RF5516

RF5516 5.15GHz TO 5.85GHz 802.11a/n FRONT END MODULE Features GND 2 HB TX 3       Cellular handsets Mobile devices Tablets Consumer electronics Gaming Netbooks/Notebooks TV/monitors/video LNA EN SW TX SW RX 12 GND LNA 11 ANT SP2T Coupler Detector 10 GND PA 2fo filter GND 4 9 Applications  13 5 6 7 8 VDD  1 14 VDD  HB RX 15 VDD  Single Supply Voltage 3.0V to 4.8V Integrated 5GHz Amplifier, LNA, and SPT2T Tx/Rx Switch POUT =15.5dBm, 11a, OFDM at 2.5% EVM Low Height Package, Suited for SiP and CoB Designs 16 PA EN  GND Package Style: QFN, 16-pin, 3.0mmx3.0mmx0.5mm PDET Functional Block Diagram Product Description The RF5516 provides a complete integrated solution in a single Front-End Module (FEM) for WiFi 802.11a systems. The ultra small form factor and integrated matching minimizes the layout area in the customer's application and greatly reduces the number of external components to only one bypass capacitor for supply decoupling. This simplifies the total Front-End solution by reducing the bill of materials, system footprint, and manufacturability cost. The RF5516 integrates a Power Amplifier (PA), Single Pole Double Throw switch (SP2T), Low Noise Amplifier (LNA), and a power detector coupler for improved accuracy. The device is provided in a 3mmx3mmx0.5mm, 16-pin package. This module meets or exceeds the RF Front End needs of IEEE 802.11a WiFi RF systems. Ordering Information RF5516SB RF5516 RF5516SR RF5516TR7 RF5516PCK-410 Standard 5 piece bag Standard 25 piece bag Standard 100 piece bag Standard 2500 piece reel Fully assembled Evaluation Board and 5 loose sample pieces Optimum Technology Matching® Applied GaAs HBT GaAs MESFET InGaP HBT SiGe BiCMOS Si BiCMOS SiGe HBT GaAs pHEMT GaN HEMT Si CMOS Si BJT RF MICRO DEVICES®, RFMD®, Optimum Technology Matching®, Enabling Wireless Connectivity™, PowerStar®, POLARIS™ TOTAL RADIO™ and UltimateBlue™ are trademarks of RFMD, LLC. BLUETOOTH is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed for use by RFMD. All other trade names, trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2006, RF Micro Devices, Inc. DS120214 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or sales-support@rfmd.com. 1 of 9 RF5516 Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Rating Unit 5.5 VDC 5 dBm -10 to +70 °C RoHS status based on EUDirective2002/95/EC (at time of this document revision). Extreme Operating Temperature -30 to +85 °C Storage Temperature -40 to +150 °C 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 application circuitry and specifications at any time without prior notice. DC Supply Voltage Maximum TX and RX Input Power (No Damage) Operating Temperature Moisture Sensitivity Parameter 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 performance or functional operation of the device under Absolute Maximum Rating conditions is not implied. MSL2 Min. Specification Typ. Max. Unit Nominal conditions: T=25°C; VDD=3.3V; PA_EN=3.0V; Freq=5.5GHz; 802.11a 54Mbps; pulsed at 1% to 99% duty cycle unless otherwise noted. Transmit Parameters Compliance Operating Frequency Range Condition IEEE802.11a/n; FCC CFR 15.45, .205, .209 5.15 5.85 GHz DC Supply Voltage 3.0 3.3 4.8 V PA Enable Voltage 2.80 3.0 3.6 V Nominal operating range 3.3V to 4.2V Output Power 14.5 15.5 dBm Nominal conditions (Temp=25°C; VDD=3.3V; PA_EN=3.0V; Freq=5.5GHz) 13 14 dBm Over all conditions (Temp=-10°C to +70°C; VDD=3.3V to 4.2V; PA_EN=2.8 V to 3.6V; Freq=5.1GHz to 5.85 GHz) POUT =15.5dBm 802.11a 54Mbps Operating Current 175 225 mA Supply Leakage Currrent 10 50 A VDD =3.6V; Control voltage LOW; PA_EN LOW Error Vector Magnitude at Rated Power 2.5 3 % POUT =15.5dBm 802.11a 54Mbps Thermal Resistance 33 °C/W VCC=6, ICC=140mA, TREF=85°C POUT =15.5dBm, 802.11a 6Mbps signal Harmonics 2fo -45 -42 dBm 3fo -45 -42 dBm 28 32 34 dB Temp =25°C; VDD =3.3v; VREG =3.0V 26 32 35.5 dB Over all conditions (Temp=-10°C to +70°C; VDD =3.3V to 4.2V; PA_EN=2.8V to 3.6V; Freq=5.15 GHz to 5.85GHz) Gain Gain Variation -2 2 dB Over frequency per 100MHz band Ripple across band -1 1 dB Per 20MHz channel bandwidth Power Detector Voltage 0.2 1.3 V Receive Parameters Compliance IEEE802.11a/n; FCC CFR 15.25, .205, .209 Frequency 5.15 LNA Voltage Supply (VDD) 3.0 Gain 8.5 Noise Figure 2 of 9 POUT =18dBm 802.11a 54Mbps Unless otherwise stated, T=25°C, VDD =3.3V, PAEN=0 V, SWTX=0 V, LNA_EN=3.0V, and SWRX=3.0V 5.85 GHz 4.8 V 11 14 dB Over all nominal operating conditions 2.8 4 dB Over all nominal operating conditions 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or sales-support@rfmd.com. DS120214 RF5516 Parameter Min. Specification Typ. Max. Unit Condition Receive Parameters, cont. Input IP3 +3 +5 dBm Input 1dB Compression -5 -2.5 dBm Over all nominal operating conditions 3 5 dB Freq=5.15GHz to 5.85GHz over temp and supply voltage 6.5 10 dB Freq=5.15GHz to 5.85GHz over temp and supply voltage +0.5 dB In a 20MHz channel 15 mA Over all nominal operating conditions Return Loss Input Output Passband Ripple -0.5 LNA Current 4.5 RX to TX Isolation 20 10 dB Control Parameters Switch Control Logic HIGH 4.2 V Switch Control Logic LOW 0.2 V ICTRL-H 30 A ICTRL-L 30 A 3.0 V PAEN-H 2.8 2.8 3.0 PAEN-L 2 IPAEN LNA Enable Voltage (LNA_EN) 2.8 3.0 Switch Speed 0.2 V 3.5 mA SWTX, SWRX 3.0 V LNA enabled 0.2 V LNA disabled 500 ns Logic Control Table MODE SWTX SWRX PA_EN TRANSMIT HIGH LOW HIGH LOW RECEIVE LOW HIGH LOW HIGH DS120214 LNA_EN 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or sales-support@rfmd.com. 3 of 9 RF5516 Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Pkg Base 4 of 9 Function HBRX GND HBTX GND PA EN VDD1 VDD2 VDD3 PDET GND ANT GND SWRX SWTX LNA EN GND GND Description Receiver output. This port is DC blocked internally and matched to 50. Ground connection. Transmit RF input. This port is DC blocked internally and matched to 50. Ground connection. Bias voltage for the PA. See logic control table for proper settings. Supply voltage for the LNA. Supply voltage for the PA. Same as pin 7. Power detector for the transmit path. Ground connection. Antenna port. Internally DC blocked and matched to 50. Ground connection. Control switch for the receive mode. See logic control table for proper settings. Control switch for the transmit mode. See logic control table for proper settings. Bias voltage for the LNA. See logic control table for proper settings. Ground connection. The center metal base of the QFN package provides DC and RF ground as well as heat sink for the front-end module. Package Drawing 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or sales-support@rfmd.com. DS120214 RF5516 PCB Patterns Thermal vias for center slug “B” should be incorporated into the PCB design. The number and size of the thermal vias will depend on the application, the power dissipation, and the electrical requirements. Example of the number and size of vias can be found on the RFMD evaluation board layout. DS120214 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or sales-support@rfmd.com. 5 of 9 RF5516 6 of 9 GND LNA EN SW TX SW RX Pin Out 16 15 14 13 GND 2 11 ANT HB TX 3 10 GND GND 4 9 PDET 5 6 7 8 VDD3 GND VDD2 12 VDD1 1 PA EN HB RX 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or sales-support@rfmd.com. DS120214 RF5516 Application Schematic LAN EN SW TX SW RX RX OUT 16 15 14 13 1 12 2 11 3 10 4 9 5 6 7 ANT PDET 8 TX IN PA EN 1uF VDD DS120214 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or sales-support@rfmd.com. 7 of 9 RF5516 Evaluation Board Layout Board Size 1.5” x 1.5” Board Thickness 0.044”, Board Material RF-4 TOP SIGNAL MID LAYER-1 MID LAYER-2 8 of 9 BOTTOM LAYER 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or sales-support@rfmd.com. DS120214 RF5516 Operang Current versus Output Power VDD = 3.3V PA_EN = 3.0V Temperature = 25C Gain versus Output Power VDD = 3.3V PA_EN = 3.0V Temperature = 25C 0.35 Gain (dB) 35 30 5150 MHz 25 5500 MHz 20 5825 MHz 15 Operang Current (A) 40 0.3 5150 MHz 0.25 5500 MHz 0.2 5825 MHz 0.15 0.1 0.05 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 2 3 4 5 6 EVM versus Output Power VDD = 3.3V PA_EN = 3.0V Temperature = 25C 0.7 EVM(%) 5150 MHz 4 5500 MHz 3 5825 MHz Pdet (V) 0.8 7 5 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 0.6 5150 MHz 0.5 5500 MHz 0.4 5825 MHz 0.3 2 0.2 1 0.1 0 8 Power Detector versus Output Power VDD = 3.3V PA_EN = 3.0V Temperature = 25C 8 6 7 Output Power (dBm) Output Power (dBm) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Output Power (dBm) DS120214 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Output Power (dBm) 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or sales-support@rfmd.com. 9 of 9