Is PIN Diode method ideal for RF switching?

[EngIntoHW]

Hi,

I was thinking of using PIN Diode technique for RF Switching in the DC to 3GHz frequency range.
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(https://www.electro-tech-online.com/custompdfs/2012/04/ZSDR-230.pdf)

Would you recommend on it?

Thanks.

 

[JimB]

Would you recommend on it?

Depending on the application, yes, why not?
Beware of the power limitations.

JimB

 

[EngIntoHW]

Oh you're very right.
Thank you.

I'd like to connect a cellular mobile phone to each output port.
The maximum output power of a typical UMTS (3G) mobile can reach 27dBm, which is above the 19dBm '1dB compression point'.

The thing is that the only RF switches I found that have built-in DC block capacitors were PIN diodes.
You have an idea for other RF switches which include DC block capacitors?