# HWS420 GaAs DC-6 GHz DPDT Switch

## Features
· Low Insertion Loss: 0.7 dB @ 2.5 GHz, 1.0 dB @ 4.9-6.0 GHz
· Isolation: 27 dB @ 2.5 GHz, 20 dB @ 4.9-6.0 GHz
· Low DC Power Consumption
· Miniature QFN12L (3x3 mm) Plastic Package, RoHS Compliant
· PHEMT process
· 4 Control Lines (version of HWS383)

## Description
· GaAs PHEMT MMIC DPDT switch operating at DC-6 GHz.
· Low insertion loss and high isolation.
· Suitable for IEEE 802.11a/b/g WLAN systems.

## Electrical Specifications (at 25°C with 0, +3V Control Voltages)

Parameter	Test Conditions	Min.	Typ.	Max.	Unit
Insertion Loss	0.1-6.0 GHz, 2.4-2.5 GHz, 4.9-6.0 GHz		1.0, 0.7, 1.0		1.3	dB
Isolation (ANT1-ANT2, TX-RX)	0.1-6.0 GHz		13	15	23	15		dB
Isolation (ANT1-TX, ANT1-RX, ANT2-TX, ANT2-RX)	0.1-6.0 GHz		15	20	27	20		dB
Return Loss	0.1-6.0 GHz		15		dB
Input Power for One dB Compression	2.0-6.0 GHz		33		dBm
Control Current			20		uA

## Absolute Maximum Ratings
· RF Input Power: +34 dBm @ +3V
· Control Voltage: +6V
· Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
· Storage Temperature: -65°C to +150°C

## Pin Out & Logic
· DC blocking capacitors (8pF) required on RF ports.
· Exposed pad must be connected to ground.
· TX and RX ports are interchangeable.
· Logic table defines on-path configuration based on control voltages (VC1-VC4).
- '1' = +3V to +5V
- '0' = 0V to +0.2V

## Performance Data (Typical with 8pF Capacitors)
· Insertion Loss vs Frequency Graph
· Isolation vs Frequency Graph (ISO1, ISO2)
· Return Loss vs Frequency Graph