The PE42520 SPDT absorptive RF switch is designed for use in test/ATE and other high performance wireless applications. This broadband general purpose switch maintains excellent RF performance and linearity from 9 kHz through 13 GHz. This switch is a pin-compatible upgraded version of PE42552 with higher power handling of 36 dBm continuous wave (CW) and 38 dBm instantaneous power in 50Ω @ 8 GHz. The PE42520 exhibits high isolation, fast settling time, and is offered in a 3 × 3 mm QFN package.

Specifications

DescriptionSPDT (A)
Min Freq.9 kHz
Max Freq.13 GHz
Max Typ. IL (dB)2
Min Typ. IL (dB)0.6
Max Typ. Iso (dB)90
Min Typ. Iso (dB)18
P1dB/P0.1dB (dBm)39.0 / –
IIP3 (dBm)66
Max Power Rating (dBm)36
Max Temp (ºC)85
VDD Range (V)2.3–5.5
Switching Time5.5 µs
ESD HBM (V)4000
Package (mm)3x3
Package16L QFN

Key Features

      HaRP™ technology-enhanced
      High power handling @ 8 GHz in 50Ω
      High linearity
      Low insertion loss
      High isolation
      ESD performance
      Packaging: 16-lead 3 × 3 mm QFN

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