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RFFM4501

DS130510

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Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter

Rating

Unit

DC Supply Voltage (No RF)

5.5

DC Supply Voltage (With RF On)

5

Maximum Tx Input Power

(No Damage)

+10

dBm

Maximum Rx Input Power for

Bypass and Rx Gain Modes

(No Damage)

+10

dBm

Operating Ambient Temperature

-10 to +70

°C

Extended Temperature Range

-40 to -10

°C

Storage Temperature

-40 to +150

°C

Moisture Sensitivity

MSL3

Parameter

Specification

Unit

Condition

Min.

Typ.

Max.

Typical Conditions 3.3V

IEEE802.11n MCS7 waveform unless otherwise

noted.

Tx Performance - 11a/n/ac

Compliance with standard 802.11a/n/ac

Frequency

5150

5850

MHz

802.11n Output Power

16.5

17

dBm

802.11n HT20 and HT40 MCS7

11n Dynamic EVM

2.5

3

%

-32

-30.5

dB

802.11ac Output Power

15

16

dBm

802.11ac HT40 and HT80 MCS9

11ac Dynamic EVM

1.8

%

-35

dB

Tx Performance - Spectral Mask

802.11n/ac Output Power

19

dBm

Meet IEEE802.11n (HT40, HT20 MCS7, and HT80

MCS9) spectral masks

Frequency

4900

5150

MHz

802.11n Output Power

16

17

dBm

802.11n HT20 and HT40 MCS7

11n EVM

2.5

3

%

-32

-30.5

dB

Second Harmonic

-45

-41

802.11a

Third Harmonic

-50

-43

dBm/MHz

General Tx Performance

Gain

24

26

30

dB

5.15GHz to 5.35GHz

26

28

31

dB

5.35GHz to 5.825GHz

Gain variation over Temp

-2

2

dB

Power Detect Voltage

0.35

0.375

0.4

V

RF = off

0.70

0.75

0.8

V

Power Detect Accuracy

-1.5

1.5

dB

Into 3:1 VSWR load, T = 25°C

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.

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.

RFMD Green: RoHS compliant per EU Directive 2011/65/EU, halogen free

per IEC 61249-2-21, < 1000ppm each of antimony trioxide in polymeric

materials and red phosphorus as a flame retardant, and <2% antimony in

solder.