MA4AGSW1_V5 MA-COM [M/A-COM Technology Solutions, Inc.], MA4AGSW1_V5 Datasheet - Page 5

• Manufacturer Part Number: MA4AGSW1_V5
• Description: SPST Reflective AlGaAs PIN Diode Switch
• Manufacturer: MA-COM [M/A-COM Technology Solutions, Inc.]

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Operation of the MA4AGSW1 Switch
The application of 0V or a negative DC voltage to either J1 or J2 provides insertion loss for the MA4AGSW1
SPST reflective switch. Isolation is achieved with +10 mA total D.C. current. The forward bias voltage at the diode
bias node is typically 1.4 volts for supply currents up to +30 mA and will not exceed 1.6 volts. The backside area
of the die is the RF and DC return ground plane. The bias network design should yield >30 dB RF to DC isolation.
Available for use in conjunction with M/A-COM Tech’s line of AlGaAs switches are two, fully integrated, broad-
band, monolithic, bias networks which may be used as an alternative to the suggested individual component bias
network shown below. Refer to datasheets for the
The lowest insertion loss, P1dB, IP
D.C. Bias node, which is achievable with a standard, ± 5V TTL Controlled PIN Diode Driver.
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SPST Reflective AlGaAs PIN Diode Switch
MA4AGSW1
CONTROL LEVEL (DC CURRENT)
Note: The bias network can be connected to either J1 or J2
MA4AGSW1 Schematic with 2-18 GHz Bias Network
J1 or J2
+10mA
TYPICAL DRIVER CONNECTIONS
3
-5V
, and switching speed is achieved by applying a minimum value of | -2V | at
MA4BN1840-1
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changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice.
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RF OUTPUT STATE
MA4BN1840-2
Low Loss
Isolation
J1-J2
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Rev. V5