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Matched GaAs SPST Switch,
5 - 4000 MHz Rev. V4
SW-231-PIN
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Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed.
Features
Low Insertion Loss: 2.0 dB Typical
Fast Switching Speed: 20 ns Typical
Ultra Low DC Power Consumption: 0.07 mA Typical
Integral TTL
50 Ohm Nominal Impedance
MIL-STD-883 Screening Available
Description
Ordering Information
Part Number Package
SW-231-PIN FP-16
Note: Reference Application Note M513 for reel size
information.
Note: Die quantity varies.
Functional Block Diagram
* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2002/95/EC.
Truth Table
TTL Control Input
“1” = Logic High
TTL
Condition of Switch
RF1 to RF2
1 ON
2 OFF
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2
Matched GaAs SPST Switch,
5 - 4000 MHz Rev. V4
SW-231-PIN
ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions
is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results,
and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.
PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology
Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are
typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available.
Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed.
Electrical Specifications: TA= -55°C to +85°C 1
Parameter Test Conditions Frequency Units Min Typ Max
Insertion Loss — 5 - 4000 MHz
5 - 3000 MHZ
5 - 2000 MHz
5 - 1000 MHz
5 - 500 MHz
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
4.0
2.8
1.9
1.2
1.1
VSWR — 5 - 4000 MHz
5 - 2000 MHz
5 - 1000 MHz
5 - 500 MHz
Ratio
Ratio
Ratio
Ratio
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
2.3:1
1.9:1
1.5:1
1.4:1
Isolation — 5 - 4000 MHz
5 - 2000 MHz
5 - 1000 MHz
5 - 500 MHz
dB
dB
dB
dB
22
37
50
60
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Ton, Toff
Ton, Toff
Transients
50% CTL to 90/10% RF
In-band
—
—
—
nS
nS
mV
—
—
—
7
20
70
—
—
—
1 dB Compression Input Power 500 - 4000 MHz
50 MHz
dBm
dBm
—
—
+27
+21
—
—
IP2For two tone input power up to +13 dBm 500 - 4000 MHz
50 MHz
dBm
dBm
—
—
+68
+60
—
—
IP3For two tone input power up to +13 dBm 500 - 4000 MHz
50 MHz
dBm
dBm
—
—
+46
+40
—
—
Bias Power +5 VDC @ 0.07 mA Typical — mA — — 1
1. All specifications apply when operated with bias voltages of +5 VDC and 50 ohm impedance at all RF ports.
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3
Matched GaAs SPST Switch,
5 - 4000 MHz Rev. V4
SW-231-PIN
ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions
is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results,
and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.
PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology
Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are
typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available.
Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed.
Typical Performance Curves
Insertion Loss
VSWR
Isolation
0 .0
0 .5
1.0
1.5
2 .0
2 .5
3 .0
3 .5
4 .0
0 .0 0 5 1.0 2 .0 3 .0 4 .0
F re que nc y ( M H z)
+8 5°C +2 5°C - 55°C
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
0.005 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0
Frequency (M Hz)
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
0.005 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0
F re quenc y ( M H z)
Schematic
+VDC
NC
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RF1
GND
GND
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GND
GND
RF2
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