RF Switch for DW3000 at 8.5GHz

Ultra-Wideband
1

Do you have any recommendations for the RF Switches (for an external Low Noise Amplifier) when connected to the DW3000 working at 8.5GHz?

2

Hi David,

You may use this RF switch in the link below. It has a 0.65dB typical insertion loss at 8GHz.

https://www.renesas.com/us/en/products/rf-products/rf-switches/f2976-high-linearity-broadband-sp2t-rf-switch

Best regards,
Emre

3

Thanks, I will give this a try!

4

You can also use the Qorvo QM12112 switch with matching for UWB frequencies.

https://www.qorvo.com/products/d/da006833

Best regards,
Emre

5

Thanks, I looked at these but I was a little concerned about the switching speed especially when using the very short chirps of the DW3000.

6

Hi David,

I assume you need these switches to bypass the LNA for TX operation.
Switching between TX and RX should not be a problem with these two switches that I suggested.

What is the purpose of using these switches and what is your required switching speed requirement?

Best regards,
Emre