Device Overview

General Description

The MSW2-1001ELGA is a reflective, single-pole double throw (SPDT) switch. The part is manufactured using a Silicon-On-Insulator (SOI) process. The switch operates from 100MHz to 40GHz with average insertion loss and isolation of 1.2dB and 40dB respectively and input power handling and hot switching capability of 27 dBm. The MSW2-1001ELGA requires positive and negative 3.3V supply inputs and is controlled via a single input pin compatible with LVTTL logic. This switch has a 50-Ohm characteristic impedance. The MSW2-1001ELGA is packaged in a compact 2.25x2.25 mm LGA for surface mount integration on circuit board-based systems.

Photo of MSW2-1001ELGA

Features

  • Wide Bandwidth (0.1 - 40GHz)
  • Low Insertion loss
  • High Isolation
  • Hot Switching Capable
  • Internal Supply Regulation
  • Low Power Consumption

Applications

  • Mobile test and measurement equipment
  • Radar
  • SATCOM
  • Electronic Warfare
  • 5G

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionPackageGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport Classification
MSW2-1001ELGA0.1-40 GHz Surface Mount SPDT Switch LGA

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99
EVB-MSW2-1001E0.1 - 40 GHz Surface Mount SPDT SwitchEVB

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99

Table Of Contents

Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
-2022-06-01Initial Datasheet Release
A2025-05-13Vctrl Logic Table Updated

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

A port diagram of the MSW2-1001ELGA is shown below. (View looking down from the top side.)

Diagram of the port configuration for MSW2-1001ELGA

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Port Functions

PortFunctionDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
11RF2 RF port 2 of the device, impedance looking into this port matches RFC load impedance in the ON state. This port is reflective and shorted to GND in the OFF state. This port is DC coupled. A DC blocking capacitor is required ONLY if max DC voltages will be exceeded.-
1,3,4,6,10,12Ground These pins should be connected to RF/DC ground. All GND pins are internally connected.-
2RFC RF common port of the device. This port is DC coupled. A DC blocking capacitor is required ONLY if max DC voltages will be exceeded. This port has a 50 Ohm input impedance when the active port is terminated with a 50 Ohm load.-
5RF1 RF port 1 of the device, impedance looking into this port matches RFC load impedance in the ON state. This port is reflective and shorted to GND in the OFF state. This port is DC coupled. A DC blocking capacitor is required ONLY if max DC voltages will be exceeded.-
7VDD Positive DC supply pin. (+3.3V). Port has an ESD clamp to GND.-
8VCTRL Control voltage input pin. Low Voltage Transistor-Transistor Logic (LVTTL) compatible. Port has ESD clamp to GND and VDD. An external pull-down resistor is recommended on this pin. -
9VSS Negative DC supply pin. (-3.3V). Port has an ESD clamp to GND.-
PaddleGround IC backside must be connected to a DC/RF ground with high thermal and electrical conductivity.-

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Specifications

Absolute Maximum Ratings

The Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage may occur to the device. If these limits are exceeded, the device may become inoperable or have a reduced lifetime.

ParameterMaximum RatingUnit
Control Voltage 3.9V
Max Current on any RF Port, Unbiased 50μA
Max DC on any RF Port, Unbiased 0.5V
Max Hot Switching RF Input Power 27dBm
Maximum Operating Temperature for MTTF > 1E6 hours 105°C
Maximum Storage Temperature 150°C
Max Junction Temperature for MTTF of > 1E6 hours 135°C
Max Power Dissipation for MTTF of > 1E6 hours at 85°C Baseplate Temperature 140mW
Negative Supply Voltage -3.6V
Positive Supply Voltage 3.6V
RF Input Power, Nominal Bias 27.5dBm
RF Input Power, Unbiased 21dBm
θJC, Junction to Ambient Thermal Resistance 352ºC/W

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
ESD250 to < 500 VoltsHBM Class 1A
Dimensions-2.25 x 2.25 mm
Moisture Sensitivity Level-MSL 3

The Recommended Operating Conditions indicate the limits, inside which the device should be operated, to guarantee the performance given in Electrical Specifications. Operating outside these limits may not necessarily cause damage to the device, but the performance may degrade outside the limits of the electrical specifications. For limits, above which damage may occur, see Absolute Maximum Ratings.

ParameterMinNominalMaxUnit
Ta Ambient Temperature -4025101°C
Positive DC Voltage 3.153.33.45V
Negative DC Voltage -3.45-3.3-3.15V
Positive Supply Current -590-μA
Negative Supply Current -660-μA
Control Voltage Low, VINL 0-1.55V
Control Current, IINL --1μA
Control Current, IINH --1μA
Control Voltage High, VINH 1.63-3.45V

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Electrical Specifications

The electrical specifications apply at TA=+25 °C in a 50 Ω system. Unless otherwise noted, all specifications are for VDD=3.3V, VSS=-3.3V and VCTRL = 0 or 3.3V (both switch paths) with all ports terminated into 50 Ω loads.

ParameterTest ConditionsMinimum
Frequency
(GHz)
Maximum
Frequency
(GHz)
MinTypMaxUnit
Input IP3 Two Tones @ +12dBm, dF = 1 MHz
2 40-50-dBm
Input P1dB Vdd=3.3V, Vss=-3.3V, Vctrl = 0 or 3.3V
2 18-27-dBm
Insertion Loss Vdd=3.3V, Vss=-3.3V, Vctrl = 0 or 3.3V
35 40-1.5-dB
Insertion Loss Vdd=3.3V, Vss=-3.3V, Vctrl = 0 or 3.3V
0.1 18-0.7-dB
Insertion Loss Vdd=3.3V, Vss=-3.3V, Vctrl = 0 or 3.3V
18 35-1-dB
Isolation Vdd=3.3V, Vss=-3.3V, Vctrl = 0 or 3.3V
35 40-43-dB
Isolation Vdd=3.3V, Vss=-3.3V, Vctrl = 0 or 3.3V
0.1 18-57-dB
Isolation Vdd=3.3V, Vss=-3.3V, Vctrl = 0 or 3.3V
18 35-47-dB
Isolation, RFC to any non-active Port Vdd=3.3V, Vss=-3.3V, Vctrl = 0 or 3.3V
35 40-38-dB
Isolation, RFC to any non-active Port Vdd=3.3V, Vss=-3.3V, Vctrl = 0 or 3.3V
0.1 18-47-dB
Isolation, RFC to any non-active Port Vdd=3.3V, Vss=-3.3V, Vctrl = 0 or 3.3V
18 35-40-dB
Make-before-break overlap -0.1 40-36-ns
Negative Supply Current Vdd = 3.3V, Vss = -3.3V, Vctrl = 0 or 3.3V
- --660-μA
Nominal RF Impedance Vdd = 3.3V. Vss = -3.3V, Vctrl = 0 or 3.3V
- --50-Ω
Off-Time 50% VCTRL to 90% RF output
0.1 40-85-ns
On-Time 50% VCTRL to 90% RF output
0.1 40-85-ns
Positive Supply Current Vdd = 3.3V, Vss = -3.3V, Vctrl = 0 or 3.3V
- --590-μA
Return Loss Vdd=3.3V, Vss=-3.3V, Vctrl = 0 or 3.3V
35 40-11-dB
Return Loss Vdd=3.3V, Vss=-3.3V, Vctrl = 0 or 3.3V
0.1 18-24-dB
Return Loss Vdd=3.3V, Vss=-3.3V, Vctrl = 0 or 3.3V
18 35-22-dB
RF Settling Time 50% VCTRL to 0.05dB final RF output
0.1 40-95-ns
RF Settling Time 50% VCTRL to 0.1dB final RF output
0.1 40-90-ns
Risetime/Falltime 10-90% of RF output
0.1 40-10-ns
VCTRL Latency 50% VCTRL to start of RF state transition
0.1 40-45-ns

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Typical Performance Plots

Insertion Loss (dB), RFC to RFx graph for MSW2-1001ELGA
Return Loss (dB), RFC to RF1 On graph for MSW2-1001ELGA
Return Loss (dB), RFC to RF2 On graph for MSW2-1001ELGA
IP3 (dBm) graph for MSW2-1001ELGA
Isolation (dB) graph for MSW2-1001ELGA
Isolation (dB), RFC to RFx graph for MSW2-1001ELGA
Isolation (dB), RF1 to RF2 graph for MSW2-1001ELGA
Insertion Loss (dB), RFC to RFx vs Vdd,Vss graph for MSW2-1001ELGA

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Mechanical Data

Outline Drawing

Download : Outline 2D Drawing

Outline Drawing
  1. Dimensions are shown in both inches and [mm]
  2. Ground paddle chamfer indicates pin 1 location
  3. Plastic over-molded laminate
  4. I/O Leads and ground paddle are 0.03 microns AU over 5-10 microns Ni

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Evaluation Board - Outline Drawing

Outline Drawing

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