High Isolation PIN Diode Switches

When signal integrity and performance are a critical component of system functionality, the higher the isolation figure of the OIN diode switch, the better the overall performance will be. Pasternack’s new high isolation PIN diode switches feature very high port-to-port isolation of greater than 90 dB at 1-2 GHz, 80 dB at 2-4 GHz and 75 dB at 6-12 GHz. Insertion loss of Pasternack’s high isolation RF switches varies between 1.0 dB and 2.5 dB depending upon the frequency and switching speed performance ranges from 35 and 75 nanoseconds.

These new PIN diode switches with high isolation are designed with complementary-metal–oxide–semiconductor (CMOS) transistor–transistor logic (TTL) drivers. These Pasternack switches are fully matched internally for 50 Ohm input and output, which eliminates the customers need for any additional sensitive RF tuning components.

The new PIN diode high isolation switches are housed in SMA-connectorized casings that are built to withstand a wide operating temperature range of -54 to +85 degrees C making them ideal for use in many common defense and commercial applications. These particular PIN diode switches from Pasternack are also constructed to meet typical military specifications in areas such as vibration, shock, temperature and humidity. As with all Pasternack products, this high isolation PIN diode switch product line is in-stock and ships same-day.