Frequently Asked Questions Filter General What is Menlo's connection to General Electric? What kind of support can Menlo provide, to help designers to integrate the Ideal Switch into their products? In which applications or products will we first see the Ideal Switch? How will I know if products I own are using Menlo's Ideal Switch technology? Are Menlo products a "drop-in" replacement for other switch products, or does adding the Ideal Switch technology require a complete redesign? What are typical lead times when ordering Menlo products? What is Menlo's "Rule of 99" and why does it matter? Can I purchase Menlo products from a distributor like Mouser or Digikey? Product Menlo products are specified for 25W power handling, how is that measured? Is it pulsed or actually continuous wave (CW) power? How much voltage is needed to actuate the Ideal Switch? Can your products handle the traditional humidity environments which are normally specified for semiconductors? (1000 hours/85°C/85%)? I see that today you have a high power SP4T RF product. Will it be possible to have SP2T and other configurations in the future? How are Menlo switches programmed or controlled? Does Menlo have plans to create higher frequency products in the future? Is it possible to evaluate one of the Menlo RF switch evaluation boards in a 75 Ohm system? What is the control current that is needed to drive the high voltage gate line on an Ideal Switch? Are there any special mounting procedure for the WL-CSP glass packages? Technology How does the Ideal Switch compare to other "RF MEMS" switches on the market today? How do Menlo products compare to electromechanical relays? How do Menlo products compare to solid-state switches? What is the switch turn off and turn on time? What is the typical lifetime specification of Menlo switches? Can Menlo switches operate at lower temperatures? Is it possible to hot-switch Menlo switches? Is the Ideal Switch technology export controlled? 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.