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RF2196
Rev A3 DS070730
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Rating
Unit
Supply Voltage (RF off)
+8.0
V
DC
Supply Voltage (P
OUT ≤ 31 dBm)
+5.2
V
DC
Mode Voltage (V
MODE)+4.2
V
DC
Control Voltage (V
REG)+3.0
V
DC
Input RF Power
+10
dBm
Operating Case Temperature
-30 to +110
°C
Storage Temperature
-30 to +150
°C
Parameter
Specification
Unit
Condition
Min.
Typ.
Max.
High Power State
(VMODE Low)
Case T=25°C, V
CC =3.4 V, V
REG=2.85V,
VMODE=0V to 0.5V, Freq=1850MHz to
1910MHz (unless otherwise specified)
Frequency Range
1850
1910
MHz
Linear Gain
25
27
dB
Second Harmonic
-50
dBc
Third Harmonic
-63
dBc
Maximum Linear Output Power
(CDMA Modulation)
29
dBm
Total Linear Efficiency
35
%
POUT=29dBm
Adjacent Channel Power Rejection
-46
-44
dBc
ACPR@1.25MHz
-62
-56
dBc
ACPR@2.25MHz
Input VSWR
<2:1
Output VSWR
10:1
No damage.
6:1
No oscillations. >-70dBc
Noise Power
-141
dBm/Hz
At 80MHz offset.
Low Power State
(VMODE High)
Case T=25°C, V
CC =3.4 V, V
REG=2.85V,
VMODE=2V to 3V, Freq=1850MHz to
1910MHz (unless otherwise specified)
Frequency Range
1850
1910
MHz
Linear Gain
16
20
dB
Second Harmonic
-45
dBc
Third Harmonic
-60
dBc
Maximum Linear Output Power
(CDMA Modulation)
16
20
dBm
Max ICC
160
mA
POUT=+16dBm (all currents included)
Adjacent Channel Power Rejection
<-50
-46
dBc
ACPR@1.25MHz
<-60
-58
dBc
ACPR@2.25MHz
Input VSWR
2:1
Output VSWR
10:1
No damage.
6:1
No oscillations. >-70dBc
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.
RoHS status based on EUDirective2002/95/EC (at time of this document revision).
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.