PA2 RF65492.7V to 4.4V, 915MHz Trans- mit/Receive Module Thru RF6549 Mode 400MHz to 928MHz 2.7V to 4.4V, 915MHz Transmit/Receive Module Thru Mode 400MHz to 928MHz Package: LGA, 32-Pin, 6mm x 6mm TX TX SAW SAW BPF BPF 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 GND 1 PA1 25 N/C TX Features 868/915 RFIO 2 24 PA VCC1 SW2 RX GND 3 23 PA VCC2 Tx Output Power: 27dBm 450 RFIO 4 LPF 22 GND Single 50 Bi-directional Transceiver Interface GND 5 21 ANT1 CTL1 6 20 GND Thru Path Insertion Loss: 1dB CTL2 7 19 ANT2 Antenna Diversity Switch CTL LOGIC 8 LNA 18 GND CTL3 LNA with Bypass mode CTL4 9 17 GND 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Applications Wireless Automated Metering SAW BPF Wireless Alarm Systems RX Functional Block Diagram Portable Battery Powered Equipment Product Description Smart Energy This module is intended for 915MHz AMR solutions. It provides separate ports for 868MHz/900MHz ISM Band Rx and Tx paths and two ports on the output for connecting a diversity solution or a Application test port. The PA section provides a nominal output power of 28dBm. The device is 450MHz Rx Thru Path provided in a 6mm x 6mm, 32-pin package. Single Chip RF Front End Module Ordering Information RF6549 ISM Band Transmit/Receive Module w/ Diversity Antenna Switch RF6549PCK-410 Fully Assembled Evaluation Board and 5 loose pieces RF6549SB 5-Piece Bag RF6549SQ 25-Piece Bag RF6549SR 100-Piece Reel RF6549TR7 Standard 750-Piece Reel RF6549TR13 Standard 2500-Piece Reel RF MICRO DEVICES, RFMD, Optimum Technology Matching, Enabling Wireless Connectivity, PowerStar, POLARIS TOTAL RADIO and UltimateBlue are trademarks of RFMD, LLC. BLUETOOTH is a trade- mark 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. 2012, RF Micro Devices, Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 For sales or technical DS121212 support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or customerservice rfmd.com. 1 of 10 CTL5 SW2 OUT VDIG GND LNA VCC PA1 IN GND LNA Bias LNA IN PA1 OUT GND GND PA2 IN ASW RXRF6549 Absolute Maximum Ratings Caution ESD sensitive device. Parameter Rating Unit Exceeding any one or a combination of the Absolute Maximum Rating conditions may cause permanent damage to the device. Extended application of Absolute Maximum Voltage 5.25 V Rating conditions to the device may reduce device reliability. Specified typical perfor- mance or functional operation of the device under Absolute Maximum Rating condi- Storage Temperature Range -40 to 150 C tions is not implied. The information in this publication is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no Operating Temperature Range -40 to 85 C responsibility is assumed by RF Micro Devices, Inc. RFM) for its use, nor for any infringement of patents, or other rights of third parties, resulting from its use. No Maximum Input Power to PA, pin 30, 2 +3 dBm license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of (no damage) RFMD. RFMD reserves the right to change component circuitry, recommended appli- cation circuitry and specifications at any time without prior notice. Maximum Input Power to PA, pin 26 +23 dBm (no damage) RFMD Green: RoHS compliant per EU Directive 2002/95/EC, halogen free per IEC 61249-2-21, < 1000ppm each of antimony trioxide in polymeric materials and red phosphorus as a flame retardant, and <2% antimony in Maximum Input Power to LNA, pin 19,22 +10 dBm solder. (no damage) Thermal Resistance 52 C/W Nominal Operating Parameters Specification Parameter Unit Condition Min. Typ. Max. Specifications are at nominal supply voltage, control voltage, and temperature - Characteriza- tion will be done over full voltage and tempera- ture range specified Frequency 868 902 to 928 MHz Frequency 400 928 MHz Thru Mode Only, Pin 4 to Pin 19,21 RF Port Impedance 50 ESD, Human Body Model 500 V RF pins ESD, Human Body Model 500 V All other pins ESD, Charge Device Model 500 V RF pins ESD, Charge Device Model 500 V All other pins Moisture Sensitivity Level MSL3 PA Section Transmit Mode Pa V , V = 4.2V CNTL1 = High or Low CC DIG CNTL2, 3 and 5 = Low CNTL4 = High T = 25C, P = 26.5dBm. Unless otherwise noted. OUT Power Supply Operating Voltage - Electric 4 4.2 4.4 V PA V CC Power Supply Operating Voltage 2.7 3.6 3.7 V PA V CC Gas/water Input Power 0 2 dBm Pin 30 CW Output Power near saturation 27 27.5 dBm Output Power - electric 26 26.5 dBm V = 4.2V. P at ANT1/2 CC OUT Output Power gas/water 24.5 25 dBm V = 3.6V. P at ANT1/2 CC OUT Output Power Droop gas/water 23 dBm PA V = 2.7V, P at ANT1/2 CC OUT Current - Electric 250 300 mA PA V = 4.2V, P = +26.5dBm CC OUT Current gas/water 210 250 mA PA V = 3.6V and P = +25dBm CC OUT Droop Current gas/water 175 250 mA PA V = 2.7V, P at ANT1/2, P =23dBm CC OUT OUT Large Signal Gain Overall 27.0 30.0 33.0 dB P = 0dBm at Pin 30 to ANT1/2 IN Second Harmonic -30 dBc P =27dBm OUT Third Tenth Harmonic -67 dBc P =27dBm OUT 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 For sales or technical 2 of 10 support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or customerservice rfmd.com. DS121212