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Matched GaAs SPDT Switch,
5 - 2000 MHz
Rev. V3
SW-233-PIN / SW-236-PIN
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is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results,
and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.
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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.
Features
• Low Insertion Loss, 1.0 dB Typical
• Fast Switching Speed, 20 nS Typical
• Ultra Low DC Power Consumption, 0.12 mA Typical
• Integral TTL (SW-233) or CMOS (SW-236) Driver
• 50 Ohm Nominal Impedance
• MIL-STD-883 screening av ailable
Description
Ordering Information
Part Number Package
SW-233-PIN FP-16
SW-236-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
Control Input Condition of Switch
“1” = Logic High
TTL (SW-233)
CMOS (SW-236)
CTL
1 CTL
2 CTL
3 CTL
4 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
RF Common to
Each RF Port
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Matched GaAs SPDT Switch,
5 - 2000 MHz
Rev. V3
SW-233-PIN / SW-236-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
SW-233
1. All specifications apply when operated with bias voltages of +5 VDC (SW-205) or +8 VDC (SW-206) and 50 ohm impedance at
all RF ports.
SW-236
Parameter Test Conditions Frequency Units Min Typ Max
Insertion Loss — 5 - 2000 MHz
5 - 1000 MHz
5 - 500 MHz
dB
dB
dB
1.5
1.2
1.1
—
—
—
—
—
—
VSWR — 5 - 2000 MHz
5 - 1000 MHz
5 - 500 MHz
Ratio
Ratio
Ratio
—
—
—
—
—
—
1.9:1
1.5:1
1.4:1
Isolation — 5 - 2000 MHz
5 - 1000 MHz
5 - 500 MHz
dB
dB
dB
40
45
53
—
—
—
—
—
—
IP2 For two tone input power up to +13 dBm 500 - 2000 MHz
50 MHz dBm
dBm —
— +68
+60 —
—
IP3 For two tone input power up to +13 dBm 500 - 2000 MHz
50 MHz dBm
dBm —
— +46
+40 —
—
Parameter Test Conditions Frequency Units Min Typ Max
Trise, Tfall
Ton, Toff
Transients
50% CTL to 90/10% RF
In-band
—
—
—
nS
nS
mV
—
—
—
7
20
100
—
—
—
1 dB Compression Input Power 500 - 2000 MHz
50 MHz dBm
dBm —
— +27
+21 —
—
Bias Power +5 VDC @ 0.12 mA Typ — mA — — 1
Parameter Test Conditions Frequency Units Min Typ Max
Trise, Tfall
Ton, Toff
Transients
50% CTL to 90/10% RF
In-band
—
—
—
nS
nS
mV
—
—
—
20
40
70
—
—
—
1 dB Compression Input Power 500 - 2000 MHz
50 MHz dBm
dBm —
— +33
+26 —
—
Bias Power +5 to +8 VDC @ 0.12 to 0.40 mA Typ — mA — — 1
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M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make
changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice.
3
Matched GaAs SPDT Switch,
5 - 2000 MHz
Rev. V3
SW-233-PIN / SW-236-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.
Schematic
Typical Performance Curves
Insertion Loss
VSWR
Isolation
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
0.005 0.50 1.00 1.50 2.00
Freque nc y ( M Hz)
+85°C +25°C -55°C
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
0.005 0.50 1.00 1.50 2.00
Fre que nc y ( M Hz)
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
0.005 0.50 1.00 1.50 2.00
Fre que nc y ( M Hz)
RF4
GND
GND
RF Common
GND
GND
RF1
CTL4
CTL3
CTL1
CTL2
+VDC
NC
GND
RF2
RF3
5050
50 50
VSWR Insertion Loss (dB)
Isolation (dB)
