.V to.0v, 0MHz to 0MHz Transmit/Receive Front End Module Package Style: LGA, 8-Pin,.mm x.0mm NC 8 Features Tx Output Power: 0dBm Tx Gain: 0dB Separate 0Ω Tx/Rx Transceiver Interface Rx Insertion Loss: db Applications Wireless Automated Metering Wireless Alarm Systems Portable Battery Powered Equipment Smart Energy MHz/0MHz to 0MHz ISM Band Application Single Chip RF Front End Module RX Product Description TX 8 9 0 VReg Functional Block Diagram RFFM0 is a front end module (FEM) intended for MHz to 0MHz AMI/AMR systems. This module provides separate ports for Rx and Tx paths. The Tx section provides a two stage PA with nominal output power of 0dBm and gain of 0dB. The Rx is a pass through. Both are combined to a single antenna port with a SPT switch. The device is provided in a.mm x.0mm, 8-pin package. 0 9 8 ANT Ordering Information RFFM0.V to.0v, 0MHz to 0MHz Front End Module RFFM0SB -Piece Bag RFFM0SR Standard 00-Piece Reel RFFM0TR Standard 00-Piece reel RFFM0PCK-0 Fully Assembled Evaluation Board and -Piece Bag RF MICRO DEVICES, RFMD, Optimum Technology Matching, Enabling Wireless Connectivity, PowerStar, POLARIS TOTAL RADIO and UltimateBlue are trademarks of RFMD, LLC. BLUETOOTH is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed for use by RFMD. All other trade names, trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 0, RF Micro Devices, Inc. of
Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Rating Unit Supply Voltage + V DC DC Supply Current 800 ma PA input RF Power +0* dbm Operating Ambient Temperature -0 to +8 C Storage Temperature -0 to +0 C Moisture Sensitivity MSL *Maximum PA Input RF Power with a 0Ω load. Caution! ESD sensitive device. Exceeding any one or a combination of the Absolute Maximum Rating conditions may cause permanent damage to the device. Extended application of Absolute Maximum Rating conditions to the device may reduce device reliability. Specified typical performance or functional operation of the device under Absolute Maximum Rating conditions is not implied. The information in this publication is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by RF Micro Devices, Inc. ("RFMD") for its use, nor for any infringement of patents, or other rights of third parties, resulting from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of RFMD. RFMD reserves the right to change component circuitry, recommended application circuitry and specifications at any time without prior notice. RFMD Green: RoHS compliant per EU Directive 0//EU, halogen free per IEC 9--, < 000ppm each of antimony trioxide in polymeric materials and red phosphorus as a flame retardant, and <% antimony in solder. Nominal Operating Parameters Specification Parameter Unit Min. Typ. Max. Overall Frequency 0 0 0 MHz Condition Battery Voltage...0 V V CC RF Port Impedance 0 Ω Total Leakage Current 0..0 μa V CC =.V, V REG <= 0mV, CTX=CRX=0mV ESD, HBM 000 V RF Pins ESD, HBM 000 V All Other Pins ESD, CDM 000 V RF Pins ESD, CDM 000 V All Other Pins Tx Section Nominal Condition: Temperature= C, V CC =.V, V REG =.8V, CTX= V CC -0.V, Over Frequency unless otherwise noted CW P OUT Saturation 0 0. dbm Over Voltage, full temperature and Frequency Large Signal Gain 0 db fo - 0fo Harmonic - -0 dbc Small Signal Input Return Loss -0 db Transmit Current (Icc) 0 ma =.V, P OUT = 0dBm V REG.8..8 V V REG Current.0. ma Rx Section Rx Current.0 μa V CC =., V REG =.V C_Tx = 0V, =.V Small Signal Insertion Loss - -0. db Large Signal Insertion Loss - -0. db Input P0.dB dbm Small Signal Input Return Loss -0-8 db Small Signal Output Return Loss -0-8 db of
Parameter Specification Min. Typ. Max. Unit Condition Antenna Switch Port Isolation - -0 db Any used port to any unused port Logic Voltage High.8 V CC -0. V CC Logic Voltage Low 0 0.0 0. V All Logic I/Os Logic Current High. μa All Logic I/Os Truth Table Operating Mode Tx - Ant 0 Rx - Ant 0 of
Pin Names and Descriptions Pin Name Description Ground connection. Ground connection. RX Receive Port Ground connection. Ground connection. Ground connection. TX Transmit Port 8 Ground connection. 9 Power Amplifier Supply Voltage. 0 Vreg Power Amplifier Bias Control Ground connection. Ground connection. Ground connection. Ground connection. Ground connection. Ground connection. Ground connection. 8 Transmit Selection Control Line. Please see truth table for proper operation. 9 Receive Selection Control Line. Please see truth table for proper operation 0 Ground connection. ANT This is a common port (antenna). It is matched to 0Ω and DC block is provided internally. Ground connection. Ground connection. Ground connection. NC No Internal Connection. First Stage PA Supply Voltage. Ground connection. 8 Ground connection. of
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