Electromechanical HF Switches – High Power & Wideband Solutions | EPX Microwave

EPX Microwave’s electromechanical RF switches cover a frequency range from DC to 53 GHz, offering a wide variety of topologies (SPDT, DPDT, Transfer, Multi-Throw up to 12 positions). Built in a ISO 9001 / RoHS / REACH certified facility, these switches deliver outstanding reliability, low insertion loss, and high isolation even under demanding environmental conditions.

Benefits

• Broad frequency coverage: models available from DC up to 53 GHz.
• Failsafe and latching versions to fit different system architectures.
• Low insertion loss and high isolation for interference-free performance.
• High RF power handling, suitable for test and transmission systems.
• Connector options: SMA, K (2.92 mm), 2.4 mm, N, TNC, and more.
• Extended options: position indicators, TTL drivers, integrated terminations.

Main Features

• Topologies: SPDT, DPDT (Transfer), SP3T up to SP12T.
• Frequency ranges: DC – 18 GHz, DC – 26.5 GHz, DC – 40 GHz, DC – 52/53 GHz depending on connector.
• Actuator voltages: 12 V, 15 V, 24 V.
• Actuation types: failsafe, latching, with or without indicator.
• Power handling: up to several kW depending on frequency (see power curves in catalog p.3).

Typical Applications

• RF test benches and Automated Test Equipment (ATE).
• SATCOM and 5G communication systems.
• Defense and aerospace systems.
• Medical instrumentation and scientific research.
• Wireless and telecom infrastructure.

Additional Information

For more than 20 years, EPX Microwave has been providing standard and customized RF switching solutions. With tens of thousands of existing designs and custom engineering capability, EPX meets the most demanding requirements for reliability, low PIM, high isolation, and ultra-low insertion loss. As German distributor, EMCO Elektronik supports customers with expert technical guidance, responsiveness, and close market proximity.