RFFM6201 RFFM6201 2.0V TO 3.6V, 2.4GHZ FRONT END MODULE 24 Features ANTSEL CE 2 18 GND GND 3 17 ANT2 CT 4 16 GND RFN 5 15 ANT1 14 RFP 6 GND GND 7 13 GND Voltage range=2.0 to 3.6V. 9 10 11 12 GND 8 N/C Single Bidirectional Differential Transceiver interface. Functional Block Diagram ZigBee® 802.15.4 Based Systems for Remote Monitoring and Control 2.4GHz ISM Band Applications AA Battery Operation N/C GND Applications 20 19 VCC_PA 21 BALUN Integrated RF Front End Module with Balun, PA, filter, LNA with Bypass mode and DP2T switch. 22 1 GND Tx Output Power=23dBm 23 GND VCC_DIG VCCLNA C_RX_TX Package Style: Laminate, 24-Pin, 5mm x 5mm x 1mm Smart Meters for Energy Management Product Description The RFFM6201 integrates a complete solution in a single Front End Module (FEM) for WiFi and ZigBee applications in the 2.4GHz band. This FEM integrates the PA plus harmonic filter in the transmit path. The RFFM6201 also integrates a Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) with bypass mode and a balun. The RFFM6201 provides a single balanced TDD access for Rx and Tx paths along with two ports on the output for connecting a diversity solution or a test port. The device is provided in a 5mm x 5mm x 1mm, 24 pin laminate package. Ordering Information RFFM6201 RFFM6201SQ RFFM6201SR RFFM6201TR13 RFFM6201PCK-410 3.3V Front End Module for AMR systems in the 2.4GHz to 2.5GHz Band Standard 25 piece bag Standard 100 piece reel Standard 2500 piece reel Fully assembled evaluation board and 5 loose pieces Optimum Technology Matching® Applied GaAs HBT GaAs MESFET InGaP HBT SiGe BiCMOS Si BiCMOS SiGe HBT GaAs pHEMT Si CMOS Si BJT GaN HEMT BiFET HBT LDMOS 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. ©2006, RF Micro Devices, Inc. DS130327 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. 1 of 9 RFFM6201 Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Rating Unit DC Supply Voltage 5.0 V DC Supply Current 300 mA Maximum Tx Input Power +5 dBm Maximum Rx Input Power +5 dBm Operating Case Temperature -40 to +85 °C Storage Temperature -40 to +150 °C 1000 V ESD CDM per JESD22-C101 1000 V MSL MSL3 ESD HBM per ESDA/Jedec-JDS-001 Parameter Min. Specification Typ. Max. 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. RFMD Green: RoHS compliant per EU Directive 2011/65/EU, 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 solder. Unit Specifications must be met across supply voltage, control voltage, and temperature ranges unless otherwise specified. Conditions 2 3.3 3.6 V -40 25 85 °C 1 μA Current sourced through CT pin 18 mA Voltage drop from CT pin to RFN/RFP 0.1 V VBATT Operating Temperature Range ZO 50 Off mode current (All controls LOW) 0.5 Ω All logic low, Temp= 25°C; Over Voltage Nominal Conditions: T= 25°C, VBATT= 3.3, Control Voltage= VBATT -0.2V unles otherwise noted Tx Path Frequency Condition 2405 2480 MHz Input Return Loss 15 dB Balanced input impedance 100 Ω Amplitude Imbalance -1 1 dB Phase Imbalance -15 15 deg Pins 5, 6 (RFN, RFP) 100Ω differential Output Return Loss 10 Transmit Path Gain 22 25 dB At rated power, nominal conditions Transmit Path Gain 15.5 24 dB At rated power, 3.3V to 3.6V, all temperatures Gain flatness -0.3 dB At rated power, nominal conditions Rated Output Power dB 0.3 23 dBm Supply current Thermal Resistance 2 of 9 VBATT =3.6V, all conditions VBATT =3.0V, all conditions 22 20 dBm VBATT to 2.7V, all temperatures 18 dBm VBATT to 2.0V, all temperatures 170 200 mA At rated power, nominal conditions (VBATT =3.3V, 25°C), 802.15.4 OQPSK 180 220 mA At rated power, 3.0V to 3.6V, all temperatures, 802.15.4 OQPSK 88 °C/W 3.6VCC; POUT = 23dBm; Tref = 85°C 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. DS130327 RFFM6201 Parameter Min. Specification Typ. Max. Unit Condition Tx Path (continued) 2nd harmonic level -45 -42 dBm/MHz At rated power, 802.15.4 OQPSK, all conditions 3rd harmonic level -45 -42 dBm/MHz At rated power, 802.15.4 OQPSK, all conditions 4rd harmonic level -45 -42 dBm/MHz At rated power, 802.15.4 OQPSK, all conditions 5th harmonic level -45 -42 dBm/MHz At rated power, 802.15.4 OQPSK, all conditions 1 10 VSWR Stability and load mismatch susceptibility 4:1 VSWR No damage 8:1 Gain settling time μS Amplitude imbalance -1 1 dB Phase imbalance -15 15 deg Nominal Conditions: T= 25°C, VBATT= 3.3, Control Voltage= VBATT -0.2V unles otherwise noted Rx Path to LNA Mode Frequency 2405 Gain 8 IIP3 MHz dB 3 dB 3.2 5 mA 4 8 Noise Figure Current 2480 9 Gain flatness -0.3 Input return loss 12 Output return loss 12 Balanced output impedance dBm 0.3 15 Nominal Conditions Across all voltage and temperature conditions dB dB dB Pins 5, 6 (RFN, RFP) 100Ω differential Ω 100 Amplitude imbalance -1 1 dB Phase imbalance -15 15 deg 2480 MHz Rx Path to Bypass Mode Frequency 2405 In-band attenuation/noise figure Current IIP3 17 Gain flatness -0.5 6 dB 200 μA 25 dBm 0.5 Input return loss 18 Output return loss 10 SW 1dB, Bypass 3.5dB, Balun 1.5dB Across all voltage and temperature conditions dB dB dB Amplitude imbalance -1 1 Phase imbalance -15 15 Maximum input power 10 Pins 5, 6 (RFN, RFP) 100Ω differential dB deg dBm Antenna Switch RF-to-Control Isolation 50 RF-to-ANT Isolation 17 20 dB RF-to-RF Isolation 18 20 T/R switching time dB dB 1 μS VBATT V Logic Logic Level "High" VBATT - 0.3 Logic Level "Low" 0 Input Source Current Logic Level "High" Input Source Current Logic Level "Low" DS130327 VBATT - 0.2 100 0.2 V 130 μA 1 μA 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. 3 of 9 RFFM6201 Mode CE TX to ANT1 TX to ANT2 RX to ANT1 LNA RX to ANT1 BYP RX to ANT2 LNA RX to ANT2 BYP Power Down Control Logic C_RX_TX C_LNA ANTSEL High High Low Low High High Low High High Low Low Low High Low High Low High Low Low High High Low High High Low Low Low Low Pin Names and Description Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 4 of 9 Function GND CE GND CT RFN RFP GND VCC_DIG GND VCC_PA N/C GND GND GND ANT1 GND ANT2 GND GND ANTSEL N/C VCC_LNA C_LNA C_RX_TX Description Ground. Control voltage pin for chip enable. See logic table. Ground. Center tap for passing DC voltage to RFN/RFP pins that connect to TXVR SolC. Differential bi-directional RF port. Matched to 50Ω single-ended, 100Ω differential. Differential bi-directional RF port. Matched to 50Ω single-ended, 100Ω differential. Ground. Voltage supply pin for Tx power amplifier. Ground. Voltage supply pin for Tx power amplifier. Not connected. Ground. Ground. Ground. Antenna port 1. Matched 50Ω and DC blocked internally. Ground. Antenna port 2. Matched 50Ω and DC blocked internally. Ground. Ground. Control pin for antenna selection. See logic table. Not connected. Voltage supply pin for Rx low noise amplifier. Control voltage pin for LNA/bypass modes. See logic table. Control voltage pin for Tx/Rx modes. See logic table. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. DS130327 RFFM6201 VCCLNA 23 22 21 ANTSEL C_LNA 24 N/C C_RX_TX Pin Out 20 GND CE 2 18 GND GND 3 17 ANT2 CT 4 16 GND RFN 5 15 ANT1 14 RFP 6 GND GND 7 13 GND DS130327 9 GND VCC_DIG 8 10 11 12 GND 19 N/C 1 VCC_PA GND 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. 5 of 9 RFFM6201 Package Drawing 6 of 9 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. DS130327 RFFM6201 PCB Patterns DS130327 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. 7 of 9 RFFM6201 Application Schematic C_LNA VCC C_Rx_Tx 24 CE CT 4 5 6 U2 BALUN 2450MHz 50Ω- 100Ω 22 21 20 1 19 2 18 3 17 U1 FM6201 4 5 15 50Ωμstrip 6 14 7 50Ωμstrip J3 ANT2 50Ωμstrip J2 ANT1 13 8 2 50Ωμstrip 16 50Ωμstrip 3 1 23 ANT SEL 9 10 11 12 J1 RF_COM C1 0.1μF (0402) VCC 8 of 9 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. DS130327 RFFM6201 RFFM6201 2.4 GHz Front End Module PA Gain(dB) Vs Pout(dBm) Vcc = 3.3V, CE = 3.1V, C_Rx_Tx = 3.1V Freq= 2405, 2442.5 & 2480 MHz, Temp = 25 C PA Gain(dB) Vs Pout(dBm) Vcc = 3.3V, CE = 3.1V, C_Rx_Tx = 3.1V Freq= 2442.5 MHz, Temp = - 40, 25 & 85 C 30 30 25 25 20 -40 °C 25 °C 85 °C 15 10 Gain(dB) Gain(dB) 20 2405 MHz 2442.5 MHz 2480 MHz 15 10 5 0 5 10 15 20 5 25 0 Pout(dBm) 5 10 15 20 25 Pout(dBm) PA Operating Current(mA) Vs Output Power(dBm) Vcc = 3.3V, CE = 3.1V, C_Rx_Tx = 3.1V Freq= 2442.5 MHz, Temp = -40, 25 & 85 C Pin(dBm) Vs Pout(dBm) Vcc = 3.3V, C+ = 3.1V, C_Rx_Tx = 3.1V Freq= 2442.5 MHz, Temp = -40, 25 & 85C 5 0.25 0 0.2 -5 0.15 -40 °C 25 °C -15 85 °C Icc(mA) Pi(dBm) -10 -40 °C 25 °C 85 °C 0.1 -20 0.05 -25 -30 0 5 10 15 20 0 25 0 5 10 Pout(dBm) 15 20 25 Po(dBm) RX Gain(dB) Vs. Frequencey(MHz) Vcc = 3.3V, CE = 3.1V, C_Rx_Tx = 0.2V Temp = 25C RX Noise Figure(dB) Vs. Frequencey(MHz) Vcc = 3.3V, CE = 3.1V, C_Rx_Tx = 0.2V Temp = 25C 3 14 2.8 12 2.6 2.4 10 25 °C Noise Figure(dB) Gain(dB) 2.2 8 2 25 °C 1.8 6 1.6 4 1.4 2 0 2400 1.2 2410 2420 2430 2440 F(MHz) DS130327 2450 2460 2470 2480 1 2400 2410 2420 2430 2440 2450 2460 2470 2480 F(MHz) 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. 9 of 9