PIN Diodes for Microwave Switch Designs

Rev. V2

AN3021

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Transmission Line

J1

J2

J3

B2

B3

θ = 90°

θ = 90°

θ = 90°

θ = 90°

θ = 90°

θ = 90°

½

is in GHz, εeff is Effective Dielectric Constant of Transmission Line Medium and Air.

RF State

B2 Bias

B3 Bias

Low Loss J1-J2 & Isolation J1-J3

-V @ 0 mA

+1 V @ (+20 mA per Diode)

Low Loss J1-J3 & Isolation J1-J2

+1 V @ (+20 mA per Diode)

-V @ 0 mA