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RF2174
Rev A8 DS060918
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Rating
Unit
Supply Voltage
-0.5 to +6.0
V
DC
Power Control Voltage (V
APC)
-0.5 to +3.0
V
Enable Voltage (V
AT_EN)
-0.5 to +3.0
V
DC Supply Current
1500
mA
Input RF Power
+13
dBm
Duty Cycle at Max Power
50
%
Output Load VSWR
10:1
Operating Case Temperature
-40 to +85
°C
Storage Temperature
-55 to +150
°C
Parameter
Specification
Unit
Condition
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Overall
Temp=25 °C, V
CC = 3.2 V, VAPC =2.7 V,
P
IN =+6dBm, Freq =1710MHz to 1910 MHz,
25% Duty Cycle, pulse width=1154
μs
Operating Frequency Range
1710 to 1785
MHz
See application schematic for tuning details.
1850 to 1910
MHz
A different tuning is required.
Usable Frequency Range
1700 to 2000
MHz
Maximum Output Power
+32
+33
dBm
Temp=25 °C, V
CC = 3.5 V, VAPC =2.7 V
+31.5
+32.8
dBm
Temp=+25 °C, V
CC =3.2 V, VAPC =2.7 V
+31.5
dBm
Temp=+85 °C, V
CC =3.2 V, VAPC =2.7 V
+31
dBm
Temp=25 °C, V
CC = 2.7 V, VAPC =2.7 V
+29.5
+30
dBm
Temp=+85 °C, V
CC =2.7 V, VAPC =2.7 V
Total Efficiency
45
51
%
At POUT,MAX, VCC=3.2V, Freq=1710MHz to
1785MHz
42
51
%
At POUT,MAX, VCC=3.2V, Freq=1850MHz to
1910MHz
15
%
POUT=+20dBm
10
%
POUT=+10dBm
Recommended Input Power Range
+5
+7
+9
dBm
Output Noise Power
-79
dBm
RBW=100kHz, 1805MHz to 1880MHz and
1930MHz to 1990MHz,
POUT,MIN<POUT<POUT,MAX,
PIN,MIN<PIN<PIN,MAX, VCC=3.0V to 5.0V
Forward Isolation
-37
-30
dBm
V
APC =0.2 V, PIN =+9dBm, V
AT_EN=2.7V,
Freq=1710MHz to 1785MHz
-37
-30
dBm
V
APC =0.2 V, PIN =+9dBm, V
AT_EN=0V,
Freq=1850MHz to 1910MHz
-40
-35
dBm
V
APC =0.2 V, PIN =+6dBm
Second Harmonic
-60
-45
dBc
POUT<+31.5dBm
Third Harmonic
-65
-50
dBc
All Other Non-Harmonic Spurious
-36
dBm
Input Impedance
50
Ω
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.
RoHS status based on EUDirective2002/95/EC (at time of this document revision).
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.