MM5130
MM5600
MM5120
MM5140
MM5620

RF Switches

The building blocks for next-gen signal management.

The Ideal Switch has proven to be an ideal replacement for large high-power RF electromechanical relays, as well as RF/microwave solid-state switches, where linearity and insertion loss are critical parameters.
MM5000 Series Specs
These Ideal Switches will replace the power-hungry, bulky, lossy switches in our antiquated communications infrastructure.
FunctionFrequencyInsertion
Loss
IsolationIP3RON Power
(CW, max)
Switch
Speed
LifetimeControllerVBB or VIN
VDD
Packaging
MM5600DPDTDC–20 GHz
40 Gbps
1.3 dB @ 10 GHz24 dB @ 10 GHz77 dBm1.2 Ω2 W<10 µs>3B cyclesSPI (2)89 V
5 V
8 x 8 mm LGA
MM56202x DP3TDC-20 GHz
64 Gbps
1.5 dB @ 16 GHz67 dB @ 16 GHz1.7 Ω0.1 W (3)<30 µs>3B cyclesSPI/GPIO5 V
3.3 V
8.2 x 8.2 mm LGA
MM5130SP4T (normal-port mode)

SPST (super-port mode) (1)
DC–18 GHz


DC–26 GHz
0.1-1.3 dB


0.1-1.0 dB
25dB @ 6 GHz

45dB @ 6 GHz
95 dBm1.2 Ω25 W<10 µs>3B cyclesDirect Drive89 V2.5 x 2.5 mm WL-CSP
MM5120SP4TDC–18 GHz0.1-1.5 dB26 dB @ 6 GHz90 dBm1.0 Ω25 W<15 µs>3B cyclesSPI/GPIO5 V
3.3 V
5.2 x 4.2 mm LGA
MM5140SP4TDC-8 GHz0.1-0.5 dB32 dB @ 3 GHz90 dBm1.0 Ω25 W<15 µs>3B cyclesSPI/GPIO5 V
3.3 V
5.2 x 4.2 mm LGA

(1) Refer to datasheet for other configurations. 
(2) SPI control signals: Data, Clock, Blank, Latch
(3) For AC-coupled signal paths

MM5130

26 GHz SP4T RF Switch

The MM5130 is the world’s first generally available high-power SP4T RF Ideal Switch.

It can handle 25 W forward power while providing ultra-low insertion loss. It has superior linearity from 26 GHz down to DC and performs more than 3 billion switching cycles.

The four switch channels are individually controllable by applying voltage to the corresponding RF GATE pin.

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The MM5130 on an evaluation kit board.

The MM5130 on an evaluation kit board.

MM5130 vs. RF Electromechanical Relays
The Ideal Switch offers the power handling and RF performance of an EM relay with the size, weight, reliability and speed of solid state.
MM5130
EM (SMT) SPDTEM (Coax) SPDTKey Benefits
Max Frequency26 GHz6 GHz18 GHz
Insertion Loss0.4 dB @ 6GHz0.8 dB @ 6GHz0.2 dB @ 6GHz
Isolation45 dB @ 6GHz25 dB70 dB @ 6GHz
Power Handling25 W (CW)
>150 W (Pulsed)
50 W50 W - 100 W
Linearity (IP3)95 dBm62 dBm>1000x improvement
Power Consumption<0.08 mW140 mW5000 mW94-99% reduction
Reliability>3B Operations10M Operations1-5M Operations>1000x improvement
Switching Speed<10 µs3-5 ms10-20 ms>1000x improvement
Size/Channel Density5.6 mm3
2.5 x 2.5 x 0.9 mm BGA
1280 mm3
16 x 8 x 10 mm SMT
30,000 mm3
50 x 50 x 13 mm COAX
>99% reduction

MM5600

40 Gbps High-Speed Differential Switch

The MM5600 is a DPDT switch that can operate up to 40 Gbps and is perfect for high-speed differential signal switching.

The MM5600’s integrated driver can be controlled by a serial-to-parallel interface that drives the high voltage gate lines of the switches. The design also offers a considerable 94% reduction in size when compared to conventional EM relay solutions.

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MM5600 vs Traditional High-Speed DPDT
The Ideal Switch offers the power handling and RF performance of an EM relay with the size, weight, reliability and speed of solid state.
MM5600
EM (SMT) SPDTKey Benefits
MarketHigh-speed digital &
RF DIB/PIB market
High-speed digital &
RF DIB/PIB market
ConfigurationDPDT, DC-20 GHz / 40 GbpsDPDT, 20 Gbps"Differential crossover" simplifies routing
Power Consumption< 0.08 mW200 mW99% reduction in power consumption
Reliability>3B operations1-5M operations1000x increase in lifetime:
reduced down-time, maintenance and cost
Switching Speed<10 µs operation time
<2 µs release time
6 ms operation time1000x speed increase:
reduced test time and cost-to-test
Size/Chip Density102.4 mm3
8 x 8 x 1.6 mm LGA
819 mm3 SMT
10.3(d) x 11.8 (h)
94% volume reduction:
enables more parallel tests, easier routing (top and/or bottom)

MM5120

18 GHz SP4T RF Switch

The MM5120 is the world’s first generally available high-power SP4T RF Ideal Switch.

This new innovative technology platform enables robust and highly reliable switches capable of >25 W CW power handling at 6.0 GHz. The MM5120 provides ultra-low insertion loss and superior linearity from DC to 18 GHz with >3 billion switching cycles.

The MM5120 features an integrated charge pump and driver circuit with SPI and GPIO interface control options.

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MM5120 Switched Filter Bank

MM5120 vs. RF Electromechanical Relays
The Ideal Switch offers the power handling and RF performance of an EM relay with the size, weight, reliability and speed of solid state.
MM5120
EM (SMT) SPDTEM (Coax) SPDTKey Benefits
Max Frequency18 GHz6 GHz18 GHz
Insertion Loss0.4 dB @ 6GHz0.8 dB @ 6GHz0.2 dB @ 6GHz
Isolation>25 dB @ 6GHz25 dB70 dB @ 6GHz
Power Handling25 W (CW)
>150 W (Pulsed)
50 W50 W - 100 W
Linearity (IP3)>90 dBm62 dBm99% reduction in power consumption
Power Consumption<15 mW140 mW5000 mW90-99% reduction
Reliability>3B Operations10M Operations1-5M Operations>1000x improvement
Switching Speed< 15 µs3-5 ms10-20 ms>1000x improvement
Size/Channel Density33 mm3
5.2 x 4.2 x 1.5 mm LGA
1280 mm3
16 x 8 x 10 mm SMT
30,000 mm3
50 x 50 x 13 mm COAX
>99% reduction

MM5140

8 GHz SP4T RF Switch

The MM5140 is the world’s highest performance generally available SP4T RF Ideal Switch module.

This new innovative technology platform enables robust and highly reliable switches capable of 25 W CW power handling at 3.0 GHz. The MM5140 provides ultra-low insertion loss and superior linearity from DC to 8 GHz with >3 billion switching cycles.

The MM5140 features an integrated charge pump and driver circuit with SPI and GPIO interface control options.

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MM5140 on an evaluation kit board.

MM5140 vs. RF Electromechanical Relays
The Ideal Switch offers the power handling and RF performance of an EM relay with the size, weight, reliability and speed of solid state.
MM5140
EM (SMT) SPDTEM (Coax) SPDTKey Benefits
Max Frequency8 GHz6 GHz18 GHz
Insertion Loss0.5 dB @ 8GHz0.8 dB @ 6GHz0.2 dB @ 6GHz
Isolation>25 dB @ 6GHz25 dB70 dB @ 6GHz
Power Handling25 W (CW)
>150 W (Pulsed)
50 W50 W - 100 W
Linearity (IP3)>90 dBm62 dBm99% reduction in power consumption
Power Consumption<15 mW140 mW5000 mW90-99% reduction
Reliability>3B Operations10M Operations1-5M Operations>1000x improvement
Switching Speed<15 µs3-5 ms10-20 ms>1000x improvement
Size/Channel Density33 mm3
5.2 x 4.2 x 1.5 mm LGA
1280 mm3
16 x 8 x 10 mm SMT
30,000 mm3
50 x 50 x 13 mm COAX
>99% reduction

MM5620

64 Gbps High-Speed Differential Switch

The Menlo Micro Differential Dual DP3T switch supports the high-speed differential signal switching required in PCIe Gen 6, SerDes and other applications. The MM5620 is based on Menlo’s Ideal Switch® technology and can operate up to 64 Gbps or 20 GHz for high-performance applications.

The MM5620 has low insertion loss, fast switching speed, and can operate with greater than 3 billion switching cycles. The MM5620’s integrated charge pump and driver can be controlled through SPI or GPIO interfaces by a host processor.

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PAM4 Eye Diagram

MM5620 vs Traditional High-Speed DPDT
The Ideal Switch offers the power handling and RF performance of an EM relay with the size, weight, reliability and speed of solid state.
MM5620
EM (SMT) SPDTKey Benefits
MarketHigh-speed digital &
RF DIB/PIB market
High-speed digital &
RF DIB/PIB market
ConfigurationDP3T
DC-20 GHz/64 Gbps
SPDT
18 GHz/40 Gbps
Dual DP3T with built-in loopback capacitor
Power Consumption< 10 mW200 mW95% reduction in power consumption
Reliability>3B operations3M operations1000x increase in lifetime:
reduced down-time, maintenance and cost
Switching Time <30 µs 5 ms operation timex165 speed increase:
reduced test time and cost-to-test
Size/Chip Density141.2 mm3
8.2 x 8.2 x 2.1 mm LGA
1103.3 mm3 SMT
11x8.5(d) x 11.8 (h)
85% volume reduction:
enables more parallel tests, easier routing (top and/or bottom)
“The new MEMS switches from Menlo Micro are truly exceptional in their low losses, high current handling and linearity.”

​JUSSI RAHOLA
CEO, OPTENNI LTD

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The Ideal Switch is the key to 5G and the enabler for next-gen telcom.