SP32T PIN Diode Switches Broadband Wideband High Isolation Solid

SP32T PIN Diode Switches Broadband Wideband High Isolation Solid

Features:

0.4~18GHz
High Switching Speed
Low VSWR

Applications:

Test Systems
Radar
Instrumentation

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The SP32T PIN switch is a 1-to-32 RF signal router and selector that utilizes PIN diodes for high-speed and high reliability control. It is an important foundational component in modern radar and automated testing systems.

Characteristics:

1. High channel count: 32 output channels make it very suitable for systems that require connecting a large number of antenna elements or test ports.
2. High frequency performance: PIN diode switches typically have excellent characteristics of high isolation (preventing inter channel crosstalk) and low insertion loss (minimal signal attenuation when passing through the switch), with operating frequencies ranging from hundreds of MHz to tens of GHz.
3. Fast switching: The switching speed is usually in the microsecond (μs) level, much faster than mechanical switches, and can meet the requirements of electronic scanning and other applications.
4. High power capacity: Compared to CMOS or GaAs FET switches, PIN diode switches can handle higher RF power.
5. Long lifespan & high reliability: All solid state semiconductor structure, no moving parts, extremely long lifespan.

Application:

1. Phased array radar system: Used to switch and distribute transmission/reception signals among thousands of antenna units, and is one of the key components for achieving beam electronic scanning (electrical scanning).
2. Multi port automated testing equipment (ATE): In a production line or laboratory, a testing instrument (such as a vector network analyzer) is used to sequentially and quickly test 32 different devices (such as filters, amplifiers, antennas, etc.) through an SP32T switch, greatly improving testing efficiency.
3. Complex communication systems: Used for signal routing and redundant backup switching.

Qualwave provides SP32T work at 0.4~18GHz, with maximum swithing time of 100nS. We provide standard high performance switches, as well as customized switches according to the requirements.