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GaAs SPDT Terminated Switch

DC - 2.5 GHz

Rev. V7

SW-338

ADVANCED:

Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions

is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results,

and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.

PRELIMINARY:

Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology

Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are

typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available.

Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed.

Features

• Very Low Power Consumption

• High Isolation: 30 dB up to 2 GHz

• Nanosecond Switching Speed

• Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

• Low Cost SOIC-8 Plastic Package

• Tape and Reel Packaging Available

Description

M/A-COM’s SW-338 is a GaAs MMIC SPDT

terminated switch in a low cost SOIC 8-lead surface

mount plastic package. The SW-338 is ideally suited

for use where very low power consumption is

required.

Typical applications include transmit/receive switch-

ing, switch matrices, and filter banks in systems

such as radio and cellular equipment, PCM, GPS,

fiber optic modules, and other battery powered radio

equipment.

The SW-338 is fabricated with a monolithic GaAs

MMIC using a mature 1-micron process. The

process features full chip passivation for increased

performance and reliability.

Pin Configuration

Pin No.

Function

Pin No.

Function

1

V2

5

RF Port 1

2

RF Common

6

Ground

3

V1

7

Ground

4

Ground

8

RF Port 2

Part Number

Package

MASWSS0180

Bulk Packaging

MASWSS0180TR

1000 piece reel

MASWSS0180SMB

Sample Test Board

Absolute Maximum Ratings

3,4

3. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause

permanent damage to this device.

4. M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near

these survivability limits.

Parameter

Absolute Maximum

Input Power

0.05 GHz

0.5 - 2.0 GHz

+27 dBm

+34 dBm

Control Voltage

Operating Temperature

-40°C to +85°C

Storage Temperature

-65°C to +150°C

Functional Schematic

Ordering Information

1,2

1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.

2. All sample boards include 5 loose parts.