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MM4250

DC to 10 GHz SP6T Cryogenic RF Switch Module

Menlo Micro’s MM4250 DC to 10 GHz SP6T RF switch module is custom designed for use in cryogenic applications. It is built with Menlo Micro's Ideal Switch® technology which enables highly reliable low power switching in a small form factor adapted for ultra-low temperature environments.

The switch actuation is electrostatic, requiring only hundreds of nanowatts of power to actuate the switches.

This ultra-low actuation energy results in no measurable temperature increase when operating at mK temperatures, providing an exponential increase in testing throughput with no standby time compared to electromechanical relays.

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Features & Specs

• RF switching to 10mK

• Extremely low actuation power to eliminate joule heating

• Built-in internal RF calibration standards

• Compatible with existing dilution fridge connector environments

• External USB driver board available

Markets / Applications

• Quantum Computing

• Cryogenic Device Characterization

	MM5230	EM (SMT) SPDT	EM (Coax) SPDT	Key Benefits
Max Frequency	26 GHz	6 GHz	18 GHz
Insertion Loss	0.3 dB @ 6GHz	0.8 dB @ 6GHz	0.2 dB @ 6GHz
Isolation	42 dB @ 6GHz	25 dB	70 dB @ 6GHz
Power Handling	25 W (CW) >150 W (Pulsed)	50 W	50 W - 100 W
Linearity (IP3)	95 dBm	62 dBm		>1000x improvement
Power Consumption	<0.08 mW	140 mW	5000 mW	94-99% reduction
Reliability	>3B Operations	10M Operations	1-5M Operations	>1000x improvement
Switching Speed	<10 µs	3-5 ms	10-20 ms	>1000x improvement
Size/Channel Density	6.2 mm³ 2.5 x 2.5 x 1.0 mm BGA	1280 mm³ 16 x 8 x 10 mm SMT	30,000 mm³ 50 x 50 x 13 mm COAX	>99% reduction

Cryo and Quantum Switches