Description
RF switches are devices that are used to direct high-frequency signals through one or more signal paths. Switches are available in many different configurations that define the number of input and output signal paths. They are used in nearly all RF and microwave systems from mobile devices to test and measurement equipment.
There are several different kinds of switches from solid state switches to pin-diode switches, electro-mechanical switches and USB controlled switches. It’s important to know the right parameters to specify when looking for a new RF switch. Our team of experts can help you find the perfect switch for your needs.
Switch parameters
Configuration specifies the number of input and output paths that the switch regulates. Examples of switch configurations include Single Pole Double Throw (SPDT or SP2T) which means there is one input and two available output signal paths.
Termination tells how the switch paths are terminated when inactive. They can be absorptive or reflective.
Insertion loss indicates the amount of signal loss that occurs after routing from the input to the output of the switch.
Isolation is a measure of how much of the input signal reaches one of the inactive signal paths.
Power indicates the level of power that the switch can handle while maintaining its electrical attributes.
Switching time is the amount of time required for a signal path to be reached.
Interface is the controlling link that manages the switching of paths. It can be TTL, voltage controlled or computer controlled.
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