What are Microwave Devices?

Comparison of High-Frequency Characteristics between High-Frequency Relays and Regular Relays

This section compares the high-frequency characteristics of high-frequency relays and regular relays.
The graphs below show the characteristics actually measured for an RE relay which is a GQ relay which is a regular relay.
The frequency is shown on a full-scale basis up to 1GHz.(measurements for a 75Ω system)

Isolation

Insertion loss

Return loss

VSWR

Microwave Devices Related Information

• Configuration and Construction
• Relay Terminology
• Relays Cautions for Use
• Reliability
• Applications of Relays in Electronic Circuits
• Relay Soldering and Cleaning Guidelines
• Cautions for Surface Mount Relay Installation