RoHS
Compliant
SPDT High Isolation Terminated Switch
0.01 - 3.0 GHz
MASWSS0178
V3
Features
Functional Block Diagram
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Positive Voltage Control: 0 / +5 V
High Isolation: 55 dB @ 0.9 GHz
50 dB @ 1.9 GHz
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50 Ω Internal Terminations
Low Insertion Loss: 0.6 dB @ 0.9 GHz
0.7 dB @ 1.9 GHz
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Lead-Free MSOP-8-EP Package
100% Matte Tin Plating over Copper
Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound
260°C Reflow Compatible
RoHS* Compliant Version of MASWSS0024
Description
The M/A-COM MASWSS0178 GaAs monolithic
switch provides high isolation in a lead-free, plastic
surface mount package.
Pin Configuration 2
The MASWSS0178 is ideal for applications across a
broad range of frequencies including synthesizer
switching, transmit / receive switching, switch
matrices and filter banks in systems such as radio
and cellular equipment, PCS, GPS, and fiber optic
modules.
Pin
1
Function
Control 1
Pin
5
Function
RF Port 2
Ground
2
Control 2
6
3
RF Common
Ground
7
Ground
4
8
RF Port 1
M/A-COM fabricates the MASWSS0178 using a
1.0-micron gate length MESFET process. The
process features full chip passivation for
performance and reliability.
2. The exposed pad centered on the package bottom must be
connected to RF and DC ground.
Absolute Maximum Ratings 3,4
Parameter
Absolute Maximum
Ordering Information 1
Input Power (0.5 - 3.0 GHz)
3 V Control
+30 dBm
+33 dBm
5 V Control
Part Number
Package
Operating Voltage
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
+8.5 Volts
MASWSS0178
Bulk Packaging
-40°C to +85°C
-65°C to +150°C
MASWSS0178TR-3000
MASWSS0178SMB
3000 piece reel
Sample Board
3. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause
permanent damage to this device.
4. M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near
these survivability limits.
1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.
* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2002/95/EC.
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product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes
no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its
products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability
whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or
information.
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