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RFFM4202

DS120427

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Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter

Rating

Unit

Supply Voltage (RF Applied)

-0.5 to +5.25

V

Supply Voltage (No RF Applied)

-0.5 to +6.0

V

DC Supply Current (RMS)

1200

mA

Input RF Power with 50

 Output Load.

+10

dBm

Maximum VSWR with no Damage

10:1

Operating Ambient Temperature

-40 to +85

°C

Storage Temperature

-40 to +150

°C

175

°C

Moisture Sensitivity

MSL3

Parameter

Specification

Unit

Condition

Min.

Typ.

Max.

Typical Conditions

T=25 °C, V

waveform, 54MBps, unless otherwise noted

Tx Performance - 11g/n

Compliance with standard 802.11g/n

Frequency

2412

2484

MHz

802.11n Output Power

27

27.5

dBm

802.11n HT20 and HT40 MCS7

802.11n Dynamic EVM

2.5

3

%

802.11g Output Power

27.3

27.8

dBm

802.11n Dynamic EVM

2.5

3

%

802.11g Output Power

27.5

28

dBm

802.11g 64QAM 54MBps

802.11n Dynamic EVM

2.5

3

%

Second Harmonic

-40

-32

Third Harmonic

-50

-40

Tx Performance - Spectral Mask

Compliance with standard 802.11b

802.11b Output Power

27.5

dBm

Meet 802.11b CCK 1MBps mask spec

802.11n Output Power

27

27.5

dBm

Meet 802.11n HT20/HT40 MSC7 mask

Gain

31.5

34

37

dB

Gain variation over Temperature

+/-2.5

dB

Over temperature of -40°C to +85°C

Low Gain Mode - Gain Reduction

23

dB

Drop in gain vs. high gain mode by setting

Power Detect Range

0.165

2.3

V

Power Detect Voltage

1.55

V

Input Return Loss - Tx_in pin

10

15

dB

In specified frequency band

Output Return Loss at ANT Pin

6

8

dB

In specified frequency band

Operating Current

925

1050

mA

Quiescent Current

510

600

mA

PAE (Power Added Efficiency)

17

%

7

10

mA

In TX mode

10

12.5

mA

1.4

2.5

mA

Leakage Current

0.2

0.6

mA

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.

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.

RFMD Green: RoHS compliant per EU Directive 2002/95/EC, 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.