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RF6515

DS120904

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Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter

Rating

Unit

DC Supply Voltage

5

V

Operating Case Temperature

-40 to +85

°C

Storage Temperature

-40 to +150

°C

ESD Human Body Model RF Pins

1000

V

ESD Human Body Model All Other

Pins

500

V

ESD Charge Device Model All Pins

500

V

Moisture Sensitivity Level

MSL 2

Maximum Input Power to PA and

RX Ports (no damage)

+5

dBm

Parameter

Specification

Unit

Condition

Min.

Typ.

Max.

Overall

Specifications must be met across supply volt-

age, control voltage, and temperature ranges

unless otherwise noted. Typical conditions:

Operating Frequency Range

2400

2500

MHz

Operating Voltage (VCC)

2.85

3.3

4.2

V

Leakage Current

10

40

uA

Transmit Parameters

Frequency

2400

2483

MHz

Input Return Loss

-13

-9

dB

Amplitude Imbalance

-1

1

dB

Phase Imbalance

-15

15

deg

Output Return Loss

-13

-9

Gain

26

28

dB

At rated power 22dBm

Gain Flatness

-1

+1

dB

Over frequency

Gain Variation

-1.5

+1.5

dB

Over temperature at 22dBm

Rated Output Power

22

dBm

VBAT=3.0V, Temp=25°C. Using 802.15.4

OQPSK modulation waveform

Output Power

20

dBm

All conditions

Supply current

200

mA

Supply current

170

mA

Thermal Resistance

53

°C/W

2nd harmonic level

-47

-43

dBm/MHz

At nominal conditions

3rd harmonic level

-50

-43

dBm/MHz

At nominal conditions

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.