ALPHA AP640R5-A3

Preliminary
23–34 GHz Surface Mount
SPDT Switch
AP640R5-A3
Patent Pending
Features
■ Surface Mount Package
■ Low Loss, 1.3 dB
■ High Isolation, 33 dB
■ High Power Handling, +33 dBm CW
■ Fast Switching Speed, 2 nS
■ 100% RF and DC Testing
Description
The AP640R5-A3 is a broadband millimeterwave singlepole double-throw (SPDT) switch in a rugged surface
mount package which is compatible with high-volume
solder installation. Based on PIN diode MMIC technology,
the switch is designed for use in millimeterwave
communication and sensor systems when low loss and
high linearity are required. Typical applications are
transmit/receive function for TDD systems or switching
between signal paths. The robust ceramic surface mount
package provides excellent electrical performance and a
high degree of environmental protection for long-term
reliability. All switches are screened at the operating
frequencies prior to shipment for guaranteed
performance. Switch is targeted for high-volume
broadband applications such as satellite and fixed wireless
systems.
Pin Out
B1
J3
B2
J2
AP640R5-A3
YYWW
Orientation
Indicated by
Missing
Castellations
J1
Electrical Specifications at 25°C
Parameter
Symbol
Min.
BW
23
Operating Bandwidth
Insertion Loss
IL
Isolation
ISO
Typ.
1.3
28
Max.
Unit
34
GHz
2
33
dB
dBm
Return Loss
RL
9
Leakage Current @ VR = -50 V
Switching Speed1
IDD
1
dB
tswitch
2
ns
Output Power at 1 dB Compression1
P1 dB
33
dBm
10
µA
1. Not measured on a 100% basis.
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23–34 GHz Surface Mount SPDT Switch
AP640R5-A3
Typical Performance Data
0
0
S22
-10
-5
Isolation (dB)
Insertion Loss (dB)
S21
S11 & S22
-10
-15
S11
-20
-30
S21
-20
-40
18
23
28
33
38
23
28
33
38
Frequency (GHz)
Insertion Loss vs. Frequency
Isolation vs. Frequency
Absolute Maximum Ratings
B1
DC “On”
-5 V
(~1 µA)
J3 RF
Characteristic
Operating Temperature (TC)
-55°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature (TST)
-65°C to +125°C
External
Resistors
DC Reverse Bias (VBR)
-70 V (-10 mA)
DC Forward Bias (VBF)
+1.3 V (50 mA)
Input Power (PIN)
J2 RF
AP640R5-A3
YYWW
0.210 (5.33 mm)
0.040
(1.02 mm)
TYP.
0.160
(4.06 mm)
0.200 (5.08 mm)
+40 dBm
Truth Table
Outline
0.210 (5.33 mm)
Value
B2
DC “Off”
+10 mA
(~1.25 V)
J1
RF
B1
B2
B1
B2
J1–J2
J1–J3
+10 mA
-5 V
Insertion Loss
Isolation
-5 V
+10 mA
Isolation
Insertion Loss
0.105
(2.67 mm)
0.080
(2.03 mm)
0.160
J2
0.040
(1.02 mm)
J3
J1
C
L (4.06 mm)
0.003
(0.08 mm)
0.057 (1.45 mm)
0.016 ± 0.002
(0.41 mm)
0.005 (0.13 mm)
2
43
Frequency (GHz)
Bias Arrangement
0.150
(3.81 mm)
18
43
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23–34 GHz Surface Mount SPDT Switch
AP640R5-A3
Typical S-Parameters — Insertion Loss
Frequency
(GHz)
S11
Mag. (dB)
S21
Ang. (Deg.)
Mag. (dB)
S12
Ang. (Deg.)
Mag. (dB)
S22
Ang. (Deg.)
Mag. (dB)
Ang. (Deg.)
18
-6.5
144
-2.28
45
-2.28
45
-7.4
151
20
-10.2
-155
-1.11
-18
-1.11
-18
-11.5
-79
21
-8.3
-167
-1.23
-43
-1.23
-43
-8.5
-96
22
-11.7
160
-1.20
-66
-1.20
-66
-9.7
-95
23
-13.2
76
-1.15
-90
-1.15
-90
-10.1
-77
24
-10.7
24
-1.16
-114
-1.16
-114
-9.7
-77
25
-12.0
-3
-0.94
-139
-0.94
-139
-12.4
-93
26
-17.8
-26
-0.72
-165
-0.72
-165
-20.7
-104
27
-32.1
52
-0.83
168
-0.83
168
-30.5
-50
28
-25.4
167
-0.82
145
-0.82
144
-24.6
-78
29
-15.0
162
-1.01
120
-1.01
119
-15.5
-111
30
-10.2
145
-1.37
95
-1.37
95
-10.8
-133
31
-9.0
123
-1.48
74
-1.48
73
-10.0
-154
32
-10.8
95
-1.45
52
-1.45
52
-10.9
-176
33
-13.5
59
-1.42
30
-1.42
29
-11.5
154
34
-14.9
20
-0.94
4
-0.94
4
-13.7
126
35
-22.4
-13
-0.93
-23
-0.93
-23
-22.9
126
36
-29.3
141
-0.91
-51
-0.91
-51
-19.9
-113
38
-21.4
88
-1.41
-108
-1.41
-108
-19.3
-90
40
-12.4
179
-2.87
-161
-2.87
-161
-7.8
-44
42
-9.5
123
-2.25
154
-2.25
154
-8.3
-18
44
-14.9
-84
-2.99
87
-2.99
86
-9.4
12
45
-9.6
-156
-4.34
51
-4.34
51
-16.3
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23–34 GHz Surface Mount SPDT Switch
AP640R5-A3
Typical S-Parameters — Isolation
4
S11
Frequency
(GHz)
Mag. (dB)
18
20
S21
Ang. (Deg.)
Mag. (dB)
-7.1
154
-8.9
-177
21
-10.6
22
23
S12
S22
Ang. (Deg.)
Mag. (dB)
Ang. (Deg.)
Mag. (dB)
-31.7
-4
-31.7
-4
-0.3
-119
-35.6
-52
-35.6
-52
-0.2
-137
176
-37.5
-45
-37.6
-45
-0.3
-144
-19.2
161
-28.8
-64
-28.9
-64
-0.5
-152
-27.5
43
-28.9
-107
-28.9
-107
-0.6
-170
24
-17.3
50
-29.5
-139
-29.4
-139
-0.7
163
25
-12.6
28
-30.4
-164
-30.4
-164
-1.2
136
26
-13.6
-3
-31.1
173
-31.1
173
-3.0
126
27
-20.7
-78
-37.2
123
-37.2
124
-2.2
127
28
-13.0
167
-32.9
171
-33.0
171
-1.4
120
29
-10.2
119
-30.3
154
-30.2
154
-1.0
107
30
-11.3
106
-29.8
120
-29.8
120
-1.0
88
31
-12.1
99
-30.1
91
-30.0
91
-1.3
57
32
-15.6
69
-33.8
41
-33.9
40
-1.7
21
33
-21.5
36
-34.6
74
-34.7
74
-1.8
-7
34
-19.7
8
-33.0
30
-32.9
30
-1.6
-34
35
-30.3
-57
-37.7
-18
-37.8
-20
-1.3
-59
36
-21.2
112
-44.4
5
-44.3
7
-1.0
-82
38
-15.6
-180
-42.3
-60
-42.2
-61
-0.2
-105
40
-13.1
132
-31.9
-164
-32.0
-164
-0.2
-115
42
-29.3
128
-31.3
121
-31.1
121
-2.1
-148
44
-17.4
-105
-29.0
136
-29.2
135
-3.8
124
45
-8.8
-172
-17.2
49
-17.2
49
-3.4
117
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Ang. (Deg.)
23–34 GHz Surface Mount SPDT Switch
AP640R5-A3
Alpha-2™ Surface Mount Package
Handling and Mounting
Millimeterwave components require careful mounting
design to maintain optimal performance. Alpha-2™ surface
mount packages (patent pending) provide a rugged and
repeatable electrical connection using standard solder
techniques.
The -A3 package is one of several parts in the Alpha-2™
surface mount package family.
B1
B2
Via Holes
to Ground
J3
J2
Handling
The -A3 surface mount package is very rugged. However,
due to ceramic’s brittle nature one should exercise care
when handling with metal tools. Do not apply heavy
pressure to the lid. Vacuum tools may be used to pick and
place this part.
Only personnel trained in both ESD precautions and
handling precautions should be allowed to handle these
packages.
Package Construction
The -A3 surface mount package consists of a base and
a lid. The package base is ceramic with filled vias and
plated castellations. The package lid is un-plated alumina.
The lid seal is epoxy.
Mounting Design
J1
Footprint Geometry for -A3 Surface Mount Package.
Mounting the Package
The -A3 surface mount package is compatible with highvolume surface mount installation using solder. RF and
DC connections are accomplished with metallized edge
castellations that hold solder fillets. Ground connections
are accomplished by both metallized edge castellations
and filled vias to the bottom of the package. Care should
be taken to ensure that there are no voids or gaps in the
solder so that a good RF, DC, and ground contact is
maintained.
The -A3 surface mount package is installed on top of a
printed circuit board on a specially designed footprint.
Mounting footprint geometry for the -A3 package will be
supplied by Alpha Industries in electronic formats or paper
drawing.
DC Control Lines (2)
RF Signal
Lines (3)
Printed Circuit Board
Rogers 4003, 0.008" (0.20 mm)
Thick or Equivalent
-A3 Surface Mount Package Installation.
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