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GaAs Transfer Switch,

DC-3.0 GHz

Rev. V5

SW-283-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.

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Parameter

Test Conditions

Frequency

Units

Min

Typ

Max

Insertion Loss

—

DC - 3 GHz

DC - 2 GHz

DC - 1 GHz

DC - 0.5 GHz

dB

dB

dB

dB

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

2.1

1.8

1.3

1.0

VSWR

—

DC - 3 GHz

DC - 2 GHz

DC - 1 GHz

DC - 0.5 GHz

Ratio

Ratio

Ratio

Ratio

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

1.9:1

1.7:1

1.3:1

1.25:1

Isolation

—

DC - 3 GHz

DC - 2 GHz

DC - 1 GHz

DC - 0.5 GHz

dB

dB

dB

dB

20

25

40

45

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

Trise, Tfall

Ton, Toff

Transients

10/90% or 90/10% RF

50% CTL to 90/10% RF

In-Band

—

—

—

nS

nS

mV

—

—

—

2

4

30

—

—

—

1 dB Compression

Control Voltage 0/-5 VDC

Control Voltage 0/-8 VDC

0.5 - 3 GHz

0.05 GHz

0.5 - 3 GHz

0.05 GHz

dBm

dBm

dBm

dBm

—

—

—

—

+27

+21

+33

+26

—

—

—

—

For two-tone Input power

up to +13 dBm

0.5 - 3 GHz

0.05 GHz

dBm

dBm

—

—

+68

+62

—

—

For two-tone Input power

up to +13 dBm

0.5 - 3 GHz

0.05 GHz

dBm

dBm

—

—

+50

+45

—

—

Control Voltages

to –8V

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

5 µA

200 µA

1. All specifications apply with 50 ohm impedance connected to all RF ports with 0 and –5 VDC control voltages.

2. Faster switching speed can be achieved with enhanced driver waveform.

Absolute Maximum Ratings

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Parameter

Absolute Maximum

Input Power

0.05 GHz

0.5 - 3.0 GHz

+27 dBm

+34 dBm

Control Voltage

-8.5 V < Vc < +5 V

Operating Temperature

-55°C to +125°C

Storage Temperature

-65°C to +150°C

3.

Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may

cause permanent damage to this device.

4.

M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near

these survivability limits.