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PRELIMINARY

RFFM4501F

4.9GHz to 5.85GHz 802.11a/n/ac WiFi

Front End Module

The RFFM4501F provides a complete integrated solution in a single

front end module (FEM) for WiFi 802.11a/n/ac systems. The ultra-

small factor and integrated matching minimizes layout area in the

customer’s application and greatly reduces the number of external

components. Performance is focused on linear output power under a

number of conditions including duty cycle and packet length while

balancing power consumption needs of leading edge device

platforms. This simplifies the total front end solution by reducing the

bill of materials, system footprint, and manufacturing cost.

The RFFM4501F integrates a 5GHz power amplifier (PA), single pole

two throw switch (SP2T) and an LNA with bypass. The device is

provided in a 3mm x 3mm x 1.05mm, 16-pin laminate package. This

module meets or exceeds the RF front end needs of IEEE

802.11a/n/ac WiFi RF systems.

1

RX

GND

GND

VDD

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

VCC

CRX

GND

ANT

GND

VCC

NC

TX

NC

PA_EN

PDET

LNA_EN

Functional Block Diagram

Ordering Information

RFFM4501FSB

Standard 5-piece sample bag

RFFM4501FSQ

Standard 25-piece sample bag

RFFM4501FSR

Standard 100-piece reel

RFFM4501FTR7

Standard 2500-piece reel

RFFM4501FPCK-410

Fully assembled eval board w/ 5-piece sample bag

Package: Laminate, 16-pin,

3.0mm x 3.0mm x 1.05mm

Features

■ 3.0V - 5.0V Operation

■ P

802.11ac MCS9 HT80 at 1.8%

Dynamic EVM Compliance

■ P

HT20, HT40, and HT80 at Spectral

Mask Compliance

■ P

802.11ac MCS9 HT80 at 1.8%

Dynamic EVM Compliance

■ P

HT20, HT40, and HT80 at Spectral

Mask Compliance

■ High performance FEM in Small

Package

■ Input and Output Matched to 50Ω

■ Integrated 5GHz PA, SP2T, LNA

with Bypass and Power Detector

Coupler

Applications

■ Customer Premise Equipment

■ Set-Top Boxes

■ Netbooks/Notebooks

■ Mobile Routers/Access Points

■ Data Cards

■ Consumer Electronics

■ Gaming

■ TV/Monitors/Video

RFFM4501F