 nanoseconds.
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SP3T RF Pin Diode Switches To 18 GHz
Pulsar Microwave manufactures 3-way absorptive and reflective switches for use in 50-ohm systems. These SP3T switches operate from 100 MHz to 18 GHz and handle 200 mW input power. VSWR performance is often 1.6:1 or better with 100 ns switching time. Minimum isolation of 60 dB is specified for most units. Absorptive and reflective switches require +5V and -5V power supply to function. Control logic is from 0 to +5 volts. All voltage and ground connections are made by feed thru and turret terminals, respectively.
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SP5T RF Pin Diode Switches To 12 GHz
Pulsar Microwave's 5-way RF switches cover bands from 300 MHz to 12 GHz in both absorptive and reflective configuration. These SP5T switches have a rating of 200 mW maximum input power and a switching time of 100 ns. They are specified with a minimum isolation of 60 dB and most models maintain a VSWR of 1.6:1 or better on all ports. The SP5T switches are driven by TTL logic control circuitry and require both positive and negative 5-volt supplies for operation. A 9-pin D-SUB connector provides the interface for the power and logic voltages.
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High Power Switch and Bias Module
Macom Technology Solutions Holdings Inc.
MACOM’s High-Power Switch and Bias modules are extensively used in 4G and 5G TDD base stations as well as aerospace and defense applications. The PIN Diode Switch features high power handling, low insertion loss, and super board band performance. The integrated bias controller utilizes a boost circuit and provide the driver circuitry to the switch. The modules require only a single 5 V supply, and a single TX / RX control signal which greatly reduced the customer design complexity.
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Solid State PIN Diode Transfer Switch, 100 MHz to 8 GHz
P9400A
The Keysight P9400A solid state PIN diode transfer switch offers outstanding performance in terms of port-to-port isolation, switching speed and low insertion loss over a broad operating frequency range of 100 MHz to 8 GHz. The P9400A is particularly well-suited for ultra-fast RF and microwave switching applications in instrumentation, communications, radar, switch matrices and various other test systems where high isolation, speed and lifetime of a switch are critical.
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SP4T RF Pin Diode Switches To 16 GHz
The 4-way series of absorptive and reflective switches operate from 100 MHz to 16 GHz. They are rated at 200 mW maximum input power and have a switching time of 100 ns. SP4T switches that operate up to 8 GHz have a maximum VSWR of 1.6:1 and minimum isolation of 60 dB. All absorptive and reflective switches manufactured by Pulsar Microwave require both positive and negative 5-volt supplies. Additionally, the TTL control logic operates from 0 to +5 VDC. Voltage connection is made with feed thru terminals. Ground connection is made through the chassis and turret terminals.
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5G Switch LNA Modules
Macom Technology Solutions Holdings Inc.
MACOM offers a complete portfolio of high-power switch and LNA modules to cover many sizes and classes of 5G base stations, including Macro Cell, Small Cell, and massive-MIMO AAS in frequency bands up to 6GHz. SOI-based switch modules with up to 20W LTE power handling are extensively used in mMIMO and Small Cell radios, and MACOM proprietary PIN diode Switch modules with up to 160W LTE power handling are widely deployed in Macro radios. Featuring ultra-broadband, low noise figure and excellent power handling and reliability, the family of Switch LNA modules are also well suited for a variety of TDD based communication systems in commercial and military applications.
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Solid State PIN Diode Transfer Switch, 100 MHz to 18 GHz
P9400C
The Keysight P9400C solid state PIN diode transfer switch offers outstanding performance in terms of port-to-port isolation, switching speed and low insertion loss over a broad operating frequency range of 100 MHz to 18 GHz. The P9400C is particularly well suited for ultra-fast RF and microwave switching applications in instrumentation, communications, radar, switch matrices and various other test systems where high isolation, speed and lifetime of a switch is critical.
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Switch Drivers
Macom Technology Solutions Holdings Inc.
MACOM’s switch drivers bridge the gap between digital control signals and the analog voltages and currents required to drive our extensive family of RF, microwave and millimeter wave PIN diode and FET switches.
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SP16T RF Pin Diode Switches To 10 GHz
Pulsar Microwave's 16-way switches cover 500 MHz to 10 GHz in single pole, 16-throw configuration. Maximum input power is 200 mW and switching time is 100 ns. SMA female connectors are standard. A 15-pin D-SUB male connector makes the internal connections to the power, ground and logic circuitry. Switching control is TTL with the option of line drivers and decoders.
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Millimeter Wave Control Devices
Ducommun millimeter wave products include various control devices for system integration. The CAE, CPS, CPD and CPM series control devices are discrete or MMIC based PIN diode attenuators and switches. The CAF, CAL, CAR and CPL series control devices are waveguide based mechanical tunable attenuators and phase shifters. These devices are offered to cover the frequency range from 18 GHz to 110 GHz.
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Beam Lead PIN Diodes
The SemiGen SBL 2000 series Beam Lead PIN Diodes feature fast switching speeds at both low capacitance and resistance. Beam Lead PIN Diodes have high levels of mechanical strength and stability during assembly. These diodes are suitable for microstrip or stripline circuits as well as circuits requiring high isolation from a series of mounted diodes such as multi-throw switches, phase shifters, attenuators and modulators.
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Switch Modules - 16 Single Pole, Form A, Discrete Relays Which are Wired & Controlled Individually
JX16/KA
This module has 16 single pole, Form A, discrete relays which are wired and controlled individually. The relays can be externally wired to make any configuration needed. Use as individual ON/OFF relays or use them to drive external relays, solinoids, or any external device. It is available with Type S or M reed relays.
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PXI Solid State Dual SP4T Switch Module, 50 MHz To 20 GHz
M9161D
The Keysight M9161D PXI Dual SP4T solid state switch module provides an ultra-long cycle life, fast switching speed and high isolation, all within a single slot enclosure.
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PXI/PXIe Microwave Transfer Switch, Single, 50 GHz, 50 Ω, SMA-2.4, Failsafe, Remote Mount
40-782B-551-E
The 40-782B-551-E (PXI) and 42-782B-551-E (PXIe) single failsafe transfer switches with remotely mounted relays are part of our range of PXI microwave switching modules. They have a characteristic impedance of 50 Ω and a maximum operating frequency of 50 GHz. Connections are made via front panel mounted high quality SMA-2.4 coaxial connectors.
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PXI Hex SPDT RF Switch MCX 75 Ohm
40-830-106
The 40-830-106 is a 75Ω RF Switch with 6 separate SPDT relays in a single PXI slot. It has been designed to exhibit low insertion loss and VSWR through the use of modern RF relay technology at an affordable cost. The switch banks have been carefully designed to ensure excellent and repeatable RF characteristics to frequencies of 3GHz with each path having a nominally equal insertion loss.
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PXI/PXIe RF Switch, Triple SPDT, 3GHz, 75Ω, SMB
42-830A-003
The 40-830A-003 (PXI) and 42-830A-003 (PXIe) are 75Ω RF switches with 3 separate SPDT relays in a single slot. They have been designed to exhibit low insertion loss and VSWR through the use of modern RF relay technology at an affordable cost. The switch banks have been carefully designed to ensure excellent and repeatable RF characteristics to frequencies of 3GHz with each path having a nominally equal insertion loss.
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PXI Dual 2 Channel Fiber MUX SC
40-855-222-M
Pickering PXI Fiber Optic MEMS Switching cards are available in many high density formats with a choice of 5 different connector styles to suit most applications: FC/APC (for optimal performance), FC/PC and SC/PC for general applications and LC and MU for high density applications. Fiber optic multiplexers create a signal path by redirecting the optical signal into a selected output fiber. This is achieved using Micro-Mechanical Mirrors driven by a highly precise mechanism and activated via an electrical control signal.
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PXI/PXIe Microwave Transfer Switch, Single, 18GHz, 50Ω, SMA
40-782B-521
The 40-782B-521 (PXI) and 42-782B-521 (PXIe) single transfer switches are part of our range of PXI microwave switching modules. They have a characteristic impedance of 50Ω and a maximum operating frequency of 18GHz. Connections are made via front panel mounted high quality SMA coaxial connectors.
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PXI Single 2 Channel (M Mode) ST 50 Cons
40-855-512-M50
Fiber Optic MEMS Switching cards available in many high density formats with a choice of five different connector styles to suit most applications
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PXI 4 x Changeover Switch 2.5GHz, 50 SMA
40-710-524
Model 40-710 RF switching card has a bank of 4 individual high performance RF changeover switches (50 or 75 Ohm, Bi-directional) with very low insertion loss, suitable for handling signals up to 2.5GHz. Applications include aerial switching, routing high frequency signals into oscilloscopes and analysers. Available with a choice of connectors: SMA, SMB and Siemens 1.0/2.3 versions. BNC versions are also available with reduced bandwidth and 2 PXI slot occupancy.
