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RF2422

DS121024

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Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter

Rating

Unit

Supply Voltage

-0.5 to +7.5

V

DC

Input LO and RF Levels

+10

dBm

Operating Ambient Temperature

-40 to +85

°C

Storage Temperature

-40 to +150

°C

Parameter

Specification

Unit

Condition

Min.

Typ.

Max.

Carrier Input

Frequency Range

800

2500

MHz

Power Level

-6

+6

dBm

Input VSWR

5:1

At 900MHz

1.8:1

At 1800MHz

1.2:1

At 2500MHz

Modulation Input

Frequency Range

DC

250

MHz

3.0

V

Maximum Modulation (I&Q)

V

Gain Asymmetry

0.2

dB

Quadrature Phase Error

3

°

Input Resistance

30

k



Input Bias Current

40

A

RF Output

Output Power

-3

+3

dBm

Output Impedance

50



Output VSWR

3.5:1

At 900MHz

1.3:1

At 2000MHz

1.15:1

At 2500MHz

Harmonic Output

-30

-35

dBc

Sideband Suppression

25

35

dB

Carrier Suppression

30

35

dB

30

35

dB

Intermodulation of the carrier and the desired

RF signal

25

30

dB

Intermodulation of baseband signals

Broadband Noise Floor

-145

dBm/Hz

At 850MHz

-152

dBm/Hz

At 1900MHz

Power Down

Turn On/Off Time

100

ns

PD Input Resistance

50

k



Power Control “ON”

2.8

V

Threshold voltage

Power Control “OFF”

1.0

1.2

V

Threshold voltage

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.