MM5230
MM5130
MM5120
MM5140

RF Switches

The building blocks for next-gen signal management.

The Ideal Switch has proven to be an ideal replacement for large high-power RF electromechanical relays, as well as RF/microwave solid-state switches, where linearity and insertion loss are critical parameters.
Over 3B cycles for 1000x lifespan & lower TCO than conventional relays.
Over 3B cycles for 1000x lifespan & lower TCO than conventional relays.
<15μs switching reduces test time and costs vs. EMRs.
<15μs switching reduces test time and costs vs. EMRs.
Lower power draw than EMR switches.
Lower power draw than EMR switches.
90% smaller than EM relays for efficient PCB use.
90% smaller than EM relays for efficient PCB use.
IP3 >90dBm for superior linearity over SOI switches.
IP3 >90dBm for superior linearity over SOI switches.
MM51XX / 52XX Series Specs
These Ideal Switches will replace the power-hungry, bulky, lossy switches in our antiquated communications infrastructure.
FunctionFrequencyInsertion
Loss
IsolationIP3RON Power
(CW, max)
Switch
Speed
Power
Consumption
LifetimeControllerVBB or VIN
VDD
Packaging
MM5230SP4T (normal-port mode)

SPST (super-port mode) (1)
DC–18 GHz

DC–26 GHz
0.1-1.3 dB

0.1-1.4 dB
25dB @ 6 GHz

42dB @ 6 GHz
95 dBm0.6Ω25 W<10 µs0.08 mW>3B cyclesDirect Drive89 V2.5 x 2.5 mm WL-CSP
MM5130SP4T (normal-port mode)

SPST (super-port mode) (1)
DC–18 GHz

DC–26 GHz
0.1-1.3 dB

0.1-1.0 dB
25dB @ 6 GHz

45dB @ 6 GHz
95 dBm1.2Ω25 W<10 µs0.08 mW>3B cyclesDirect Drive89 V2.5 x 2.5 mm WL-CSP
MM5120SP4TDC–18 GHz0.1-1.5 dB26 dB @ 6 GHz90 dBm1.0Ω25 W<15 µs<15 mW>3B cyclesSPI/GPIO5 V
3.3 V
5.2 x 4.2 mm LGA
MM5140SP4TDC-8 GHz0.1-0.5 dB32 dB @ 3 GHz90 dBm1.0Ω25 W<15 µs<15 mW>3B cyclesSPI/GPIO5 V
3.3 V
5.2 x 4.2 mm LGA

(1) Refer to datasheet for other configurations. 

MM5230

26 GHz SP4T RF Switch

The MM5230 device is a high-power and wide frequency range SP4T micro-mechanical switch.

Menlo Micro has developed a new Ideal Switch® fabrication process and applied it to DC and wideband RF/microwave switch applications.

This innovative technology enables highly reliable switches capable of 25 W power handling.

The MM5230 provides ultra-low insertion loss and superior linearity as an SP4T from DC to 18 GHz, and greater than 3 billion switching cycles

***The MM5230 is recommended for new designs*** 

 

Datasheet

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The MM5230 on an evaluation kit board.

Features & Specs
Features & Specs

• DC to 26 GHz Frequency Range

• 25 W (CW), 150 W (Pulsed) Max Power Handling

• Low On-State Insertion Loss: 0.3 dB @ 6.0 GHz

• High Linearity, IIP3 95 dBm Typical

• 25 dB Isolation @ 6.0 GHz / 42 dB Super-Port Mode

• High Reliability >3 Billion Switching Operations

• 2.5 mm x 2.5 mm WLCSP Package (200 µm Solder Ball)

Markets
Markets

 

• Defense and Aerospace

• Medical Equipment

• Test and Measurement

• Wireless Infrastructure

Applications
Applications

• Switched Filter Banks and Tunable Filters

• High Power RF Front Ends

• Antenna Tuning

• Low-Loss Switch Matrices & EM Relay Replacement

MM5230 vs. RF
Electromechanical Relays
The Ideal Switch offers the power handling and RF performance of an EM relay with the size, weight, reliability and speed of solid state.
MM5230
EM (SMT) SPDTEM (Coax) SPDTKey Benefits
Max Frequency26 GHz6 GHz18 GHz
Insertion Loss0.3 dB @ 6GHz0.8 dB @ 6GHz0.2 dB @ 6GHz
Isolation42 dB @ 6GHz25 dB70 dB @ 6GHz
Power Handling25 W (CW)
>150 W (Pulsed)
50 W50 W - 100 W
Linearity (IP3)95 dBm62 dBm>1000x improvement
Power Consumption<0.08 mW140 mW5000 mW94-99% reduction
Reliability>3B Operations10M Operations1-5M Operations>1000x improvement
Switching Speed<10 µs3-5 ms10-20 ms>1000x improvement
Size/Channel Density6.2 mm3
2.5 x 2.5 x 1.0 mm BGA
1280 mm3
16 x 8 x 10 mm SMT
30,000 mm3
50 x 50 x 13 mm COAX
>99% reduction

Check out the
MM5230 datasheet

MM5130

26 GHz SP4T RF Switch

The MM5130 is the world’s first generally available high-power SP4T RF Ideal Switch.

It can handle 25 W forward power while providing ultra-low insertion loss. It has superior linearity from 26 GHz down to DC and performs more than 3 billion switching cycles.

The four switch channels are individually controllable by applying voltage to the corresponding RF GATE pin.

***The MM5230 is now recommended for new designs*** 

 

Datasheet

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Profile view, featuring the through-glass-vias

The MM5130 on an evaluation kit board.

The MM5130 on an evaluation kit board.

Features & Specs
Features & Specs

• DC to 26 GHz Frequency Range

• 25 W (CW), 150 W (Pulsed) Max Power Handling

• Low On-State Insertion Loss: 0.3 dB @ 6.0 GHz

• High Linearity, IIP3 95 dBm Typical

• 25 dB Isolation @ 6.0 GHz / 45 dB Super-Port Mode

• High Reliability >3 Billion Switching Operations

• 2.5 mm x 2.5 mm WLCSP Package

Markets
Markets

• Defense and Aerospace

• Medical Equipment

• Test and Measurement

• Wireless Infrastructure

Applications
Applications

• Switched Filter Banks and Tunable Filters

• High Power RF Front Ends

• Antenna Tuning

• Low-Loss Switch Matrices & EM Relay Replacement

MM5130 vs. RF Electromechanical Relays
The Ideal Switch offers the power handling and RF performance of an EM relay with the size, weight, reliability and speed of solid state.
MM5130
EM (SMT) SPDTEM (Coax) SPDTKey Benefits
Max Frequency26 GHz6 GHz18 GHz
Insertion Loss0.4 dB @ 6GHz0.8 dB @ 6GHz0.2 dB @ 6GHz
Isolation45 dB @ 6GHz25 dB70 dB @ 6GHz
Power Handling25 W (CW)
>150 W (Pulsed)
50 W50 W - 100 W
Linearity (IP3)95 dBm62 dBm>1000x improvement
Power Consumption<0.08 mW140 mW5000 mW94-99% reduction
Reliability>3B Operations10M Operations1-5M Operations>1000x improvement
Switching Speed<10 µs3-5 ms10-20 ms>1000x improvement
Size/Channel Density5.6 mm3
2.5 x 2.5 x 0.9 mm BGA
1280 mm3
16 x 8 x 10 mm SMT
30,000 mm3
50 x 50 x 13 mm COAX
>99% reduction

Check out the
MM5130 datasheet

MM5120

18 GHz SP4T RF Switch

The MM5120 is the world’s first generally available high-power SP4T RF Ideal Switch.

This new innovative technology platform enables robust and highly reliable switches capable of >25 W CW power handling at 6.0 GHz. The MM5120 provides ultra-low insertion loss and superior linearity from DC to 18 GHz with >3 billion switching cycles.

The MM5120 features an integrated charge pump and driver circuit with SPI and GPIO interface control options.

Datasheet 

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MM5120 Switched Filter Bank

Features & Specs
Features & Specs

• DC to 18 GHz Frequency Range

• Integrated High-Voltage Driver

• 25 W (CW), 150 W (Pulsed) Max Power Handling

• Low On-State Insertion Loss: 0.4 dB @ 6.0 GHz

• High Linearity, IIP3 > 90 dBm

• > 25 dB Isolation @ 6.0 GHz

• Low Power Consumption <15mW

• High Reliability >3 Billion Switching Operations

• 5.2 mm x 4.2 mm LGA Package

Markets
Markets

• Defense and Aerospace

• Test and Measurement

• Wireless Infrastructure

Applications
Applications

• Switched Filter Banks and Tunable Filters

• High Power RF Front-Ends

• Low-Loss Switch Matrices

• RF EM Relay Replacement

• Antenna Tuning

• Antenna Beam Steering

• Digital Step Attenuators

MM5120 vs. RF Electromechanical Relays
The Ideal Switch offers the power handling and RF performance of an EM relay with the size, weight, reliability and speed of solid state.
MM5120
EM (SMT) SPDTEM (Coax) SPDTKey Benefits
Max Frequency18 GHz6 GHz18 GHz
Insertion Loss0.4 dB @ 6GHz0.8 dB @ 6GHz0.2 dB @ 6GHz
Isolation>25 dB @ 6GHz25 dB70 dB @ 6GHz
Power Handling25 W (CW)
>150 W (Pulsed)
50 W50 W - 100 W
Linearity (IP3)>90 dBm62 dBm99% reduction in power consumption
Power Consumption<15 mW140 mW5000 mW90-99% reduction
Reliability>3B Operations10M Operations1-5M Operations>1000x improvement
Switching Speed< 15 µs3-5 ms10-20 ms>1000x improvement
Size/Channel Density33 mm3
5.2 x 4.2 x 1.5 mm LGA
1280 mm3
16 x 8 x 10 mm SMT
30,000 mm3
50 x 50 x 13 mm COAX
>99% reduction

Check out the
MM5120 datasheet

MM5140

8 GHz SP4T RF Switch

The MM5140 is the world’s highest performance generally available SP4T RF Ideal Switch module.

This new innovative technology platform enables robust and highly reliable switches capable of 25 W CW power handling at 3.0 GHz. The MM5140 provides ultra-low insertion loss and superior linearity from DC to 8 GHz with >3 billion switching cycles.

The MM5140 features an integrated charge pump and driver circuit with SPI and GPIO interface control options.

Datasheet 

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MM5140 on an evaluation kit board.

Features & Specs
Features & Specs

• DC to 8 GHz Frequency Range

• Integrated High-Voltage Driver

• 25 W (CW), 150 W (Pulsed) Max Power Handling

• Low On-State Insertion Loss: 0.5 dB @ 8.0 GHz

• High Linearity, IIP3 > 90 dBm

• > 25 dB Isolation @ 6.0 GHz

• Low Power Consumption <15mW

• High Reliability >3 Billion Switching Operations

• 5.2 mm x 4.2 mm LGA Package

Markets
Markets

• Defense and Aerospace

• Test and Measurement

• Wireless Infrastructure

Applications
Applications

• Switched Filter Banks and Tunable Filters

• High Power RF Front-Ends

• Low-Loss Switch Matrices

• RF EM Relay Replacement

• Antenna Tuning

• Antenna Beam Steering

• Digital Step Attenuators

MM5140 vs. RF Electromechanical Relays
The Ideal Switch offers the power handling and RF performance of an EM relay with the size, weight, reliability and speed of solid state.
MM5140
EM (SMT) SPDTEM (Coax) SPDTKey Benefits
Max Frequency8 GHz6 GHz18 GHz
Insertion Loss0.5 dB @ 8GHz0.8 dB @ 6GHz0.2 dB @ 6GHz
Isolation>25 dB @ 6GHz25 dB70 dB @ 6GHz
Power Handling25 W (CW)
>150 W (Pulsed)
50 W50 W - 100 W
Linearity (IP3)>90 dBm62 dBm99% reduction in power consumption
Power Consumption<15 mW140 mW5000 mW90-99% reduction
Reliability>3B Operations10M Operations1-5M Operations>1000x improvement
Switching Speed<15 µs3-5 ms10-20 ms>1000x improvement
Size/Channel Density33 mm3
5.2 x 4.2 x 1.5 mm LGA
1280 mm3
16 x 8 x 10 mm SMT
30,000 mm3
50 x 50 x 13 mm COAX
>99% reduction

Check out the
MM5140 datasheet