NEC’s has developed the UPG2157T5F SPDT (Single Pole Double Throw) GaAs MMIC switch featuring high power handling for linearity, low insertion loss, plus internal termination of unused ports across all of the popular WiMAX bands. Operating at frequencies from 0.5 GHz to 6.0 GHz, the UPG2157T5F is ideal for WiMAX Tx/Rx and antenna diversity switching.

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Key (typical) specifications include SPDT switching action, with input-to-output isolation of 25 dB at 3.5 GHz, and 22 dB at 5.8 GHz. Insertion loss is 0.6 dB from 2.3 GHz to 3.8 GHz, and 0.8 dB at 5.8 GHz. The unused port return loss is 12 dB at 2.3 GHz to 5.8 GHz, and P1dB is greater than +37 dBm at 3 V from 2.3 GHz to 5.8 GHz.

Samples are available now from California Eastern Laboratories (CEL). The UPG2157T5F is priced at $0.49 in 100K quantities. To help speed circuit design, CEL offers evaluation boards through its network of sales offices as well as from Mouser Electronics. For the data sheet, visit CEL’s website.