Switch operates DC to 20 GHz with 128 configurable connection states for asymmetric SerDes testing


Menlo Microsystems, Inc. has unveiled its MM5625 high-speed differential loopback switch at the IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium (IMS) in San Francisco, CA. The MM5625 is designed for asymmetric SerDes bus testing, supports 80Gbps PAM4 data rates, and offers RF performance across all 12 ports. Learn more

Built on Menlo Micro’s Ideal Switch technology, the MM5625 follows the success of the MM5620 loopback relay. This technology has been widely adopted by suppliers of GPUs for AI, mobile APUs, and other high-performance compute platforms. With increased RF bandwidth and 128 control states, the MM5625 addresses testing challenges for high-performance semiconductor devices.

Applications of the MM5625 include IC wafer sort, final test, and test equipment for various high-speed products. Operating from DC to 20 GHz, the switch features DP3T with Loopback Mode and 12 interconnected high-speed ports.

Offering 128 connection schemes and an integrated charge pump driver, the MM5625 eliminates the need for external biasing circuitry. With reliability ratings exceeding 3 billion switching operations, the device comes in an 8.2 x 8.2 mm LGA surface-mount package.


Filed Under: Development tool, Passive Components, RF, switches, Tools