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RF2480
Rev A4 DS060329
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Rating
Unit
Supply Voltage
-0.5 to +7.5
V
DC
Input LO and RF Levels
+10
dBm
Operating Ambient Temperature
-40 to +85
°C
Storage Temperature
-40 to +150
°C
Parameter
Specification
Unit
Condition
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Carrier Input
T=25°C, VCC=5V
Frequency Range
800
2500
MHz
Power Level
-6
+6
dBm
Input VSWR
4.5:1
At 900MHz unmatched
2:1
At 1800MHz unmatched
2:1
At 2500MHz unmatched
Modulation Input
Frequency Range
DC
250
MHz
Reference Voltage (VREF)3.0
V
Maximum Modulation (I&Q)
VREF±1.0
V
Gain Asymmetry
0.2
dB
Quadrature Phase Error
3
°
Input Resistance
30
k
Ω
Input Bias Current
40
μA
RF Output (~800MHz)
LO=800MHz, -5dBm; SSB
Maximum Output Power
-3
0
+2
dBm
TETRA I&Q Amplitude=2VPP
Over operating temperature.
High-Linearity Output Power
-6
-5
dBm
TETRA I&Q Amplitude=1.1VPP with an ACPR of
-47dBc. Over operating temperature.
Adjacent Channel
Power Rejection
-47
-52
dBc
TETRA modulation applied with POUT=-5dBm.
Over operating temperature.
Output P1dB
+2
+3
dBm
Over operating temperature.
IM3 Suppression
-39
-40
dBc
2kHz offset (9kHz, 11kHz) at -6dBm/tone.
Over operating temperature.
IM5 Suppression
-49
-59
dBc
2kHz offset (9kHz, 11kHz) at -6dBm/tone.
Over operating temperature.
IM7 Suppression
-49
-71
dBc
2kHz offset (9kHz, 11kHz) at -6dBm/tone.
Over operating temperature.
Carrier Suppression
-25
-30
dBc
Unadjusted performance.
Sideband Suppression
-25
-30
dBc
Unadjusted performance.
Broadband Noise Floor
-150
-145
dBm/Hz
26MHz offset with TETRA signal applied
POUT=-5dBm.
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.