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1

GaAs SPDT Switch

DC - 3.0 GHz

Rev. V5

SW-456

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.

Features

• Low Cost Plastic: SC-70 (SOT-363) Package

• Low Insertion Loss: < 0.3 dB @ 900 MHz

• Low Power Consumption: < 15 µA @ -2.3 Volts

• Positive or Negative 2.3 to 8 Volt Control

Description

M/A-COM’s SW-456 is a GaAs monolithic switch in a

low cost SC-70 (SOT-363) surface mount plastic

package.

The

SW-456

is

ideally

suited

for

applications where very low power consumption, low

insertion loss, very small size and low cost are

required.

Typical applications are in dual band

systems where switching between small signal

components is required, i.e. filter banks, single-band

LNA’s, converters, etc. The SW-456 can be used in

applications up to 0.25 watts in systems such as

cellular,

PCS,

DCS1800,

GSM,

CDMA,

W-CDMA

and

other

analog/digital

wireless

communication systems.

The SW-456 is fabricated using a mature 0.5 micron

PHEMT

process.

The

process

features

full

passivation for performance and reliability.

PIN 1

RF1

GND

RF2

V1

RFC

V2

1000 pF

1000 pF

1000 pF

Functional Schematic

Positive Control Voltage

RF1

PIN 1

GND

RF2

V1

RFC

V2

Functional Schematic

Negative Control Voltage

Pin Configuration

PIN

Function

Description

1

RF1

RF In/Out

2

GND

RF Ground

3

RF2

RF In/Out

4

V2

5

RFC

RF Common

6

V1

Ordering Information

1

Part Number

Package

SW-456 PIN

Bulk Packaging

SW-456TR

1000 piece reel

SW-456TR-3000

3000 piece reel

SW-456SMB

Sample Test Board

1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.

Absolute Maximum Ratings

2

2. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause

Parameter

Absolute Maximum

Input Power (0.5 - 3.0 GHz)

3 V Control

5 V Control

Operating Voltage

+8.5 volts

Operating Temperature

-40°C to +85°C

Storage Temperature

-65°C to +150°C

+30 dBm

+33 dBm