RFRX1001 RFRX1001 GaAs MMIC IQ Downconverter 10GHz to 15.4GHz RFMD's RFRX1001 is a 10GHz to 15.4GHz GaAs pHEMT Downconverter, incorporating an integrated LNA, image rejection mixer, LO buffer amplifier, and DC decoupling capacitors. The combination of high performance and low cost packaging makes the RFRX1001 a cost effective solution, ideally suited to both current and next generation Point-to-Point and VSAT applications. RFRX1001 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: 10GHz to 15.4GHz ■ LO Frequency: 6GHz to 19.4GHz ■ IF Frequency: DC to 4GHz ■ Conversion Gain: 12dB ■ Noise Figure: 2.1dB ■ IIP3: 4dBm ■ OIP3: 16dBm ■ Image Rejection: 15dBc ■ Low Cost 5mm x 5mm QFN Package Applications ■ Point-to-Point ■ VSAT Functional Block Diagram Ordering Information RFRX1001S2 Sample bag with 2 pieces RFRX1001SB Bag with 5 pieces RFRX1001SQ Bag with 25 pieces RFRX1001SR 7” Reel with 100 pieces RFRX1001TR7 7" Reel with 750 pieces RFRX1001TR13 13” Reel with 2500 pieces RFRX1001PCK-410 Evaluation board RFRX1001PCK-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 9 RFRX1001 Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Rating Unit LNA Drain Voltage (VD) 7 V LOA Drain Voltage (VD) 7 V RF Input Power 0 dBm LO Input Power 15 dBm TOPER 150 °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 10.0 15.4 GHz LO Frequency 6.0 19.4 GHz IF Frequency DC 4.0 GHz LO Input Drive 0 +5 dBm Conversion Gain 10 12 dB Noise Figure 2.1 IIP3 +4 dBm OIP3 +16 dBm 15 dBc LO-RF Isolation 30 dB LO-IF Isolation 15 dB Image Rejection 12 2.3 dB LO Return Loss 8 12 dB RF Return Loss 10 15 dB VD 4 V ID 210 VVA Mixer Bias -2 -0.8 220 mA 0 V V 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 9 RFRX1001 Typical Electrical Performance Measurements performed with I and Q ports connected to an external 90° Hybrid Combiner and Bias Voltage of +4V, and LO Power of +5dBm, unless otherwise stated 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 9 RFRX1001 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 9 RFRX1001 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. 5 of 9 RFRX1001 Pin Names and Descriptions Pin Name Description 1 N/C Not Connected 2 IF1 IF1 Output 3 GND Ground 4 N/C Not Connected 5 IF2 IF2 Output 6 GND Ground 7-11 N/C Not Connected 12 GND Ground 13 Vd2 LNA stage 2 bias = 4V 14 VVA VVA bias = -2V to 0V 15 Vd1 LNA stage 1 bias = 4V 16-17 N/C Not Connected 18 GND Ground 19 RF Input 20 GND Ground 21 N/C Not Connected 22 Mixer Bias 23 GND Ground 24 Vd4 LOA Bias = 4V 25-27 N/C Not Connected 28 Vd3 LOA Bias = 4V (internally connected to Vd4) 29 N/C Not Connected 30 GND Ground 31 LO Input 32 GND RF Input AC couples and matched to 50Ω Mixer Bias = -0.8V Local oscillator input. AC couples and matched to 50Ω Ground 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 9 RFRX1001 Package Outline Drawing (Dimensions in millimeters) 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 9 RFRX1001 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. 8 of 9 RFRX1001 Evaluation Board Layout Test Conditions LO Power RF Power Vd1, Vd2 Vd3, Vd4 VVA Mixer Bias +5dBm -20dBm 4.0V 4.0V -2.0V -0.8V 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. 9 of 9