RFSW6224
RFSW6224
Package: QFN, 16-pin,
4.0mm x 4.0mm
The RFSW6224 is a Silicon on Insulator (SOI) single-pole, double throw (SPDT) switch designed for use in cellular, 3G, LTE, and other high performance communications systems. It offers a high isolation symmetric topology with excellent linearity and power handling capability. No blocking caps are necessary on the RF ports. The design is non-reflective such that RF ports 1 and 2 are terminated in the off-state. The V
EN pin allows for a terminated “alloff state”. The V
SD
pin will turn the negative voltage generator off and allow for external negative supply input on the V
NEG
pin.
Features
■ 5MHz to 6000MHz Operation
■ Symmetric SPDT
■ Non-Reflective (RF1, RF2)
■ Terminated All-off State
■ No Blocking Caps Necessary
Unless Voltage on RF Line
■ High Isolation: 60dB at 2GHz
■ High Input IP3: 66dBm
■ Option to Turn Off Negative
Voltage Generator and Supply
V
NEG
Externally
■ 2kV ESD
■ 1.8V Logic Compatible
Applications
■ Cellular, 3G, LTE Infrastructure
■ WiBro, WiMAx. LTE
■ Wireless Backhaul
■ High Performance
Communications Systems
■ Test Equipment
Functional Block Diagram
Ordering Information
RFSW6224SQ Sample bag with 25 pieces
RFSW6224SR 7" Reel with 100 pieces
RFSW6224TR13 13" Reel with 2500 pieces
RFSW6224PCK-410 5MHz to 6000MHz PCBA with 5-piece sample bag
RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421
For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or customerservice@rfmd.com
.
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RF MICRO DEVICES
®
and RFMD
®
are trademarks of RFMD, LLC. BLUETOOTH is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed for use by RFMD. All other trade names, trademarks, and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2013, RF Micro Devices, Inc.
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Control Voltage (V
CTL
, V
EN
, V
SD
)
Supply Voltage (V
DD
)
External Negative Supply (V
NEG
)
Maximum CW Input Power
Storage Temperature Range
ESD Rating - Human Body Model (HBM)
Moisture Sensitivity Level
Rating
6.0
6.0
-6.0
36
-40 to +150
2000
MSL2
Unit
V
V
V dBm
°C
V
Caution!
ESD sensitive device.
RFMD Green: RoHS status based on EU
Directive 2011/65/EU (at time of this document revision), 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.
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 performance or functional operation of the device under Absolute
Maximum Rating conditions is not implied.
Recommended Operating Condition
Parameter
Operating Temperature Range
Operating Junction Temperature
Supply Voltage
Nominal Operating Parameters
Min
-40
2.5
Specification
Typ
3
Max
+105
125
5.5
Specification
Parameter Unit
Min Typ Max
General Performance 1 & 2
Operating Frequency Range
Insertion Loss (RFC to RF1/RF2)
Isolation (RFC to RF1/RF2)
53
5
Unit
°C
°C
V
Condition
0.55
0.6
6000 MHz dB dB
0.4GHz
1GHz
60
60
48
0.75 1.1
0.9
0.9
1.1
75
63
60 dB dB dB
2GHz
3GHz
4GHz dB 5GHz dB 0.4GHz dB 1GHz dB 2GHz dB dB dB
3GHz
4GHz
5GHz
Electrical Specifications, TA = 25°C, V
CRTL
= 0/+5 V
DC
,
V
DD
= +5V
DC
, 50 Ω system.
RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421
For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or customerservice@rfmd.com
.
DS150814
RF MICRO DEVICES
®
and RFMD
®
are trademarks of RFMD, LLC. BLUETOOTH is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed for use by RFMD. All other trade names, trademarks, and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2013, RF Micro Devices, Inc.
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RFSW6224
Parameter
General Performance -
Continued
Isolation (RF1 to RF2)
Return Loss (RF1/RF2 On-state)
Return Loss (RF1/RF2 Off-state)
Input IP3
Input 0.1dB Compression Point
Input 1dB Compression Point
Settling Time
Switching Speed
NVG Spurs
Power Supply
Supply Current (I
DD
)
Negative Supply (V
NEG
)
Control Current (I
CTL
, I
EN
)
Low Control Voltage (V
CTL
)
Specification
Min Typ Max
Unit
0
-5.5 -5
0.5
36
30
27
23
20
20
22
17
37
48
49
28
27
80
70
60
53
20
65
65
36
36
1.5
40
250
-95
140 200
0.63
-3
5
Condition
V
µA
V
Electrical Specifications, TA = 25°C, V
CRTL
= 0/+5 V
DC
,
V
DD
= +5V
DC
, 50
Ω system. dB 0.4GHz dB 1GHz dB 2GHz dB 3GHz dB 4GHz dB 5GHz dB 0.4GHz dB 1GHz dB 2GHz dB 3GHz dB 4GHz dB 5GHz dB 0.4GHz dB 1GHz dB 2GHz dB 3GHz dB 4GHz dB 5GHz dBm 1GHz + 12dBm input power per tone, 1MHz tone spacing dBm 2GHz + 12dBm input power per tone, 1MHz tone spacing dBm
1GHz dBm
µs Internal NVG on, 50% control to optimum functionality
µs Internal NVG off, external V
NEG
supplied, 50% control to optimum functionality ns 50% control to 10/90% RF dBm Internal NVG on
µA V
DD
= 5.0V
Only for V
SD
= high, otherwise leave this pin open
V
CTL
= 5.0V
1.8V Logic compatible
RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421
For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or customerservice@rfmd.com
.
DS150814
The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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 application circuitry and specifications at any time without prior notice.
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RFSW6224
Parameter
Power Supply - Continued
High Control Voltage (V
CTL
)
Specification
Min Typ Max
Unit
1.1 VDD V
Condition
Notes:
1. S-parameters have the PCB de-embedded
2. RF ports need to be at 0V DC. If voltage is present on RF lines, blocking caps are required.
Maximum Operating Power at 85°C, CW, >300MHz
Input
RFC, RF1/2
RFC
State
On
Both Off
VEN
Low
High
Power
33dBm
1
31.3dBm
RF1/2 Off Low or High 26dBm
RF1/2 (Simultaneous) Both Off High 27.8dBm
3
Notes:
1. Assuming load VSWR
<3
:1, for high VSWR loads, this value reduces to 30.5dBm
2. Applies to resistive loss from insertion loss not including mismatch loss
3. Total power in both loads being driving simultaneously
4. For <300MHz, it is recommended to operate at least 4dB below 1dB compression point
Theta-J (°C/W)
97
2
N/A
100
65
Truth Tables
Control Input
VCTL
0
1
0
1
VEN
0
0
1
1
V
SD
0
1
V
NEG
Open
-3 to -5.5
Signal Path State
RFC-RF1
Off
On
Off
Off
RFC-RF2
On
Off
Off
Off
Mode
Internal negative voltage generation
External negative voltage supplied
“0” = 0V to 0.63V
“1” = 1.1V to V
DD
V
DD
= 2.5 to 5.5V, must be applied for all valid states
Turn on sequence for external V
NEG
operation
Turn on V
DD
, then allow 50µsec before turning on control lines and V
NEG
.
RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421
For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or customerservice@rfmd.com
.
DS150814
The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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 application circuitry and specifications at any time without prior notice.
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RFSW6224
Typical Performance: T = 25°C, V
DD
= 3V unless otherwise noted
RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421
For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or customerservice@rfmd.com
.
DS150814
The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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 application circuitry and specifications at any time without prior notice.
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RFSW6224
Typical Performance: T = 25°C, V
DD
= 3V unless otherwise noted
RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421
For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or customerservice@rfmd.com
.
DS150814
The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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 application circuitry and specifications at any time without prior notice.
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RFSW6224
Typical Performance: T = 25°C, V
DD
= 3V unless otherwise noted
RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421
For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or customerservice@rfmd.com
.
DS150814
The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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 application circuitry and specifications at any time without prior notice.
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RFSW6224
Temp = 85
°
C, Switching Speed (t
OFF
) = 234ns, 50% CTL to 10%RF
Temp = 85
°
C, Switching Speed (t
ON
) = 284ns, 50% CTL to 90%RF
RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421
For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or customerservice@rfmd.com
.
DS150814
The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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 application circuitry and specifications at any time without prior notice.
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RFSW6224
Temp = 25
°
C, Switching Speed (t
OFF
) = 218ns, 50% CTL to 10%RF
Temp = 25
°
C, Switching Speed (t
ON
) = 286ns, 50% CTL to 90%RF
RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421
For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or customerservice@rfmd.com
.
DS150814
The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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 application circuitry and specifications at any time without prior notice.
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RFSW6224
Temp = -40
°
C, Switching Speed (t
OFF
) = 212ns, 50% CTL to 10%RF
Temp = -40
°
C, Switching Speed (t
ON
) = 280ns, 50% CTL to 90%RF
RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421
For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or customerservice@rfmd.com
.
DS150814
The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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 application circuitry and specifications at any time without prior notice.
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RFSW6224
Evaluation Board Schematic
Evaluation Board Bill of Materials (BOM)
Description Reference Designator
C2-C4
RFSW6224 Evaluation Board
CAP, 100pF, 5%, 50V, C0G, 0402
(optional)
0 Ω , 50m Ω MAX, 0402 LEAD FREE
Do Not Install
CONN, HDR, ST, PLRZD, 6PIN, 0.100”
CONN,
SMA, EL MINI FLT 0.068” SPE-
000303
RFSW6224SB
R1-R5
R6-R7
P1
J1-J5
U1
Manufacturer
Viasystems Sales, Inc. (Toronto)
Taiyo Yuden (USA), Inc.
KOA Speer Electronics, Inc.
AMP
Aliner Industries, Inc.
RFMD
Manufacturer's P/N
RFSW6224-410(1)
RM UMK105 CG101JV-F
RK73Z1ETTP
640454-6
20-001CF-T
RFSW6224
RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421
For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or customerservice@rfmd.com
.
DS150814
The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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 application circuitry and specifications at any time without prior notice.
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RFSW6224
Evaluation Board Assembly Drawing
RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421
For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or customerservice@rfmd.com
.
DS150814
The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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 application circuitry and specifications at any time without prior notice.
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RFSW6224
Application Schematic
Note: RFSW6224 has internal filtering. Caps only required for excessively noisy conditions
RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421
For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or customerservice@rfmd.com
.
DS150814
The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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 application circuitry and specifications at any time without prior notice.
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RFSW6224
Pin Names and Descriptions
Pin Name
7
8
5
6
1
2
3
4
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
EPAD
VDD
VCTL
RFC
NC
VEN
NC
NC
NC
RF1
NC
VNEG
RF2
NC
NC
NC
VSD
GND
Description
Supply Voltage
Logic Control Input
RF Common Port
Grounding this pin is recommended for performance
Logic input for putting switch in “all-off state”. Logic high for “all-off state”.
Grounding this pin is recommended for performance
Grounding this pin is recommended for performance
Grounding this pin is recommended for performance
RF Port 1
Grounding this pin is recommended for performance
External Negative Supply Voltage Input -3V to -5.5V. Leave open for on chip negative voltage generator.
When using external supply, apply negative voltage at least 50µs after V
DD
is applied. 50 Ω series resistance is recommended.
RF Port 2
Grounding this pin is recommended for performance
Grounding this pin is recommended for performance
Grounding this pin is recommended for performance
Negative Voltage Generator Shutdown; Apply 0V for on chip negative voltage generator. Pull high for external negative supply operation.
RF and DC Ground: Must be soldered to EVB ground plane over a bed of vias
Note: RFMD recommends that the NC pins be grounded on the EVB to maximize isolation.
RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421
For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or customerservice@rfmd.com
.
DS150814
The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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 application circuitry and specifications at any time without prior notice.
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RFSW6224
Package Outline (Dimensions in millimeters)
RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421
For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or customerservice@rfmd.com
.
DS150814
The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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 application circuitry and specifications at any time without prior notice.
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