RFMD + TriQuint = Qorvo RFFM6500 RFFM6500 2.7V to 4.2V, 168MHz to 171MHz ISM Band Transmit/Receive Module The RFFM6500 is a single-chip front end module (FEM) for application in the 168MHz to 171MHz ISM Band. The RFFM6500 addresses the need for aggressive size reduction for typical portable equipment RF front end designs and greatly reduces the number of components outside of the core chipset thus minimizing the footprint and assembly cost of the overall solution. The RFFM6500 contains an integrated 1/2W PA, Tx/Rx SP2T RF switch, low pass filter, Si logic controller, and matching components. The RFFM6500 is packaged in a 32-pin, 6.0mm x 6.0mm x 1.2mm over-molded laminate package. 28 27 GND 29 GND GND 30 GND VREG 31 GND PA_IN 32 Package: LGA, 32-pin, 6.0mm x 6.0mm x 1.2mm Features ■ Tx Output Power: 27dBm ■ Separate Rx/Tx 50Ω Transceiver Interface ■ Low Pass Filter Applications ■ Wireless Automated Metering ■ Wireless Alarm Systems ■ Portable Battery Powered Equipment 26 25 PA_OUT ■ Smart Energy 24 GND ■ 3 23 FLT_IN 168MHz/171MHz ISM Band Application RF _ OUT 4 22 GND ■ Single Chip RF Front End Module GND 5 21 GND 20 GND 19 ANT GND 1 GND 2 GND LPF PA CTL3 6 CTL2 7 CTL1 8 18 GND 9 17 GND GND CTL LOGIC 12 13 14 GND N/C GND GND VCC 15 16 GND 11 N/C 10 Functional Block Diagram Ordering Information RFFM6500SB Standard 5-piece bag RFFM6500SQ Standard 25-piece bag RFFM6500SR Standard 100-piece reel RFFM6500TR13 Standard 2500-piece reel RFFM6500PCK-410 Fully assembled evaluation board w/ 5-piece bag Revision DS20160105 © 2015 RF Micro Devices, Inc. 1 of 9 Disclaimer: Subject to change without notice www.rfmd.com / www.qorvo.com RFFM6500 RFMD + TriQuint = Qorvo Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Rating Unit 5.25 VDC Storage Temperature Range -40 to +150 °C Operating Temperature Range -40 to +85 °C Maximum Input Power to PA, pin 32 (no damage) +5 dBm Maximum Input Power to Antenna Port, pin 19 +10 dBm Voltage Moisture Sensitivity Level Caution! ESD sensitive device. RFMD Green: RoHS status based on EU Directive 2011/65/EU (at time of this document revision), 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. MSL3 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. Nominal Operating Parameters Specification Parameter Unit Min Typ Max 168 169.5 171 Condition Overall Active Frequency RF Port Impedance MHz Ω 50 ESD, Human Body Model 500 V RF Pins ESD, Human Body Model 500 V All Other Pins ESD, Charge Device Model 500 V RF Pins ESD, Charge Device Model 500 V All Other Pins VCC = 3.6V, CTL1 = 2.8V, CTL2 = 2.8V, VREG = 2.8V, Temperature = 25°C Leakage Current ICC 1 5 µA VCC = 3.6V, CTL1 = CTL2 = VREG = 2.8V, Temperature = 25°C Transmit Mode Power Supply Voltage 2.7 Input Power Output Power 25 Thermal Resistance Operating Current 3.6 4.2 V PA VCC 0 5 dBm Pin 32 27 dBm Over all rated voltage and temperature conditions 26.28 C°/W 4V VCC, 100% Duty, 27dBm POUT, TREF = 85° C 325 Large Signal Gain 27 Power Control Range 1.4 400 30 2.8 V POUT = +7dBm to +27dBm (220nF capacitor to GND included on VREG pin) V POUT = +24.0dBm to +27.5dBm % VCC = 3.6V, VREG = 2.8V, POUT = 27dBm (takes into account filter and switches) Module PAE (Power Added Efficiency) 43 2nd Harmonic -70 -67 dBc 3rd to 10th Harmonic -85 -72 dBc -10 dB Input Return Loss POUT = 27dBm, VCC = 3.6V, Temperature = 25°C dB 2.0 2.0 mA Measured at PA-IN Port at Pin 32 PA Turn-On Time 200 nS Output stable to within 90% of final value PA Turn-Off Time 200 nS Output stable to within 90% of final value Revision DS20160105 © 2015 RF Micro Devices, Inc. 2 of 9 Disclaimer: Subject to change without notice www.rfmd.com / www.qorvo.com RFFM6500 RFMD + TriQuint = Qorvo Specification Parameter Unit Min Typ Condition Max VCC = 3.6V, CTL1 = 2.8V, CTL2 = 0.0V, VREG = 0.0V, Temperature = 25°C Receive Mode Insertion Loss 0.5 Input Return Loss 11 1.0 dB Output Return Loss 11 Power Supply Current 10 20 Input Return Loss - Tx Mode 12 11 dB Input Return Loss - Rx Mode 14 11 dB Control Current 0.25 1.0 µA Control Voltage = 2.0V IREG 1.8 4.0 mA Across all rated voltages at rated power dB dB µA VCC = 3.6V, Temperature = 25°C dB From any used to unused port Antenna Switch Section Isolation 20 Logic Switch Control Truth Table Operating Mode CTL1 CTL2 VREG Typical Battery Current at POUT = 27dBm Tx to ANT 1 1 2.8VDc 400mA Rx from ANT 1 0 0VDc 10mA Power Down 0 0 0VDc 50nA Revision DS20160105 © 2015 RF Micro Devices, Inc. 3 of 9 Disclaimer: Subject to change without notice www.rfmd.com / www.qorvo.com RFFM6500 RFMD + TriQuint = Qorvo Performance Plots Revision DS20160105 © 2015 RF Micro Devices, Inc. 4 of 9 Disclaimer: Subject to change without notice www.rfmd.com / www.qorvo.com RFFM6500 Revision DS20160105 © 2015 RF Micro Devices, Inc. RFMD + TriQuint = Qorvo 5 of 9 Disclaimer: Subject to change without notice www.rfmd.com / www.qorvo.com RFFM6500 RFMD + TriQuint = Qorvo Evaluation Board Schematic VREG J2 PA IN C4 TBD U1 RFFM6500 1 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 L1 TBD 25 2 24 3 23 4 22 5 21 6 20 CTL2 7 19 CTL1 8 18 J1 RX_OUT 9 10 11 12 13 14 N/C 15 16 L2 THB C5 TBD L3 TBD L6 THB C6 TBD J3 ANT 17 N/C C3 TBD P1 VCC 6 CTL2 5 CTL1 4 VCC 3 2 VREG 1 HDR_1X6 Revision DS20160105 © 2015 RF Micro Devices, Inc. 6 of 9 Disclaimer: Subject to change without notice www.rfmd.com / www.qorvo.com RFFM6500 RFMD + TriQuint = Qorvo Pin Out 28 27 GND 29 GND GND 30 GND VREG 31 GND PA_IN 32 26 GND 1 25 PA_OUT GND 2 24 GND GND 3 23 RF _ OUT 4 22 GND GND FLT_IN 5 21 GND CTL3 6 20 GND CTL2 7 19 ANT CTL1 8 18 GND 17 GND GND 9 12 13 14 GND N/C GND GND VCC 15 16 GND 11 N/C 10 Package Drawing Revision DS20160105 © 2015 RF Micro Devices, Inc. 7 of 9 Disclaimer: Subject to change without notice www.rfmd.com / www.qorvo.com RFFM6500 RFMD + TriQuint = Qorvo PCB Patterns Revision DS20160105 © 2015 RF Micro Devices, Inc. 8 of 9 Disclaimer: Subject to change without notice www.rfmd.com / www.qorvo.com RFFM6500 RFMD + TriQuint = Qorvo Pin Names and Descriptions Pin Name 1 GND Ground 2 GND Ground 3 GND Ground 4 RX_OUT 5 GND Ground 6 CTL3 Control logic for Si Controller, tied permanently to ground 7 CTL2 Control logic for Si Controller 8 CTL1 Control Logic for Si Controller 9 GND Ground 10 VCC Module Supply Voltage 11 GND Ground 12 GND Ground 13 N/C Not connected in FEM. May be grounded on PCB if desired. 14 GND Ground 15 N/C Not connected in FEM. May be grounded on PCB if desired. 16 GND Ground 17 GND Ground 18 GND Ground 19 ANT Antenna Output/Input 20 GND Ground 21 GND Ground 22 GND Ground 23 FLT_IN 24 GND 25 PA_OUT 26 GND Ground 27 GND Ground 28 GND Ground 29 GND Ground 30 GND Ground 31 VREG Analog input voltage for Power Amplifier power control 32 PA_IN Power Amplifier Input Signal Port Revision DS20160105 © 2015 RF Micro Devices, Inc. Description Receive Output Signal Port Input to Low Pass Filter Ground Power Amplifier Output Signal Port 9 of 9 Disclaimer: Subject to change without notice www.rfmd.com / www.qorvo.com