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1. Product profile
1.1 General description
NPN silicon microwave transistor for high speed, medium power applications in a plastic,
3-pin SOT89 package.
The BFU590Q is part of the BFU5 family of transistors, suitable for small signal to medium
power applications up to 2 GHz.
1.2 Features and benefits
Medium power, high linearity, high breakdown voltage RF transistor
AEC-Q101 qualified
Maximum stable gain 11 dB at 900 MHz
PL(1dB) 22 dBm at 900 MHz
8 GHz fT silicon technology
1.3 Applications
Automotive applications
Broadband amplifiers
Medium power amplifiers (500 mW at a frequency of 433 MHz or 866 MHz)
Large signal amplifiers for ISM applications
1.4 Quick reference data
Table 1.
Quick reference data
Tamb = 25 C unless otherwise specified
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
VCB
collector-base voltage
open emitter
-
-
24
V
VCE
collector-emitter voltage
open base
-
-
12
V
shorted base
-
-
24
V
VEB
emitter-base voltage
open collector
-
-
2
V
IC
collector current
-
80
200
mA
Ptot
total power dissipation
Tsp 90 C
-
-
2000 mW
hFE
DC current gain
IC = 80 mA; VCE = 8 V
60
95
130
Cc
collector capacitance
VCB = 8 V; f = 1 MHz
-
2.0
-
pF
fT
transition frequency
IC = 80 mA; VCE = 8 V; f = 900 MHz
-
8.0
-
GHz
[1]
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Table 1.
Quick reference data …continued
Tamb = 25 C unless otherwise specified
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
[2]
Gp(max)
maximum power gain
IC = 80 mA; VCE = 8 V; f = 900 MHz
PL(1dB)
output power at 1 dB gain
compression
IC = 80 mA; VCE = 8 V; ZS = ZL = 50 ;
f = 900 MHz
[1]
Tsp is the temperature at the solder point of the collector lead.
[2]
If K > 1 then Gp(max) is the maximum power gain. If K 1 then Gp(max) = MSG.
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
-
11
-
dB
-
22
-
dBm
2. Pinning information
Table 2.
Discrete pinning
Pin
Description
1
emitter
2
collector
3
base
Simplified outline
Graphic symbol
DDD
3. Ordering information
Table 3.
Ordering information
Type number
Package
Name Description
BFU590Q
OM7965
[1]
-
Version
plastic surface-mounted package; exposed die pad with good heat transfer; 3 leads
Customer evaluation kit for BFU580Q and BFU590Q
[1]
SOT89
-
The customer evaluation kit contains the following:
a) Unpopulated RF amplifier Printed-Circuit Board (PCB)
b) Unpopulated RF amplifier Printed-Circuit Board (PCB) with emitter degeneration
c) Four SMA connectors for fitting unpopulated Printed-Circuit Board (PCB)
d) BFU580Q and BFU590Q samples
e) USB stick with data sheets, application notes, models, S-parameter and noise files
4. Marking
Table 4.
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Marking
Type number
Marking
BFU590Q
S59
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5. Design support
Table 5.
Available design support
Download from the BFU590Q product information page on http://www.nxp.com.
Support item
Available
Remarks
Device models for Agilent EEsof EDA ADS
yes
Based on Mextram device model.
SPICE model
yes
Based on Gummel-Poon device
model.
S-parameters
yes
Customer evaluation kit
yes
Solder pattern
yes
Application notes
yes
See Section 3 and Section 10.
See Section 10.1 and Section 10.2.
6. Limiting values
Table 6.
Limiting values
In accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 60134).
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Min
Max
Unit
VCB
VCE
collector-base voltage
open emitter
-
30
V
collector-emitter voltage
open base
-
16
V
shorted base
-
30
V
open collector
-
3
V
VEB
emitter-base voltage
IC
collector current
-
300
mA
Tstg
storage temperature
65
+150
C
VESD
electrostatic discharge voltage
Human Body Model (HBM) According to JEDEC
standard 22-A114E
-
250
V
Charged Device Model (CDM) According to
JEDEC standard 22-C101B
-
2
kV
7. Recommended operating conditions
Table 7.
Parameter
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
VCB
collector-base voltage
open emitter
-
-
24
V
VCE
collector-emitter voltage
open base
-
-
12
V
shorted base
-
-
24
V
VEB
emitter-base voltage
open collector
-
-
2
V
IC
collector current
-
-
200
mA
Pi
input power
-
-
20
dBm
Tj
junction temperature
40
-
+150
C
Ptot
total power dissipation
-
-
2000
mW
[1]
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Symbol
ZS = 50
Tsp 90 C
[1]
Tsp is the temperature at the solder point of the collector lead.
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8. Thermal characteristics
Table 8.
Thermal characteristics
Symbol
Parameter
Rth(j-sp)
[1]
Conditions
[1]
thermal resistance from junction to solder point
Typ
Unit
30
K/W
Tsp is the temperature at the solder point of the collector lead.
Tsp has the following relation to the ambient temperature Tamb:
Tsp = Tamb + P Rth(sp-a)
With P being the power dissipation and Rth(sp-a) being the thermal resistance between the solder point and
ambient. Rth(sp-a) is determined by the heat transfer properties in the application.
The heat transfer properties are set by the application board materials, the board layout and the
environment e.g. housing.
DDD
3WRW
P:
Fig 1.
7VS&
Power derating curve
9. Characteristics
Table 9.
Characteristics
Tamb = 25 C unless otherwise specified
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Min Typ
Max Unit
V(BR)CBO collector-base breakdown voltage
IC = 100 nA; IE = 0 mA
24
-
-
V
V(BR)CEO collector-emitter breakdown voltage
IC = 150 nA; IB = 0 mA
12
-
-
V
-
80
200
mA
nA
IC
collector current
ICBO
collector-base cut-off current
IE = 0 mA; VCB = 8 V
-
<1
-
hFE
DC current gain
IC = 80 mA; VCE = 8 V
60
95
130
Ce
emitter capacitance
VEB = 0.5 V; f = 1 MHz
-
3.6
-
pF
Cre
feedback capacitance
VCE = 8 V; f = 1 MHz
-
1.3
-
pF
Cc
collector capacitance
VCB = 8 V; f = 1 MHz
-
2
-
pF
fT
transition frequency
IC = 50 mA; VCE = 8 V; f = 900 MHz
-
8.0
-
GHz
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Table 9.
Characteristics …continued
Tamb = 25 C unless otherwise specified
Symbol
Gp(max)
Parameter
Conditions
maximum power gain
Min Typ
Max Unit
IC = 10 mA
-
17
-
dB
IC = 50 mA
-
17.5 -
dB
IC = 80 mA
-
17.5 -
dB
IC = 10 mA
-
11
-
dB
IC = 50 mA
-
11
-
dB
IC = 80 mA
-
11
-
dB
IC = 10 mA
-
6
-
dB
IC = 50 mA
-
6.5
-
dB
IC = 80 mA
-
6.5
-
dB
IC = 10 mA
-
14.5 -
dB
IC = 50 mA
-
16
-
dB
IC = 80 mA
-
16
-
dB
IC = 10 mA
-
9
-
dB
IC = 50 mA
-
10
-
dB
IC = 80 mA
-
10
-
dB
IC = 10 mA
-
3.5
-
dB
IC = 50 mA
-
4.5
-
dB
IC = 80 mA
-
4.5
-
dB
IC = 50 mA
-
20.5 -
dBm
IC = 80 mA
-
23
-
dBm
IC = 50 mA
-
20
-
dBm
IC = 80 mA
-
22
-
dBm
IC = 50 mA
-
19.5 -
dBm
IC = 80 mA
-
22
dBm
f = 433 MHz; VCE = 8 V
f = 900 MHz; VCE = 8 V
f = 1800 MHz; VCE = 8 V
s212
insertion power gain
[1]
[1]
[1]
f = 433 MHz; VCE = 8 V
f = 900 MHz; VCE = 8 V
f = 1800 MHz; VCE = 8 V
PL(1dB)
output power at 1 dB gain compression
f = 433 MHz; VCE = 8 V; ZS = ZL = 50
f = 900 MHz; VCE = 8 V; ZS = ZL = 50
f = 1800 MHz; VCE = 8 V; ZS = ZL = 50
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Table 9.
Characteristics …continued
Tamb = 25 C unless otherwise specified
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Min Typ
Max Unit
IP3o
output third-order intercept point
f1 = 433 MHz; f2 = 434 MHz; VCE = 8 V;
ZS = ZL = 50
IC = 50 mA
-
30
-
dBm
IC = 80 mA
-
32.5 -
dBm
IC = 50 mA
-
29.5 -
dBm
IC = 80 mA
-
31.5 -
dBm
IC = 50 mA
-
29
-
dBm
IC = 80 mA
-
31.5 -
dBm
f1 = 900 MHz; f2 = 901 MHz; VCE = 8 V;
ZS = ZL = 50
f1 = 1800 MHz; f2 = 1801 MHz;
VCE = 8 V; ZS = ZL = 50
[1]
If K > 1 then Gp(max) is the maximum power gain. If K 1 then Gp(max) = MSG.
9.1 Graphs
DDD
,&
P$
9&(9
Tamb = 25 C.
(1) IB = 25 A
(2) IB = 75 A
(3) IB = 125 A
(4) IB = 175 A
(5) IB = 225 A
(6) IB = 275 A
(7) IB = 325 A
Fig 2.
Collector current as a function of collector-emitter voltage; typical values
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DDD
K)(
DDD
K)(
,&P$
Tamb = 25 C.
,&P$
VCE = 8 V.
(1) VCE = 3.0 V
(1) Tamb = 40 C
(2) VCE = 8.0 V
(2) Tamb = +25 C
(3) Tamb = +125 C
Fig 3.
DC current gain as a function of collector
current; typical values
Fig 4.
DDD
,&
P$
DC current gain as a function of collector
current; typical values
DDD
,%
P$
9%(9
Tamb = 25 C.
(1) VCE = 3.0 V
(1) VCE = 3.0 V
(2) VCE = 8.0 V
Collector current as a function of base-emitter
voltage; typical values
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Tamb = 25 C.
(2) VCE = 8.0 V
Fig 5.
Fig 6.
Base current as a function of base-emitter
voltage; typical values
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DDD
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IC = 0 mA; f = 1 MHz; Tamb = 25 C.
VCE = 3 V.
(1) Tamb = 40 C
(2) Tamb = +25 C
(3) Tamb = +125 C
Fig 7.
Reverse base current as a function of
emitter-base voltage; typical values
Fig 8.
Collector capacitance as a function of
collector-base voltage; typical values
DDD
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,&P$
Tamb = 25 C.
(1) VCE = 3.3 V
(2) VCE = 5.0 V
(3) VCE = 8.0 V
(4) VCE = 12.0 V
Fig 9.
Transition frequency as a function of collector current; typical values
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DDD
DDD
*
G%
*
G%
06*
06*
*SPD[
*SPD[
_V_
_V_
I0+]
IC = 50 mA; VCE = 8 V; Tamb = 25 C.
I0+]
IC = 80 mA; VCE = 8 V; Tamb = 25 C.
Fig 10. Gain as a function of frequency; typical values
DDD
Fig 11. Gain as a function of frequency; typical values
_V_
G%
*SPD[
G%
DDD
,&P$
VCE = 8 V; Tamb = 25 C.
,&P$
VCE = 8 V; Tamb = 25 C.
If K >1 then Gp(max) = maximum power gain. If K < 1 then
Gp(max) = MSG.
(1) f = 300 MHz
(2) f = 433 MHz
(3) f = 800 MHz
(1) f = 300 MHz
(4) f = 900 MHz
(2) f = 433 MHz
(5) f = 1800 MHz
(3) f = 800 MHz
(4) f = 900 MHz
(5) f = 1800 MHz
Fig 12. Insertion power gain as a function of collector
current; typical values
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Fig 13. Maximum power gain as a function of collector
current; typical values
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DDD
_V_
G%
*SPD[
G%
DDD
9&(9
IC = 50 mA; Tamb = 25 C.
9&(9
IC = 80 mA; Tamb = 25 C.
If K >1 then Gp(max) = maximum power gain. If K < 1 then
Gp(max) = MSG.
(1) f = 300 MHz
(2) f = 433 MHz
(3) f = 800 MHz
(1) f = 300 MHz
(4) f = 900 MHz
(2) f = 433 MHz
(5) f = 1800 MHz
(3) f = 800 MHz
(4) f = 900 MHz
(5) f = 1800 MHz
Fig 14. Insertion power gain as a function of
collector-emitter voltage; typical values
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Fig 15. Maximum power gain as a function of
collector-emitter voltage; typical values
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DDD
VCE = 8 V; 40 MHz f 3 GHz.
(1) IC = 50 mA
(2) IC = 80 mA
Fig 16. Input reflection coefficient (s11); typical values
DDD
VCE = 8 V; 40 MHz f 3 GHz.
(1) IC = 50 mA
(2) IC = 80 mA
Fig 17. Output reflection coefficient (s22); typical values
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DDD
,3R
G%P
DDD
3/G%
G%P
,&P$
VCE = 8 V; Tamb = 25 C.
,&P$
VCE = 8 V; Tamb = 25 C.
(1) f1 = 433 MHz; f2 = 434 MHz
(1) f = 433 MHz
(2) f1 = 900 MHz; f2 = 901 MHz
(2) f = 900 MHz
(3) f1 = 1800 MHz; f2 = 1801 MHz
(3) f = 1800 MHz
Fig 18. Output third-order intercept point as a function
of collector current; typical values
DDD
Fig 19. Output power at 1 dB gain compression as a
function of collector current; typical values
DDD
,3R
G%P
3/G%
G%P
9&(9
IC = 80 mA; Tamb = 25 C.
(1) f1 = 433 MHz; f2 = 434 MHz
(1) f = 433 MHz
(2) f = 900 MHz
(3) f1 = 1800 MHz; f2 = 1801 MHz
(3) f = 1800 MHz
Fig 20. Output third-order intercept point as a function
of collector-emitter voltage; typical values
Product data sheet
9&(9
IC = 80 mA; Tamb = 25 C.
(2) f1 = 900 MHz; f2 = 901 MHz
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Fig 21. Output power at 1 dB gain compression as a
function of collector-emitter voltage;
typical values
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10. Application information
More information about the following application example can be found in the application
notes. See Section 5 “Design support”.
The following application example can be implemented using the evaluation kit. See
Section 3 “Ordering information” for the order type number.
The following application example can be simulated using the simulation package. See
Section 5 “Design support”.
10.1 Application example: 433 MHz PA
More detailed information of the application example can be found in the application note:
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Fig 22. Schematic 433 MHz power amplifier
Remark: fine tuning of components maybe required depending on PCB parasitics.
Table 10. Application performance data at 433 MHz
ICC = 100 mA; VCC = 8 V
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Symbol
Parameter
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
s212
insertion power gain
Conditions
-
15
-
dB
s112
input return loss
-
7
-
dB
PL(1dB)
output power at 1 dB gain compression
-
26
-
dBm
C
collector efficiency
-
60
-
%
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10.2 Application example: 866 MHz PA
More detailed information of the application example can be found in the application note:
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Fig 23. Schematic 866 MHz power amplifier
Remark: fine tuning of components maybe required depending on PCB parasitics.
Table 11. Application performance data at 866 MHz
ICC = 100 mA; VCC = 8 V
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Symbol
Parameter
s212
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
s112
insertion power gain
-
10
-
dB
input return loss
-
12
-
dB
PL(1dB)
output power at 1 dB gain compression
-
27
-
dBm
C
collector efficiency
-
55
-
%
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12. Handling information
CAUTION
This device is sensitive to ElectroStatic Discharge (ESD). Observe precautions for handling
electrostatic sensitive devices.
Such precautions are described in the ANSI/ESD S20.20, IEC/ST 61340-5, JESD625-A or
equivalent standards.
13. Abbreviations
Table 12.
Abbreviations
Acronym
Description
AEC
Automotive Electronics Council
ISM
Industrial, Scientific and Medical
LNA
Low-Noise Amplifier
MSG
Maximum Stable Gain
NPN
Negative-Positive-Negative
PA
Power Amplifier
SMA
SubMiniature version A
14. Revision history
Table 13.
Revision history
Document ID
Release date
Data sheet status
Change notice
Supersedes
BFU590Q v.1
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Document status[1][2]
Product status[3]
Definition
Objective [short] data sheet
Development
This document contains data from the objective specification for product development.
Preliminary [short] data sheet
Qualification
This document contains data from the preliminary specification.
Product [short] data sheet
Production
This document contains the product specification.
[1]
Please consult the most recently issued document before initiating or completing a design.
[2]
The term ‘short data sheet’ is explained in section “Definitions”.
[3]
The product status of device(s) described in this document may have changed since this document was published and may differ in case of multiple devices. The latest product status
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changes to information published in this document, including without
limitation specifications and product descriptions, at any time and without
notice. This document supersedes and replaces all information supplied prior
to the publication hereof.
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Suitability for use in automotive applications — This NXP
Semiconductors product has been qualified for use in automotive
applications. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the product is not designed,
authorized or warranted to be suitable for use in life support, life-critical or
safety-critical systems or equipment, nor in applications where failure or
malfunction of an NXP Semiconductors product can reasonably be expected
to result in personal injury, death or severe property or environmental
damage. NXP Semiconductors and its suppliers accept no liability for
inclusion and/or use of NXP Semiconductors products in such equipment or
applications and therefore such inclusion and/or use is at the customer's own
risk.
Applications — Applications that are described herein for any of these
products are for illustrative purposes only. NXP Semiconductors makes no
representation or warranty that such applications will be suitable for the
specified use without further testing or modification.
Customers are responsible for the design and operation of their applications
and products using NXP Semiconductors products, and NXP Semiconductors
accepts no liability for any assistance with applications or customer product
design. It is customer’s sole responsibility to determine whether the NXP
Semiconductors product is suitable and fit for the customer’s applications and
products planned, as well as for the planned application and use of
customer’s third party customer(s). Customers should provide appropriate
design and operating safeguards to minimize the risks associated with their
applications and products.
NXP Semiconductors does not accept any liability related to any default,
damage, costs or problem which is based on any weakness or default in the
customer’s applications or products, or the application or use by customer’s
third party customer(s). Customer is responsible for doing all necessary
testing for the customer’s applications and products using NXP
Semiconductors products in order to avoid a default of the applications and
the products or of the application or use by customer’s third party
customer(s). NXP does not accept any liability in this respect.
Limiting values — Stress above one or more limiting values (as defined in
the Absolute Maximum Ratings System of IEC 60134) will cause permanent
damage to the device. Limiting values are stress ratings only and (proper)
operation of the device at these or any other conditions above those given in
the Recommended operating conditions section (if present) or the
Characteristics sections of this document is not warranted. Constant or
repeated exposure to limiting values will permanently and irreversibly affect
the quality and reliability of the device.
Terms and conditions of commercial sale — NXP Semiconductors
products are sold subject to the general terms and conditions of commercial
sale, as published at http://www.nxp.com/profile/terms, unless otherwise
agreed in a valid written individual agreement. In case an individual
agreement is concluded only the terms and conditions of the respective
agreement shall apply. NXP Semiconductors hereby expressly objects to
applying the customer’s general terms and conditions with regard to the
purchase of NXP Semiconductors products by customer.
All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers.
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conveyance or implication of any license under any copyrights, patents or
other industrial or intellectual property rights.
Translations — A non-English (translated) version of a document is for
reference only. The English version shall prevail in case of any discrepancy
between the translated and English versions.
Export control — This document as well as the item(s) described herein
may be subject to export control regulations. Export might require a prior
authorization from competent authorities.
15.4 Trademarks
Quick reference data — The Quick reference data is an extract of the
product data given in the Limiting values and Characteristics sections of this
document, and as such is not complete, exhaustive or legally binding.
Notice: All referenced brands, product names, service names and trademarks
are the property of their respective owners.
16. Contact information
For more information, please visit: http://www.nxp.com
For sales office addresses, please send an email to: [email protected]
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Product profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
General description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features and benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Quick reference data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Pinning information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Ordering information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Design support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Limiting values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Recommended operating conditions. . . . . . . . 3
Thermal characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Graphs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Application information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Application example: 433 MHz PA . . . . . . . . . 13
Application example: 866 MHz PA . . . . . . . . . 14
Package outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Handling information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Revision history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Legal information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Data sheet status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Disclaimers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Trademarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Contact information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Please be aware that important notices concerning this document and the product(s)
described herein, have been included in section ‘Legal information’.
© NXP Semiconductors N.V. 2014.
All rights reserved.
For more information, please visit: http://www.nxp.com
For sales office addresses, please send an email to: [email protected]
Date of release: 28 April 2014
Document identifier: BFU590Q