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2-4
RF2126
Rev A14 DS070511
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Rating
Unit
Supply Voltage (VCC)
-0.5 to +6.5
VDC
Power Control Voltage (VPC)
-0.5 to +5V
V
DC Supply Current
450 (see Note)
mA
Input RF Power
+20
dBm
Output Load VSWR
20:1
Operating Ambient Temperature
-40 to +85
°C
Storage Temperature
-40 to +125
°C
Parameter
Specification
Unit
Condition
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Overall
T=25 °C, VCC=6.0V, VPC=3.0V, ZLOAD=12Ω,
Pin = 0dBm, Freq=2450MHz, Idle
current=180mA
Frequency Range
1800
2500
MHz
Maximum Output Power
+27.0
dBm
VCC=3.6V, PIN=+19dBm
Maximum Output Power
+29
dBm
VCC=4.8V, PIN=+19dBm
Maximum Output Power
+30.0
+31.0
dBm
VCC=6.0V, PIN=+19dBm
Total Power Added Efficiency
45
%
Maximum output, VCC=3.6V
Total Power Added Efficiency
45
%
Maximum output, VCC=4.8V
Total Power Added Efficiency
45
%
Maximum output, VCC=6.0V
Small-signal Gain
12
dB
Second Harmonic
-55
dBc
See Application Schematic, P
IN =+17 dBm
Third Harmonic
-60
dBc
Input VSWR
1.5:1
With external matching network; see applica-
tion schematic
Two-tone Specification
Average Two-Tone Power
+27
dBm
PEP-3dB
IM3
-24
-25
dBc
POUT=+24dBm for each tone
IM5
-35
dBc
POUT=+24dBm for each tone
IM
7
-55
dBc
POUT=+24dBm for each tone
Power Control
VPC
1.5
3.0
3.5
V
To obtain 180mA idle current
Power Control “OFF”
0.2
0.5
V
Threshold voltage at device input
Caution! ESD sensitive device.
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