RFM RF1238

RF1238
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Ideal Front-End Filter for 318.0 MHz Wireless Receivers
Low-Loss, Coupled-Resonator Quartz Design
Simple External Impedance Matching
Rugged TO39 Hermetic Package
Complies with Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS)
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318.0 MHz
SAW Filter
The RF1238 is a low-loss, compact, and economical surface-acoustic-wave (SAW) filter designed to provide
front-end selectivity in 318.0 MHz receivers. Receiver designs using this filter include superhet with
10.7 MHz or 500 kHz IF, direct conversion and superregen. Typical applications of these receivers are wireless remote-control and security devices operating in the USA under FCC Part 15, in Canada under DoC
RSS-210, and in Australia.
This coupled-resonator filter (CRF) uses selective null placement to provide suppression, typically greater
than 40 dB, of the LO and image spurious responses of superhet receivers with 10.7 MHz IF. RFM’s advanced SAW design and fabrication technology is utilized to achieve high performance and very low loss with
simple external impedance matching (not included). Quartz construction provides excellent frequency stability
over a wide temperature range.
TO39-3 Case
Electrical Characteristics
Characteristic
Nominal Frequency at 25°C
Absolute Frequency
Tolerance from 318.0 MHz
Insertion Loss
3 dB Bandwidth
Rejection
Sym
fC
Notes
∆fC
1, 2
IL
1
BW3
1, 2
1
TC
Turnover Temperature
TO
Turnover Frequency
fO
Frequency Aging
External Impedance Match
Shunt Capacitance (Tab Side, Non Tab Side)
MHz
kHz
1.7
3.5
dB
500
700
800
kHz
40
50
15
40
-40
3, 4
30
dB
L
C
45
60
°C
°C
kHz
0.032
ppm/°C2
≤10
ppm/yr
86
nH
6.8 on Pin 1 Side, 4.7 on Pin 2 Side
pF
5
1
+85
fC+4
FTC
IfAI
Series Inductance
Units
80
Operating Case Temp.
Freq. Temp. Coefficient
Maximum
318.0
Ultimate
Temp. Characteristics
Typical
±80
at fC - 21.4 MHz (Image)
at fC - 10.7 MHz (LO)
Minimum
Lid Symbolization (in addition to Lot and/or Date Codes)
RFM RF1238
CAUTION: Electrostatic Sensitive Device. Observe precautions for handling.
Notes:
1. Unless noted otherwise, all measurements are made with the filter installed in the specified test fixture which is connected to a 50 Ω test system with
VSWR ≤ 1.2:1. The test fixture L and C are adjusted for minimum insertion loss at the filter center frequency, fc. Note that insertion loss, bandwidth,
and passband shape are dependent on the impedance matching component values and quality.
2. The frequency fc is defined as the midpoint between the 3dB frequencies.
3. Where noted, specifications apply over the entire specified operating temperature range.
4. The turnover temperature, TO, is the temperature of maximum (or turnover) frequency, fo. The nominal frequency at any case temperature, Tc, may
5.
6.
7.
8.
be calculated from: f = fo [1 - FTC (To - Tc)2].
Frequency aging is the change in fc with time and is specified at +65°C or less. Aging may exceed the specification for prolonged temperatures
above +65°C. Typically, aging is greatest the first year after manufacture, decreasing significantly in subsequent years.
The design, manufacturing process, and specifications of this device are subject to change without notice.
One or more of the following U.S. Patents apply: 4,54,488, 4,616,197, and others pending.
All equipment designs utilizing this product must be approved by the appropriate government agency prior to manufacture or sale.
RF Monolithics, Inc.
Phone: (972) 233-2903
Fax: (972) 387-8148
RFM Europe
Phone: 44 1963 251383
Fax: 44 1963 251510
©1999 by RF Monolithics, Inc. The stylized RFM logo are registered trademarks of RF Monolithics, Inc.
E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.rfm.com
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318.0 MHz
SAW Filter
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Rating
Value
Units
Incident RF Power
+13
dBm
DC Voltage Between Any Two Pins (Observe ESD Precautions)
±30
VDC
-40 to +85
°C
Case Temperature5
Typical Filter Response
Typical filter responses are shown below. The actual response is dependent on external impedance matching and circuit layout. Illustrated frequencies
and minimum rejection for LO and IMAGE are shown only for superhet receivers with 10.7 MHz IF.
.
0
dB
-1
LO
-20
-2
Amplitude Response
Amplitude Response
0
dB
-10
-30
-40
Image
-50
-3
-4
Minimum 3dB
Passband
at 25 oC
-5
-60
-6
-70
-7
-8
-80
5 MHz/div
Frequency
100 KHz/div
Frequency
Electrical Connections
Case Design
Bottom View
Pin
1
2
3
C
Connection
G
B
Pin 1
Input or Output
Output or Input
Case Ground
Pin 2
H
F
Pin 33
E
A
D
(3 places)
Typical Test Circuit
J
(2 places)
L
L
45°
Millimeters
Inches
Dimensions
From 50Ω
Network
Analyzer
1
C
2
3
C
To 50 Ω
Network
Analyzer
Min
A
9.40
B
3.18
C
2.50
3.50
Min
Max
0.370
0.125
0.098
0.138
D
0.46 Nominal
0.018 Nominal
E
5.08 Nominal
0.200 Nominal
F
2.54 Nominal
0.100 Nominal
G
2.54 Nominal
0.100 Nominal
H
J
RF Monolithics, Inc.
Phone: (972) 233-2903
Fax: (972) 387-8148
RFM Europe
Phone: 44 1963 251383
Fax: 44 1963 251510
©1999 by RF Monolithics, Inc. The stylized RFM logo are registered trademarks of RF Monolithics, Inc.
Max
1.02
1.40
0.040
0.055
E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.rfm.com
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