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RF2637
Rev A5 DS050829
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Value
Unit
Supply Voltage
-0.5 to +5.0
VDC
Control Voltage
-0.5 to +5.0
VDC
Input RF Power
+10
dBm
Operating Ambient Temperature
-40 to +85
°C
Storage Temperature
-40 to +150
°C
Parameter
Specification
Unit
Condition
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Overall
T=25°C, 85MHz, VCC=3.0V, ZS =500Ω,
ZL=500Ω, 500Ω External Input Terminating
Resistor, 500
Ω External Output Terminating
Resistor (Effective ZS=333Ω, Effective
ZL=250Ω) (See Application Example)
Frequency Range
12 to 385
MHz
Maximum Gain
+40
+51
+65
dB
VGC=2.5V, 85MHz
Minimum Gain
-65
-55
-40
dB
VGC=0.1V, 85MHz
Maximum Gain
+35
+45
+55
dB
VGC=2.5V, 385MHz
Minimum Gain
-68
-58
-48
dB
VGC=0.1V, 385MHz
Gain Slope
57
dB/V
Note 1
Gain Control Voltage Range
0 to 2.5
VDC
Source impedance of 4.7k
Ω
Gain Control Input Impedance
30
k
Ω
Noise Figure
5
7.2
dB
At maximum gain and 85MHz
Input IP3
-46
-40
dBm
At +40dB gain, referenced to 500
Ω
-2
dBm
At minimum gain, referenced to 500
Ω
Stability (Max VSWR)
10:1
Spurious<-70dBm
IF Input
Input Impedance
1
k
Ω
CDMA, differential
Power Supply
Voltage
2.7 to 3.4
V
Current Consumption
6
10
15
mA
Minimum gain, VCC=3.0V
7
11.5
15
mA
Maximum gain, VCC=3.0V
Thermal
Thermal Resistance
150
°C/W
Theta J-Ref 85°C
Maximum Junction Temperature
90
°C
Ref 85°C
Note 1: Measured between a gain control voltage of 1.0V to 1.5V.
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.