RFRX1701 RFRX1701 GaAs MMIC IQ Downconverter 17.7GHz to 26.5GHz RFMD's RFRX1701 is a 17.7GHz to 26.5GHz GaAs pHEMT Downconverter, incorporating a low-noise amplifier, an integrated X2 LO frequency multiplier and buffer amplifier, and an image rejection mixer. The combination of high performance part and low cost packaging makes the RFRX1701 a cost effective solution, ideally suited to both current and next generation Point-to-Point Microwave Radio and Satellite Applications. RFRX1701 is packaged in a 5mm x 5mm QFN to simplify both system level board design and volume assembly. Package: QFN, 32-pin, 5mm x 5mm x 0.95mm Features ■ RF Frequency: 17.7GHz to 26.5GHz ■ LO Frequency: 6.85GHz to 15.25GHz ■ IF Frequency: DC to 4GHz ■ Conversion Gain: 13dB ■ Noise Figure: 2.5dB ■ IIP3: 6dBm ■ Image Rejection: 15dBc ■ Low Cost 5mm x 5mm QFN Package Applications Functional Block Diagram ■ Point-to-Point Radio ■ Point-Multipoint Radio ■ Satellite Communications ■ Radar ■ Electronic Warfare Ordering Information RFRX1701S2 Sample bag with 2 pieces RFRX1701SB Bag with 5 pieces RFRX1701SQ Bag with 25 pieces RFRX1701SR 100 Pieces RFRX1701TR7 7" Reel with 750 pieces RFRX1701PCBA-410 Evaluation board RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or [email protected]. ® DS131025 ® 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, trademarks, and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2013, RF Micro Devices, Inc. 1 of 7 RFRX1701 Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Rating Unit 6 V LNA Drain Voltage (VD) LOA Drain Voltage (VD) 6 V RF Input Power 10 dBm LO Input Power 15 dBm TOPER -40 to +85 °C TSTOR -65 to +150 °C ESD Human Body Model Caution! ESD sensitive device. 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 solder. 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. Class 1A Nominal Operating Parameters Specification Parameter Unit Min Typ Condition Max General Performance RF Frequency 17.7 26.5 GHz LO Frequency 6.85 15.25 GHz IF Frequency DC 4.0 GHz LO Input Drive +5 dBm Conversion Gain 13 dB NF (17.7GHz to 19.7GHz) 2.5 dB NF (21.2GHz to 23.6GHz) 2.7 dB NF (24.5GHz to 26.5GHz) 2.9 dB IIP3 6 dBm Image Rejection 15 dB LO-RF Isolation 40 dB LO-IF Isolation 15 dB LO Return Loss 12 dB RF Return Loss 12 dB VD 3 to 5 V ID 350 mA NOTES: Measurements performed on part soldered on evaluation board with SMA connectors and IF ports connected to an external 90° Hybrid Combiner and LO Power of +5dBm and at 25°C, unless otherwise stated. IF = 2.5GHz, RF Power = -20dBm, IIP3 is measured with a 2-tone input of -23dBm power for each tone and Δf = 10MHz, Vd1 = 3V, Vd2 = 4V, Vd3 through Vd5 = 5V, MixerBias = 0V RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or [email protected]. DS131025 The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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. 2 of 7 RFRX1701 Typical Electrical Performance Measurements performed on part soldered on evaluation board with SMA connectors and IF ports connected to an external 90° Hybrid Combiner and LO Power of +5dBm, unless otherwise stated. IF = 2.5GHz, RF Power = -20dBm, IIP3 is measured with a 2-tone input of -23dBm power for each tone and Δf = 10MHz, Vd1 = 3V, Vd2 = 4V, Vd3 through Vd5 = 5V, MixerBias = 0V. RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or [email protected]. DS131025 The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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. 3 of 7 RFRX1701 Typical Electrical Performance (continued) RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or [email protected]. DS131025 The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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. 4 of 7 RFRX1701 Pin Out Pin Names and Descriptions Pin Name 1-4 N/C Not Connected Description 5 GND Ground 6 RF RF Input, AC coupled and matched to 50Ω 7 GND Ground 8-9 N/C Not Connected 10 GND Ground 11 IF1 12 GND IF1 Output Ground 13 IF2 14 GND IF2 Output 15 Mixer Bias Mixer Bias = 0V 16 N/C Not Connected 17 GND Ground 18 LO Ground LO Input, AC coupled and matched to 50Ω 19 GND Ground 20-24 N/C Not Connected 25 Vd5 Vd5 (LOA bias) = 5V 26 Vd4 Vd4 (LOA bias) = 5V 27 N/C Not Connected 28 Vd3 Vd3 (LOA bias) = 5V 29 N/C Not Connected 30 Vd2 LNA drain bias2 = 4V 31 N/C Not Connected 32 Vd1 LNA drain bias1 = 3V RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or [email protected]. DS131025 The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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. 5 of 7 RFRX1701 Package Outline Drawing (Dimensions in millimeters) Application Circuit Block Diagram RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or [email protected]. DS131025 The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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. 6 of 7 RFRX1701 Evaluation Board Layout Test Conditions LO Power RF Power Vd1 Vd2 Vd3, Vd4, Vd5 Mixer Bias +5dBm -20dBm 3.0V 4.0V 5.0V 0V RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or [email protected]. DS131025 The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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. 7 of 7