MM5130 MM5600 MM5120 MM3100 RF SWITCHES The building blocks for next-gen signal management. The Ideal Switch has proven to be an ideal replacement for large high-power RF electromechanical relays, as well as RF/microwave solid-state PIN diode switches, where linearity and insertion loss are critical parameters. MM3000 & MM5000 Series Specs These Ideal Switches will replace the power-hungry, bulky, lossy switches in our antiquated communications infrastructure. Function Frequency (Min-Max) Insertion Loss IP3 RON COFF Isolation Power (CW) Switching Speed Lifetime Controller Input Voltage Packaging MM5130 SP4T DC–26 GHz 1.3 dB 95 dBm 1.2 Ω 15 fF 18 dB 25 W <10 µs >3B cycles Direct Drive 89 V 2.5 x 2.5 mm WL-CSP MM5600 DPDT DC–20 GHz/40 Gbps 2.5 dB 95 dBm 1.2 Ω 10 fF 23 dB 2 W <10 µs >3B cycles Parallel 89 V 8 x 8 mm LGA MM5120 SP4T DC–12 GHz 0.7 dB 95 dBm 1.2 Ω TBD 22 dB 25 W <10 µs >3B cycles SPI/GPIO 5 V 5.2 x 4.2 mm LGA MM3100 6-ch. SPST DC–3 GHz 0.3 dB 85 dBm 1.0 Ω 90 fF 25 dB 25 W <10 µs >3B cycles SPI 79 V 6 x 6 mm BGA MM5130 DC to 26 GHz SP4T The MM5130 is the world’s first generally available high-power RF SP4T Ideal Switch. It can handle 25 W forward power while providing ultra-low insertion loss. It has superior linearity from 26 GHz down to DC and performs more than 3 billion switching cycles. The four switch channels are individually controllable by applying voltage to the corresponding RF GATE pin. View the MM5130 Datasheet > Top view MM5130 vs. RF Electromechanical Relays The Ideal Switch offers the power handling and RF performance of an EM relay with the size, weight, reliability and speed of solid state. MM5130 EM (SMT) SPDT EM (Coax) SPDT Key Benefits Max Frequency 26 GHz 6 GHz 18 GHz Insertion Loss 0.2 dB @ 6GHz 0.8 dB @ 6GHz 0.2 dB @ 6GHz Isolation >28 dB @ 6GHz 25 dB 70 dB @ 6GHz Power Handling 25 W (CW) >150 W (Pulsed) 50 W 50 W - 100 W Linearity (IP3) 95 dBm 62 dBm >1000x improvement Power Consumption <0.08 mW 140 mW 5000 mW 94-99% reduction Reliability >3B Operations 10M Operations 1-5M Operations >1000x improvement Switching Speed <10 µs 3-5 ms 10-20 ms >1000x improvement Size/Channel Density 5.6 mm3 2.5 x 2.5 x 0.9 mm BGA 1280 mm3 16 x 8 x 10 mm SMT 30,000 mm3 50 x 50 x 13 mm COAX >99% reduction MM5600 DC-20 GHz / 40 Gbps The MM5600 is a DPDT switch that can operate up to 40 Gbps and is perfect for high-speed differential signal switching. The MM5600’s integrated driver can be controlled by a serial-to-parallel interface that drives the high voltage gate lines of the switches. The design also offers a considerable 94% reduction in size when compared to conventional EM relay solutions. View the MM5600 Datasheet> MM5600 vs Traditional High-Speed DPDT The Ideal Switch offers the power handling and RF performance of an EM relay with the size, weight, reliability and speed of solid state. MM5600 EM (SMT) SPDT Key Benefits Market High-speed digital & RF DIB/PIB market High-speed digital & RF DIB/PIB market Configuration DPDT, DC-20 GHz / 40 Gbps DPDT, 20 Gbps "Differential crossover" simplifies routing Power Consumption < 0.08 mW 200 mW 99% reduction in power consumption Reliability >3B operations 1-5M operations 1000x increase in lifetime: reduced down-time, maintenance and cost Switching Speed <10 µs operation time <2 µs release time 6 ms operation time 1000x speed increase: reduced test time and cost-to-test Size/Chip Density 102.4 mm3 8 x 8 x 1.6 mm LGA 819 mm3 SMT 10.3(d) x 11.8 (h) 94% volume reduction: enables more parallel tests, easier routing (top and/or bottom) MM5120 12 GHz High-Power RF SP4T The MM5120 is the world’s first generally available high-power RF SP4T Ideal Switch. This new innovative technology platform enables robust and highly reliable switches capable of >25 W CW power handling at 6.0 GHz. The MM5120 provides ultra-low insertion loss and superior linearity from DC to 12 GHz with >3 billion switching cycles guaranteed at +85 °C. The MM5120 features an integrated charge pump and driver circuit with SPI or GPIO interface control options. View the MM5120 Datasheet> MM5120 vs. RF Electromechanical Relays The Ideal Switch offers the power handling and RF performance of an EM relay with the size, weight, reliability and speed of solid state. MM5120 EM (SMT) SPDT EM (Coax) SPDT Key Benefits Max Frequency 12 GHz 6 GHz 18 GHz Insertion Loss 0.35 dB @ 6GHz 0.8 dB @ 6GHz 0.2 dB @ 6GHz Isolation >25 dB @ 6GHz 25 dB 70 dB @ 6GHz Power Handling 25 W (CW) >150 W (Pulsed) 50 W 50 W - 100 W Linearity (IP3) >95 dBm 62 dBm 99% reduction in power consumption Power Consumption <5 mW 140 mW 5000 mW 94-99% reduction Reliability >3B Operations 10M Operations 1-5M Operations >1000x improvement Switching Speed < 10 µs 3-5 ms 10-20 ms >1000x improvement Size/Channel Density 46 mm3 5 x 4 x 2.3 mm BGA 1280 mm3 16 x 8 x 10 mm SMT 30,000 mm3 50 x 50 x 13 mm COAX >99% reduction MM3100 DC to 3 GHz 6 Channel SPST RF Micro Switch The MM3100 is the world’s first generally available high power, normally open, six channel Single Pole Single Throw (SPST) micro-mechanical switch for RF and microwave switch applications It can handle 25 W forward power while providing ultra-low insertion loss. It has superior linearity from 3 GHz down to DC and performs more than 3 billion switching cycles. Each switch channel can be individually controlled by a standard Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) synchronous bus View the MM3100 Datasheet > Top view MM3100 vs. RF Electromechanical Relays The Ideal Switch offers the power handling and RF performance of an EM relay with the size, weight, reliability and speed of solid state. MM3100 EM (SMT) SPDT EM (Coax) SPDT Key Benefits Max Frequency 3 GHz 6 GHz 18 GHz Insertion Loss 0.3 dB @ 3GHz 0.8 dB @ 6GHz 0.2 dB @ 6GHz Isolation >25 dB @ 3GHz 25 dB 70 dB @ 6GHz Power Handling 25 W (CW) >200 W (Pulsed) 50 W 50 W - 100 W Linearity (IP3) 85 dBm 62 dBm >1000x improvement Power Consumption <0.3 mW 140 mW 5000 mW 94-99% reduction Reliability >3B Operations 10M Operations 1-5M Operations >1000x improvement Switching Speed <10 µs 3-5 ms 10-20 ms >1000x improvement Size/Channel Density 72 mm3 6 x 6 x 2 mm BGA 1280 mm3 16 x 8 x 10 mm SMT 30,000 mm3 50 x 50 x 13 mm COAX >99% reduction Learn about Ideal Switch products: RF Subsystems Get MM6000-series specs The Ideal Switch is the key to 5G and the enabler for next-gen telcom. Impact: 5G & Communications Receive the latest updates and news from Menlo Micro. 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