RoHS
Compliant
GaAs SPDT Terminated Switch
DC - 2.5 GHz
MASWSS0180
V1
Features
Functional Schematic
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Very Low Power Consumption
High Isolation: 30 dB up to 2 GHz
Very High Intercept Point: 46 dBm IP3
Nanosecond Switching Speed
Pin 1
V2
RF2
GND
GND
RF1
Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
Lead-Free SOIC-8 Package
RFC
V1
100% Matte Tin Plating over Copper
Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound
260°C Reflow Compatible
RoHS* Compliant Version of SW-338
GND
Description
M/A-COM’s MASWSS0180 is a GaAs MMIC SPDT
terminated switch in a lead-free SOIC 8-lead surface
mount plastic package. The MASWSS0180 is ideally
suited for use where very low power consumption is
required.
Pin Configuration
Pin No.
Function
V2
Pin No.
Function
RF Port 1
Ground
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
RF Common
V1
Typical applications include transmit/receive switch-
ing, switch matrices, and filter banks in systems
such as radio and cellular equipment, PCM, GPS,
fiber optic modules, and other battery powered radio
equipment.
Ground
Ground
RF Port 2
The MASWSS0180 is fabricated with a monolithic
GaAs MMIC using a mature 1-micron process. The
process features full chip passivation for increased
performance and reliability.
Absolute Maximum Ratings 1,2
Parameter
Absolute Maximum
Input Power
0.05 GHz
+27 dBm
+34 dBm
0.5 - 2.0 GHz
Ordering Information
Control Voltage
-8.5 V < Vc < + 5 V
-40°C to +85°C
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Part Number
Package
-65°C to +150°C
MASWSS0180
Bulk Packaging
1. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause
permanent damage to this device.
MASWSS0180TR
1000 piece reel
2. M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near
these survivability limits.
MASWSS0180SMB
Sample Test Board
Note: Reference Application Note M513 for reel size
information.
* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2002/95/EC.
M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the
1
• North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266
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.
• Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300
• Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298
Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.