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RF2460
Rev B6 DS080128
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Rating
Unit
Supply Voltage
-0.5 to +5.0
V
DC
Input LO and RF Levels
+6
dBm
Operating Ambient Temperature
-40 to +85
°C
Storage Temperature
-40 to +150
°C
Parameter
Specification
Unit
Condition
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Overall
T = 25°C, V
CC =2.75V, RF =1.96GHz,
LO=2170MHz@-7dBm, IF=210MHz
RF Frequency Range
1500 to 2200
MHz
LO Frequency Range
1200 to 2600
MHz
IF Frequency Range
0.1 to 250
MHz
Bias Current
2.5
2.8
mA
LNA, mixer and preamp for bias circuitry.
US PCS - LNA
Gain
13.5
15.0
dB
Noise Figure
1.4
1.8
dB
Input IP3
+6.0
+7.0
dBm
IIP3 is adjustable (see plots for setting). ISET1
(pin 14) external resistor sets current con-
sumption and performance.
Input VSWR
2:1
Output VSWR
2:1
Current at Input IP3
7
7.5
mA
US PCS - LNA Bypass
Gain
-6
-5
dB
Noise Figure
5
5.5
dB
Input IP3
+23.0
+26.0
dBm
Input VSWR
2:1
Output VSWR
2:1
Current
0
mA
US PCS - Mixer - High Gain
Mode
1k
Ω balanced load.
Gain
10
12
dB
Noise Figure
6.5
7.5
dB
Input IP3
+3.0
+4.0
dBm
IIP3 is adjustable (see plots for setting).
RF to IF Isolation
>45
dB
ISET2 (pin 13) external resistor sets current
consumption and performance.
Input VSWR
2:1
Output VSWR
2:1
Current
12
13
mA
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.