3-5

RF2312

Rev C6 051025

Pin

Function

Description

Interface Schematic

1RF IN

RF input pin. This pin is NOT internally DC-blocked. A DC-blocking

capacitor, suitable for the frequency of operation, should be used in all

applications. The device has internal feedback, and not using a DC-

blocking capacitor will disable the temperature compensation.The bias

of the device can be controlled by this pin. Adding an optional 1k

Ω

resistor to ground on this pin reduces the bias level, which may be com-

pensated for by a higher supply voltage to maintain the appropriate

bias level. The net effect of this is an increased output power capability,

as well as higher linearity for signals with high crest factors. DC-cou-

pling of the input is not allowed, because this will override the internal

feedback loop and cause temperature instability.

2GND

Ground connection. For best performance, keep traces physically short

and connect immediately to ground plane. Each ground pin should

have a via to the ground plane.

3GND

Same as pin 2.

4GND

Same as pin 2.

5GND

Same as pin 2.

6GND

Same as pin 2.

7GND

Same as pin 2.

8RF OUT

RF output and bias pin. Because DC is present on this pin, a DC-block-

ing capacitor, suitable for the frequency of operation, should be used in

most applications. For biasing, an RF choke in series with a resistor is

21

Ω for V

RF OUT

RF IN