High-rel electromechanical relay switches from Pasternack are offered with designs that range from 2 to 10 million life cycles, making them uniquely qualified for applications including defense and commercial aviation, semiconductor manufacturing, communications, radar, SATCOM, test instrumentation, medical devices and many others. These RF switches consist of 42 unique designs which include 38 connectorized models as well as 4 surface-mount devices that boast a small footprint and lower cost than traditional connectorized packages.

A unique patented design of the actuator and transmission link has been optimized for magnetic efficiency and mechanical rigidity which guarantees operation up to 10 million life cycles with excellent repeatability. The rugged MIL-STD-202 qualified construction of each RF relay switch is designed to withstand exposure to sine and random vibration and mechanical shock. Pasternack’s coaxial electromechanical switches are available in package styles using SMA & N Type connectors and include varieties from SPDT (Single Pole Double Throw) through SP12T (Single Pole 12 Throw). Frequencies for these new electromechanical RF switches range from DC to 40 GHz depending on the model, operating voltage ranges from +12V to +30V, power rating range from 5W to 700W and have high isolation up to 85 dB and low insertion loss of 0.15 dB at 1 GHz. Additional features of these electromechanical relay switches include indicators, a latching actuator, a failsafe actuator and TTL Inputs.