AEROSPACE & DEFENSE Mission-critical technology. Current equipment is too big, too heavy and too power hungry. Saving on size, weight, and power—both in the air and on your back—is critical to mission success. THE IDEAL SWITCH MAKES TECHNOLOGY IN THE FIELD SMALLER, MORE EFFICIENT, AND MORE CAPABLE. Weight saved drives increased agility and energy savings. Space saved increases room for added equipment and more functionality. Power saved delivers longer run-time or smaller, lighter power units or batteries. Costs saved frees up budget for other gains. IMPACT: Securing field advantages. The Ideal Switch can save over 3dB in high power switched filter banks, enabling truly game-changing form-factors and system integration. Traditional Filter Banks vs. the Ideal Switch MM6005 7-Channel Reconfigurable Filter Traditional 7-Channel Switched Filter Bank Key Benefits Size 7 x 4.6 x 1.6 cm = 51.5 cm3 20.3 x 20.3 x 2.54 cm = 1,047 cm3 or greater depending on heat sink needs 95% reduction in size Weight 106 g >1,000 g 90% reduction in weight # of Components 4 Ideal Switches 30 other components 7 PIN Diodes 150 other components 70% reduction in components Power 60 W in, >43 W out 100 W in, <40 W out Greater power efficiency Speed <10 µs 30 µs RF Performance 1.4 dB 3—4 dB 1000x improvement in IP3 harmonics Reduced Size & Weight Go from many power-hungry, lossy PIN diodes and massive metal housings to a few Ideal Switches in a miniaturized case. The result? 92% board size and weight reduction. Increased RF Performance Go from 3-4 dB to 1.4 dB with a 1000X improvement in IP3 and harmonics. Reduced distortion offers higher data rates and more concurrent users. Reduced Power Consumption Go from 100 W in, < 40 W out to 60 W in, > 43 W out for smaller PA, simpler thermal management, longer operation in the field. Reduced Switching Speed Go over 3x faster (from 30µs to <10µs) for more rapid channel access. Enabling Technology With new systems architecture and capabilities afforded by the Ideal Switch, soldiers and first responders can share more information across larger areas more securely. IN THE LAB Learn about Ideal Switch products: RF Subsystems Get MM6000-series specs The Ideal Switch completely changes reliability and total cost of ownership expectations. Impact: Test & Measurement Receive the latest updates and news from Menlo Micro. SUBSCRIBE 49 Discovery Ste 150 Irvine, CA 92618 TECHNOLOGY How It Works Performance Innovation Reliability Quality MARKETS Communications & 5G Aerospace & Defense Test & Measurement Medical PRODUCTS RF Switches RF Subsystems General Purpose Switches Power Relays COMPANY About FAQ Careers Contact Testimonials NEWSROOM All News Blog Press Releases News & Events Mentions Technical Papers Follow us: A heritage of GE innovation © 2021, Menlo Microsystems, Inc. All rights reserved.