RFSP3TA0618G
Absorptive Coaxial SP3T Switch
6 – 18GHzFeatures••••

Wide Band Operation 6-18GHz
TTL compatible driver included
Fast Switching Speed
Low Insertion Loss and High Isolation•••

Wireless Infrastructure
Test and Measurement
Military and Aerospace

Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, With Vdd = +5V, Vss = -5V & VCTL = 0/ +5V
PN: RFSP3TA0618G
Description

SP3T Absorptive Switch
Low Power Cold Switching

Parameters

Min.

Frequency Range

6Typ.

Insertion Loss

1.8

Insertion Loss Temperature Coefficient

0.003

Isolation

60Max.

Min.

12122.2

Typ.

Max.

Units

18GHz

3.2dB

2.5

7060

0.003

dB/ °C

65dB

Input VSWR

1.3

1.5

1.5

1.8:1Output VSWR

1.3

1.5

1.5

1.8:130dBm

RF Input power

30

Power Dissipation

0.5

0.5

W

0.1dB Compression Point (P0.1dB)

30

30

dBm

IIP3

40

38

dBm

Switching Speed

100 Max.

nsWeight

1.5 Max.

ounces

Impedance

50ΩBiasing (+5V/-5V)

120/50 Max.

mA

Input /Output Connectors

SMA-Female

FinishGold PlatedMaterial

Aluminum

Sealing

Hermetically Sealed (Optional)

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Absorptive Coaxial Single Pole Three Throw Switch 6-18GHz

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Ordering Information

Absolute Maximum Ratings
Biasing+5V±10%/-5V±10%

Part No

Description

RFSP3TA0618G

SP3T 6-18GHz PIN DiodeSwitch

Note: TTL pins cannot be connected to the negative
voltage otherwise the internal driver will be damaged.

Parameter

Description

Operational Temperature-40℃~+85℃(Case Temperature)

Storage Temperature-50℃~+105℃

Thermal Shock-40℃  +85℃
(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 +85℃ 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)

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Absorptive Coaxial Single Pole Three Throw Switch 6-18GHz

Environmental Specifications and Test Standards

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Typical Performance Plots
Input VSWR @+25℃

Output VSWR @+25℃

Isolation @+25℃

Insertion Loss @-40℃

Input VSWR @-40℃

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Absorptive Coaxial Single Pole Three Throw Switch 6-18GHz

Insertion Loss @+25℃

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Isolation @-40℃

Insertion Loss @+85℃

Input VSWR @+85℃

Output VSWR @+85℃

Isolation @+85℃

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Absorptive Coaxial Single Pole Three Throw Switch 6-18GHz

Output VSWR @-40℃

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Insertion Loss vs. Temperature

IIP3

Switching Speed

Absorptive Coaxial Single Pole Three Throw Switch 6-18GHz

Insertion Loss Temperature Coefficient

Switching Speed

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Outline Drawing:

All Dimensions in mm [inches]
Housing Tolerances±0.1 [0.004][X301]

16.5 [0.650]

25 [0.984]

6.75 [0.266]
GND +5V -5V

C1

C2

C3

RF-Lambda

RFSP3TA0618G
F:6-18GHz

SN:XXXXXXXXXX

J1

6 [0.236]

J0J2

J3

4- 2.8[0.11]
THRU

13 [0.512] 13 [0.512]
36 [1.417]
40 [1.575]

3 [0.118]

Truth TableTTL Control
Voltage
THRESHOLD

Low(0)=0~0.8V
High(1)=2.8~5V

Control Input TTLC1C2
c3 Signal Path State
000Not Used01
1J0-J1
101J0-J2
110J0-J3111OFFControl Pin Customization available
upon request

Absorptive Coaxial Single Pole Three Throw Switch 6-18GHz

10.5 [0.413] 12.5 [0.492]
4 [0.157]
4 [0.157]
2 [0.079]

4 [0.157]
4 [0.157]

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