DATA SHEET SKY66101-11: 902 to 928 MHz High-Power RF Front-End Module CPS CTX CSD ANT_SEL Applications Range extender Smart meters In-home appliances Smart thermostats Logic Control PA_IN PA ANT1 Features Integrated PA with +30 dBm output power Integrated LNA with programmable bypass RXP Low noise figure: 2.5 dB, typical RXN LNA ANT2 LNA _IN Differential 100 Ω receive RF interface Fast turn-on/turn-off time: <1 μs Supply voltage: 2.0 V to 4.8 V Small MCM (36-pin, 6 x 6 x 0.9 mm) package (MSL3, 260 C per JEDEC J-STD-020) Description GND VSUP1 GND VCC1 GND VCC0 GND VCC2 GND 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 Skyworks GreenTM products are compliant with all applicable legislation and are halogen-free. For additional information, refer to Skyworks Definition of GreenTM, document number SQ04–0074. CSD 1 27 GND 23 GND N/C 6 22 GND PA_IN 7 21 GND CPS 8 20 ANT_1 CTX 9 19 GND ANT2 GND RX_FLT GND LNA_IN GND GND 18 5 17 GND GND 16 24 15 4 14 GND RX_P 13 GND 25 12 26 3 11 2 10 GND RX_N GND 202884D-001 Figure 1. SKY66101-11 Functional Block Diagram Sleep mode current: < 1 μA ANT_SEL Rx_FLT Single-ended 50 Ω transmit RF interface 202884D-002 The SKY66101-11 is a high-performance, highly integrated RF front-end module (FEM) designed for high-power Industrial, Scientific, Medical (ISM) band applications operating in the 902 to 928 MHz frequency range. The SKY66101-11 is designed for ease of use and maximum flexibility with fully matched, 50 Ω power amplifier (PA) input and output, and digital controls compatible with 1.6 to 3.6 V CMOS levels. The RF blocks operate over a wide supply voltage range from 2.0 to 4.8 V that allows the SKY66101-11 to be used in battery powered applications over a wide spectrum of the battery discharge curve. The SKY66101-11 is packaged in a 36-pin, 6 x 6 x 0.9 mm MultiChip Module (MCM), which allows for a highly manufacturable low-cost solution. A functional block diagram of the SKY66101-11 is shown in Figure 1. The 36-pin MCM package and pinout are shown in Figure 2. Signal pin assignments and functional pin descriptions are provided in Table 1. Figure 2. SKY66101-11 Pinout (Top View) Skyworks Solutions, Inc. • Phone [781] 376-3000 • Fax [781] 376-3100 • [email protected] • www.skyworksinc.com 202884D • Skyworks Proprietary Information • Products and Product Information are Subject to Change Without Notice • March 3, 2016 1 DATA SHEET • SKY66101-11: HIGH-POWER RF FEM Table 1. SKY66101-11 Signal Descriptions Pin Description Pin CSD Standby control (see Table 9) 19 GND Ground 2 GND Ground 20 ANT1 Antenna 1 (integrated harmonic filtering) 3 RX_N Receive RF output, negative polarity (100 Ω differential) 21 GND Ground 4 RX-P Receive RF output, positive polarity (100 Ω differential) 22 GND Ground 5 GND Ground 23 GND Ground 6 N/C No connection 24 GND Ground 7 PA_IN PA input 25 GND Ground 8 CPS LNA gain control (see Table 9) 26 GND Ground 9 CTX Transmit/receive control (see Table 9) 27 GND Ground 10 ANT_SEL Antenna select control (see Table 9) 28 GND Ground 11 GND Ground 29 VCC2 PA voltage supply 12 GND Ground 30 GND Ground 13 GND Ground 31 VCC0 Decoupling capacitor 14 LNA_IN LNA input 32 GND Ground 1 Name Name Description 15 GND Ground 33 VCC1 PA voltage supply 16 RX_FLT Receive signal from antennas 34 GND Ground 17 GND Ground 35 VSUP1 PA voltage supply 18 ANT2 Antenna 2 (no integrated harmonic filtering) 36 GND Ground Skyworks Solutions, Inc. • Phone [781] 376-3000 • Fax [781] 376-3100 • [email protected] • www.skyworksinc.com 2 March 3, 2016 • Skyworks Proprietary Information • Products and Product Information are Subject to Change Without Notice • 202884D DATA SHEET • SKY66101-11: HIGH POWER RF FEM Technical Description The SKY66101-11 consists of a complete T/R chain with T/R switches contained in the module. An SP3T switch selects between receive, transmit, and transmit bypass paths. The module has a shutdown mode to minimize power consumption. The transmit path contains a PA optimized for saturated performance. The PA can be passed through an external impedance matching network and harmonic filter before being fed through the SP3T switch. External inductors for each of the two PA stages provide maximum application flexibility. Three digital input control pins (CSD, CPS, and CTX) are used to select between shutdown, T/R, or transmit bypass mode, respectively. A fourth digital control pin (ANT_SEL) is used to select between antenna ports 1 and 2. Electrical and Mechanical Specifications The absolute maximum ratings of the SKY66101-11 are provided in Table 2. The recommended operating conditions are specified in Table 3 and electrical specifications are provided in Tables 4 through 8. The bypass mode can also be configured to power-down the PA and remove it from the RF path using an internal single-pole, single-throw (SPST) switch. The state of the SKY66101-11 is determined by the logic provided in Table 9. Table 2. SKY66101-11 Absolute Maximum Ratings1 Parameter Symbol Supply voltage (no RF) Minimum Maximum Units –0.3 +5.5 V –0.3 +3.6 V C VCC Control pin (CSD, CPS, CTX, and ANT_SEL) voltages Operating temperature TA –40 +85 Storage temperature TSTG –40 +125 C Transmit RF input power PIN_TX_MAX +10 dBm Receive RF input power @ ANT1 or ANT2 ports PIN_RX_MAX +15 dBm Voltage Standing Wave Ratio @ ANT1 or ANT2 ports VSWR 10:1 – Electrostatic discharge: ESD 250 1000 50 V V V Charged Device Model (CDM), Class 2 Human Body Model (HBM), Class 1C Machine Model (MM), Class A 1 Exposure to maximum rating conditions for extended periods may reduce device reliability. There is no damage to device with only one parameter set at the limit and all other parameters set at or below their nominal value. Exceeding any of the limits listed here may result in permanent damage to the device. CAUTION: Although this device is designed to be as robust as possible, electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage this device. This device must be protected at all times from ESD. Static charges may easily produce potentials of several kilovolts on the human body or equipment, which can discharge without detection. Industry-standard ESD precautions should be used at all times. Table 3. SKY66101-11 Recommended Operating Conditions Parameter Symbol Minimum Typical Maximum Units Supply voltage VCC 2.0 3.6 4.8 V Operating temperature TA –40 +25 +85 C 50 % Transmit duty cycle Skyworks Solutions, Inc. • Phone [781] 376-3000 • Fax [781] 376-3100 • [email protected] • www.skyworksinc.com 202884D • Skyworks Proprietary Information • Products and Product Information are Subject to Change Without Notice • March 3, 2016 3 DATA SHEET • SKY66101-11: HIGH-POWER RF FEM Table 4. SKY66101-11 DC Electrical Specifications1 (VCC = +3.6 V, TA = +25 C, as Measured on the SKY66101-11 Evaluation Board [De-Embedded to Device], Unless Otherwise Noted) Parameter Symbol Test Condition Min POUT = +30 dBm POUT = +27 dBm POUT = +24 dBm Typical Max Units 670 475 340 mA mA mA 6 mA Total supply current, transmit mode2 ICC_TX30 ICC_TX27 ICC_TX24 Total supply current, receive mode ICC_RX Total supply current, receive bypass mode ICC_RXB Quiescent current ICQ_TX No RF 50 Sleep supply current ICC_OFF No RF 0.05 250 μA mA 1.00 μA 1 Performance is guaranteed only under the conditions listed in this table. 2 ICC_TX27 and ICC_TX24 are not production tested. Table 5. SKY66101-11 Receive Mode Electrical Specifications1 (VCC = +3.6 V, TA = +25 C, as Measured on the Evaluation Board [De-Embedded to Device], All Unused Ports Terminated with 50 Ω, Unless Otherwise Noted. Input Ports: ANT1 or ANT2, Output Port: RX_N/RX_P, 0 Ω Connected between the RX_FLT and LNA_IN Pins in lieu of External Filters) Parameter Symbol Frequency range f Gain RX_GAIN Noise Figure2 NF Test Condition Min Typical 902 Max Units 928 MHz 16 dB 2.5 dB 900 to 930 MHz Third order input intercept point2 IIP3 –5 –2 dBm 1 dB input compression point IP1dB –12 –9 dBm Gain in receive bypass mode G_RXB –4.5 –3 dB 1 dB input compression point in receive bypass mode2 IP1dB_RXB +9 dBm S11 900 to 930 MHz, into 50 Ω, ANT1 and ANT2 ports –8 dB tON From 50% of CTX edge to 90% of final RF output power 1 μs From 50% of CTX edge to 10% of final RF output power 1 μs Antenna port return loss Turn-on time2 tOFF Turn-off time2 –12 1 Performance is guaranteed only under the conditions listed in this table. 2 Not production tested. Skyworks Solutions, Inc. • Phone [781] 376-3000 • Fax [781] 376-3100 • [email protected] • www.skyworksinc.com 4 March 3, 2016 • Skyworks Proprietary Information • Products and Product Information are Subject to Change Without Notice • 202884D DATA SHEET • SKY66101-11: HIGH POWER RF FEM Table 6. SKY66101-11 Transmit Mode Electrical Specifications1 (VCC = +3.6 V, TA = +25 C, POUT = +30 dBm, as Measured on the Evaluation Board [De-Embedded to Device], All Unused Ports Terminated with 50 Ω, Unless Otherwise Noted. Input Port: PA_IN, Outport Ports: ANT1 and ANT2) Parameter Symbol Test Condition Min Typical Frequency range f Output power @ ANT1 port2 POUT VCC = 4.0 V VCC = 3.6 V VCC = 3.0 V Small signal gain S21 @ 902 to 928 MHz 33 Output return loss S22 50 Ω, ANT1 and ANT2 ports –10 2nd harmonic 2fo 3 to 10 harmonic3 rd th 3fo to 10fo Turn-on time4 tON Turn-off time4 tOFF Stability4 Stab Ruggedness4 RU 902 Max Units 928 MHz dBm dBm dBm +31 +30 +28 dB –7 dB POUT = +30 dBm,CW into 50 Ω, ANT1 and ANT2 ports –22 dBc POUT = +30 dBm, CW: ANT1 ANT2 –72 –45 dBc dBc From 50% of CTX edge to 90% of final RF output power 1 μs From 50% of CTX edge to 10% of final RF output power 1 μs @ 0.1 to 20 GHz, CW, POUT = +30 dBm, load VSWR = 6:1 All non-harmonically related outputs < –43 dBm CW, POUT = +30 dBm into 50 Ω load, VSWR = 10:1 No permanent damage 1 Performance is guaranteed only under the conditions listed in this table. 2 Production tested at VCC = 3.6 V only. 3 Only the 2nd to 5th harmonics at ANT1 are production tested. The 6th to 10th harmonics are characterized only. 4 Not production tested. Table 7. SKY66101-11 Diversity Antenna Electrical Specifications1 (VCC = +3.6 V, TA = +25 C, f = 900 MHz to 930 MHz, as Measured on the Evaluation Board [De-Embedded to Device], All Unused Ports Terminated with 50 Ω, Unless Otherwise Noted) Parameter Symbol Test Condition Min Typical Max Units Isolation between ANT1 and ANT2 ports ISO_ANTSW 28 dB Insertion loss from ANT1 to RX_FLT port (Note 2) RX_ANT1 1.0 dB Insertion loss from ANT2 to RX_FLT port (Note 2) RX_ANT2 1.0 dB ANT1 to ANT2 switching time, transmit mode (Note 2) TANT1-ANT2_TX 800 ns ANT1 to ANT2 switching time, receive mode (Note 2) TANT1-ANT2_RX 400 ns 1 Performance is guaranteed only under the conditions listed in this table. 2 Not production tested. Skyworks Solutions, Inc. • Phone [781] 376-3000 • Fax [781] 376-3100 • [email protected] • www.skyworksinc.com 202884D • Skyworks Proprietary Information • Products and Product Information are Subject to Change Without Notice • March 3, 2016 5 DATA SHEET • SKY66101-11: HIGH-POWER RF FEM Table 8. SKY66101-11 Electrical Specifications: Control Logic Characteristics1 (TA = +25 C, as Measured on the SKY66101-11 Evaluation Board [De-Embedded to Device], Unless Otherwise Noted) Parameter Symbol Control voltage (Note 2): High Low VIH VIL Input current (Note 2): High Low IIH IIL Test Condition Min Typical 1.6 0 Max Units 3.6 0.3 V V 1 1 μA μA 1 Performance is guaranteed only under the conditions listed in this table. 2 Not production tested. Table 9. SKY66101-11 Mode Control Logic1 CPS (Pin 8) CSD (Pin 1) CTX (Pin 9) ANT_SEL (Pin 10) Sleep (all off) 0 0 0 X Receive bypass 0 1 0 X Receive LNA mode 1 1 0 X Mode Transmit X 1 1 X ANT1 port enabled X X X 0 ANT2 port enabled X X X 1 1 “1” = 1.6 to 3.6 V, “0” = 0 to 0.3 V, “X” = don’t care. Evaluation Board Description Package and Handling Information The SKY66101-11 Evaluation Board is used to test the performance of the SKY66101-11 front-end module. An Evaluation Board schematic diagram is provided in Figure 3. An assembly drawing for the Evaluation Board is shown in Figure 4, and the layer detail information is provided in Figure 5. Since the device package is sensitive to moisture absorption, it is baked and vacuum packed before shipping. Instructions on the shipping container label regarding exposure to moisture after the container seal is broken must be followed. Otherwise, problems related to moisture absorption may occur when the part is subjected to high temperature during solder assembly. Package Dimensions Figure 6 shows the package dimensions, and Figure 7 provides the tape and reel dimensions. The SKY66101-11 is rated to Moisture Sensitivity Level 3 (MSL3) at 260 C. It can be used for lead or lead-free soldering. For additional information, refer to the Skyworks Application Note, PCB Design and SMT Assembly/Rework Guidelines for MCM-L Packages, document number 101752. Care must be taken when attaching this product, whether it is done manually or in a production solder reflow environment. Production quantities of this product are shipped in a standard tape and reel format. Skyworks Solutions, Inc. • Phone [781] 376-3000 • Fax [781] 376-3100 • [email protected] • www.skyworksinc.com 6 March 3, 2016 • Skyworks Proprietary Information • Products and Product Information are Subject to Change Without Notice • 202884D 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 DATA SHEET • SKY66101-11: HIGH POWER RF FEM C6 33 pF L4 6.8 nH L3 3.3 nH CSD VCC CPS CTX ANT_SEL 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 J5 C9 4.7 μF C7 1 nF C5 1.5 nF C3 68 pF HHM1523C1 1 UN_BAL 2 RF_GND 3 BAL_PT J4 SMA N/C GND BAL_PT 6 5 4 CSD U1 CPS CTX CSD GND RX_N RX_P GND N/C PA_IN CPS CTX 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 SKY66101 U2 GND GND GND GND GND GND GND ANT_1 GND 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 J1 SMA 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 ANT_SEL GND GND GND LNA_IN GND RX_FLT GND ANT2 J3 SMA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C1 1 pF GND VSUP1 GND VCC1 GND VCC0 GND VCC2 GND PAD 37 C8 22 pF ANT_SEL PCB Recommendations: Metal Layer 1 = RF traces + control lines. Core thickness between top RF layer and ground plane is critical. Metal Layer 2 = Solid ground plane. No traces routing. Metal Layer 3 and 4 = Control lines + VCC traces (no VCC plane). Pour copper on each layer connected to the ground plane. Use VCC traces in a star distribution pattern. Always use 4 layers. J2 SMA 202884D--003 Figure 3. SKY66101-11 Evaluation Board Schematic Skyworks Solutions, Inc. • Phone [781] 376-3000 • Fax [781] 376-3100 • [email protected] • www.skyworksinc.com 202884D • Skyworks Proprietary Information • Products and Product Information are Subject to Change Without Notice • March 3, 2016 7 DATA SHEET • SKY66101-11: HIGH-POWER RF FEM J5 C9 L3 L4 C7 C6 C8 C3 J4 U1 C5 C1 U2 J1 J3 J2 202884D-004 Figure 4. SKY66101-11 Evaluation Board Assembly Drawing Skyworks Solutions, Inc. • Phone [781] 376-3000 • Fax [781] 376-3100 • [email protected] • www.skyworksinc.com 8 March 3, 2016 • Skyworks Proprietary Information • Products and Product Information are Subject to Change Without Notice • 202884D DATA SHEET • SKY66101-11: HIGH POWER RF FEM Layer Two 202884D-005 Top Layer Layer Three Bottom Layer Figure 5. SKY66101-11 Evaluation Board Layer Details Skyworks Solutions, Inc. • Phone [781] 376-3000 • Fax [781] 376-3100 • [email protected] • www.skyworksinc.com 202884D • Skyworks Proprietary Information • Products and Product Information are Subject to Change Without Notice • March 3, 2016 9 0.1 M A B C Pin 36 0 Pin 1 Indicator 36X SMT Pad Mold B 4X 2 6 10X 1 DATA SHEET • SKY66101-11: HIGH-POWER RF FEM Pin 1 Indicator See Detail C C Pin 1 MCM Substrate 4X 2 4X 1.5 10X 1 4X 0.5 6 0 See Detail A Solder Mask Opening 0.15 A B C 0.08 0.025 A Top View 4X 0.5 4X 1.5 A 0.9 ±0.1 0.05 A B C Side View 0.5 ±0.075 Bottom View (0.1) 0.875 0.875 Pin 1 Indicator Notes: 0.2 x 0.2 1. Dimensions and tolerances in accordance with ASME Y14.5M–1994. 2. Dimensions are in millimeters (unless otherwise specified). 3. Tolerances on: Decimals Angles .XX = ±.05 ±.30° .XXX = ±.025 0.25 ±0.025 0.4 ±0.03 0.875 0.875 5X R0.05 Max Metal Pad Edge 4X R0.05 Max Detail A Pad Scale: 2X 9X this rotation 9X rotated 180° 9X rotated 90° CW 9X rotated 90° CCW Detail B Detail C SMT Pad Scale: 2X 8X SMT Pad Scale: 2X Figure 6. SKY66101-11 Package Dimensions Skyworks Solutions, Inc. • Phone [781] 376-3000 • Fax [781] 376-3100 • [email protected] • www.skyworksinc.com 10 March 3, 2016 • Skyworks Proprietary Information • Products and Product Information are Subject to Change Without Notice • 202884D 202884D-006 DATA SHEET • SKY66101-11: HIGH POWER RF FEM Ø1.55 8.00 (P1) ± 0.05 4.00 (Po) 2.00 ± 0.05 B 1.75 ± 0.10 5.50 ± 0.05 Pin 1 A 6.30 (Bo) A 12.00 ± 0.30 0.3 ± 0.05 5 ° Max. 1.35 (Ko) B Ø1.50 Min Detail B 6.30 (Ao) 5 ° Max. Notes: 1. 2. 3. 5. 6. Carrier tape material: Black conductive polycarbonate. Cover tape material: Transparent conductive. Po/P1 0 pitches cumulative tolerance: ± 0.20 mm. Ao and Bo measured on plane 0.30 mm from bottom pocket. All dimensions are in millimeters. Detail A 202884D-007 Figure 7. SKY66101-11 Tape and Reel Dimensions Skyworks Solutions, Inc. • Phone [781] 376-3000 • Fax [781] 376-3100 • [email protected] • www.skyworksinc.com 202884D • Skyworks Proprietary Information • Products and Product Information are Subject to Change Without Notice • March 3, 2016 11 DATA SHEET • SKY66101-11: HIGH-POWER RF FEM Ordering Information Model Name SKY66101-11: High-Power RF Front-End Module Manufacturing Part Number SKY66101-11 Evaluation Board Part Number SKY66101-11-EK1 Copyright © 2013-2014, 2016 Skyworks Solutions, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Information in this document is provided in connection with Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (“Skyworks”) products or services. These materials, including the information contained herein, are provided by Skyworks as a service to its customers and may be used for informational purposes only by the customer. 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