The American Microwave SWN-2184-1A is a Single Pole Single Throw (SPST) reflective PIN-diode switch engineered for broadband RF signal routing and modulation across 0.5 GHz to 18.0 GHz. This device delivers reliable signal path management with minimal insertion loss and exceptional isolation, making it suitable for systems requiring fast, TTL-compatible switching in compact form factors.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Performance
• Operating range: 0.5 GHz to 18.0 GHz
• Insertion loss: 2.5 dB maximum
• Isolation: 80 dB minimum
• VSWR: 1.9:1
Switching Characteristics
• Rise time: 100 nS maximum (75 nS typical)
• Fall time: 100 nS maximum (75 nS typical)
• ON switching time: 250 nS maximum (220 nS typical)
• OFF switching time: 250 nS maximum (100 nS typical)
• Delay ON/OFF: 60 nS maximum
Power Handling
• Peak RF power: 20 watts
• Average RF power: 7 watts
• Supply voltage: +5 VDC @ 100 mA maximum, -15 VDC @ 45 mA maximum
Physical & Environmental
• Dimensions: 1.0″ × 1.0″ × 0.5″
• Weight: ≤ 1.0 oz
• Operating temperature: -65°C to +85°C
• Storage temperature: -65°C to +125°C
• Qualification: MIL-STD-202F environmental testing (humidity, shock, vibration, altitude, thermal cycling)
– Key Features
• TTL-compatible control logic (0 V = OFF, 2.5–45.0 V = ON)
• Dual SMA female RF connectors
• Solder-pin power and control interfaces
• Nanosecond-class switching speeds reduce signal delay
• Wideband frequency coverage supports multi-band applications
• Compact 1.0″ × 1.0″ footprint simplifies PCB layout
– Typical Applications
• Multi-band RF signal routing and path selection
• Test and measurement signal switching
• Broadband modulation and gating systems
• Antenna selection and RF multiplexing
– Compatibility & Integration
The SWN-2184-1A accepts TTL logic levels via solder-pin control inputs and requires +5 VDC and -15 VDC supplies. Standard SMA connectors ensure straightforward integration into existing RF systems and test platforms.
