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RF2418
Rev A7 DS060203
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Rating
Unit
Supply Voltage
-0.5 to 7
V
DC
Input LO and RF Levels
+6
dBm
Ambient Operating Temperature
-40 to +85
°C
Storage Temperature
-40 to +150
°C
Parameter
Specification
Unit
Condition
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Overall
T = 25°C, VCC=5V, RF=850MHz,
LO=921MHz
RF Frequency Range
400 to 1100
MHz
Cascade Power Gain
23
dB
High impedance output
Cascade IP3
-13
dBm
Referenced to the input
Cascade Noise Figure
2.4
dB
Single sideband, includes image filter with
1.0dB insertion loss
First Section (LNA)
Noise Figure
1.8
2.0
dB
Input VSWR
1.5:1
With external series matching inductor
Input IP3
+3.0
+4.0
dBm
Gain
13
14
dB
Reverse Isolation
40
dB
Output VSWR
1.5:1
Second Section (RF Amp,
Mixer, IF1)
High impedance output
Noise Figure
9.5
dB
Single Sideband
Input VSWR
1.5:1
With external series matching inductor
Input IP3
+1
dBm
Conversion Power Gain
7
9
dB
Output Impedance
4000||10pF
Ω
Open Collector
Second Section (RF Amp,
Mixer, IF2)
Buffered output, 50
Ω load
Noise Figure
10
dB
Single Sideband
Input VSWR
1.5:1
With external series matching inductor
Input IP3
-0.5
0
dBm
Conversion Gain
5
6
dB
Output Impedance
30
Ω
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.