RF switch targets high precision broadband applications
Fabless firm Peregrine Semiconductor has announced the availability of an RoHS compliant rf switch, designed for high performance broadband applications such as automated test equipment, related test and measurement applications and cellular infrastructure.
Manufactured on the company's HaRP enhanced UltraCMOS technology, the PE42551 operates from 9kHz to 6GHz and features a switching time of 7µs. Peregrine claims the 50?, single pole, double throw device delivers high performance specifications not typically found in standard competitive devices.
"This new device complements our PE42552 high end ATE switch with high linearity up to 6GHz, high isolation and ease of use, at a price point ideal for cost sensitive applications," said Mark Schrepferman, marketing director for Peregrine's High Performance Solutions business unit. "The PE42551 also features a very fast switching time, which allows systems to respond faster while maintaining linearity over frequency, voltage and power."
According to Schrepferman, the device delivers low insertion loss, high IIP3 and 500V ESD tolerance. It is available now in a 4 x 4mm 20 lead QFN package.
