Product Specification PE42423 UltraCMOS® SPDT RF Switch 100 MHz - 6 GHz Product Description The PE42423 is a HaRP™ technology-enhanced absorptive 50Ω SPDT RF switch designed for use in high power and high performance WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac applications such as carrier and enterprise Wi-Fi Products, supporting bandwidths up to 6 GHz. This switch features high linearity which remains invariant across the full supply range. PE42423 also features exceptional isolation, high power handling and is offered in a 16-lead 3x3 mm QFN package. In addition, no external blocking capacitors are required if 0V DC is present on the RF ports. The PE42423 is manufactured on Peregrine’s UltraCMOS® process, a patented variation of silicon-oninsulator (SOI) technology on a sapphire substrate. Peregrine’s HaRP™ technology enhancements deliver high linearity and excellent harmonics performance. It is an innovative feature of the UltraCMOS® process, offering the performance of GaAs with the economy and integration of conventional CMOS. Features 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac support Wide supply range of 2.3V to 5.5V +1.8V control logic compatible Exceptional isolation 47 dB @ 2.4 GHz 43 dB @ 6.0 GHz High linearity across supply range IIP3 of 65 dBm IIP2 of 120 dBm High power handling 38.5 dBm @ 2.4 GHz 37.0 dBm @ 6.0 GHz Fast switching time of 500 ns ESD performance 3kV HBM on RF pins to GND 1.5kV HBM on all pins 1kV CDM on all pins Figure 2. Package Type 16-lead 3x3 mm QFN Figure 1. Functional Diagram DOC-52425 Document No. DOC-11014-1 │ www.psemi.com ©2013 Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. All rights reserved. Page 1 of 11 PE42423 Product Specification Table 1. Electrical Specifications Temp = 25°C, VDD = 3.3V Parameter Path Condition Operational frequency Min Typ 0.1 Unit 6 GHz 1.0 1.1 1.1 dB dB dB Insertion loss RFC–RFX 0.1–2.4 GHz 2.4–5.8 GHz 5.8–6.0 GHz Isolation RFX–RFX 0.1–2.4 GHz 2.4–5.8 GHz 5.8–6.0 GHz 49 39 39 51 41 41 dB dB dB Isolation RFC–RFX 0.1–2.4 GHz 2.4–5.8 GHz 5.8–6.0 GHz 44 39 40 47 41 43 dB dB dB Return loss (common and active port) RFX 0.1–2.4 GHz 2.4–5.8 GHz 5.8–6.0 GHz 19 16 16 dB dB dB Return loss (terminated port) RFX 0.1–2.4 GHz 2.4–5.8 GHz 5.8–6.0 GHz 23 23 24 dB dB dB Input 0.1 dB compression point1 RFC–RFX 0.6–4.0 GHz 39.5 dBm Input IP32 RFC–RFX 0.8–2.7 GHz 65 dBm Input IP22 RFC–RFX 0.8–2.7 GHz 120 dBm 50% CTRL to 90% or 10% of final value 500 Switching time Notes: 0.80 0.95 0.95 Max 700 ns 1. The input 0.1dB compression point is a linearity figure of merit. Refer to Table 3 for the operating RF input power (50Ω) 2. The input intercept point remains invariant over the full supply range as defined in Table 3 ©2013 Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. All rights reserved. Page 2 of 11 Document No. DOC-11014-1 │ UltraCMOS® RFIC Solutions PE42423 Product Specification Figure 3. Pin Configuration (Top View) Table 3. Operating Ranges Parameter Symbol Min Supply voltage VDD 2.3 Supply current IDD Digital input high (CTRL) VIH Digital input low (CTRL) VIL RF input power, CW 0.1–0.6 GHz 0.6–4.0 GHz 4.0–6.0 GHz RF input power, pulsed1 0.1–0.6 GHz 0.6–4.0 GHz 4.0–6.0 GHz RF input power into terminated ports, CW Operating temperature range Table 2. Pin Descriptions Pin # Pin Name Description 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13 GND Ground 2 RF11 RF port 1 7 RFC1 RF common 11 RF21 RF port 2 14 CTRL Digital control logic input LS 16 VDD Supply voltage (nominal 3.3V) Pad GND 15 Exposed pad: ground for proper operation Note 1: RF pins 2, 7 and 11 must be at 0V DC. The RF pins do not require DC blocking capacitors for proper operation if the 0V DC requirement is met Max Unit 5.5 V 200 µA 1.17 3.6 V -0.3 0.6 V 120 32 dBm 36 dBm Fig. 4 dBm PMAX,CW 32 dBm Fig. 4 dBm Fig. 4 dBm PMAX,PULSED PMAX,TERM -40 TOP +25 26 dBm +85 °C Note 1: Pulsed, 5% duty cycle of 4620 µs period, 50Ω Table 4. Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter/Condition Logic Select - used to determine the definition for the CTRL pin (see Table 5) Typ Supply voltage Digital input voltage (CTRL) LS input voltage Maximum input power 0.1–0.6 GHz 0.6–4.0 GHz 4.0–6.0 GHz Storage temperature range Symbol Min Max Unit VDD -0.3 5.5 V VCTRL -0.3 3.6 V VLS -0.3 3.6 V 32 39 Fig. 4 dBm dBm dBm +150 °C PMAX,ABS TST -65 1 ESD voltage HBM RF pins to GND All pins VESD,HBM 3000 1500 V V ESD voltage MM2, all pins VESD,MM 200 V VESD,CDM 1000 V 3 ESD voltage CDM , all pins Notes: 1. Human Body Model (MIL-STD 883 Method 3015) 2. Machine Model (JEDEC JESD22-A115) 3. Charged Device Model (JEDEC JESD22-C101) Exceeding absolute maximum ratings may cause permanent damage. Operation should be restricted to the limits in the Operating Ranges table. Operation between operating range maximum and absolute maximum for extended periods may reduce reliability. Document No. DOC-11014-1 │ www.psemi.com ©2013 Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. All rights reserved. Page 3 of 11 PE42423 Product Specification Table 5. Control Logic Truth Table Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions ® When handling this UltraCMOS device, observe the same precautions that you would use with other ESD-sensitive devices. Although this device contains circuitry to protect it from damage due to ESD, precautions should be taken to avoid exceeding the rating specified. Latch-Up Avoidance LS CTRL RFC-RF1 RFC-RF2 0 0 off on 0 1 on off 1 0 on off 1 1 off on Moisture Sensitivity Level Unlike conventional CMOS devices, UltraCMOS devices are immune to latch-up. ® The Moisture Sensitivity Level rating for the PE42423 in the 16-lead 3x3 mm QFN package is MSL3. Switching Frequency Logic Select (LS) The PE42423 has a maximum 25 kHz switching rate. Switching frequency describes the time duration between switching events. Switching time is the time duration between the point the control signal reaches 50% of the final value and the point the output signal reaches within 10% or 90% of its target value. The Logic Select feature is used to determine the definition for the CTRL pin. Figure 4. Power De-rating Curve for 600 MHz – 6 GHz 39.5 39 38.5 38 Input Power (dBm) 37.5 37 36.5 36 35.5 35 Maximum Input Power 34.5 RF Input Power, Pulsed @ 25°C Ambient RF Input Power, Pulsed @ 85°C Ambient 34 RF Input Power, CW @ 25°C Ambient 33.5 RF Input Power, CW @ 85°C Ambient 33 0 1 2 ©2013 Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. All rights reserved. Page 4 of 11 3 Frequency (GHz) 4 5 6 Document No. DOC-11014-1 │ UltraCMOS® RFIC Solutions PE42423 Product Specification Typical Performance Data @ 25°C and VDD = 3.3V unless otherwise specified Figure 5. Insertion Loss vs. Temp (RFC–RFX) Figure 6. Insertion Loss vs. VDD (RFC–RFX) Figure 7. RFX Port Return Loss vs. Temp (RFX Active) Figure 8. RFX Port Return Loss vs. VDD (RFX Active) Document No. DOC-11014-1 │ www.psemi.com ©2013 Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. All rights reserved. Page 5 of 11 PE42423 Product Specification Typical Performance Data @ 25°C and VDD = 3.3V unless otherwise specified Figure 9. Terminated Port Return Loss vs. Temp (RFX Active) Figure 10. Terminated Port Return Loss vs. VDD (RFX Active) Figure 11. Isolation vs. Temp (RFX–RFX, RFX Active) Figure 12. Isolation vs. VDD (RFX–RFX, RFX Active) ©2013 Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. All rights reserved. Page 6 of 11 Document No. DOC-11014-1 │ UltraCMOS® RFIC Solutions PE42423 Product Specification Typical Performance Data @ 25°C and VDD = 3.3V unless otherwise specified Figure 13. Isolation vs. Temp (RFC–RFX, RFX Active) Document No. DOC-11014-1 │ www.psemi.com Figure 14. Isolation vs. VDD (RFC–RFX, RFX Active) ©2013 Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. All rights reserved. Page 7 of 11 PE42423 Product Specification Evaluation Kit Figure 15. Evaluation Kit Layout The SPDT switch evaluation board was designed to ease customer evaluation of Peregrine’s PE42423. The RF common port is connected through a 50Ω transmission line via the SMA connector, J1. RF1 and RF2 ports are connected through 50Ω transmission lines via SMA connectors J2 and J3, respectively. A 50Ω through transmission line is available via SMA connectors J5 and J6, which can be used to de-embed the loss of the PCB. J4 provides DC and digital inputs to the device. For the true performance of the PE42423 to be realized, the PCB should be designed in such a way that RF transmission lines and sensitive DC I/O traces are heavily isolated from one another. PRT-30186 ©2013 Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. All rights reserved. Page 8 of 11 Document No. DOC-11014-1 │ UltraCMOS® RFIC Solutions PE42423 Product Specification Figure 16. Evaluation Board Schematic DOC-11027 Notes: 1. Use PRT-30186-2 PCB 2. CAUTION: Contains parts and assemblies susceptible to damage by electrostatic discharge (ESD) Document No. DOC-11014-1 │ www.psemi.com ©2013 Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. All rights reserved. Page 9 of 11 PE42423 Product Specification Figure 17. Package Drawing 16-lead 3x3 mm QFN 0.10 C 3.00 A (2X) 0.28 (X16) 1.70±0.05 B 9 0.50 (X12) 12 0.575 (X16) 13 8 1.70±0.05 3.00 4 0.10 C 1.75 3.40 16 5 0.23±0.05 (X16) 0.50 1 (2X) 1.50 0.375±0.05 (X16) 1.75 Pin #1 Corner 3.40 TOP VIEW BOTTOM VIEW RECOMMENDED LAND PATTERN DOC-01881 0.10 C 0.10 0.05 0.80 MAX 0.05 C C A B C ALL FEATURES SEATING PLANE 0.203 0.05 C SIDE VIEW Figure 18. Top Marking Specifications 42423 YYWW ZZZZZ = Pin 1 designator YYWW = Date code ZZZZZ = Last five digits of lot number 17-0009 ©2013 Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. All rights reserved. Page 10 of 11 Document No. DOC-11014-1 │ UltraCMOS® RFIC Solutions PE42423 Product Specification Figure 19. Tape and Reel Specifications Notes: 1. 10 sprocket hole pitch cumulative tolerance ±0.2 2. Camber in compliance with EIA 481 3. Pocket position relative to sprocket hole measured as true position of pocket, not pocket hole Ao = 3.30 Bo = 3.30 Ko = 1.10 Pin 1 Top of Device Device Orientation in Tape Table 6. Ordering Information Order Code Description Package Shipping Method PE42423MLBA-Z PE42423 SPDT RF switch Green 16-lead 3x3 mm QFN 3000 units/T&R EK42423-02 PE42423 Evaluation kit Evaluation kit 1/Box Sales Contact and Information For sales and contact information please visit www.psemi.com. Advance Information: The product is in a formative or design stage. The datasheet contains design target specifications for product development. Specifications and features may change in any manner without notice. Preliminary Specification: The datasheet contains preliminary data. Additional data may be added at a later date. Peregrine reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice in order to supply the best possible product. Product Specification: The datasheet contains final data. In the event Peregrine decides to change the specifications, Peregrine will notify customers of the intended changes by issuing a CNF (Customer Notification Form). The information in this datasheet is believed to be reliable. However, Peregrine assumes no liability for the use of this information. Use shall be entirely at the user’s own risk. Document No. DOC-11014-1 │ www.psemi.com No patent rights or licenses to any circuits described in this datasheet are implied or granted to any third party. Peregrine’s products are not designed or intended for use in devices or systems intended for surgical implant, or in other applications intended to support or sustain life, or in any application in which the failure of the Peregrine product could create a situation in which personal injury or death might occur. Peregrine assumes no liability for damages, including consequential or incidental damages, arising out of the use of its products in such applications. The Peregrine name, logo, UltraCMOS and UTSi are registered trademarks and HaRP, MultiSwitch and DuNE are trademarks of Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. Peregrine products are protected under one or more of the following U.S. Patents: http://patents.psemi.com. ©2013 Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. All rights reserved. Page 11 of 11