M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. introduced a new GaAs SP3T switch for Wireless LAN and Bluetooth (WLAN/BT) applications in smartphone and tablet platforms.
The switch is ideal for low control voltage, low insertion loss, high isolation, and small size applications. Packaged in a lead free 1.5 mm 8-Lead PDFN, the MASW-010612 is ideal for switching between WLAN and Bluetooth functions to a common antenna. The switch is fabricated using a 0.5 micron gate length GaAs PHEMT process, and boasts fast settling speed for timing-sensitive applications. Operating between a frequency range of DC to 3.5 GHz, and optimized at 2.4 GHz, the MASW-010612 has a low insertion loss of 0.6 dB and a high P1dB at 36 dBm.
“This switch complements our bumped DIE MASW-009276 which is in production today” said Kevin Harrington, Product Manager. “The packaged WLAN/BT SP3T function in the 1.5 mm package offers an easy pick and place solution to our customers.”
The table below outlines typical part number performance:
|
Parameters |
Units |
MASW-010612 |
|
Frequency |
GHz |
2.4 |
|
Insertion Loss (WLAN/BT) |
dB |
0.6 |
|
Isolation (WLAN/BT) |
dB |
21 |
|
Return Loss (WLAN/BT) |
dB |
20 |
|
IP3 |
dBm |
54 |
|
P1dB Tx /Rx |
dBm |
36/34 |
|
3rd Harmonic @ +20 dBm |
dBm |
-78 |
|
Control Current |
µA |
4 |