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PE42521

UltraCMOS® SPDT RF Switch

RF Switch, SPDT, 100 MHz to 13 GHz, 0.7 dB IL, 17 to 54 dB Isolation, 36 dBm Pwr Rating, 400 ns, QFN

Status: Standard | Data Sheet:

| RoHS Compliance: Rohs Compliant

Key Features

•HaRP™ technology-enhanced •Fast switching time of 500 ns •High power handling @ 4 GHz in 50Ω •High linearity •Low insertion loss •High isolation •ESD performance •Packaging: 16-lead 3 × 3 mm QFN

Description

The PE42521 SPDT absorptive RF switch is designed for use in test/ATE and other high performance wireless applications. This broadband general purpose switch maintains excellent RF performance and linearity from 9 kHz through 13 GHz. This switch is a pin-compatible upgraded version of PE42552 with fast switching time and higher power handling of 36 dBm continuous wave (CW) and 38.5 dBm instantaneous power in 50Ω @ 4 GHz. The PE42521 exhibits high isolation, fast settling time, and is offered in a 3 x 3 mm QFN package.

Part Number: PE42521
Manufacturer: pSemi
Type >>RF Switch: Single Pole
Function: SPDT (A)
Impedance: 50 Ohms
Frequency Range Min: 0.009 MHz
Frequency Range Max: 13000 MHz
Insertion Loss Min: 0.6 dB
Insertion Loss Max: 1.85 dB
Isolation Min: 17 dB
Isolation Max: 90 dB
Power Rating: 39 dBm
IIP3: 65 dBm
Package: 16L QFN
Descriptions: Broadband

	Datasheet
	Material Declaration
	RoHS Compliance Certificate
	REACH Compliance Certificate
	S-Parameters
	Schematic/B.O.M.
	Gerber Files
	IPC-1752-2 Class 6 Form
	Application Note: Soldering Guidelines for Mounting Bottom-t
	Application Note: Thermal Characterization

Part Function	Part Number	Description
Evaluation Board	EK42521-03 pSemi	Evaluation Board for PE42521C-Z
Complementary Product	PE42520 pSemi	RF Switch, SPDT, 9 kHz to 13 GHz, 0.7 dB IL, 17 to 54 dB Isolation, 36 dBm Pwr Rating, QFN
Complementary Product	PE42552 pSemi	RF Switch, SPDT, 0 to 7.5 GHz, 0.65 to 0.8 dB IL, 45 to 47 dB Isolation, 30 dBm Pwr Rating, QFN

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Part Number: PE42521 Manufacturer: pSemi Product Description: RF Switch, SPDT, 0.009 MHz to 13 GHz, 0.7 dB IL, 17 to 54 dB Isolation, 36 dBm Pwr Rating, 400 ns, QFN

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PE42521

UltraCMOS® SPDT RF Switch

RF Switch, SPDT, 100 MHz to 13 GHz, 0.7 dB IL, 17 to 54 dB Isolation, 36 dBm Pwr Rating, 400 ns, QFN

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