The companies listed here can supply your needs for any type of switch, be it solid state or mechanical, reflective or absorptive, manual or electrically controllable. They provide not only a stock of off-the-shelf models, but can also design and manufacture custom models for meeting specialty insertion losses, m x n matrices, form factor, power handling, or other unique parameters. There is a lot of design information available in the form of white papers, datasheets, and online write-ups. Please consider contacting RF Cafe advertisers first for your needs.

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All Purpose Analog Switch Design Hints Application brief from Pericom. A Mechanical Approach to Overcome RF MEMS Switch Stiction Problem Abstract by Lei L. Mercado, *Shun-Meen Kuo, Tien-Yu Tom Lee, and Lianjun Liu. Amplical East Whippany, NJ Phone: 201-919-2088 Amplical was founded by Engineers for Engineers Amplical is determined to be a leading supplier of quality RF microwave components. Utilizing the latest in RF Microwave technology, Amplical focuses on premium quality amplifiers and attenuators at affordable prices. Amplifiers are tuned for exceptional amplitude flatness and our attenuators are designed for precision and the utmost in accuracy. Our products are typically available from stock. It is our pleasure and honor to provide you with both an exceptional product and exceptional service. GaAs technology.        • Amplifiers - High Power, Maximally Flat         • Attenuators - Relay, Solid State         • Custom RF Microwave Assemblies       • Modulators - Rack & Connectorized      We        believe          that           you         should        not      have to: ...wait 3 months for your parts ...pay an arm and a leg for     these parts ...wait for days for a quote or an     answer to technical questions Most Items Available from Stock Avoiding Passive-Component Pitfalls Application note from Analog Devices. The Basic Reed Switch From Meder Electronic. Configuring an Optimal RF/Microwave Switch System Application note from Keithley. Current Issues in Packet Switch Design Abstract from IBM Research, Zurich Research Laboratory.  Design of A Novel Bulk Micro-machined RF MEMS Switch A RF MEMS capacitive switch fabricated using bulk silicon micro-machining is investigated in this paper. Dow-Key Microwave Ventura, CA Tel: 805-650-0260 Fax: 805-650-1734  Dow-Key Microwave Corporation is the world's  largest manufacturer of electro-mechanical RF  switches. We are AS9100/ISO-9001 certified  and committed to providing unparalleled  customer service, competitive pricing, on-time  delivery and switch products that are  distinguished by quality and reliability.  Dow-Key offers the largest switch product line in  the world with over 10,000 unique configurations. Our Products Include:   • Coaxial Switches - SPDT, DPDT, Transfer,                                                     Multi-Position   • Electro-Mechanical Switch Matrices -                               Multiple-Pole, Multiple-Throw   • Solid State Matrices - 12 x 12, 6 x 12,                                     8 x 16, 32 x 48, Custom   • Space Qualified Switches - 2/3 Switch,                      SPDT, DPDT, Transfer, High Power   • Waveguide Switches - SPDT, DPDT,                                                Transfer, R-Type For our latest specials, please check our Excess Inventory & Out the Door in 24 View Dow-Key's Catalogs Evaluating RF Relays For Military Systems Article from Microwaves & RF, by Robert W. Dobson. Extreme Temperature Reed Switch Operation Application note from Hamlin Electronics L. P. FDTD Based Broadband MEMS Switch Design The design of a RF MEMS single pole double throw (SPDT) switch is investigated.

How Reed Relays Work From Cougar Electronics. How Reed Switches are used with a Permanent Magnet From Meder Electronic. IC Drives Up to Four Single-Coil Latching Relays Application note from Maxim Integrated Products. Interfacing Switches and Relays to the Real World in Real Time Application note from Maxim Integrated Products. Keeping the HI-0201 Switch Closed When Removing the V+ Supply Application note from Intersil Corporation. Lifetime Characteristics of Ohmic MEMS Switches By John Maciel, Sumit Majumder, Richard Morrison, and James Lampen, Radant MEMS, Incorporated. MEMS RF Switch Designers Now Have 40-GHz Reference Platforms From Electronic Design Online, by Roger Allan. Microwave Switches From Microwaves101. Pulsar Microwave Corp Clifton, NJ Tel: (973) 779-6262  Pulsar Microwave Corp. is celebrating its 23rd  anniversary as a valued supplier of passive  microwave components covering the frequency  range of 10 kHz to 40 GHz with both narrow band  and ultra-broadband products. We Specialize in Custom Requirements  Power Dividers/Combiners - 2-32 Way, Low /  High Power to 40 GHz. SMT & Connectorized.  Directional Couplers - Low and High Power to  18 GHz, 2500 watts. SMT and Connectorized.  Attenuators - Pin Diode, Voltage/Current  Controlled and Digital Controlled to 16 GHz.  Switches - Absorpt./Reflect., SP1T-8T to 18 GHz.  90° & 180° Hybrids - 10% BW, 2:1 to 4:1,  2:1 to 6:1, 5:1 to 125:1, 3 & 4 Port, to 20 GHz.  Phase Shifters - Analog (Narrow, Octave) and  Switched Bit Digital, to 4 GHz.  Mixers - High IP3, DC/AC Coupled, to 7 GHz.  High Frequency to 18 GHz. SMT & Connectorized.  I & Q Networks - Modulators, Demodulators,  and Image Reject Mixers, to 16 GHz.  Bias Tees - 0.01 to 40 GHz. SMT & Connector.  Frequency Doublers - 0.2-6000 MHz. SMT &      Connectorized.  DC Blocks - To 18 GHz, SMT & Connectorized. Optimal Design of a Bistable Switch From the Division of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University. Reed Relay Protection From National Instruments Corp. Reed Switch and Reed Sensor Applications From Meder Electronic.  Reed Switch and Reed Sensor Applications From Reed Relays and Electronics India Limited. Reed Switch Applications From NEC TOKIN. Reed Switches By James Johnston, Electronics Meccano. Reed Switch Motor From Simple Electric Motors. Relays Rise to Increasing Frequency Demands Article from Electronics Products, by Michael Baldwin. Selecting the Right CMOS Analog Switch Application note from Maxim Integrated Products. SMA Actuated RF MEMS Switch Abstract by George K. El-Khoury & Mohammad A. Hotait. Stacking Six A/B Station Selector Relays Application note from Top Ten Devices, Inc. T1/E1/J1, N+1 Redundancy With Analog Switches Application note from Maxim Integrated Products. Technical & Applications Information [Relays] From Coto Technology. Understanding Relays Automotive series developed by Kevin R. Sullivan.