3.3V to 4.0V,9MHz Transmit/Receive Module RF639 3.3V TO 4.0V,9MHz Transmit/Receive Module Package: LGA, 8-Pin,.mm x.0mm Features Tx Output Power: dbm Separate 0 Tx/Rx Transceiver Interface Rx Insertion Loss: db Antenna Diversity Switch Applications Wireless Automated Metering Wireless Alarm Systems Portable Battery Powered Equipment Smart Energy 868MHz/900MHz ISM Band Application Single Chip RF Front End Module ANT ANT Product Description 3 4 6 8 ANT_SEL 8 9 6 TXRX_SEL VREG 4 Functional Block Diagram 0 3 4 This module is intended for 9MHz AMR solutions. It provides separate ports for Rx and Tx paths and two ports on the output for connecting a diversity solution or a test port. The PA section provides a nominal output power of dbm. The device is provided in a.mm x.0mm, 8-pin package. 3 0 9 8 6 TX RX Ordering Information RF639 Standard piece bag RF639SR Standard 00 piece reel RF639TR Standard 00 piece reel RF639PCBK-40 Fully Assembled Evaluation Board and loose sample pieces 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. 006, RF Micro Devices, Inc. of 9
Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Rating Unit Battery Voltage V RF Port Impedance 0 Operating Temperature -30 to 0 C Storage Temperature -40 to 8 C ESD, HBM (RF pins) 00 V ESD, HBM (All pins) 00 V ESD, CDN (RF pins) 00 V ESD, CDM (all pins) 00 V MSL MSL 3 Maximum Input Power to PA +0 dbm 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. RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances): Compliant per EU Directive 00/9/EC. Parameter Specification Min. Typ. Max. Unit Condition Power Amplifier V CC = 3.6V, TXRX_SEL = HIGH, ANT_SEL = HIGH or LOW, V REG = 3.4V Frequency Range 868 90 to 98 MHz CW Output Power dbm Near Saturation Small Signal Gain 6. db Thermal Resistance 39. C/W 3.6V V CC, 3.4V V REG, dbm P OUT, T REF = 8 C Output Harmonic Levels nd -30 dbc 3rd through 0th -63 dbc Input Return Loss 0 dbc Power Supply Voltage V CC 3.3 3.6 4 V V REG 3. 3.4 3.8 V V REG = V CC - 0.V Current Operating V CC 00 0 ma V CC = 3.6V, P OUT = dbm Operating V REG 3 4 ma Tx Idle Current 4 30 ma V CC = 3.6V, V REG = 3.4V, ANT_SEL = TXRX_SEL = 3.4V at P OUT = 0dBm of 9
Parameter Specification Min. Typ. Max. Unit Condition Rx Path V CC = 3.6V, TXRX_SEL = LOW, ANT_SEL = HIGH or LOW, V REG = LOW Frequency Range 868 90 to 98 MHz Insertion Loss.3 db Input IP3 8 dbm Input Return Loss 0 db Output Return Loss 0 db Current ANT 0 A ANT_SEL = HIGH, V REG = Low, TXRX_Sel = Low Power Down Mode, ANT. A ANT_SEL = LOW, V REG = Low, TXRX_Sel = Low Antenna Switch and Logic Isolation 0 db Any used port to any unused port Logic Voltage High 3. 3.4 3.8 V All Logic I/O s, - 0.V Logic Voltage Low 0 0. V All Logic I/O s Logic Current, High 8 0 A All Logic I/O s Operating Mode Module Logic Truth Table ANT_SEL TxRx_SEL Tx - ANT HIGH HIGH Tx - ANT LOW HIGH Rx - ANT HIGH LOW Rx - ANT LOW LOW NOTE: *Switch Control Logic High = Min 3.V to Max 3.8V *Switch Control Logic Low = Min 0.0V to Max 0.V 3 of 9
Pin Names and Description Pin Name Description Ground Ground 3 Ground 4 Ground ANT Antenna Output/Input 6 Ground ANT Antenna Output/Input 8 Ground 9 ANT_SEL Antenna Selection Control Line 0 Diversity Switch Supply Voltage TXRX_SEL Transmit or Receive Selection Control Lone Ground 3 Ground 4 Ground Ground 6 RX Receive Port Ground 8 TX Transmit Port 9 Ground 0 Ground Ground Ground 3 Power Amplifier Supply Voltage 4 VREG Power Amplifier Supply Voltage Ground 6 Ground Ground 8 Ground 9 Center Ground Flag 4 of 9
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Pin Out ANT ANT 3 4 6 8 ANT_SEL 8 6 9 0 TXRX_SEL VREG 4 3 3 4 0 9 8 6 TX RX of 9
Evaluation Board Schematic µf VREG 0pF 8 6 4 3 3 0 ANT O Ohms 4 9 8 O Ohms TX ANT O Ohms 6 6 O Ohms RX 8 9 0 3 4 ANT_SEL TXRX_SEL.0µF 80pF 8 of 9
Performance Plots 3 PA Gain(dB) Vs Pout(dBm) = 3.6V, VREG = 3.4V, Freq= 9 MHz, Temp = -30, & 0C 3 PA Gain(dB) Vs Pout(dBm) = 3.6V, VREG = 3.4V, Freq= 868, 90, 9 & 98 MHz, Temp = C Gain(dB) -30 C C 0 C Gain(dB) 868 MHz 90 MHz 9 MHz 98 MHz -3-4 9 4 9 4 Pout(dBm) -3-4 9 4 9 4 Pout(dBm) 40 Icc(mA) Vs Pout(dBm) = 3.6V, VREG = 3.4V, Freq= 9 MHz, Temp = -30, & 0C Pin(dBm) Vs Pout(dBm) = 3.6V, VREG = 3.4V, Freq= 868, 90, 9 & 98 MHz, Temp = C 0 0 00 Icc(mA) 80 60 40-30 C C 0 C Pin(dBm) 0 - -0 868 MHz 90 MHz 9 MHz 98 MHz 0-0 - 0 0 0 30 Po(dBm) -0-0 0 0 30 Pout(dBm) Pin(dBm) Vs Pout(dBm) = 3.6V, VREG = 3.4V, Freq= 9 MHz, Temp = -30, & 0C -0.8 RX Inser on Loss(dB) Vs. Frequencey(MHz) Vcc = 3.6V, Vreg = 0.V 0-0.8-0.9 Pi(dBm) 0 - -0-30 C C 0 C Gain(dB) -0.9 - -.0 -. -30 C C 0 C - -. -0-0 0 0 30 Pout(dBm) -. 89 900 90 90 9 90 9 930 F(MHz) 9 of 9