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News Release from: Peregrine Semiconductor | Subject: PE42742
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 29 June 2006
RF switch maintains isolation unpowered
Peregrine Semiconductor has released the RoHS-compliant PE42742 high-performance RF switch for broadband applications.
Peregrine Semiconductor has released the RoHS-compliant PE42742 high-performance RF switch for broadband applications Designed to exceed the strict FCC 15.115 regulations, this 75ohm single-pole, double-throw (SPDT) device offers the industry's highest isolation of 88dB at 216MHz and 78dB at 806MHz
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 22 Oct 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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A unique design feature allows the device to maintain its isolation levels even in the unpowered state, which is one of the more stringent requirements of FCC compliance for CATV to antenna isolation.
"The PE42742 showcases the exceptional linearity and isolation benefits of UltraCMOS, which enables high-value, innovative RF ICs with outstanding performance for the broadband industry", said Rodd Novak, Peregrine's Vice-President of Marketing.
"This product addresses the technical challenges of the DTV, TV and DVR industries, and has received excellent response from engineers designing for these end-products".
"Further, the high-performance UltraCMOS foundation has made the PE42742 a viable solution for other types of broadband applications", he added.
PE42742 features high IIP3 (50dBm at 5MHz-1GHz); high IIP2 (90dBm at 5MHz1GHz); CTB of -90dBc; and high ESD tolerance of 1.0kV HBM.
The device also offers a unique "terminated" and "closed" unpowered modes making it ideal for any DTV, TV, DVR or set-top box where reflected signals in the off state can distort local images or for DVR and gaming platforms where the CATV signals must pass through the unit when unpowered.
The PE42742 is available in the 4 x 4mm 20-lead QFN package and is priced at $1.67 each in 10,000-unit orders.
Products samples and volume production are available now through Peregrine and its worldwide distribution partner, Richardson Electronics.
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