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Electrical Characteristics

4.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings

Table 4-1 summarizes the absolute maximum ratings and Table 4-2 lists the recommended

operating conditions for the AR4100. Absolute maximum ratings are those values beyond which

damage to the device can occur.

Functional operation under these conditions, or at any other condition beyond those indicated in

the operational sections of this document, is not recommended.

NOTE

Maximum rating for signals follows the supply domain of the signals.

4.2 Recommended Operating Conditions

Table 4-1

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Symbol (Domain)

Parameter

Max Rating

Unit

AVDD18

Analog 1.8 V Supply

–0.3 to 2.5

V

HOST_POWER

Host Interface I/O Supply

–0.3 to 4.0

V

VDD33

Antenna and PA 3.3 V Supply

–0.3 to 4.0

V

PAREG_BASE

External 3.3 V Supply

–0.3 to 4.0

V

VBAT_42

External 3.3 V Supply

–0.3 to 4.8

V

Maximum RF Input (Reference to 50-

Ω input) +12 (Including Switch and Balun Loss)

dBm

Storage Temperature

–45 to 135

ESD

Electrostatic Discharge Tolerance

2000

V

Table 4-2

Recommended Operating Conditions

Symbol (Domain)

Parameter

Min

Typ

Max

Unit

AVDD18

Analog 1.8 V Supply

1.71

1.8

1.89

V

HOST_POWER

Host interface I/O Supply

1.71

—

3.46

V

VDD33_PA

Antenna and PA 3.3 V Supply

3.14

—

3.46

V

PAREG_BASE

External 3.3 V Supply

3.14

3.3

3.46

V

VBAT_42

External 3.3 V Supply

3.14

3.7

4.2

V

Ambient Temperature

–30

—

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