24 23 22 21 20 19 Vrx 18 GND RX 2 17 Vcc3 GND 3 Pdet 4 16 Vcc2 Vreg3 5 15 GND Vreg2 6 14 Vcc1 13 Vbias Vreg1 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 GND Pdown Bias ANT GND GND Inter Inter Input TXIN Stage Stage Match Match Match GND GND Vtx GND GND RFFM4201 3.3V to 5V, 2.4GHz TO 2.5GHz HIGH POWER FRONT END MODULE RFFM4201 3.3V TO 5V, 2.4GHz TO 2.5GHz HIGH POWER FRONT END MODULE Package: 6mm x 6mm Laminate Features 34dB Typical Gain Across Frequency Band P = 25dBm <2.5% OUT Dynamic EVM 2.4GHz to 2.5GHz Frequency Range Integrated Three-Stage PA, Filtering and T/R switch High Impedance Control Integrated Power Detector Applications Functional Block Diagram WiFi IEEE802.11b/g/n Applications Product Description Customer Premises RFFM4201 is a 1 x 1 MIMO module that is intently specified to address IEEE Equipment (CPE) 802.11b/g/n WiFi 2.4GHz to 2.5GHz customer premises equipment (CPE) applica- tions. The module has an integrated three-stage linear power amplifier, Tx harmonic Spread-Spectrum and MMDS filtering and SPDT switch. The RFFM4201 has fully matched input and output for a Systems 50 system and incorporates matching networks optimized for linear output power and efficiency. The RFFM4201 is housed in a 6mm x 6mm laminate. Ordering Information RFFM4201PCK-410 RFFM4201 Eval Board and 5-Piece Bag RFFM4201SB 5-Piece Bag RFFM4201SR 100-Piece Reel RFFM4201TR7 2500-Piece Reel RFFM4201SQ 25-Piece Bag Optimum Technology Matching Applied GaAs HBT SiGe BiCMOS GaAs pHEMT GaN HEMT GaAs MESFET Si BiCMOS Si CMOS BiFET HBT InGaP HBT SiGe HBT Si BJT 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 DS121008 support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or customerservice rfmd.com. 1 of 14RFFM4201 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 Supply Voltage (RF Applied) -0.5 to +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- Supply Voltage (No RF Applied) -0.5 to +6.0 V tions is not implied. DC Supply Current 750 mA The information in this publication is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by RF Micro Devices, Inc. RFM) for its use, nor for any Input RF Power +10* dBm 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 Operating Temperature -30 to +85 C RFMD. RFMD reserves the right to change component circuitry, recommended appli- cation circuitry and specifications at any time without prior notice. Storage Temperature -40 to +150 C RFMD Green: RoHS compliant per EU Directive 2002/95/EC, halogen free Moisture Sensitivity MSL3 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 with a 50 load. solder. Specification Parameter Unit Condition Min. Typ. Max. T = 25C, V = 5.0V, V = 2.9V, using an CC REG Typical Conditions IEEE802.11g waveform, 54MBps, unless other- wise noted Frequency 2412 2484 MHz Tx Performance - 11g/n Compliance with standard 802.11g/n 802.11n Output Power 25 25.5 dBm 802.11n HT20 and HT40 MCS7 11n Dynamic EVM 2.5 3 % 802.11n Output Power 25.8 dBm At V = 5.25V 802.11n HT20 and HT40 MCS7 CC 11n Dynamic EVM 2.5 3 % 802.11g Output Power 25.5 26 dBm 802.11g 64QAM 54Mbps 11g Dynamic EVM 2.5 3 % Second Harmonic -47 -42 dBm/MHz 11n HT40 MCS0/7. At rated P OUT Third Harmonic -50 -42 dBm/MHz 11n HT40 MCS0/7. At rated P OUT Tx Performance - Spectral Mask Compliance with standard 802.11b/n 802.11b Output Power 27.5 dBm Meet 802.11b 1MBps Mask Spec 802.11n Output Power 25 dBm Meet 802.11n HT20/HT40 MCS7 Mask Tx Performance - Generic Gain 31.5 34 37 dB At rated P OUT Gain Variation over Temp +/-2.5 dB Over temerature of -40 C to +85 C Low Gain Mode - Gain Reduction 23 dB Drop in gain versus high gain mode by setting V = 0 REG2 Power Detect Range 0.125 2.3 V P = 5dBm to 30dBm OUT Power Detect Voltage 1.45 V At rated P OUT Input Return Loss - TX IN pin 10 15 dB In specified frequency band Output Return Loss at ANT pin 6 8 dB In specified frequency band Operating Current 435 500 mA At rated P OUT Quiescent Current 160 210 mA V = 5.0, V = 2.9V and RF = OFF CC REG PAE (Power Added Efficiency) 20 % At rated P (PA only) OUT I 4 8.5 mA in Tx mode REG P Current - V supply 7 10 mA P = 0V, V = 2.9V, V = 5V DOWN REG DOWN REG CC P Current - V Supply 0.51mA P = 0V, V = 2.9V, V = 5V DOWN CC DOWN REG CC Leakage Current 0.2 0.6 mA V = 5V, V = 0V, P = 0V CC REG DOWN Power Supply - V 55.25 V CC 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 For sales or technical 2 of 14 support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or customerservice rfmd.com. 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