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RF6525

DS111110

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Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter

Rating

Unit

DC Supply Voltage

5

V

Operating Case Temperature

-40 to +85

°C

Storage Temperature

-40 to +150

°C

ESD Human Body Model RF Pins

1000

V

ESD Human Body Model All Other

Pins

500

V

ESD Charge Device Model All Pins

500

V

Moisture Sensitivity Level

MSL 2

Maximum Input Power to PA and

LNA (No Damage in High Gain

Mode)

+5

dBm

Parameter

Specification

Unit

Condition

Min.

Typ.

Max.

Overall

Specifications must be met across supply voltage,

control voltage, and temperature ranges unless oth-

erwise noted. Typical conditions: T=25°C,

Operating Frequency Range

2400

2483

MHz

3.0

3.6

4.2

V

Leakage Current

0.5

uA

LNA_EN, ANT_SEL, and LNA Mode=Low.

Transmit Parameters

Frequency

2400

2483

MHz

Input Return Loss

-13

-9.6

dB

Over all conditions for both Antenna 1 and Antenna

2

Amplitude Imbalance

-1

1

dB

Phase Imbalance

-15

15

deg

Output Return Loss

-14

-9.6

dB

Over all conditions for both Antenna 1 and Antenna

2

Gain

25

28

dB

At rated power and nominal conditions

Gain Variation

-1.5

+1.5

dB

Over temperature

Gain Flatness

-1

+1

dB

Over frequencies and voltage

Rated Output Power

20

22

dBm

19

dBm

Supply Current

200

230

mA

Supply Current

175

205

mA

Thermal Resistance

53

°C/W

2nd Harmonic Level

-45

-42

dBm/MHz

Measured using standard 802.15.4 OQPSK modula-

quency, and voltage

3rd Harmonic Level

-45

-42

dBm/MHz

Measured using standard 802.15.4 OQPSK modula-

quency, and voltage

VSWR Stability and Load

Mismatch Susceptibility

4:1

No spurs above -45dBm

VSWR No Damage

8:1

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.