Dow-Key Microwave · Electronic Components
12100
Switch, Radio Frequency Transmiss
Part Number12100
ManufacturerDow-Key Microwave
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5985-01-011-5580 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,RADIO FREQUENCY TRANSMISS
Federal Supply Class5985 — Antennas and Waveguides
Operating Temp Range-54.0 TO 85.0 CELSIUS
Rf Power Handling Capability500.0 WATTS AVERAGE FIRST
Connector End DesignFEMALE
Coaxial Connector Series DesignatiC
Actuator Voltage In Volts18.0 MINIMUM AND 30.0 MAXIMUM
Switching Time10.0 MILLISECONDS
Frequency Rating1.0 GIGAHERTZ NOMINAL SINGLE FREQUENCY RF POWER HANDLING
Actuator Current Type And Rating I0.23 DC NOMINAL
Body StyleRECTANGULAR
Switch Operation SequenceBREAKS BEFORE MAKES
Overall Length4.200 INCHES MAXIMUM
Cancelled NSN5999-01-148-3941 (cancelled)
ESD/EMICode A — ESD/EMI sensitive item
RH Electronics, Inc. — independent stocking distributor since 1982.
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Frequently asked
Is 12100 available?
We can source 12100 even if it isn't in our active stock list. As an independent distributor we reach inventory outside the franchise channel — including hard-to-find and obsolete parts. Send us a quote request.
Is 12100 by Dow-Key Microwave obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 12100 has been discontinued, we can often source remaining stock or qualified alternates. Contact us with your quantity and target date.
How does RH Electronics verify parts like 12100?
Every incoming shipment is inspected under our ISO 9001:2015 quality system — documentation, markings, and construction checked against known-good references. For deeper analysis, we direct work through accredited independent labs. We've been an ERAI member since 1998 and a GIDEP participant.
Can you find a cross-reference or alternate for 12100?
Yes. Our team reads part numbers the way they were designed — decoding family, speed, temperature grade, package, and reliability level — to identify acceptable alternates when the exact part isn't available. Submit a quote request and we'll advise.