Mini-Circuits-M3SWA-2-50DRA-

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Mini-Circuits-M3SWA-2-50DRA-
Fast Switching  
SPDT RF Switch  
50
Ω
0.3 – 4500 MHz  
Absorptive RF Switch with internal driver  
Single Supply Voltage, +3V to +5V  
Product Features  
• High Isolation, 52 dB at 1 GHz  
• Low insertion loss, 0.8 dB typ. at 1 GHz  
• Low supply current consumption, 50
µ
A typ.  
• Fast Rise/Fall time, 16 ns typ.  
Generic photo used for illustration purposes only  
M3SWA-2-50DRA+  
CASE STYLE: DL805  
Typical Applications  
• Defense  
• Communication Infrastructure  
• Test and Measurements  
+RoHS Compliant  
The +Suffix identifies RoHS Compliance. See our web site  
for RoHS Compliance methodologies and qualifications  
General Description  
M3SWA-2-50DRA+ is a high isolation fast switching absorptive SPDT switch with integral CMOS driver,  
operates with single positive supply voltage while consuming, 50
µ
A typical.
 
It has been designed for wide-  
band operation. It is packaged in a tiny 3.25mm x 3.25mm, 8-lead package passes 250V for ESD (HBM).  
Simplified Schematic and Pad Description  
RF COMMON  
Cblock  
DUT  
RF  
Section  
Cblock  
Cblock  
RF1  
RF2  
Internal CMOS Driver  
Control  
VDD  
Pad  
Function  
RF IN  
Number  
Description  
RF common/ SUM port, requires external DC block  
RF out #1/In port #1, requires external DC block  
RF out #1/In port #2, requires external DC block  
CMOS Control IN  
6
RF OUT1  
RF OUT2  
CONTROL  
VDD  
1
4
2
5
Supply voltage  
NC  
7
No Connection  
CMOS GND  
GND  
3
CMOS ground  
8 &, paddle  
RF ground  
RE
V
.
O
R  
M157611  
M3SWA-2-50DRA+  
RS/CP  
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SPDT RF Switch  
M3SWA-2-50DRA+  
RF Electrical Specifications

1

, T

AMB

=25°C, 50
Ω
,
V

DD

= +5V  
Condition (MHz)  
Min.  
Typ.  
Max.  
Units  
Parameter  
Frequency range  
10  
4500  
1.0  
1.0  
1.2  
1.4  
1.9  
MHz  
10  
100  
0.6  
0.7  
Insertion loss

2,3  

1000  
2000  
4500  
10  
0.8  
dB  
dB  
dB  
dB  
1.0  
1.2  
74.0  
59.3  
61.5  
50.8  
39.5  
74.3  
61.0  
51.8  
46.5  
37.4  
24.3  
24.1  
20.8  
16.7  
17.0  
12.9  
20.1  
28.6  
12.8  
30  
100  
Isolation between Common port and RF1/RF2 Ports  
Isolation between RF1 and RF2 ports  
Return loss (ON STATE)  
1000  
2000  
4500  
10  
100  
1000  
2000  
4500  
10  
100  
1000  
2000  
4500  
500  
1000  
2000  
4500  
500-1000  
1000-2000  
2000-4500  
Return loss (OFF STATE)  
Input 0.2 dB Compression  
dB  
30  
dBm  
27  
DC Electrical Specifications  
Parameter  
Min.  
Typ.  
Max.  
Units  
Supply voltage, V

DD  

Supply current  
3.0  
5.0  
200  
0.5  
V

DD  

10  
V
µA  
V
50  
Control voltage Low  
Control voltage High  
Control current  
Notes:  
0
0.7 V

DD  

V
0.2  
µA  
1. Tested on Mini-Circuits’ test board TB-159+, using Agilent’s N5230A network analyzer (see Characterization test circuit, Fig.1).  
2. Insertion loss values are de-embedded from test board loss.  
3. Needs external blocking capacitors on all RF ports. (Suggested value=47pF)  
Switching Specifications  
Parameter  
Condition  
Min.  
Typ.  
Max.  
Units  
RF Pin=0dBm  
RF Freq.=500 MHz  
Control Freq.=500 KHz  
Control High=3.7V  
Control Low=0V  
Switching time  
50% Control to 90%/10% RF  
29  
nS  
RF Pin=0dBm  
RF Freq.=500 MHz  
Control Freq.=500 KHz  
Control High=3.7V  
Control Low=0V  
Video Leakage  
24.8  
16  
mV  
nS  
RF Pin=0dBm  
RF Freq.=500 MHz  
Control Freq.=500 KHz  
Control High=3.7V  
Control Low=0V  
Rise/Fall Time  
10 to 90% or 90 to 10%  
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SPDT RF Switch  
M3SWA-2-50DRA+  
Absolute Maximum Ratings

5  

Parameter  
Ratings  
Operating temperature  
Storage temperature  
V

DD

, Supply voltage (V)  
Voltage control (V)  
-55°C to +100°C  
-55°C to +100°C  
2.7 Min., 5.5 Max.  
-0.2V
Min., V

DD

Max  
+30 dBm  
RF Input power (dBm)  
5. Operation of this device above any of these conditions may cause permanent damage.  
Truth Table
(State of control voltage selects the desired switch state)  
RF common to  
State of Control voltage  
RF1  
OFF  
ON  
RF2  
ON  
Hi  
Low  
OFF  
ON- low insertion loss state
 
OFF- Isolation State  
Characterization Test Circuit  
RF COMMON  
Cblock  
DUT  
RF  
Section  
Cblock  
Cblock  
RF1  
RF2  
Internal CMOS Driver  
Control  
VDD  
Figure 1.
Block Diagram of test Circuit used for characterization  
(DUT soldered on Mini-Circuit’s TB-159A+)  
Frequency  
(MHz)  
Cblock  
(Suggested Value)  
0.3-500  
0.1 µF  
47 pF  
500-4500  
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SPDT RF Switch  
M3SWA-2-50DRA+  
Product Marking  
3SWA  
MCL  
1
Marking may contain other features or characters for internal lot control  
Additional Detailed Technical Information  
additional information is available on our dash board.  
Data Table  
Swept Graphs  
Performance Data  
Case Style  
DL805
Plastic package, exposed paddle , lead finish=Matte-Tin  
Tape & Reel  
F58  
7” reels with 1000 devices  
13” reels with 2000, 4000 devices  
Standard quantities available on reel  
Suggested Layout for PCB Design  
Evaluation Board  
PL-120A  
TB-159A+  
ENV16  
Environmental Ratings  
ESD Rating  
Human Body Model (HBM): Class 1A (250 to 500V) in accordance with ESD STM5.1-2001  
Additional Notes  
A. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification document are intended  
to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification document.  
B. Electrical specifications and performance data contained in this specification document are based on Mini-Circuit’s  
applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions.  
C. The parts covered by this specification document are subject to Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms  
and conditions (collectivel
y
,
“
Standard
T
e
rms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled to the rights and benefits  
contained therein. For a full statement of the Standard
T
e
rms and the exclusive rights and remedies thereunder,  
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