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GaAs MESFET
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Si CMOS
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Functional Block Diagram
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Product Description
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Ordering Information
IF-
IF+
GND
RF OUT
RF GND2
RF GND1
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
7
8
5
6
3
4
1
2
Logic
Control
RF2642
3V 900MHz UPCONVERTER/
DRIVER AMPLIFIER WITH BYPASS MODE
The RF2642 is a complete upconverter and power amplifier driver
designed for CDMA applications. The design features driver amplifier high
and low gain states. In the low gain state, the gain is adjustable and the
device draws less current. The upconverter is always on. The power down
mode turns off the driver amplifier. The device features balanced IF
inputs, single-ended LO input and RF output for ease of interface. Pack-
aged in an industry standard 4mmx4mm, 16-pin, leadless chip carrier,
the device provides a low-cost solution while easing board space limita-
tions.
Features
Single Supply 3.0V Operation
Step Gain Control
Power Down Control
ACPR1=61dBc@885kHz
with POUT=+5dBm
Small QFN 16-Pin Package
Applications
CDMA/AMPS Cellular Sys-
tems
TDMA/AMPS Cellular Sys-
tems
General Purpose Upcon-
verter/Driver
Portable Battery-Powered
Equipment
RF2642
3V 900MHz Upconverter/ Driver Amplifier with Bypass Mode
RF2642PCBA-41X
Fully Assembled Evaluation Board
Rev A8 DS060925
RF26423V
900MHz
Upconverter/
Driver Ampli-
fier with
Bypass Mode
RoHS Compliant & Pb-Free Product
Package Style: QFN, 16-Pin, 4x4