Overview

Description

The F2972 is a single-pole double-throw (SP2T) reflective RF switch featuring high linearity and wide bandwidth.  This device is optimized from 5MHz to 1.8GHz to support downstream cable modem future migration for DOCSIS 3.1 applications, and operates at up to 10GHz to support a multitude of wireless RF applications.  Superb performance is achieved when used in either 50Ω or 75Ω terminating impedance applications.  

Features

  • 75 ohms
    • Low insertion loss
      • 0.23dB at 204MHz
      • 0.34dB at 1.8GHz
    • High Isolation: 40dB at 1.8GHz
    • P0.1dB compression of +37dBm at 204MHz
    • Second Harmonic: -100dBc at 204MHz
    • Third Harmonic: -120dBc at 204MHz
    • Composite Second Order Distortion > 100dBc
    • Composite Triple Beat Distortion > 100dBc
  • 50 ohms
    • Low insertion loss
      • 0.40dB at 2.4GHz
      • 0.55dB at 8GHz
    • High Isolation: 34dB at 2.4GHz 
    • High Linearity:
      • IIP2 +125dBm at 2.4GHz
      • IIP3 +77dBm at 2.4GHz
    • P0.1dB compression of +40dBm at 2.4GHz
    • Second Harmonic: -100dBc at 2.4GHz
    • Third Harmonic: -110dBc at 2.4GHz
       

Comparison

Applications

Documentation

Type Title Date
Datasheet PDF 5.72 MB
Guide PDF 2.24 MB
Report PDF 517 KB
Product Brief PDF 438 KB
Product Change Notice PDF 24 KB
Application Brief PDF 686 KB
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Design & Development

Boards & Kits

Boards & Kits

Models

F2972 and F2976 - High-Performance SPDT Reflective RF Switches

A brief video overview of IDT's F2972 & F2976 high-performance single-pole, double throw reflective (SPDT, SP2T) RF switches. They operate from 5MHz to 10GHz, offering an industry-leading mix of low-insertion loss, high isolation, low distortion and high power handling.

The IDT devices are specified for use in either 50 or 75 ohm systems, offering versatility for a wide range of markets and applications, including, BTS wireless communications equipment, DOCSIS 3.1 CATV applications, drones, and general purpose consumer products.

Features include:

  • Small footprint
  • Wide operating frequency range
  • Low insertion loss
  • Excellent linearity
  • High isolation
  • High power handling

To request samples, download documentation or learn more, visit: www.IDT.com/F2972 or www.IDT.com/F2976.