Analog Devices Inc

ADGM1004/ADGM1304 SP4T RF MEMS Switches with Integrated Driver

Analog Devices’ RF MEMS switches for relay replacement, RF test instrumentation, and RF switching

Image of Analog Devices' ADGM1004 and ADGM1304 SP4T MEMS Switches with Integrated Driver Analog Devices' breakthrough microelectron-mechanical system (MEMS) switch technology delivers a 0 Hz/DC to GHz bandwidth, small size, low voltage drive, and highly reliable switching solution. Innovative thinking and a proprietary approach offer a superior alternative to conventional large relays. Applications well-suited for MEMS switch technology are instrumentation, aerospace and defense, healthcare, communications, and other key markets.

The ADGM1004 and ADGM1304 are wideband, single-pole, four-throw (SP4T) switches using Analog Devices' MEMS switch technology. The ADGM1004 is fully operational from 0 Hz/DC to 13 GHz, whereas the ADGM1304 is operational from 0 Hz/DC to 14 GHz. The ADGM1004 has the added benefit of 5 kV HBM ESD for RF1 to RG4 and RFC pins and 2.5 kV for all other pins. A co-package, low voltage, standard logic compatible driver IC generates the high voltage necessary to internally electrostatically actuate the switch. All four switches are independently controlled for maximum flexibility. These devices are ideal for relay replacement, RF test instrumentation, and RF switching.

Image of Analog Devices ADGM1004 MEMs Switch

Image of Analog Devices' ADGM1304

Features and Benefits
  • A 95% reduction in volume versus competitive relay solutions
  • High RF pin ESD HBM rating of 5 kV for ADGM1004
  • Fully operation down to 0 Hz/DC with low RON; wide 14 GHz signal bandwidth
  • Highly reliable actuation lifetime: 1 billion cycles (minimum)
  • Enables smaller and more portable test equipment form factors
    • 20x smaller than typical relays with <1.0 mm height enables due side board placement
    • >20x lighter than typical relays
  • 10x less drive power required: 10 mW
  • Reduces automatic test equipment (ATE) cost of test; increased DUT throughput in ATE applications
    • By increased switching speed 30x faster than relays
    • Smaller package enables more channels for testing in parallel
  • Ease of use
    • No external drive IC required.
    • ADGM1004 high RF port ESD rating enables more robust application use cases
Applications
  • Relay replacements
  • ATE: RF/digital/mixed signals
  • Load/probe boards: RF/digital/mixed signals
  • RF test instrumentation
  • Reconfigurable filters/attenuators
  • High performance RF switching
ADGM1004 Features
  • Fully operational down to 0 Hz/DC
    • On resistance: 1.8 Ω (typ.)
    • Off leakage: 0.5 nA (max.)
  • -3 dB bandwidth
    • 13 GHz (typ.) for RF2, RF3
    • 10.8 GHz (typ.) for RF1, RF4
ADGM1304 Features
  • Fully operational down to 0 Hz/DC
    • On resistance: 1.6 Ω (typ.)
    • Off leakage: 0.5 nA (max.)
  • Voltage supply: 3.1 V to 3.4 V
  • -3 dB bandwidth
    • 11 GHz (typ.) for RF1, RF4
    • 14 GHz (typ.) for RF2, RF3
  • Package/case: 24-LFCSP
Switch Parameter ADGM1304 MEMs ADGM1004 MEMs 8 GHz EMR (Typical)
Switch Configuration SP4T SP4T SPDT (1 Form C)
Operational Frequency (3 dB) 0 Hz/dc to 14 GHz 0 Hz/dc to 13 GHz 0 Hz/dc to 8 GHz
LFCSP Size 4 mm x 5 mm x 0.95 mm 4 mm x 5 mm x 1.45 mm 8.0 mm x 9.4 mm (TO-5)
On Resistance (RON) 1.6 Ω (typical) 1.8 Ω (typical) 0.15 Ω (typical)
On Leakage 5 nA 5 nA 5 nA
Actuation Lifetime 1 billion cycles (minimum) 1 billion cycles (minimum) 10 million cycles (typical)
Switching Speed 30 µs (typical) 30 µs (typical) 4 ms (maximum)
Power Supply 3.3 V (10 mW = 3.3 V x 2.9 mA), integrated driver 3.3 V (10 mW = 3.3 V x 2.9 mA), integrated driver 5 V (280 mW), external driver required
Insertion Loss (IL) 0.4 dB (typical) at 6 GHz 0.6 dB (typical) at 6 GHz 0.8 dB (typical) at 6 GHz
Off Isolation 24 dB (typical) at 2.5 GHz 24 dB (typical) at 2.5 GHz 27 dB (typical) at 3.0 GHz
RF Power Rating 36 dBm, ±6 VDC 32 dBm, ±6 VDC 1 A / 28 VDC
ESD Rating, RF Ports (HBM; FICDM) 100 V; 500 V 2.5 kV; 1.25 kV Not specified

Eval Board

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityPriceView Details
EVAL BOARD FOR ADGM1004EVAL-ADGM1004EBZEVAL BOARD FOR ADGM10040 - Immediate$339.02View Details

ADGM1004/ADGM1304 SP4T MEMS Switches

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityPriceView Details
IC RF SWITCH SP4T 13GHZ 24LFCSPADGM1004JCPZ-R2IC RF SWITCH SP4T 13GHZ 24LFCSP461 - Immediate$170.05View Details
IC RF SWITCH SP4T 14GHZ 24LFCSPADGM1304JCPZ-R2IC RF SWITCH SP4T 14GHZ 24LFCSP361 - Immediate$159.19View Details
IC RF SWITCH SP4T 14GHZ 24LFCSPADGM1304JCPZ-RL7IC RF SWITCH SP4T 14GHZ 24LFCSP1350 - Immediate$159.19View Details
IC RF SWITCH SP4T 13GHZ 24LFCSPADGM1004JCPZ-RL7IC RF SWITCH SP4T 13GHZ 24LFCSP1494 - Immediate$170.05View Details
Published: 2018-03-19

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