E-and-W-band PIN-diode-switches reduce insertion loss

PASTERNACK line of E and W-band single-pole single-throw (SPST) and double-pole double-throw (DPDT) PIN diode waveguide switches are reflective designs that operate over an ultra-broadband frequency range with fast switching performance. Product line consists of four models with fully integrated WR10 and WR12 waveguide ports covering popular E-band (60 to 90 GHz) and W-band (75 to 110 GHz) frequencies. Switch circuits integrate low loss Fin-line assemblies with high performance GaAs beam-lead diodes that results in 4dB typical insertion loss, greater than 25dB of isolation and fast switching speed < 300nsec.