HMC550A

HMC550A / 550AE v00.1212 GaAs MMIC SPST FAILSAFE SWITCH, DC - 6 GHz SWITCHES - SPST - SMT Typical Applications The HMC550A / HMC550AE is ideal for: RFID & Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) Tags, Handsets & Portables ISM, WLAN, WiMAX & WiBro Automotive Telematics Test Equipment Features Failsafe Operation - “On” When Unpowered Wide Vdd Range: 1.2V to 5V Very Low On State Current: 200 nA Low Insertion Loss: 0.7 dB High IP3: +52 dBm Compact SOT26 SMT Package Functional Diagram General Description The HMC550A and HMC550AE are low-cost SPST Failsafe switches in 6-lead SOT26 plastic packages for use in switching applications which require low insertion loss and very low current consumption. With 0.7 dB typical loss, these devices can control signals from DC to 6 GHz and are especially suited for IF and RF applications including RFID, ISM, automotive and battery powered tags and portables. RF1 and RF2 are reflective opens when “Off”. The switch requires a mi...