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| Switches & Relays Design Data |
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.
Switches & Relays Vendor Page
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.
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Amplical
East Hanover, NJ
Phone:
201-919-2088
Fax: 973-428-5298 |
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| 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.
GaAs technology.
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| • Amplifiers
- High Power, Maximally Flat |
| • Attenuators
- Relay, Solid State |
| • Custom
RF Microwave assemblies |
| • Modulators
- Rack & Connectorized |
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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
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Most Items Available from Stock |
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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.
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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. |
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Dow-Key offers the largest switch product line in
the
world with over 10,000 unique configurations. |
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Our Products Include: |
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Coaxial Switches - SPDT, DPDT, Transfer,
Multi-Position |
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Electro-Mechanical Switch Matrices -
Multiple-Pole, Multiple-Throw |
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Solid State Matrices - 12 x 12, 6 x 12,
8 x 16, 32 x 48, Custom |
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Space Qualified Switches - 2/3 Switch,
SPDT, DPDT, Transfer, High Power |
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Waveguide Switches - SPDT, DPDT,
Transfer, R-Type |
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For our latest specials, please
check our
Excess
Inventory &
Out the Door in 24 |
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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.
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| 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.
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Pulsar Microwave Corp
Clifton, NJ
Tel: (973) 779-6262
Fax: (973) 779-2727
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Pulsar Microwave Corp. is celebrating its 21st
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.
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We Specialize in Custom Requirements
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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. |
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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. |
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