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RF2163
Rev A6 DS060301
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Rating
Unit
Supply Voltage
-0.5 to +6.0
V
DC
Power Control Voltage (V
REG)
-0.5 to 3.3
V
DC Supply Current
1000
mA
Input RF Power
+15
dBm
Operating Ambient Temperature
-40 to +85
°C
Storage Temperature
-40 to +150
°C
Moisture sensitivity
JEDEC Level 3
Parameter
Specification
Unit
Condition
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Overall
T=25 °C, V
CC = 3.5 V, VREG1 =V
REG2=2.3V,
Freq=2450MHz
Frequency Range
1800 to 2500
MHz
Maximum Saturated Output Power
+29
+30
+32
dBm
P
IN =+13 dBm
Efficiency at Max Output Power
26
%
Maximum Linear Output Power
25
dBm
With 802.11 modulation (11Mbit/s) and meet-
ing 802.11 spectral mask.
Linear Efficiency
25
%
Small Signal Gain
16
19
dB
PIN=10dBm
Reverse Isolation
30
dB
In “ON” state
30
dB
In “OFF” state
Second Harmonic
-35
dBc
Including second harmonic trap, see applica-
tion circuit
Adjacent Channel Power
-35
-32
dBc
POUT=24dBm
Alternate Channel Power
-52
-50
dBc
POUT=24dBm
Isolation
TBD
dBm
In “OFF” state, P
IN =TBD
Input Impedance
50
Ω
With external matching
Input VSWR
2:1
With external matching
Power Down
VREG “ON”
2.3
V
Voltage supplied to control input; device is
“ON”
VREG “OFF”
0
0.5
V
Voltage supplied to control input; device is
“OFF”
Power Supply
Operating Voltage
3.0 to 5.0
V
Current Consumption
650
mA
Power Down “ON”, at max output power
350
mA
Power Down “ON”, POUT=25dBm
150
290
mA
Idle current
Caution! ESD sensitive device.
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 perfor-
mance or functional operation of the device under Absolute Maximum Rating condi-
tions is not implied.
RoHS status based on EUDirective2002/95/EC (at time of this document revision).
The information in this publication is believed to be accurate and reliable. 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 appli-
cation circuitry and specifications at any time without prior notice.
Caution! ESD sensitive device.
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 perfor-
mance or functional operation of the device under Absolute Maximum Rating condi-
tions is not implied.
RoHS status based on EUDirective2002/95/EC (at time of this document revision).
The information in this publication is believed to be accurate and reliable. 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 appli-
cation circuitry and specifications at any time without prior notice.
Caution! ESD sensitive device.
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 perfor-
mance or functional operation of the device under Absolute Maximum Rating condi-
tions is not implied.
RoHS status based on EUDirective2002/95/EC (at time of this document revision).
The information in this publication is believed to be accurate and reliable. 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 appli-
cation circuitry and specifications at any time without prior notice.