RFSP2TA1518GAR
Absorptive Coaxial SP2T Switch
6GHz-18GHz
Product Description
RFSP2TA1518GAR is an absorptive coaxial single pole double throw switch
with a frequency range of 6 to 18GHz.
The maximum input power of this switch is 40dBm. The insertion loss is 3.2dB
with a typical isolation of 65dB.
The product features fast switching speed, low insertion loss and high isolation.
The working temperature of this product is between - 40℃ and + 85℃Features••••••

Typical Applications•••••••••

TTL compatible driver includedFast Switching Speed
High Power Cold Switching
Insertion Loss 3.2dB
Isolation 65dB Typical
50 Ohm Matched

Wireless Infrastructure
Military and Aerospace Applications
Test Instrumentation
Radar Systems
5G Wireless Communications
Microwave Radio Systems
TR Modules
Research and Development
Cellular Base Stations

Electrical Specifications(TA = +25°C), Vdd = +5V, TTL = 0 / +5V
Parameter

Min

TypFrequency Range

6-15

Insertion Loss

2.0Insertion Loss Temperature Coefficient
Isolation

MaxMinMax

15-18
3.0

3.20.003
60

Typ7560Units
GHz

3.5dB

0.003

dB/ °C65dB

Input VSWR1.92.0

1.5

2.0:1

Output VSWR (ON State)

1.9

2.0

1.5

2.0:1

Output VSWR (OFF State)

2.040dBm

RF Input Power2.040:1

DC Power Dissipation

0.60.6W

0.1dB Compression Point( P0.1dB )4040dBm

IIP3

48

Switching Speed

250

Bias Current (+5V)
Weight48
350

250
200 Max.

Net

0.09 Max.

Including Heat Sink

0.25 Max.

Impedance
Input / Output Connectors

dBm
350

nsmA
Ibs
Ω50
SMA-Female(Input) – SMA-Female(Output)
Epoxy Sealed (Standard)

Package
Hermetically Sealed (Optional)

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Absolute Maximum Ratings••

Parameter

RatingBiasing+5V±10%

TTL pins cannot be connected to the negative voltage otherwise the internal driver will be damaged.
Cold Switching: Before changing any TTL signal(s), the RF input power must be blanked or the switch could be damaged.

Environmental Specifications and Test Standards
Parameter

Description

Operational Temperature-40⁰C to +85⁰C(Case Temperature)

Storage Temperature-50⁰C to +105⁰C

Thermal Shock-40⁰C → +85⁰C(5 Cycles / 10 hours)**Random Vibration

MIL-STD-202G
Table 214-I, Test Condition Letter C
1.5 Hours Per Axis

High Temperature Burn In

Temperature +85⁰C for 72 Hours

Shock

1. Weight >20g, 50g half sine wave for 11ms, Speed variation 3.44m/s
2. Weight <=20g, 100g Half sine wave for 6ms, Speed variation 3.75m/s
3. Total 18 times (6 directions, 3 repetitions per direction).

AltitudeStandard: 30,000 Ft (Epoxy Sealed Controlled Environment)
Optional: Hermetically Sealed (60,000 ft. 1.0 PSI min)

Hermetically Sealed(Optional)

MIL-STD-883 (For Hermetically Sealed Units)* * For vibration testing details please see additional information section.

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Typical Performance Plots
Insertion Loss @+25℃

Input VSWR @+25℃

Output VSWR @+25℃

Isolation @+25℃

Insertion Loss @-40℃

Input VSWR @-40℃

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Typical Performance Plots

Output VSWR @-40℃

Isolation @-40℃

Insertion Loss @+85℃

Input VSWR @+85℃

Output VSWR @+85℃

Isolation @+85℃

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Typical Performance Plots

Insertion Loss Temperature Coefficient

Insertion Loss vs. Temperature

IIP3

Switching Speed

Switching Speed

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34 [1.34]
22 [0.87]

17 [0.67]

4- 2.2[0.09]
THRU

J0RFSP2TA1518GAR
F:6-18GHz

40 [1.57]

J2

RF-Lambda

J1

SN:XXXXXXXXXX

30 [1.18]

16 [0.63]

J0

23.5 [0.93]

Max 4[0.16]

23 [0.91]

18 [0.71]
14.2 [0.56]

15 [0.59]

5 [0.20]
12 [0.47]

5 [0.20]33 [1.30][X-204]8 [0.31]

Outline Drawing

J2

RFSP2TA1518GAR
F:6-18GHz

J1SN:XXXXXXXXXX+5V GND TTL

13.5 [0.53]+5V GND TTL

5.5 [0.22]

RF-Lambda

80 [3.15]
92 [3.62]

Truth TableTTL ControlVoltage
THRESHOLD
Control Input
TTL

High(1)=2.8~5V

1

J0-J1

0J0-J2Low(0)=0~0.8V

StateControl Pin Customization available
upon request

Notes:
1. Package Material: Aluminum
2. Finish: Gold Plated
3. All dimensions are in millimeters [inches].
4. Housing Tolerances±0.1 [0.004]unless otherwise specified (Excl Heat Sink).
5. Heatsink Included - Mandatory for Operation .
6. Heatsink NOT Included - Mandatory for Operation.
7. Heat sink required during operation (sold separately). Matching heatsink is listed on ourwebsite. If customer would like to use their own cooling method, please make sure theamplifier will operate under the specs that listed in page 2 of this datasheet.
8. Standard torque wrench must be used to secure RF connectors.

Additional Information
Documentation

Webpage

ESD Policy

https://rflambda.com/pdf/rflambda_esd_control.pdf

Connector Torque Specifications

https://www.rflambda.com/pdf/Torque_Specifications.pdf

Random Vibration Test Standardhttps://www.rflambda.com/pdf/rflambda_random_vibration_MIL-STD-202G.pdf

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Ordering Information
Part Number

Modification

Description

RFSP2TA1518GAR

Standard

6GHz-18GHz SP2T PIN Diode Switch

Important Notice
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RF-Lambda products are not warranted or authorized for use as critical components in medical, life-saving, or life sustaining applications, or otherapplications where a failure would reasonably be expected to cause severe personal injury or death.

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