Peregrine unveils SP3T optimized for low insertion loss

At IMS2012, Peregrine Semiconductor Corporation announced the SP3T PE42430 RF switch.
Developed on Peregrine’s patented UltraCMOS® technology, the PE42430 switch combines low insertion loss with high linearity, high isolation, and small package size, making it well suited for WLAN and Bluetooth® applications in the 2.4 GHz band, as well as general broadband switching applications.  An on-chip CMOS decode logic facilitates a three-pin CMOS control interface and, because VDD is derived from switch-control inputs, there is no need for a VDD pin.
 
Peregrine’s HaRP™ technology enhancements enable IIP3 linearity of 66 dBm in the PE42430 device.  This switch features insertion loss of 0.45 dB @ 1GHz and 0.55 dB @ 2.5 GHz, and isolation of 40 dB @ 1 GHz and 30 dB @ 2.5 GHz. Additionally, it provides ESD tolerance of 4500V HBM and 250V MM on all ports, and is available in a miniature, 8-lead 1.5 mm x 1.5 mm DFN package.
 
Packaging, Pricing & Availability
            The PE42430 switch is available in an 8-lead, 1.5 mm x 1.5 mm DFN package, for $0.69 each, in 10,000-unit quantities.  Samples and volume-production quantities can be ordered today, through Peregrine’s global direct sales representatives.  For more information, visit www.psemi.com.