Switches

RF Switches from Pasternack and RF Lambda

Switches are components that can break an electrical circuit, interrupting the current or diverting it from one conductor to another. Switches are general purpose building block components used in multiple markets for RF, Microwave, Millimeter-wave applications.
Switch Electrical Parameters:
- Insertion Loss (transmission loss) (dB)
- Isolation (dB)
- Switching Speed (Switching Time) (Seconds)
- RF Power Handling (Watts)
- Operating DC Voltage (Vdc)
- 50 Ohm Load Termination

Pasternack

Pasternack offers a broad range of Electromechanical Switches and Solid State (PIN diode) Switches. Major benefits of Electromechanical Switches are:
- Operate from DC to Millimeter Wave
- Very low insertion loss
- Not Susceptible to Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
- Very high power handling Capability
- Pasternack offers over 170 varieties of Electromechanical Relay Switches
Major benefits of Solid State (PIN diode) Switches are;
- Extremely Reliable
- Offer superior resistance to shock, vibration, and mechanical wear
- Extremely Fast Switching Speed (<< 100 nanoseconds)
- Excellent Isolation
- Excellent Repeatability
- Quiet Operation
- Physically small and low profile packages

RF Lambda

RF-Lambda is an ISO 9001:2008 and ITAR registered internationally renowned company specialized in the development and manufacture of Military and Airborne Grade RF/Microwave components for the wireless infrastructure, satellite communications, medical and defence sectors. Their Switch product line include: PIN, GaAs and GaN Switch (High Speed), USB Control Solid State Switch, Electromechanical Switch and Waveguide Switch.

New product addition is the RFSP160TA0020G is a Filter Bank Switch Matrix with 160 channels designed by RF-Lambda. It’s the only one currently on the market and it covers 0.05- 20Ghz with isolation of 60dB and speed of 50ns. This switch comes equipped with a rotary joint and a standard epoxy sealed package for controlled environments up to 30,000 feet. As an added option the switch is also available in a hermetically sealed package up to 60,000 feet that is available on request. Ideal for Phase Array Radar Systems.