General Microwave · Electronic Components
M870-4A
Switch, Radio Frequency Transmiss
Part NumberM870-4A
ManufacturerGeneral Microwave
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5985-01-032-0725 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,RADIO FREQUENCY TRANSMISS
Federal Supply Class5985 — Antennas and Waveguides
Body StyleIRREGULAR
Frequency Rating8.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 12.4 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM SECOND FREQUENCY INSERTION LOSS REFERENCE
Overall Height1.720 INCHES NOMINAL
Switch TypeTRANSFER
Coaxial Connector Series DesignatiSMA
Operating Temp Range-65.0 TO 85.0 CELSIUS
Overall Width0.970 INCHES NOMINAL
Connector End DesignFEMALE AND MALE
Coupling Position Quantity5
Switch Operation SequenceBREAKS BEFORE MAKES
Rf Power Handling Capability2.0 WATTS AVERAGE FIRST
Vendor Part NumbersSM-A-874717
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 M870-4A available?
We can source M870-4A 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 M870-4A by General Microwave obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If M870-4A 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 M870-4A?
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 M870-4A?
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.