
GaAs SP4T Switch,
5 - 2000 MHz
V 3.00
SW-262
Features
n Low Insertion Loss, 1.0 dB Typical
n Fast Switching Speed, 20 nS Typical
n Ultra Low DC Power Consumption, 0.3 mA Typical
n Integral TTL Driver
Description
M/A-COM’s SW-262 is a hermetic SP4T switch that
features ultralow DC power consumption. SW-262 is
operates with a single +5V bias. Due to the use of GaAs
MMICs the switch features fast switching speed and high
intercept points. The switch is packaged in a metal flatpack,
and is available with screening upon request. This switch is
ideal for industrial and military applications where high
reliability is required.
FP-17
Electrical Specifications: TA = -55°C to +85°C 1
Parameter Test Conditions Frequency Units Min Typ Max
Insertion Loss — 5 - 2000 MHz
5 - 1000 MHz
5 - 500 MHz
VSWR — 5 - 2000 MHz
5 - 1000 MHz
5 - 500 MHz
Isolation — 5 - 2000 MHz
5 - 1000 MHz
5 - 500 MHz
Impedance — — Ohms — 50 —
Trise, Tfall 10% to 90% / 90% to 10% RF — ns — 7 —
Ton, Toff 50% CTL to 90/10% RF — ns — 20 —
Transients In-Band — mV — 80 —
1 dB Compression Input Power 500 - 2000 MHz
50 MHz
IP2 For two-tone input power up to +13 dBm 500 - 2000 MHz
50 MHz
IP3 For two-tone input power up to +13 dBm 500 - 2000 MHz
50 MHz
1. All specifications apply when operated with bias voltages of +5 VDC and 50 Ohm impedance at all RF ports.
dB
dB
dB
Ratio
Ratio
Ratio
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
—
—
—
—
—
—
35
37
42
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
+27
+21
+68
+60
+46
+40
2.2
1.4
1.2
2.5:1
1.5:1
1.3:1
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—
—
—
—
—
—
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GaAs SP4T Switch, 5 - 2000 MHz
Electrical Specifications: TA = -55°C to +85°C 1
Parameter Test Conditions Frequency Units Min Typ Max
+Vcc — — V 4.75 5.0 5.25
Logic “0” Sink Current is 20 µA Max.
CTL1 through CTL4
Logic “1” Source Current is 20 µA Max.
CTL1 through CTL4
Icc 4.75 < Vcc < 5.25V — mA — 0.3 1
SW-262
V 3.00
— V 0.0 — 0.8
— V 2.0 - 5.0
Truth Table
Control Input Condition of Switch
“1” = TTL High
“0” = TTL Low
RF Common to Each RF
Port
CTL1 CTL2 CTL3 CTL4 RF1 RF2 RF3 RF4
1 0 0 0 On Off Off Off
0 1 0 0 Off On Off Off
0 0 1 0 Off Off On Off
0 0 0 1 Off Off Off On
Absolute Maximum Ratings 2
Parameter
Max Input Power
0.05 GHz
0.5 - 2.0 GHz
+Vcc +7.0V
Logic Values -0.5 to +Vcc +0.5V
Operating Temperature -55°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature -65°C to +125°C
Absolute Maximum
+27 dBm
+34 dBm
Schematic
RF4
GND
GND
RF
Common
GND
GND
GND
RF1
RF3
CTL4
CTL3
CTL2
CTL1
+Vcc
NC
RF2
2. Operation of this device above any one of these parameters
may cause permanent damage.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
n North America: Tel. (800) 366-2266
n Asia/Pacific: Tel.+81-44-844-8296, Fax +81-44-844-8298
n Europe: Tel. +44 (1344) 869 595, Fax+44 (1344) 300 020
Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.
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GaAs SP4T Switch, 5 - 2000 MHz
Typical Performance Curves
-55°C +85°C+25°C
2.0
SW-262
V 3.00
Isolation Insertion Loss
80
1.5
1.0
Loss (dB)
0.5
0.0
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0
Frequency (GHz)
VSWR
2.0
1.8
1.6
1.4
VSWR
1.2
1.0
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0
Frequency (GHz)
70
60
50
40
Isolation (dB)
30
20
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0
Frequency (GHz)
Ordering Information
Part Number Package
SW-262 PIN FP-17
Specifications subject to change without notice.
n North America: Tel. (800) 366-2266
n Asia/Pacific: Tel.+81-44-844-8296, Fax +81-44-844-8298
n Europe: Tel. +44 (1344) 869 595, Fax+44 (1344) 300 020
Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.
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