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GaAs High Isolation Switch

DC - 3.0 GHz

Rev. V3

MASWSS0169

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

• Low Power Consumption: < 20 µA @ +3 V

• High Isolation: 50 dB Typical @ 2 GHz

• Low Insertion Loss: 0.7 dB @ 2 GHz

• Positive 2.5 to 5 V Control

• Lead-Free MSOP-10 Package

• Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound

• 260°C Reflow Compatible

• RoHS* Compliant Version of SW-439

Description

The MASWSS0169 is a GaAs MMIC SPDT switch in

a lead-free MSOP-10 surface mount plastic pack-

age. This part is ideal for high isolation, broadband

switching requirements. Typical applications include

synthesizer switching, transmit/receive switching,

switch matrices and filter banks in systems such as

radio and cellular equipment, PCM, GPS, and fiber

optic modules.

The MASWSS0169 is fabricated as a monolithic

GaAs MMIC using a 0.5 micron pHEMT process.

The process features full passivation.

Functional Schematic

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4. For improved performance at frequencies below 500 MHz,

use larger value capacitors.

Pin Configuration

Pin No.

Function

Pin No.

Function

1

Control 1

6

RF Port 2

2

Ground

7

Ground

3

RF Input

8

Ground

4

Ground

9

Ground

5

Control 2

10

RF Port 1

Ordering Information

1

Part Number

Package

MASWSS0169

Bulk Packaging

MASWSS0169TR-3000

3000 piece reel

MASWSS0169SMB

Sample Board

1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.

Truth Table

2,3

Control V1

Control V2

RFC - RF1

RFC - RF2

0

1

Off

On

1

0

On

Off

2. External DC blocking capacitors are required on all RF ports.

3. “0” = 0 + 0.2 Vdc, “1” = +2.5 to +5 Vdc

* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2002/95/EC.

Absolute Maximum Ratings

5,6

Parameter

Absolute Maximum

Input Power

+30 dBm

Operating Voltage

+8.5 Volts

Operating Temperature

-40°C to +85°C

Storage Temperature

-65°C to +150°C

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

permanent damage to this device.

6. M/A-COM Technology does not recommend sustained

operation near these survivability limits.