RFSA3513 RFSA3513 RFSA3513 5MHz to 6000MHz, Digital Step Attenuator Package: QFN, 16-pin, The RFMDs RFSA3513 is a 5-bit digital step attenuator 3.0mm x 3.0mm x 0.85mm (DSA) that features high linearity over the entire 31dB gain Features control range with 1.0dB steps. The RFSA3513 uses serial 5-Bit, 31dB Range, 1.0dB Step control interface. The RFSA3513 has a low insertion loss of Patent Pending Circuit Architecture 1.4dB at 2GHz. Patent pending circuit architecture provides Overshoot-free Transient overshoot-free transient switching performance. External Switching Performance address pins allow up to eight DSAs to be controlled on a Frequency Range 5MHz to single bus. The RFSA3513 is available in a 3mm x 3mm QFN 6000MHz package. High Linearity, IIP3 >55dBm Serial Control Interface Fast Switching Speed, <120nsec Typical Serial Addressable Supports Up to Eight Addresses 16 15 14 13 Single Supply 3V to 5V Operation VDD 1 12 LE RF Pins Have No DC Voltage, Can be DC Grounded Externally LOGIC CONTROL GND A0 2 11 Power-up Default Setting Is Maximum Attenuation GND 3 10 GND 5-BIT DSA RFOUT RFIN 4 9 Applications 2G through 4G Base Stations 5 6 7 8 Point-to-Point WiMax/WiFi Test Equipment Functional Block Diagram Ordering Information RFSA3513SQ Sample bag with 25 pieces RFSA3513SR 7 Reel with 100 pieces RFSA3513TR7 7 Reel with 2500 pieces RFSA3513PCK-410 5MHz to 6000MHz PCBA with 5-piece sample bag RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 DS150205 For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or customerservice rfmd.com. RF MICRO DEVICES and RFMD 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, 1 of 16 trademarks, and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 2013, RF Micro Devices, Inc. GND A2 A1 GND GND SI GND CLK RFSA3513 Absolute Maximum Ratings Caution ESD sensitive device. Parameter Rating Unit Supply Voltage (V ) -0.5 to +6.0 V DD All Other DC and Logic Pins (Supply Voltage Must Be Applied -0.5 to V V DD Prior to Any Other Pin Voltages) RFMD Green: RoHS status based on EU Directive 2011/65/EU (at time of this Maximum Input Power at RFIN Pin at 85C Case document revision), halogen free per IEC +30 dBm 61249-2-21, < 1000ppm each of Temperature antimony trioxide in polymeric materials Maximum Input Power at RFOUT Pin at 85C Case and red phosphorus as a flame retardant, +27 dBm and <2% antimony in solder. Temperature Storage Temperature Range -40 to +150 C Exceeding any one or a combination of the Absolute Maximum Rating conditions may cause permanent ESD Rating - Human Body Model (HBM) 1000 V damage to the device. Extended application of Absolute Moisture Sensitivity Level MSL1 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. Recommended Operating Condition Specification Parameter Unit Min Typ Max Operating Temperature Range (RF Input Power -40 +105 C Handling Derates Above +85C) Operating Junction Temperature 125 C Supply Voltage 2.7 5.5 V Nominal Operating Parameters Specification Parameter Unit Condition Min Typ Max General Performance Supply Current Steady state operation, current draw during attenuation state transitions is 180 A higher. Thermal Resistance 55 C/W At maximum attenuation state with RF power applied to the RFIN pin. RF Input Power at RFIN Pin 27 dBm Continuous operation at +85C case temperature RF Input Power at RFOUT PIN 20 dBm RF Performance Frequency Range 5 6000 MHz Insertion Loss 1.4 dB 2000MHz, 0dB attenuation Attenuation Range 31 dB 1.0dB step size Absolute Attenuation Error (0.2 + 4%) dB Input IP3 55 dBm Input P0.1dB 30 dBm Return Loss 15 dB Input and Output Impedance 50 RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 DS150205 For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or customerservice rfmd.com. RF MICRO DEVICES and RFMD 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, 2 of 16 trademarks, and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 2013, RF Micro Devices, Inc.