Wideband, high isolation, fast settling time; ideal for test and measurement applications
Richardson RFPD Inc. announced the availability and full design support capabilities for two SP4T RF switches from Peregrine Semiconductor Corporation.
The PE42542 and PE42543 are HaRP™ technology-enhanced absorptive SP4T RF switches that operate from 9 kHz to 18 GHz and are designed for use in test/ATE, microwave and other wireless applications. They feature low insertion loss, high isolation performance, fast settling time, no gate or phase lag, and no drift in insertion loss and phase.
Additional key features of the PE42542 include:
Insertion loss:
o 1.10 dB @ 3 GHz
o 2.10 dB @ 13.5 GHz
o 2.50 dB @ 16 GHz
o 3.10 dB @ 18 GHz
Isolation
o 55 dB @ 3 GHz
o 33 dB @ 13.5 GHz
o 29 dB @ 16 GHz
o 26 dB @ 18 GHz
ESD performance
o 3500V HBM on all pins
o 150V MM on all pins
o 500V CDM on all pins
And additional key features of the PE42543 include:
Insertion loss:
o 1.20 dB @ 3 GHz
o 2.30 dB @ 13.5 GHz
o 2.70 dB @ 16 GHz
o 3.20 dB @ 18 GHz
Isolation
o 55 dB @ 3 GHz
o 32 dB @ 13.5 GHz
o 28 dB @ 16 GHz
o 25 dB @ 18 GHz
ESD performance
o 2500V HBM on all pins
o 150V MM on all pins
o 250V CDM on all pins
To find more information, or to purchase these products today online, please visit the PE42542 and PE42543 webpages. The devices are also available by calling 1-800-737-6937 (within North America).
