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RFDA3016

DS121126

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Nominal Operating Parameters

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter

Rating

Unit

Supply Voltage

5.5

DC Supply Current

1000

mA

Power Dissipation

5.5

W

Max RF Input Power for 50

 Output Load

+24

dBm

°C

Storage Temperature

-40 to +150

°C

Junction Temperature

+165*

°C

ESD Rating (HBM)

1000 (Class 1C)

V

Moisture Sensitivity Level

MSL3

*MTTF > 1E6 hours at 165°C junction temperature

Note: Operation of this device beyond any one of these limits may cause permanent damage.

Parameter

Specification

Unit

Condition

Min.

Typ.

Max.

Overall

Frequency Range

3000

3800

MHz

Max Gain

38

dB

Attenuation = 0dB, at 3500MHz

Gain Control Range

31.5

dB

Step Accuracy

±(0.2 +15% attenuation setting)

dB

Major state error up to 3800MHz

P1dB

30.4

dBm

Attenuation = 0dB, at 3500MHz

Output IP3

34.6

40.5

dBm

mum value occurs at low temperature

Control Interface

6

bit

SPI Interface

Settling Time

250

ns

tON, tOFF (10%/90% RF)

Noise Figure

4.8

dB

Attenuation = 0dB, 3500MHz

Impedance

50



Input Return Loss

19

dB

At 3500MHz

Output Return Loss

11

dB

Total Supply Voltage

4.75

5.0

5.25

V

Supply Current

250

mA

Thermal Resistance

30

°C/W

Junction to backside of device

Typical RF Performance at Key Operating Frequencies

Parameter

Unit 3000MHz 3300MHz 3400MHz 3500MHz 3600MHz 3700MHz 3800MHz

Max Small Signal Gain

dB

36.6

37.6

38.0

38.1

37.9

37.3

36.0

Output P1dB

dBm

31.5

31.4

31.0

30.4

30.0

29.4

28.6

Output IP3*

dBm

36.3

39.4

39.4

40.5

40.8

41.5

41.1

Input Return Loss

dB

15.8

19.8

19.7

19.8

21.1

23.0

22.2

Output Return Loss

dB

12.6

10.7

10.6

11.2

12.4

13.1

12.1

Noise Figure

dB

4.84.8

4.84.8

4.95.0

5.0

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 perfor-

mance or functional operation of the device under Absolute Maximum Rating condi-

tions 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 appli-

cation circuitry and specifications at any time without prior notice.

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per IEC 61249-2-21, < 1000ppm each of antimony trioxide in polymeric

materials and red phosphorus as a flame retardant, and <2% antimony in

solder.