Overview
The HMC986A-SX, manufactured by Analog Devices Inc., is a reflective, single-pole, double throw (SPDT) switch. This component is fabricated using a gallium arsenide (GaAs) process, which provides high performance and reliability in various RF and microwave applications. The HMC986A-SX is designed to operate over a wide frequency range, making it suitable for diverse use cases in the telecommunications, aerospace, and defense industries.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 0.1 GHz to 50 GHz |
| Switch Type | Reflective SPDT |
| Material | Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) |
| Insertion Loss | Typically 2 dB at 10 GHz |
| Isolation | Typically 40 dB at 10 GHz |
| Control Voltage | 0 V / 5 V |
| Power Handling | Up to 23 dBm |
| Package | 4x4 mm SMT |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes |
Key Features
- Wide frequency range of operation from 0.1 GHz to 50 GHz
- High isolation and low insertion loss, ensuring minimal signal degradation
- Reflective switch design for efficient signal routing
- Low control voltage requirements (0 V / 5 V)
- High power handling capability up to 23 dBm
- Compact 4x4 mm SMT package for space-efficient designs
- RoHS-compliant, ensuring environmental sustainability
Applications
The HMC986A-SX is versatile and can be used in a variety of applications, including:
- Telecommunications infrastructure, such as base stations and repeaters
- Aerospace and defense systems, including radar and communication equipment
- Test and measurement instruments, such as signal generators and analyzers
- Wireless communication systems, including 5G and satellite communications
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the HMC986A-SX?
The HMC986A-SX operates over a frequency range of 0.1 GHz to 50 GHz. - What type of switch is the HMC986A-SX?
The HMC986A-SX is a reflective, single-pole, double throw (SPDT) switch. - What material is used in the fabrication of the HMC986A-SX?
The HMC986A-SX is fabricated using gallium arsenide (GaAs). - What are the typical insertion loss and isolation values at 10 GHz?
Typically, the insertion loss is 2 dB and the isolation is 40 dB at 10 GHz. - What is the control voltage for the HMC986A-SX?
The control voltage for the HMC986A-SX is 0 V / 5 V. - What is the maximum power handling capability of the HMC986A-SX?
The HMC986A-SX can handle up to 23 dBm of power. - What is the package type and size of the HMC986A-SX?
The HMC986A-SX comes in a 4x4 mm SMT package. - Is the HMC986A-SX RoHS-compliant?
Yes, the HMC986A-SX is RoHS-compliant. - Where can the HMC986A-SX be used?
The HMC986A-SX can be used in telecommunications, aerospace, defense, test and measurement, and wireless communication systems. - What are the benefits of using a GaAs process in the HMC986A-SX?
The GaAs process provides high performance, reliability, and efficiency in RF and microwave applications.
