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RF5603

DS120213

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Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter

Rating

Unit

Supply Voltage (RF Applied)

-0.5 to +5.25

V

Supply Voltage (No RF Applied)

-0.5 to +6.0

V

DC Supply Current

1000

mA

Input RF Power

+10*

dBm

Operating Ambient Temperature

-40 to +85

°C

Storage Temperature

-40 to +150

°C

Moisture Sensitivity

MSL1, 260C rating, 3X reflow

*Note: Maximum input power with a 50

 load.

Parameter

Specification

Unit

Condition

Min.

Typ.

Max.

Compliance WiMAX

IEEE802.16e

Freq=Full frequency range, using a standard

IEEE802.16e 16QAM 10MHz BW waveform at 37% duty

cycle unless otherwise noted

Frequency Range

3.3

3.6

GHz

3.6

3.8

GHz

Output Power

23

24

dBm

Over temperature -40°C to +85°C

EVM

2.5

4

%

At Rated Output Power

Current

Operating

425

500

mA

2.95V

Quiescent

250

300

mA

5

10

mA

Across all conditions

Leakage

0.5

1

uA

Gain

29

32.5

36

dB

Gain Variation over Temperature

±2.5

dB

-40°C to +85°C

Low Gain Mode (Gain Reduction)

25

dB

Temp=25°C (In this mode the gain of the power ampli-

fier drop by TBD typical from its original gain)

Power Detector

10

29

dBm

Useable power detection range

Input Return Loss

-15

-10

dB

Output P1dB

29

dBm

Turn-On Time from Setting of VREG

0.5

1

s

Output stable to within 90% of final gain

Compliance WiMAX

IEEE802.16e

Freq=Full frequency range, using a standard

IEEE802.16e 16QAM 10MHz BW waveform at 37% duty

cycle unless otherwise noted

Frequency Range

3.3

3.6

GHz

3.6

3.8

GHz

Output Power

24.5

26

dBm

Over temperature -40°C to +85°C

EVM

2.5

3.5

%

At Rated Output Power

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.