Part Number: AWS5506S14
Function: GaAs IC SPDT Reflective Switch Positive Control DC-2.5 GHz
Package: SOT-6 Type
Manufacturer: ANADIGICS
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Description
AWS5506S14 is a Single-Pole Double-Throw (SPDT) RF switch implemented using GaAs MMIC technology, designed for low insertion loss, compact size, and low power consumption. It is widely used in RF signal routing for wireless communication systems, especially in dual-band and multi-mode applications.
Features
- SPDT (Single Pole Double Throw) RF switch
- Low insertion loss: ~0.4 dB @ 0.9 GHz
- Wideband RF performance (suitable for sub-GHz to GHz range)
- Complementary positive control voltage (0 / +3V to 0 / +5V)
- Supply voltage: +3V to +5V
- Low DC power consumption
- High isolation between ports (typical for GaAs switches)
- Ultra-miniature SOT-6 package
Functional Description
- Routes an RF signal from a common port to one of two selectable output ports
- Control voltage determines signal path (RF1 ↔ RF2 or RF1 ↔ RF3)
- GaAs FET structure enables low loss and high-frequency operation
- Designed for minimal signal distortion and high linearity
Control Interface
- Complementary control inputs allow easy logic interfacing
- Compatible with standard CMOS/TTL control levels (3V / 5V systems)
- Low control current requirement
Design Notes
- Ensure proper 50Ω impedance matching on RF traces
- Minimize PCB trace length to reduce insertion loss and reflections
- Use RF layout best practices (ground plane, via stitching)
- Decouple supply pin with RF-grade capacitors
- Avoid exceeding maximum RF input power levels
How to Choose This RF Switch
- Select based on frequency range and insertion loss requirements
- Ensure isolation meets system-level RF performance targets
- Verify control voltage compatibility with system logic
- Consider package size for compact RF module designs
Typical Applications
- RF signal routing in wireless systems
- Dual-band / multi-band mobile handsets
- RF front-end modules (FEM)
- Switching between filters or amplifiers
- Frequency synthesizers and signal chains
Alternative / Equivalent Products
- Skyworks SKY13317 (RF switch alternative)
- Peregrine PE4259 (higher performance RF switch)
- HMC series RF switches (Analog Devices)
- MASW series (MACOM RF switches)
Other data sheets are available within the file: AWS5506
AWS5506S14 Datasheet PDF Download
