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Specifications subject to change without notice. 1/02A

GaAs IC Reflective SPDT with Driver 3–6 GHz

Features

LAN Applications

■ Positive CMOS Level Control (0, +3 V)

■ Low Loss (< 1.3 dB)

■ Low DC Power Consumption

■ QFN-12 3 x 3 mm Package

■ Low Cost

■ No External Components Needed

AS210-321

Description

The AS210-321 is a GaAs PHEMT SPDT reflective switch

device has been optimized to provide excellent

performance from 3–6 GHz. The AS210-321’s low

insertion loss make it an ideal choice for the 802.11a and

3.5 GHz fixed wireless LAN applications.

Parameter

Frequency

Min.

Typ.

Max.

Unit

Insertion Loss

3–4 GHz

1.5

1.8

dB

5–6 GHz

1.0

1.5

dB

Isolation

3–5 GHz

23

27

dB

5–6 GHz

25

29

dB

Return Loss (On State)

3–6 GHz

7.5

12

dB

Electrical Specifications at 25°C (0, +3 V)

Preliminary

Parameter

Condition

Frequency

Min.

Typ.

Max.

Unit

Switching Characteristics

Rise, Fall (10/90% or 90/10% RF)

100

ns

On, Off (50% CTL to 90/10% RF)

150

ns

Video Feedthru

25

mV

Input Intermodulation Intercept Point (IIP3)

0/+3 V

5–6 GHz

50

dBm

0

0.4

V

2.4

5.0

V

3.0

5.0

V

Supply Current

400

700

µA

Operating Characteristics at 25°C (0, +3 V)

Characteristic

Value

RF Input Power

1 W Max. > 500 MHz

Supply Voltage

-0.2 V, +6 V

Control Voltage

-0.2 V, +6 V

Operating Temperature

-40°C to +85°C

Storage Temperature

-65°C to +150°C

Absolute Maximum Ratings