Preliminary
GaAs IC Reflective SPDT with Driver 3–6 GHz
AS210-321
Features
■
T
X
/R
X
Switch for IEEE 802.11a Wireless
LAN Applications
■
Positive CMOS Level Control (0, +3 V)
■
Low Loss (< 1.3 dB)
■
Low DC Power Consumption
■
QFN-12 3 x 3 mm Package
■
Low Cost
■
No External Components Needed
Description
The AS210-321 is a GaAs PHEMT SPDT reflective switch
that has been designed for WLAN T
X
/R
X
applications. This
device has been optimized to provide excellent
performance from 3–6 GHz. The AS210-321’s low
insertion loss make it an ideal choice for the 802.11a and
3.5 GHz fixed wireless LAN applications.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Characteristic
RF Input Power
Supply Voltage
Control Voltage
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Value
1 W Max. > 500 MHz
-0.2 V, +6 V
-0.2 V, +6 V
-40°C to +85°C
-65°C to +150°C
Electrical Specifications at 25°C (0, +3 V)
Parameter
Insertion Loss
Isolation
Return Loss (On State)
Frequency
3–4 GHz
5–6 GHz
3–5 GHz
5–6 GHz
3–6 GHz
23
25
7.5
Min.
Typ.
1.5
1.0
27
29
12
Max.
1.8
1.5
Unit
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
Operating Characteristics at 25°C (0, +3 V)
Parameter
Switching Characteristics
Condition
Rise, Fall (10/90% or 90/10% RF)
On, Off (50% CTL to 90/10% RF)
Video Feedthru
0/+3 V
C
1
= “0” with @ 700
µA
Max.
C
1
= “1” with @ 500
µA
Max.
5–6 GHz
0
2.4
3.0
400
Frequency
Min.
Typ.
100
150
25
50
0.4
5.0
5.0
700
Max.
Unit
ns
ns
mV
dBm
V
V
V
µA
Input Intermodulation Intercept Point (IIP3)
Control Voltages (C
1
)
Supply Voltage (V
S
)
Supply Current
Alpha Industries, Inc.
[978] 241-7000
•
Fax
[978] 241-7906
•
Email
sales@alphaind.com
•
www.alphaind.com
Specifications subject to change without notice. 1/02A
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