PSP single-pole, single-throw (SPST) PIN switch

The series PSP single-pole, single-throw (SPST) PIN switch covers 18 to 100 GHz in seven waveguide bands. Full waveguide bandwidth is available up to 75 GHz. The available bandwidth is 10 GHz in the range of 75 to 100 GHz. The standard switching speed is 150 ns (typical) from isolation to PASS state and 20 ns from insertion loss state to isolation. The insertion loss is 1.2 dB (max) in K-Band, and increases to 2.2 dB (max) in W-Band. The standard isolation is 30 dB in K-Band, and drops to 20 dB in W-Band. PSP is a reflective device

Electrical Specifications

Model	PSP-42	PSP-28	PSP-22	PSP-19	PSP-15	PSP-12	PSP-10
Frequency band and range (GHz)	K 18-26.5	Ka 26.5-40	Q 33-50	U 40-60	V 50-75	E 60-90	W 75-100
Bandwidth (GHz) (max)*	10	10	10	10	10	10	10
Standard Version
Insertion loss (dB) (max)	1.2	1.5	1.5	1.8	2	2	2.2
Isolation (dB) (min)	30	30	30	25	20	20	20
High Isolation Version
Insertion loss (dB) (max)	2	2.2	2.4	2.5	2.7	2.7	3.7
Isolation (dB) (min)	40	40	35	35	30	27	25

Performance Specifications (all bands)

• Switching speed (rise/fall): 20/150 ns (typ) (10% to 90%)
• Driver propagation delay: 10 ns (max)
• VSWR (“on” state): 2:1 (max)
• Power handling (CW/peak): 0.5/10 W (max)
• Current: 5 V @ 20 mA, -5 to -12 V @ 5 mA