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Overview

Description

The F2955 is a high reliability, low insertion loss, 50Ω SP5T absorptive RF switch designed for a multitude of RF applications, including wireless communications. This device covers a broad frequency range from 50MHz to 8000MHz. In addition to providing low insertion loss, the F2955 also delivers excellent linearity and isolation performance while providing a 50Ω termination to the unused RF input ports. The F2955 also includes a patent-pending constant impedance (K|z|™) feature. K|z| improves system hot switching ruggedness, minimizes LO pulling in VCOs, and reduces phase and amplitude variations in distribution networks. It is also ideal for dynamic switching/selection between two or more amplifiers while avoiding damage to upstream/downstream sensitive devices, such as power amplifiers (PAs) and analog-to-digital converters (ADCs).

The F2955 uses a single positive supply voltage supporting three logic control pins using either 3.3V or 1.8V control logic. Connecting a negative voltage to pin 20 disables the internal negative voltage generator and becomes the negative supply.

Features

  • Five symmetric, absorptive RF ports
  • High isolation: 49dB at 4000MHz
  • Low insertion loss: 1.1dB at 4000MHz
  • High linearity:
    • IIP2 of 114dBm at 2000MHz
    • IIP3 of 60.5dBm at 4000MHz
  • High operating power handling:
    • 33dBm CW on selected RF port
    • 27dBm on terminated ports
  • Single 2.7V to 5.5V supply voltage
  • External negative supply option
  • 3.3V and 1.8V compatible control logic
  • Operating temperature: -40°C to +105°C
  • 4 × 4 mm 24-VFQFPN package
  • Pin compatible with competitors

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Applications

Documentation

Type Title Date
Datasheet PDF 1.39 MB
Guide PDF 2.24 MB
Product Change Notice PDF 768 KB
Product Brief PDF 438 KB
Application Brief PDF 686 KB
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Design & Development

Boards & Kits

Models

ECAD Models

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Videos & Training

High-Performance SPDT Reflective RF Switches: F2972 & F2976

A brief video overview of IDT's (acquired by Renesas) F2972 & F2976 high-performance single-pole, double-throw reflective (SPDT, SP2T) RF switches. They operate from 5MHz to 10GHz, offering an industry-leading mix of low-insertion loss, high isolation, low distortion, and high-power handling.

The IDT devices are specified for use in either 50-ohm or 75-ohm systems, offering versatility for a wide range of markets and applications, including, BTS wireless communications equipment, DOCSIS 3.1 CATV applications, drones, and general-purpose consumer products.

Features include:

  • Small footprint
  • Wide operating frequency range
  • Low insertion loss
  • Excellent linearity
  • High isolation
  • High power handling

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