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Product Summary
Menlo Microsystems' RF switches are high-performance RF MEMS switches employing their proprietary MEMS technology, "Ideal Switch®". In the conventional RF switch market, electromagnetic relays (EMRs) excel in low loss and high isolation, but have limitations in size, lifespan, and switching speed. Semiconductor switches, on the other hand, can achieve high speed and miniaturization, but are limited by insertion loss and linearity in the high-frequency range.
Menlo Microsystems' Ideal Switch® technology is a MEMS switch technology that combines the advantages of these two approaches. It achieves low loss, high isolation, and high linearity while simultaneously offering miniaturization, long lifespan, and high-speed operation, and is being adopted in a wide range of markets as a next-generation RF signal control device.
Supporting a wide bandwidth from DC to 26GHz, it is suitable for applications such as high-power RF front-ends, antenna tuning, filter banks, and test and measurement equipment. Furthermore, with a maximum power handling capacity of 25W and high linearity of 95dBm class, it is suitable for applications requiring high RF performance and reliability, such as communications infrastructure, defense and aerospace, medical equipment, and test and measurement fields.
Product features
■ Low insertion loss and high isolation
Supporting a wide bandwidth from DC to 26GHz, it achieves low insertion loss and high isolation, contributing to the maintenance of high-frequency signal quality.
■ High linearity and high power output compatible
With high linearity of 95dBm (IIP3) and power handling capabilities up to 25W, it is suitable for high-power RF front-ends and test and measurement equipment.
■ Ultra-long life and high reliability
It achieves a switching life of over 3 billion cycles. Compared to conventional electromagnetic relays, it contributes to reducing replacement frequency and maintenance burden.
■ Compact and high-speed switching
Utilizing a minimum package size of 2.5mm x 2.5mm, it supports high-speed switching of less than 10μs. This achieves both miniaturization of equipment and improved system performance.
Product lineup
Menlo Microsystems offers RF MEMS switches for a wide range of RF applications, including communications infrastructure, test and measurement, and defense and aerospace. You can select the optimal product based on your frequency bandwidth and control method. For more details, please visit the manufacturer's website below.
RF switch
|
model number |
Switch configuration |
Frequency range |
Control Method |
| MM5230 | SP4T (Normal-Port Mode) | DC～18GHz | Direct Drive |
| SPST (Super-Port Mode) | DC～26GHz | ||
| MM5130 | SP4T (Normal-Port Mode) | DC～18GHz | Direct Drive |
| SPST (Super-Port Mode) | DC～26GHz | ||
| MM5130-NLX | SP4T (Normal-Port Mode) | DC～18GHz | Direct Drive |
| SPST (Super-Port Mode) | DC～26GHz | ||
| MM5120 | SP4T | DC～18GHz | SPI / GPIO |
| MM5140 | SP4T | DC～8GHz | SPI / GPIO |
Target application
Menlo Microsystems' RF switches leverage low insertion loss, high isolation, high linearity, and high power performance to be used in a wide range of RF applications, from communications infrastructure to test and measurement equipment.
• High-power RF front end
Antenna tuning
Switched filter bank
Variable filter
• Test and measurement equipment
RF relay replacement
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