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RF5189
Rev A8 DS071212
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Rating
Unit
Supply Voltage
-0.5 to +6.0
V
DC
Power Control Voltage (V
REG)
-0.5 to 3.5
V
DC Supply Current
600
mA
Input RF Power
+10
dBm
Operating Ambient Temperature
-40 to +85
°C
Storage Temperature
-40 to +150
°C
Moisture sensitivity
JEDEC Level 2
Parameter
Specification
Unit
Condition
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Overall-11b Signal
T=25°C, V
CC =3.0 V, VREG =2.7 V,
Freq=2450MHz
Frequency Range
2400 to 2500
MHz
Maximum Linear Output Power
With 802.11B modulation (11Mbit/s) and
meeting 802.11B spectral mask.
VCC=3.0V
21
22
dBm
VCC=5.0V
24
dBm
Linear Efficiency
24
%
Small Signal Gain
23
25
27
dB
PIN=-7dBm
Second Harmonic
-35
dBc
802.11B Adjacent Channel Power
-38
-32
dBc
P
OUT =21dBm, V
CC=3.0V
Alternate Channel Power
-56
-52
dBc
P
OUT =21dBm, V
CC=3.0V
Isolation
30
dB
In “OFF” state, P
IN =-5.0dBm
Input Return Loss
9.5
15.0
dB
50
Ω reference
Output VSWR
2:1
1.5:1
50
Ω reference
Power Detect Voltage
1.7
2.1
2.4
V
P0=21dBm
Power Down
VREG “ON”
2.1
2.7
3.0
V
Voltage supplied to control input;
device is “ON”
VREG “OFF”
0
0.5
V
Voltage supplied to control input;
device is “OFF”
Power Supply
Operating Voltage
3.0 to 5.0
V
Current Consumption
10
μAVREG=0V
100
160
mA
No RF input, VCC=3.0V, and VREG=2.7V
220
270
mA
P
OUT =21dBm, V
CC=3.0V, and VREG=2.7V
VREG Current (Total)
5
10
mA
VCC=3.0V
10
15
mA
VCC=5.0V
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.