PE42424
Document Category: Product Specification
UltraCMOS® SPDT RF Switch, 100 MHz–8.5 GHz
Features
Figure 1 • PE42424 Functional Diagram
• 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Wi-Fi 6E and ultra-wideband
(UWB) support
RFC
ESD
• Exceptional isolation
▪ 48 dB @ 2.4 GHz
▪ 35 dB @ 5.8 GHz
RF 1
• Fast switching
RF 2
ESD
ESD
▪ 145 ns switching time
▪ 125 kHz switching rate
• High power handling
CMOS Control
▪ 39 dBm pulsed
Driver and ESD
▪ 30 dBm CW
• High linearity across supply range
V1
▪ IIP3 of 61 dBm
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▪ IIP2 of 125 dBm
• 1.8V control logic compatible
• 105 °C operating temperature
• ESD performance
▪ 2500V HBM on RF pins to GND
• Packaging – 6-lead 1.5 × 1.5 mm DFN
Product Description
The PE42424 is a HaRP™ technology-enhanced reflective 50Ω SPDT RF switch designed for use in high power
and high performance WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax and Wi-Fi 6E applications such as carrier and enterprise WiFi products and UWB applications supporting bandwidths up to 8.5 GHz.
This switch features exceptional port-to-port isolation, fast switching speed, and high power handling, all in a
compact 1.5 × 1.5 mm package. PE42424 also features high linearity that remains invariant over the full power
supply range. In addition, this device has robust ESD and temperature performance and does not require
blocking capacitors or any external matching components.
The PE42424 is manufactured on pSemi’s UltraCMOS® process, a patented variation of silicon-on-insulator
(SOI) technology on a sapphire substrate.
pSemi’s HaRP technology enhancements deliver high linearity and excellent harmonics performance. It is an
innovative feature of the UltraCMOS process, offering the performance of GaAs with the economy and
integration of conventional CMOS.
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UltraCMOS® SPDT RF Switch
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Exceeding absolute maximum ratings listed in Table 1 may cause permanent damage. Operation should be
restricted to the limits in Table 2. Operation between operating range maximum and absolute maximum for
extended periods may reduce reliability.
ESD Precautions
When handling this UltraCMOS device, observe the same precautions as with any other ESD-sensitive devices.
Although this device contains circuitry to protect it from damage due to ESD, precautions should be taken to
avoid exceeding the rating specified in Table 1.
Latch-up Immunity
Unlike conventional CMOS devices, UltraCMOS devices are immune to latch-up.
Table 1 • Absolute Maximum Ratings for PE42424
Parameter/Condition
Supply voltage
Digital input (V1)
Symbol
Min
Max
Unit
VDD
–0.3
5.5
V
VCTRL
–0.3
3.6
V
RF input power, 100–6000 MHz
PMAX,ABS
41
dBm
RF input power, 6000–8500 MHz
PMAX,ABS
40
dBm
150
°C
TST
Storage temperature range
–65
ESD voltage HBM(1)
All pins
RF pins to GND
VESD,HBM
1000
2500
V
V
ESD voltage CDM, all pins(2)
VESD,MM
1000
V
Notes:
1) Human body model (MIL-STD 883 Method 3015)
2) Charged device model (JEDEC JESD22-C101)
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Recommended Operating Conditions
Table 2 lists the recommending operating conditions for the PE42424. Devices should not be operated outside
the operating conditions listed below.
Table 2 • Recommended Operating Conditions for PE42424
Parameter
Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Supply voltage
VDD
2.3
3.3
5.5
V
Supply current
IDD
130(1)
200
300
µA
µA
Digital input high (V1)
VIH
1.4
3.6
V
Digital input low(V1)
VIL
–0.3
0.6
V
RF input power, CW,
100-6000 MHz
PMAX,CW
30
dBm
RF input power, CW,
6000-8500 MHz
PMAX,CW
29
dBm
PMAX,PULSED
39
dBm
PMAX,PULSED
38
dBm
105
°C
RF input power, pulsed,
100-6000 MHz(3)
RF input power, pulsed,
6000-8500 MHz(3)
Operating temperature range
TOP
200(2)
–40
25
Notes:
1) VIH > 1.7V
2) 1.4V < VIH < 1.7V
3) Pulsed, 5% duty cycle of 4620 μs period, 50Ω
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UltraCMOS® SPDT RF Switch
Electrical Specifications
Table 3 provides the PE42424 key electrical specifications @ 25°C, VDD = 3.3V, (ZL = ZS = 50Ω) unless
otherwise specified, unless otherwise specified.
Table 3 • PE42424 Electrical Specifications
Parameter
Symb
ol
Path
Condition
Operating frequency
Insertion loss
Isolation
Return loss
(common and active port)
Min
Typ
0.1
IL
Max
Unit
8.5
GHz
0.95
1.15
1.2
1.6
dB
dB
dB
dB
RFC-RFX
0.1–2.5 GHz
2.5–5.825 GHz
5.825–6.0 GHz
6.0-8.5 GHz
RFC-RFX
0.1–2.5 GHz
2.5–5.825 GHz
5.825–6.0 GHz
6.0-8.5 GHz
45
33
33
27
47
35
34
29
dB
dB
dB
dB
RFX-RFX
0.1–2.5 GHz
2.5–5.825 GHz
5.825–6.0 GHz
6.0-8.5 GHz
37
29
29
24
39
30
30
26
dB
dB
dB
dB
0.8
0.9
0.95
1.08
ISO
RL
RFX
0.1–6.0 GHz
6.0-8.5 GHz
21
21
dB
dB
P1dB
RFC-RFX
6.0 GHz
6.0-8.5 GHz
41
40
dBm
dBm
3rd Order Input Intercept
Point(2)
IIP3
RFC-RFX
1900 MHz
60
dBm
3rd harmonic
3fo
RFC-RFX
PIN = +30 dBm @ 1900 MHz
74
dBc
2nd Order Input Intercept
Point(2)
IIP2
RFC-RFX
1900 MHz
125
dBm
2nd harmonic
2fo
RFC-RFX
PIN = +30 dBm @ 1900 MHz
85
dBc
Switching time
TSW
50% CTRL to 90% or 10% of final value
145
Input 1dB compression
point(1)
230
ns
Notes:
1) The input P0.1dB compression point is a linearity figure of merit. Refer to Table 2 for the operating RF input power (50Ω).
2) The input intercept point remains invariant over the full supply range as defined in Table 3.
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UltraCMOS® SPDT RF Switch
Switching Capability
The PE42424 has a maximum 125 kHz switching rate with the control pin input capacitance of 2 pF. Switching
rate describes the time duration between switching events.
Switching time is the time duration between the point the control signal reaches 50% of the final value and the
point the output signal reaches within 10% or 90% of its target value.
Spurious Performance
Typical spurious performance of the PE42424 is –126 dBm.
Control Logic Truth Table
Table 4 provides the control logic truth table for the PE42424.
Table 4 • Truth Table for PE42424
V1
RFC–RF1
RFC–RF2
0
OFF
ON
1
ON
OFF
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Typical Performance Data
Figure 2–Figure 10 show the typical performance data @ 25 °C and VDD = 3.3V, unless otherwise specified.
Figure 3 • Insertion Loss vs. Temp (RFC–RFX)
0
0
-0.5
-0.5
-1
-1
-1.5
-1.5
Insertion Loss [dB]
Insertion Loss [dB]
Figure 2 • Insertion Loss (RFC–RFX)
-2
-2.5
-2
-2.5
-3
-3
-40 C
-3.5
-3.5
RF1
+25 C
+85 C
RF2
+105 C
-4
-4
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
Frequency (GHz)
5.0
5.5
6.0
6.5
7.0
7.5
8.0
7.0
7.5
8.0
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
Frequency (GHz)
5.0
5.5
6.0
6.5
7.0
7.5
8.0
Figure 4 • Insertion Loss vs. VDD (RFC–RFX)
0
-0.5
Insertion Loss [dB]
-1
-1.5
-2
-2.5
-3
-3.5
2.2V
3.3V
5.5V
-4
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
Frequency (GHz)
5.0
5.5
6.0
6.5
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Figure 5 • Return Loss vs. Temp (RFC–RFX)
Figure 6 • Return Loss vs. VDD (RFC–RFX)
0
0
-40 C
2.2 V
+25 C
-5
+85 C
3.3 V
-5
+105 C
5.5 V
-10
-15
Return Loss [dB]
Return Loss [dB]
-10
-20
-25
-30
-20
-25
-30
-35
-35
-40
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
Frequency (GHz)
5.0
5.5
6.0
6.5
7.0
7.5
-40
8.0
Figure 7 • Isolation vs. Temp (RFC–RFX)
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
Frequency (GHz)
5.0
5.5
6.0
6.5
7.0
7.5
8.0
7.5
8.0
Figure 8 • Isolation vs. VDD (RFC–RFX)
0
0
-10
-10
-20
-20
-30
-30
Isolation [dB]
Isolation [dB]
-15
-40
-50
-60
-40
-50
-60
-70
-70
-40 C
2.2V
+25 C
-80
3.3V
-80
+85 C
5.5V
+105 C
-90
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
Frequency (GHz)
5.0
5.5
6.0
6.5
7.0
7.5
-90
8.0
0.0
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0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
Frequency (GHz)
5.0
5.5
6.0
6.5
7.0
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Figure 10 • Figure 12. Isolation vs. VDD (RFX–RFX)
0
0
-10
-10
-20
-20
-30
-30
Isolation [dB]
Isolation [dB]
Figure 9 • Isolation vs. Temp (RFX–RFX)
-40
-50
-60
-40
-50
-60
-70
-70
-40 C
2.2 V
+25 C
-80
-80
3.3 V
+85 C
5.5 V
+105 C
-90
-90
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
Frequency (GHz)
5.0
5.5
6.0
6.5
7.0
7.5
8.0
0.0
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0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
Frequency (GHz)
5.0
5.5
6.0
6.5
7.0
7.5
8.0
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Pin Information
Table 5 • Pin Descriptions for PE42424
This section provides pinout information for the
PE42424. Figure 11 shows the pin map of this device
for the available package. Table 5 provides a
description for each pin.
Pin No.
Pin
Name
1
V1
2
RFC(*)
3
VDD
4
RF2(*)
RF port 2
5
GND
Ground
6
RF1(*)
RF port 1
Pad
GND
Ground
Figure 11 • Pin Configuration (Top View)
V1
1
RFC
2
VDD
3
6
Exposed
Pad
RF1
5
GND
4
RF2
Description
Digital control logic input 1
RF common
Supply voltage (nominal 3.3V)
Note: * RF pins 2, 4 and 6 must be at 0V DC. The RF pins do not
require DC blocking capacitors for proper operation if the 0V DC requirement is met.
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Evaluation Kit
Figure 12 • Evaluation Kit Layout for PE42424
The SPDT switch evaluation board was designed to
ease customer evaluation of pSemi’s PE42424 RF
switch. The RF common port is connected to the
device through a 50Ω transmission line via SMA
connector J3. RF1 and RF2 ports are connected to
the device through 50Ω transmission lines via SMA
connectors J1 and J2, respectively. A transmission
line has been included on the reverse side of the
PCB, accessible via SMA connectors J4 and J5. This
transmission line provides an equivalent length to deembed PCB trace losses. DC and digital inputs are
provided to the device via J6.
This PCB is constructed of a four metal layer material
with total thickness of 62 mils. The top and bottom RF
layers are Rogers RO4003 material with an 8 mil RF
core. The middle layers provide ground for the RF
transmission lines. The transmission lines were
designed using a coplanar waveguide with ground
plane model using a trace width of 16 mils and 10 mil
trace gap, with 2.1 mils of metal thickness.
For the true performance of the PE42424 to be
realized, the PCB should be designed in such a way
that RF transmission lines and sensitive DC I/O traces
are heavily isolated from one another.
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Evaluation Board Schematic
Figure 13 • Evaluation Board Schematic for the PE42424
50 OHM
J1
50 OHM
J2
V1
J3
C5
U1
DNI
PE42424
50 OHM
C6
DNI
1 V1
RF1 6
2 RFC
GND 5
3 V
DD
RF2 4
GND
7
VDD
J7
50 OHM
SHORT
C2
100pF
J4
50 OHM
J5
C1
R1
DNI
J6
V1
0 OHM
R2
THRU
VDD
PRT-40105
C4
100pF
0 OHM
C3
0.1µF
1
3
5
7
9
11
13
1
3
5
7
9
11
13
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
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Packaging Information
This section provides packaging data including the moisture sensitivity level, package drawing, package
marking and tape-and-reel information.
Moisture Sensitivity Level
The moisture sensitivity level rating for the PE42424 in the 6-lead 1.5 x 1.5 mm DFN package is MSL 1.
Package Drawing
Figure 14 • Package Mechanical Drawing for 6-lead 1.5 x 1.5 mm DFN
0.30
(x6)
0.10 C
A
1.50
1.20±0.10
(2X)
B
0.05
(x2)
1.50
0.50
0.175±0.10 0.28
(x6)
(x6)
0.70±0.10
(x4)
0.80
1.60
0.20
Ref.
Chamfer
0.15 x 45°
0.10 C
(2X)
0.25+0.05
-0.07
(x6)
0.50
1.30
(x4)
PIN #1 CORNER
TOP VIEW
BOTTOM
VIEW
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0.10 C
0.50±0.05
0.10
0.08
C A B
C
ALL FEATURES
0.08 C
SEATING PLANE
0.10
Ref.
0.02
C
RECOMMENDED LAND PATTERN
Third Angle
Projection
Unless otherwise specified
dimensions are in millimeters
ANGULAR
DECIMAL
± 1°
X.X ± 0.1
X.XX ± 0.05
X.XXX ± 0.030
Interpret dimensions and tolerance
per ASME Y14.5 – 1994
SIDE VIEW
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Top-Marking Specification
Figure 15 • Package Marking Specifications for PE42424
=
P=
ZZ =
Y=
WW =
PZZ
YWW
Pin 1 indicator
Part number code*
Last two characters of the assembly lot code
Last digit of year, starting from 2010
Work week
Note: * The part number marking for PE42424 is E.
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Tape and Reel Specification
Figure 16 • Tape and Reel Specifications for 6-lead 1.5 x 1.5 mm DFN
T
øD 0
P0
P2
E
F
A0
W
B0
K0
ø D1
P1
Direction of Feed
Notes:
Not drawn to scale.
Dimensions are in millimeters.
Maximum cavity angle 5 degrees.
Bumped die are oriented active side down.
Pocket
A0
B0
K0
P1
W
F
Nominal
1.70
1.70
0.76
4.00
8.00
3.50
Carrier Tape Dimension Table
Tolerance
Pocket
Nominal
+/- 0.05
0.5
D1
+/- 0.05
1.5
D0
+/- 0.05
1.75
E
+/- 0.1
4.0
P0
+ 0.3 - 0.1
P2
2.0
+/- 0.5
0.25
T
Tolerance
+ 0.5 - 0.1
+ 0.1
+/- 0.1
+/- 0.1
+/- 0.05
+/- 0.02
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Ordering Information
Table 6 lists the available ordering codes for the PE42424 as well as available shipping methods.
Table 6 • Order Codes for PE42424
Order Codes
Description
Packaging
Shipping Method
PE42424A-Z
PE42424 SPDT RF switch
Green 6-lead 1.5 x 1.5 mm DFN
3000 units/T&R
EK42424-01
PE42424 Evaluation kit
Evaluation kit
1/Box
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