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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

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Product Description

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support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or sales-support@rfmd.com.

Ordering Information

BiFET HBT

LDMOS

TXP

TXN

RXBN

NC

ANT

GND

RXBP

VCC

RXCT

GND

ANT

16

17

19

20

2

1

4

7

8

9

10

12

13

15

18

5

6

11

3

14

RF6515

3.3V, 2.4GHz FRONT-END MODULE

The RF6515 integrates a complete solution in a single Front End Module (FEM) for-

WiFi and ZigBee® applications in the 2.4GHz to 2.5GHz band. This FEM integrates

the PA plus harmonic filter in the transmit path. It also provides balanced input and

output signals for both the TX and RX paths respectively.

The RF6515 FEM is ideal for ZigBee® systems operating with a minimum output

power of 22dBm and high efficiency requirements. On the receive path, the NF is

down to 1.5dB. This FEM meets or exceeds the system requirements for WiFi and

ZigBee® applications operating in the 2.4GHz to 2.5GHz band. The device is pro-

vided in 3.5mm x 3.5mm x 0.5mm, 20 pin QFN package.

Features



TX Output Power: 22dBm



RX NF: 1.5dB



Integrated RF Front End

Module with TX/RX balun, PA,

filter, and SP2T switch.



Dual Differential Transceiver

interface.

Applications



ZigBee® 802.15.4 Based

Systems for Remote

Monitoring and Control



Smart Meters for Energy

Management.



2.4GHz ISM Band

applications.



Portable battery powered

equipment.

RF6515SQ

Standard 25 piece bag

RF6515SR

Standard 100 piece reel

RF6515TR7

Standard 750 piece reel

RF6515TR13

Standard 2500 piece reel

RF6515PCK-410

Fully assembled evaluation board tuned for 2.4GHz to

2.5GHz and 5 piece loose samples

DS120904

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Package Style: QFN, 20-Pin, 3.5mmx3.5mmx0.5mm