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RFFM4201

DS121008

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Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter

Rating

Unit

Supply Voltage (RF Applied)

-0.5 to +5.25

V

Supply Voltage (No RF Applied)

-0.5 to +6.0

V

DC Supply Current

750

mA

Input RF Power

+10*

dBm

Operating Temperature

-30 to +85

°C

Storage Temperature

-40 to +150

°C

Moisture Sensitivity

MSL3

*Maximum Input Power with a 50

 load.

Parameter

Specification

Unit

Condition

Min.

Typ.

Max.

Typical Conditions

T = 25°C, V

IEEE802.11g waveform, 54MBps, unless other-

wise noted

Frequency

2412

2484

MHz

Tx Performance - 11g/n

Compliance with standard 802.11g/n

802.11n Output Power

25

25.5

dBm

802.11n HT20 and HT40 MCS7

11n Dynamic EVM

2.5

3

%

802.11n Output Power

25.8

dBm

11n Dynamic EVM

2.5

3

%

802.11g Output Power

25.5

26

dBm

802.11g 64QAM 54Mbps

11g Dynamic EVM

2.5

3

%

Second Harmonic

-47

-42

Third Harmonic

-50

-42

Tx Performance - Spectral Mask

Compliance with standard 802.11b/n

802.11b Output Power

27.5

dBm

Meet 802.11b 1MBps Mask Spec

802.11n Output Power

25

dBm

Meet 802.11n HT20/HT40 MCS7 Mask

Tx Performance - Generic

Gain

31.5

34

37

dB

Gain Variation over Temp

+/-2.5

dB

Over temerature of -40

°C to +85 ˚C

Low Gain Mode - Gain Reduction

23

dB

Drop in gain versus high gain mode by setting

Power Detect Range

0.125

2.3

V

Power Detect Voltage

1.45

V

Input Return Loss - TX_IN pin

10

15

dB

In specified frequency band

Output Return Loss at ANT pin

6

8

dB

In specified frequency band

Operating Current

435

500

mA

Quiescent Current

160

210

mA

PAE (Power Added Efficiency)

20

%

4

8.5

mA

in Tx mode

7

10

mA

0.51mA

Leakage Current

0.2

0.6

mA

55.25

V

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.

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.

RFMD Green: RoHS compliant per EU Directive 2002/95/EC, 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.