High Frequency Ceramic Solutions
868MHz Impedance-Matched Balun+Filter Integrated Passive Device
(IPD) for Silicon Labs EFR32 Chipset, EIA 0805.
0868BM15G0027
2/26/2018
Detail Specification:
Page 1 of 6
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General Specifications
Part Number
0868BM15G0027
Frequency (MHz)
The entire sub-GHz discrete L/C circuit is
integrated inside this small package!
865 - 870
Unbalanced Impedance (Ω)
50
Balanced Impedance (Ω)
Impedance matched to Silicon Labs EFR32
Insertion Loss (dB)
1.7 typ.
(2.0 max)
Return Loss (dB)
14 typ.
(10 min.)
180±10
Phase Balance (deg)
2.0 max.
Amplitude Difference (dB)
36 typ. (30 min.)
1730 - 1740 MHz
Attenuation (dB @MHz)
28 typ. (23 min.)
Voltage Rating (V)
2595 - 2610 MHz
3.6 max.
Power Capacity (W)
4,000
Storage Temperature Range
-40°C to +85°C
Storage Period
3 max. CW
Operating Temperature
Silicon Labs Approved!
Quantity/Reel
18 months max
Recommended Storage Conditions for
unused T&R product
-40°C to +85°C
+5 ~ +35 °C, Humidity
45~75%RH, 18 mos. max
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Part Number Explanation
Bulk
T&R
P/N Suffix Packing Style
Suffix = S
Suffix = E
eg. 0868BM15G0027S
eg. 0868BM15G0027E (4k pcs/reel)
Mechanical Dimensions
In
Terminal Configuration
mm
No. Function No.
Function
1
GND
6
RX_N
2
ANT
7
RX_P
L
0.079 ± 0.008
2.00
±
0.20
W
0.049 ± 0.008
1.25
±
0.20
T
0.028 ± 0.004
0.70
±
0.10
3
GND
8
TX_N
a
0.010 ± 0.004
0.25
±
0.10
4
GND
9
TX_P
b
0.012 ± 0.006
0.30
±
0.15
5
GND
10 GND or DC Feed/GND
c
0.008 +0.004/-0.006
0.20
+0.1/-0.15
d
0.020 ± 0.004
0.50
±
a
b
W
L
Top
0.10
d
c
T
Side
Bottom
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High Frequency Ceramic Solutions
868MHz Impedance-Matched Balun+Filter Integrated Passive Device
(IPD) for Silicon Labs EFR32 Chipset, EIA 0805.
Detail Specification:
0868BM15G0027
2/26/2018
Page 2 of 6
Pad-Soldermask Guidelines (with DC Feed)
GND vias are crucial for filter
harmonic attenuation
GND
Solder Pads
0.4mm
GND via (f 0.20)
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PCB Reference Design Schematic
0868BM15G0027
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www.johansontechnology.com
4001 Calle Tecate • Camarillo, CA 93012 • TEL 805.389.1166 FAX 805.389.1821
Ver. 1.0
2018 Johanson Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved
High Frequency Ceramic Solutions
868MHz Impedance-Matched Balun+Filter Integrated Passive Device
(IPD) for Silicon Labs EFR32 Chipset, EIA 0805.
Detail Specification:
0868BM15G0027
2/26/2018
Page 3 of 6
Measuring Diagram
Port 1
Network
Analyzer
Port 2
Port 3
GND
Port 5
Port 4
GND
Port
GND GND
GND
Tx mode:
Port 1 impedance: 50Ω
Port 2 and 3 impedance*: Complex conjugate to EFR32 ZIC,TX on
Port 4 and 5 impedance*: Load impedance of EFR32 ZIC,RX off
IL=TX SDS21
RL=TX SSS11 / TX SDD22
Amplitude Difference = dB(S(1,2)/S(1,3))
Phase Balance = Phase(S(1,2)/S(1,3))
Rx mode:
Port 1 impedance: 50Ω
Port 4 and 5 impedance*: Complex conjugate to EFR32 ZIC,RX on
Port 2 and 3 impedance*: Load impedance of EFR32 ZIC,TX off
IL=RX SDS21
RL=RX SSS11 / RX SDD22
Amp_balance = dB(S(1,4)/S(1,5))
Phase_balance = Phase(S(1,4)/S(1,5))
*Termination impedance included in s-parameters
Johanson Technology, Inc. reserves the right to make design changes without notice.
All sales are subject to Johanson Technology, Inc. terms and conditions.
www.johansontechnology.com
4001 Calle Tecate • Camarillo, CA 93012 • TEL 805.389.1166 FAX 805.389.1821
Ver. 1.0
2018 Johanson Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved
High Frequency Ceramic Solutions
868MHz Impedance-Matched Balun+Filter Integrated Passive Device
(IPD) for Silicon Labs EFR32 Chipset, EIA 0805.
0868BM15G0027
2/26/2018
Detail Specification:
Page 4 of 6
Typical Electrical Characteristics (T=25°C)
Transmit Mode Insertion Loss, Return Loss, and Attenuation
0
2
-10
1
TX_Amp
TX_Sss11
TX_Sds21
TX_Sdd22
-20
-30
0
-40
-1
-50
-60
0.5
1.5
2.5
3.5
4.5
5.5
-2
0.70
0.75
freq, GHz
2.5
3.5
4.5
5.5
2
200
1
100
0
0
-1
-100
-2
0.70
0.75
0.80
freq, GHz
0.85
0.90
freq, GHz
0.95
TX_Phase
TX_Amp
Transmit Mode Phase Balance, Amplitude Difference
-200
1.00
Johanson Technology, Inc. reserves the right to make design changes without notice.
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4001 Calle Tecate • Camarillo, CA 93012 • TEL 805.389.1166 FAX 805.389.1821
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0.80
0.85
freq, GHz
High Frequency Ceramic Solutions
868MHz Impedance-Matched Balun+Filter Integrated Passive Device
(IPD) for Silicon Labs EFR32 Chipset, EIA 0805.
0868BM15G0027
2/26/2018
Detail Specification:
Page 5 of 6
Typical Electrical Characteristics (T=25°C)
Receive Mode Insertion Loss, Return Loss, and Attenuation
0
2
-10
1
RX_Amp
RX_Sss11
RX_Sds21
RX_Sdd22
-20
-30
0
-40
-1
-50
-60
0.5
1.5
2.5
3.5
4.5
-2
0.70
5.5
0.75
freq, GHz
2.5
3.5
freq, GHz
4.5
5.5
2
200
1
100
0
0
-1
-100
-2
0.70
0.75
0.80
0.85
0.90
freq, GHz
0.95
RX_Phase
RX_Amp
Receive Mode Phase Balance, Amplitude Difference
-200
1.00
Johanson Technology, Inc. reserves the right to make design changes without notice.
All sales are subject to Johanson Technology, Inc. terms and conditions.
www.johansontechnology.com
4001 Calle Tecate • Camarillo, CA 93012 • TEL 805.389.1166 FAX 805.389.1821
Ver. 1.0
2018 Johanson Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved
0.80
0.85
0
freq, GHz
High Frequency Ceramic Solutions
868MHz Impedance-Matched Balun+Filter Integrated Passive Device
(IPD) for Silicon Labs EFR32 Chipset, EIA 0805.
Detail Specification:
0868BM15G0027
2/26/2018
Page 6 of 6
Application Notes, Layout Files, and more
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Small SMD 868MHz (or 434M, 2.4G, 5G) antennas
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RoHS Compliance
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Soldering Information
www.johansontechnology.com/ipcsoldering-profile
Antenna layout and tuning techniques
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Antenna layout review, tuning, and characterization services
www.johansontechnology.com/ipc-antenna-services
MSL Info
www.johansontechnology.com/msl-rating
Recommended Storage Condition and Max Shelf Life
www.johansontechnology.com/recommended-storage-conditions
Packaging information
www.johansontechnology.com/tape-reel-packaging
Terminal Pad Composition
100% Tin (Sn)
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Johanson Technology, Inc. reserves the right to make design changes without notice.
All sales are subject to Johanson Technology, Inc. terms and conditions.
www.johansontechnology.com
4001 Calle Tecate • Camarillo, CA 93012 • TEL 805.389.1166 FAX 805.389.1821
Ver. 1.0
2018 Johanson Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved