PE4259-63

The PE4259-63 from Peregrine Semiconductor is a high-power, Single Pole Double Throw (SPDT) RF switch utilizing UltraCMOS™ technology. This switch operates across a broad frequency range of 10 MHz to 3000 MHz, making it suitable for various RF applications.

Key electrical specifications include a typical insertion loss of 0.35 dB at 1000 MHz and 30 dB isolation at 1000 MHz. It boasts a typical input 1 dB compression point of +33.5 dBm at 1000 MHz with a 3V supply. The device supports single-pin or complementary CMOS logic control inputs and operates with a minimum power supply voltage of 1.8V, with a nominal 3V supply recommended for optimal performance.

Manufactured on Peregrine’s patented UltraCMOS™ process, a variation of silicon-on-insulator (SOI) technology on a sapphire substrate, it offers the performance of GaAs with the integration of CMOS. The PE4259-63 features high ESD tolerance of 2 kV HBM and is immune to latch-up. It is supplied in an ultra-small 6-lead SC-70 package, designed for surface mounting.

This RF switch is ideal for applications requiring efficient signal routing and high power handling within the specified frequency range. A tuning capacitor may be required on the application board to optimize insertion and return loss performance.