SPDT T/R Switch

5.0 - 6.0 GHz

MA0S506AJ

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V2

2

Handling Procedures

Please observe the following precautions to avoid

damage:

Static Sensitivity

Gallium Arsenide Integrated Circuits are sensitive

to electrostatic discharge (ESD) and can be

damaged by static electricity. Proper ESD control

techniques should be used when handling these

devices.

Parameter

Test Conditions

Unit

Min.

Typ.

Max.

Insertion Loss

dB

—

1.4

1.8

Isolation

dB

25

28

—

Return Loss

dB

—

9

—

10% to 90% RF, 90% to 10% RF

50% Control to 90% RF, 50% Control to 10% RF

nS

nS

—

—

10

25

—

—

1 dB Compression

dBm

dBm

—

—

32

35

—

—

Third Order Intercept

dBm

—

44

—

Insertion Loss Path

Isolated Path

1

0

0

1

5. “0” = 0 +/- 0.2 volts

4

Application Schematic

Board material: Rogers Duroid RO4350, 20 mil thick

wide).