Aeroflex / Metelics has introduced a family of RoHS compliant, silicon PIN diode surface-mount high power switches, ideal for high volume, high performance manufacturing in the military and commercial-industrial markets. These switches are ideal for higher power, higher linearity RF and microwave applications for the military radio, IED defeat, MRI and WiMAX markets.
The MSW2000 Series of surface-mount PIN diode SP2T switches is manufactured using Aeroflex / Metelics’ proven hybrid manufacturing process incorporating high voltage PIN diodes and passive devices integrated within a ceramic substrate. This low profile, compact, surface-mount component (8 X 5 X 2.5 mm) offers superior low and high signal performance compared to MMIC devices in QFN packages. The RF cover provides a suitable degree of EMI shielding, moisture protection, and a flat surface suitable for high volume, surface-mount manufacturing and test equipment.
The SP2T switches are designed in both asymmetrical and symmetrical topologies. The asymmetrical SP2T’s are available as either having the Tx RF port on either the left side of the device (CS200: case style 200) or the right side (CS201: case style 201) for design versatility. The symmetrical configuration consists of a series and shunt PIN diode in both RF ports for improved RF isolation in both ports.
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