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RF5373
Rev A6 DS070521
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Rating
Unit
Supply Voltage
-0.5 to +3.6
V
DC Supply Current
90
mA
RF - Input Power
15
dBm
Operating Temperature
-30 to +85
°C
Storage Temperature
-40 to +100
°C
Moisture Sensitivity
JEDEC Level 3
ESD Human Body Model
(EIA/JESD22-114-A)
600
V
ESD Machine Model (EIA/JESD22-
115-A)
100
V
Parameter
Specification
Unit
Condition
Min.
Typ.
Max.
IEEE802.11b
Nominal conditions: VCC=3.1V, VREG=1.75V,
Freq=2.45GHz, Temp=+25°C, unless other-
wise specified.
Frequency
2.4
2.5
GHz
Output Power
12
16
dBm
Meeting IEEE802.11b spectral mask require-
ments
Gain
25
28
dB
2.4GHz to 2.5GHz
Gain Variance Over Temperature
-30°C to +85°C
1.0
±dB
2.4GHz to 2.5GHz
Second Harmonic
-27
dBm
Fundamental frequency is between 2400MHz
to 2500MHz (RFPOUT=+12dBm), see note 2
802.11b Adjacent Channel Power
-38
-32
dBc
POUT=12dBm at nominal conditions
Alternate Channel Power
-56
-52
dBc
POUT=12dBm at nominal conditions
IEEE802.11b Spectral Mask per
FCC Part 15.205
-43
dBm
Amplifier setup for best IEEE802.11g perfor-
mance; FC=2412MHz; RFPOUT=+12dBm;
IEEE802.11b CCK 11Mbps modulation;
T=+25°C; measured at FC-25MHz
-43
dBm
Amplifier setup for best IEEE802.11g perfor-
mance; FC=2462MHz; RFPOUT=+12dBm;
IEEE802.11b CCK 11Mbps modulation;
T=+25°C; measured at FC+25MHz
Operating Current
50
mA
POUT=12dBm at nominal conditions
Idle Current
45
mA
At nominal conditions with no RF
IREG Current
5.5
6.5
mA
Shutdown Current
10
μA
Power Detector
POUT=+10dBm
0.5
0.6
0.7
V
POUT=+12dBm
0.52
0.65
0.75
V
Input Capacitance
5
pF
Bandwidth
8
MHz
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.