MACOM launches high power silicon PIN switch
The 20W PIN-diode monolithic terminated switch is ideal for high power applications
M/A-COM Technology Solutions, a supplier of analogue RF, microwave, and millimetre wave products, has announced a new 20W PIN diode switch suited for high power X-Band applications.
The MASW-010647 is a monolithic, terminated Silicon PIN diode SPDT switch designed for X-Band high power, high performance applications. The switch handles greater than 20W of CW power over the 8.0 - 10.5 GHz frequency band.
The device offers customers low insertion loss of 0.8 dB as well as high isolation performance of 37 dB for their high power applications. The MASW-010647 integrates a bias network to allow for simplified bias application and switch control.
The device is also fabricated using MACOM's patented HMIC process, which allows for the integration of silicon pedestals that embed series and shunt diodes in low loss, low dispersion glass. The company says the chip benefits customers by smaller size, a lower number of components, and improved yield and repeatability.
"The MASW-010647 has been designed for customers who require a small-size, integrated solution with high power handling in conjunction with low insertion loss," says Paul Beasly, Product Manager, Aerospace & Defence.
"The combination of integrated bias networks 5V operation, and excellent performance at 20 W of CW power, makes this device an excellent candidate for high power applications such as X-Band radar."
The table below outlines typical performance:
Production quantities and samples of the MASW-010647 are available from stock.
