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GaAs SPST Switch

DC - 2.5 GHz

Rev. V3

MASWSS0162

ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions

is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results,

and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.

PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology

Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are

typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available.

Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed.

Features

• Very Low Power Consumption: 50 µW

• Low Insertion Loss: 1.0 dB

• High Isolation: 35 dB up to 2 GHz

• Very High Intercept Point: 46 dBm IP3

• Nanosecond Switching Speed

• Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

• Lead-Free SOIC-8 Plastic Package

• 100% Matte Tin Plating over Copper

• Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound

• 260°C Reflow Compatible

• RoHS* Compliant Version of SW-259

Description

M/A-COM’s MASWSS0162 is a GaAs MMIC SPST

switch in a lead-free SOIC-8 lead surface mount

plastic package. The MASWSS0162 is ideally suited

for use where low power consumption is required.

Typical applications include transmit/receive switch-

ing, switch matrices and switched filter banks in sys-

tems such as radio and cellular equipment, PCM,

GPS, fiber optic modules, and other battery powered

radio equipment.

The MASWSS0162 is fabricated using a monolithic

GaAs MMIC using a mature 1 micron process. The

process features full chip passivation for increased

performance and reliability.

Ordering Information

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Part Number

Package

MASWSS0162

Bulk Packaging

MASWSS0162TR

1000 piece reel

1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.

Absolute Maximum Ratings

2,4

Parameter

Absolute Maximum

Input Power

3

0.05 GHz

0.5 – 2.0 GHz

+27 dBm

+34 dBm

Control Voltage

+5 V, -8.5 V

Operating Temperature

-40°C to +85°C

Storage Temperature

-65°C to +150°C

2. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause

permanent damage to this device.

3. When the RF Input power is applied to a terminated port, the

absolute maximum is +32 dBm.

4. M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near

these survivability limits.

PIN No.

Description

PIN No.

Description

1

Ground

5

RF Port 2

2

A

6

Ground

3

B

7

Ground

4

Ground

8

RF Port 1

Pin Configuration

Functional Schematic

8

7

6

5

1

2

3

4

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