High-Speed Switch Controls 0.5 To 18.0 GHz

April 16, 2009
Model SWN-AKG-1DR is a single-pole, single-throw (SPST) PIN diode switch that, when equipped with option "HS," features balanced rise and fall times of 2 ns at frequencies from 0.5 to 18.0 GHz. The on switching time is a mere 12 ns while the off ...

Model SWN-AKG-1DR is a single-pole, single-throw (SPST) PIN diode switch that, when equipped with option "HS," features balanced rise and fall times of 2 ns at frequencies from 0.5 to 18.0 GHz. The on switching time is a mere 12 ns while the off switching time is only 12 ns. The compact switch exhibits a VSWR of 2.0:1 maximum. The maximum insertion loss is 2.5 dB across the full frequency range, with typical minimum isolation of 80 dB from 0.5 to 18.0 GHz. For more details on this and many other fast PIN diode switches, visit American Microwave Corp.

About the Author

Jack Browne | Technical Contributor

Jack Browne, Technical Contributor, has worked in technical publishing for over 30 years. He managed the content and production of three technical journals while at the American Institute of Physics, including Medical Physics and the Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology. He has been a Publisher and Editor for Penton Media, started the firm’s Wireless Symposium & Exhibition trade show in 1993, and currently serves as Technical Contributor for that company's Microwaves & RF magazine. Browne, who holds a BS in Mathematics from City College of New York and BA degrees in English and Philosophy from Fordham University, is a member of the IEEE.

Sponsored Recommendations

GaN Technology Solutions for Powering Defense and Aerospace Innovation

Oct. 25, 2024
Discover how you can make advancements in radar, aerospace, and advanced communications with Qorvo's industry-leading reliability and cutting-edge technology.

Qorvo: Powering Space Missions with Proven GaN & GaAs Reliability

Oct. 25, 2024
With over 25 years in space, Qorvo provides reliable GaAs and GaN devices for missions from LEO to deep space, meeting stringent MIL standards. We offer NASA-compliant product...

Spatium®: The Power Amplifier Technology of Choice

Oct. 25, 2024
Qorvo's patented Spatium® RF power combining technology provides a wide band, highly reliable, efficient alternative for traveling wave tube amplifier (TWTA) replacements, for...

The Basics of Millimeter Wave Beamforming and Phased Array

Oct. 25, 2024
This article delves into the core concepts of active antenna beamforming and explores various beamforming architectures used in different applications, including 5G networks, ...