1 of 8 optimum technology matching? applied gaas hbt ingap hbt gaas mesfet sige bicmos si bicmos sige hbt gaas phemt si cmos si bjt gan hemt functional block diagram rf micro devices?, rfmd?, optimum technology matching?, enabling wireless connectivity?, powerstar?, polaris? total radio? and ultimateblue? are trademarks of rfmd, llc. bluetooth is a trade- mark owned by bluetooth sig, inc., u.s.a. and licensed for use by rfmd. all other trade names, trademarks and registered tradem arks are the property of their respective owners. ?2012, rf micro devices, inc. product description 7628 thorndike road, greensboro, nc 27409-9421 for sales or technical support, contact rfmd at (+1) 336-678-5570 or customerservice@rfmd.com . ordering information bifet hbt tx rx ant pa_en n/c lna_en c_rx bt c_bt n/c vdd pdet vcc vcc 3 1 12 2 13 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 14 15 16 gnd gnd RFFM4203 3.0v to 5.0v, 2.4ghz to 2.5ghz 802.11b/g/n/ac wifi front end module the RFFM4203 provides a complete inte grated solution in a single front end module (fem) for wifi 802.11b/g/n/ac and bluetooth ? systems. the ultra-small form factor and integrated matching greatly reduces the num- ber of external components and layout area in the customer application. this simplifies the total front end soluti on by reducing the bill of materials, system footprint, and manufacturability cost. the RFFM4203 integrates a 2.4ghz to 2.5ghz power amplifier (pa), low noise amplifier (lna) with bypass mode, power detector coupler for improved accuracy, and some fil- tering for harmonic rejection. the device is provided in a 3mm x 3mm x 1.05mm, 16-pin package. this module meets or exceeds the rf front end needs of ieee 802.11b/g/n/ac wifi rf systems. features ? integrated 2.4ghz to 2.5ghz b/g/n/ac amplifier, lna with bypass mode, sp3t switch, and power detector coupler ? single supply voltage 3.0v to 5v ? p out = 21.5dbm, 5v <3% dynamic evm ? p out = 19dbm, 3.3v <3% dynamic evm applications ? ieee802.11b/g/n/ac wifi applications ? 2.4ghz to 2.5ghz ism band solutions ? portable battery-powered equipment ? wifi access points, gateways, and set top boxes RFFM4203sb 5-piece sample bag RFFM4203sq 25-piece sample bag RFFM4203sr 100-piece reel RFFM4203tr7 2500-piece reel RFFM4203pck-410 RFFM4203 eval board with 5-piece bag ds130510 ? ? package: laminate, 16-pin, 3mm x 3mm x 1.05mm free datasheet http://
2 of 8 RFFM4203 ds130510 7628 thorndike road, greensboro, nc 27409-9421 for sales or technical support, contact rfmd at (+1) 336-678-5570 or customerservice@rfmd.com . absolute maximum ratings parameter rating unit dc supply voltage (continuous with no damage) 5.4 v dc supply current 500 ma operating case temperature -40 to +85 c storage temperature -40 to +150 c maximum tx input power into 50 load +10 dbm maximum rx input power for both high gain and bypass modes (no damage) +10 dbm moisture sensitivity msl3 parameter specification unit condition min. typ. max. typical conditions 3.3v temperature = -10c to +70c, v cc = 3.3v, pa_en = high, p out = 19dbm using a ieee802.11n mcs7 waveform unless otherwise noted. tx performance - 11g/n/ac compliance with standard 802.11g/n/ac frequency 2412 2484 mhz 802.11n output power 18.5 19 dbm 802.11n ht20 and ht40 mcs7 at 25c 11n dynamic evm 2.5 3 % -32 -30.5 db 802.11ac output power 16.5 17 dbm 802.11ac ht40 mcs9 at 25c 11ac dynamic evm 1.8 % -35 db tx performance - spectral mask 802.11n output power 21 dbm 802.11n ht20 and ht40 mcs7 at 25c 802.11b output power 24 dbm meet 802.11b dsss 1mbps spectral mask general tx performance second harmonic -24 -20 dbm/mhz at p out = 19dbm third harmonic -50 -42 dbm/mhz gain 25 27 29 db gain variation over temp -2 +2 db power detect voltage 0.11 0.125 .014 v rf = off 0.7 0.8 0.9 v at rated p out power detect accuracy -2.0 +2.0 db into 3:1 vswr load at 25c input return loss - tx_in pin -13 -10 db in specified frequency band output return loss at ant pin -15 -10 db operating current 210 230 ma at rated p out 19dbm 195 215 ma at rated p out 17dbm quiescent current 170 ma nominal conditions; no rf applied leakage current 2 10 a v cc = 3.3v, pa_en = low, c_rx = low, lna_en = low power added efficiency 10.5 % nominal conditions power supply - v cc 3.0 3.3 3.6 v v control high (pa_en, c_rx, c_bt, lna_en) 2.8 3 v cc v v control low (pa_en, c_rx, c_bt, lna_en) 0 0.2 v caution! esd sensitive device. exceeding any one or a combination of the absolute maximum rating conditions may cause permanent damage to the device. ex tended 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 device s, 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 2011/65/eu, 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. free datasheet http://
3 of 8 RFFM4203 ds130510 7628 thorndike road, greensboro, nc 27409-9421 for sales or technical support, contact rfmd at (+1) 336-678-5570 or customerservice@rfmd.com . parameter specification unit condition min. typ. max. typical conditions 3.3v (continued) temperature = -10c to +70c, v cc = 3.3v, pa_en = high, p out = 19dbm using a ieee802.11n mcs7 waveform unless otherwise noted. turn-on time from pa_en edge 500 ns output stable to within 90% of final gain turn-off time from pa_en edge 500 ns stability -25 24 dbm no spurs above -47dbm into 4:1 vswr cw p1db 26 27 dbm tx mode in 50% duty cycle rx performance temperature = -10c to +70c, v dd = 3.3v, c_rx = high, lna_en = high gain 11 13 15 db nf 2.3 3 db in specified frequency band rx port return loss -9.6 db ant port return loss -4 db input ip3 4 8 dbm input p1db -6 -2 dbm i dd 10 15 ma lna_en control current 30 50 a rx bypass mode temperature = -10c to +70c, v dd = 3.3v, c_rx = high, lna_en = low insertion loss -8.5 -7.5 -6.5 db rx port return loss -9.6 db ant port return loss -4 db input ip3 4 8 db input p1db -6 -2 dbm typical conditions 5.0v temperature = -10c to +70c, v cc = 5.0v, pa_en = high, p out = 21.5dbm using a ieee802.11n mcs7 waveform unless otherwise noted. tx performance - 11g/n/ac compliance with standard 802.11g/n/ac frequency 2412 2484 mhz 802.11n output power 21 21.5 dbm 802.11n ht20 and ht40 mcs7 at 25c 11n dynamic evm 2.5 3 % -32 -30.5 db 802.11ac output power 17 18 dbm 802.11ac ht40 mcs9 at 25c 11ac dynamic evm 1.8 % -35 db tx performance - spectral mask 802.11n output power 22 dbm 802.11n ht20 and ht40 mcs7 at 25c 802.11b output power 26 dbm meet 802.11b dsss 1mbps spectral mask free datasheet http://
4 of 8 RFFM4203 ds130510 7628 thorndike road, greensboro, nc 27409-9421 for sales or technical support, contact rfmd at (+1) 336-678-5570 or customerservice@rfmd.com . parameter specification unit condition min. typ. max. typical conditions 5.0v (continued) temperature = -10c to +70c, v cc = 5.0v, pa_en = high, p out = 21.5dbm using a ieee802.11n mcs7 waveform unless otherwise noted. general tx performance second harmonic -20 -18 dbm/mhz p out = 21.5dbm third harmonic -43 -38 dbm/mhz gain 25 27 29 db gain variation over temp -2 +2 db power detect voltage 0.14 0.16 0.18 v p out = 0dbm and also when rf = off power detect accuracy -2 +2 db into 3:1 vswr load at 25c power detect voltage 0.95 1.05 1.20 v p out = 21.5dbm input return loss - tx_in pin -13 -10 db in specified frequency band output return loss at ant pin -15 -10 db operating current 260 290 ma at rated 11n p out 230 260 ma at rated p out 19dbm quiescent current 190 ma nominal conditions; no rf applied leakage current 2 10 a v cc = 5v, pa_en = low, c_rx = low, lna_en = low at 25c v control high (pa_en, c_bt, c_rx, lna_en) 2.8 2.9 5.0 v v control low (pa_en, c_bt, c_rx, lna_en) 0 0.2 v turn-on time from pa_en edge 500 ns output stable to within 90% of final gain turn-off time from pa_en edge 500 ns stability -25 24 dbm no spurs above -47dbm into 4:1 vswr cw p1db 28.5 29.5 dbm tx mode in 50% duty cycle rx performance temperature = -10c to +70c, v dd = 5.0v, c_rx = high, lna_en = high gain 11.5 14 16 db nf 2.3 3.0 db in specified frequency band rx port return loss -9.6 db ant port return loss -4 db input ip3 4 8 dbm input p1db -6 -2 dbm i dd 10 20 ma lna_en control current 30 50 a rx bypass mode temperature = -10c to +70c, v dd = 5.0v, c_rx = high, lna_en = low insertion loss -8.5 -7.5 -6.5 db rx port return loss -9.6 db ant port return loss -4 db input ip3 4 8 db input p1db -6 -2 dbm free datasheet http://
5 of 8 RFFM4203 ds130510 7628 thorndike road, greensboro, nc 27409-9421 for sales or technical support, contact rfmd at (+1) 336-678-5570 or customerservice@rfmd.com . parameter specification unit condition min. typ. max. general performance 3.3v and 5.0v control current c_rx and c_bt current 0.5 1 a pa_en current 30 50 a switch control speed 200 ns pa_en control impedance 5.2 m lna_en control impedance 7. 4 m c_rx control impedance 27 m c_bt control impedance 27 m esd human body model 500 v eia/jesd22-114a rf pins 1000 v eia/jesd22-114a dc pins charge device model 250 v jesd22-c101c all pins thermal resistance r th_i 46 ? c/w junction temperature t j 170 ? c mttf > 30 years maximum input power 12 dbm into 50 , v cc = 3.3v, 25c maximum input power 12 dbm 6:1 vswr, v cc = 3.3v, 25c maximum input power 5 dbm 10:1 vswr, v cc = 3.3v, 25c bluetooth (both 3.3v and 5.0v) temperature = -10c to +70c, v dd = 3.3v, 5.0v, c_bt = high, unless otherwise noted. input/output power 25 30 dbm insertion loss 0.7 0.9 db bt port return loss -9.6 db ant port return loss -9.6 db isolation ant-bt; tx mode 18 db pa_en = high, c_bt = low, c_rx = low, lna_en = low ant-bt; rx gain mode 25 db pa_en = low, c_bt = low,c_rx = high, lna_en = high ant-bt; rx bypass mode 20 db pa_en = low, c_bt = low, c_rx = high, lna_en = low ant-rx; tx mode 35 db pa_en = high, c_bt = low, c_rx = low, lna_en = low ant-rx; bt mode 25 db pa_en = low, c_bt = high, c_rx = low, lna_en = low ant port return loss -9.6 db switch logic control operating mode pa_en lna_en c_rx c_bt standby low low low low 802.11b/g/n/ tx high low low low 802.11b/g/n/ rx gain low high high low 802.11b/g/n/ rx bypass low low high low bt rx/ tx low low low high note: high = 2.8v to v cc , low = 0v to 0.2v. free datasheet http://
6 of 8 RFFM4203 ds130510 7628 thorndike road, greensboro, nc 27409-9421 for sales or technical support, contact rfmd at (+1) 336-678-5570 or customerservice@rfmd.com . pin out pin names and description pin name description 1pdet power detector voltage for tx section. pdet voltage varies with output power. may need external decou- pling for noise decoupling. 2nc no connect pin. 3vcc supply voltage for the pa. see applications sc hematic for biasing and bypassing components. 4vcc supply voltage for the pa. see applications sc hematic for biasing and bypassing components. 5tx rf input port for the 802.11b/g/n pa. input is matched to 50 and dc block is provided internally. 6pa_en control voltage for the pa and tx switch. see truth table for proper settings. 7nc no connect pin. 8rx rf output port for the 802.11b/g/n lna. input is matched to 50 and dc block is provided internally. 9 lna_en control voltage for the lna. when this pin is set to a low logic state, the bypass mode is enabled. 10 vdd supply voltage for the lna. see applications schematic for biasing and bypassing components. 11 bt rf bidirectional port for bluetooth ?. input is matched to 50 and dc block is provided internally. 12 gnd ground connection. 13 c_bt bluetooth ? switch control pin. see truth table for proper level. 14 c_rx receive switch control pin. see switch truth table for proper level. 15 gnd ground connection. 16 ant rf bidirectional antenna port matched to 50 and dc block is provided internally. pkg base gnd ground connection. the backside of the package should be connected to the ground plane through a short path, i.e., pcb vias under the device are recommended. tx rx ant pa_en nc lna_en c_rx bt c_bt n/c vdd pdet vcc vcc 3 1 12 2 13 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 14 15 16 gnd gnd free datasheet http://
7 of 8 RFFM4203 ds130510 7628 thorndike road, greensboro, nc 27409-9421 for sales or technical support, contact rfmd at (+1) 336-678-5570 or customerservice@rfmd.com . package drawing RFFM4203 pcb footprint and stencil recommendations notes: 1. shaded area represents pin 1 location. 2. example of the number and size of vias can be found on the rfmd evaluation board layout. free datasheet http://
8 of 8 RFFM4203 ds130510 7628 thorndike road, greensboro, nc 27409-9421 for sales or technical support, contact rfmd at (+1) 336-678-5570 or customerservice@rfmd.com . applications schematic pdet c_rx bt vcc 1uf lna_en c_bt nc vdd 3 1 12 2 13 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 14 15 16 ant tx rx pa_en 100pf nc free datasheet http://
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