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RF3809
Rev A4 DS080221
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Rating
Unit
Supply Voltage
9.0
V
Reference Current (IREF)30
mA
RF - Input Power
See below
Operating Current
750
mA
Load VSWR
4:1
Operating Temperature
-40 to +85
°C
Storage Temperature
-40 to +105
°C
Parameter
Specification
Unit
Condition
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Overall - 450MHz
Frequency
420
480
MHz
IREF=15mA, VCC=8V, VREF=8V, VBIAS=8V,
Temp=+25°C
P1dB
+33.0
dBm
PIN, Maximum
24.0
dBm
Total Efficiency
45.0
%
@P1dB
Total Power Added Efficiency
44.0
%
@P1dB
Gain (S21)
13
dB
Second Harmonic (2fo)
-27
dBc
@P1dB
Third Harmonic (3fo)
-36
dBc
@P1dB
Input Return Loss (S11)
-16
dB
Output Return Loss (S22)
-5.5
dB
Two-Tone Specification
OIP3
46.5
dBm
19dBm/tone
48.0
dBm
21dBm/tone
50.0
dBm
23dBm/tone
48.0
dBm
25dBm/tone
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.