MEMs-based RF multiplexer

Pickering Interfaces is launching the first modules in a new MEMS-based RF PXI/PXIe multiplexer family.

Ideal for wireless communications and semiconductor test, the new RF multiplexer family is powered by Ideal Switch from Menlo Microsystems, which are among the first MEMS components on the market with the performance characteristics to support demanding RF testing requirements.

Steve Edwards, Switching Product Manager at Pickering, comments: “The new MEMS-based RF multiplexers deliver vastly increased operational life (up to 300x), faster operating speed (up to 60x), and higher bandwidth (with no reduction in RF power handling) versus traditional EMR (electromechanical relay) alternatives. Insertion loss also remains comparable with EMR switches and much lower than solid-state.”

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