RFFM6201
RFFM6201
2.0V TO 3.6V, 2.4GHZ FRONT END MODULE
Package Style: Laminate, 24-Pin, 5mm x 5mm x 1mm
C_RX_TX
VCCLNA
24
23
22
21
GND
ANTSEL
20
N/C
1
19
GND
CE
2
18
GND
Features
GND
3
17
ANT2
Tx Output Power=23dBm
Integrated RF Front End Module
with Balun, PA, filter, LNA with
Bypass mode and DP2T switch.
Single Bidirectional Differential
Transceiver interface.
Voltage range=2.0 to 3.6V.
CT
4
16
GND
RFN
5
15
ANT1
BALUN
14
RFP
6
GND
GND
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
GND
VCC_DIG
VCC_PA
Applications
Functional Block Diagram
ZigBee 802.15.4 Based
Systems for Remote Monitoring
and Control
2.4GHz ISM Band Applications
AA Battery Operation
Smart Meters for Energy
Management
®
Product Description
The RFFM6201 integrates a complete solution in a single Front End Module (FEM)
for WiFi and ZigBee applications in the 2.4GHz band. This FEM integrates the PA
plus harmonic filter in the transmit path. The RFFM6201 also integrates a Low
Noise Amplifier (LNA) with bypass mode and a balun. The RFFM6201 provides a
single balanced TDD access for Rx and Tx paths along with two ports on the output
for connecting a diversity solution or a test port. The device is provided in a 5mm x
5mm x 1mm, 24 pin laminate package.
Ordering Information
RFFM6201
RFFM6201SQ
RFFM6201SR
RFFM6201TR13
RFFM6201PCK-410
3.3V Front End Module for AMR systems in the 2.4GHz to
2.5GHz Band
Standard 25 piece bag
Standard 100 piece reel
Standard 2500 piece reel
Fully assembled evaluation board and 5 loose pieces
Optimum Technology Matching® Applied
GND
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GaAs HBT
GaAs MESFET
InGaP HBT
SiGe BiCMOS
Si BiCMOS
SiGe HBT
GaAs pHEMT
Si CMOS
Si BJT
GND
N/C
GaN HEMT
BiFET HBT
LDMOS
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
DC Supply Voltage
DC Supply Current
Maximum Tx Input Power
Maximum Rx Input Power
Operating Case Temperature
Storage Temperature
ESD HBM per ESDA/Jedec-JDS-001
ESD CDM per JESD22-C101
MSL
Rating
5.0
300
+5
+5
-40 to +85
-40 to +150
1000
1000
MSL3
Unit
V
mA
dBm
dBm
°C
°C
V
V
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.
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.
RFMD Green: RoHS compliant per EU Directive 2011/65/EU, halogen free
per IEC 61249-2-21, < 1000ppm each of antimony trioxide in polymeric
materials and red phosphorus as a flame retardant, and <2% antimony in
solder.
Parameter
Conditions
V
BATT
Operating Temperature Range
Z
O
Off mode current (All controls
LOW)
Current sourced through CT pin
Voltage drop from CT pin to
RFN/RFP
Specification
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Condition
Specifications must be met across supply voltage,
control voltage, and temperature ranges unless other-
wise specified.
2
-40
3.3
25
50
0.5
3.6
85
1
18
0.1
V
°C
Ω
μA
mA
V
Nominal Conditions: T= 25°C, V
BATT
= 3.3, Control
Voltage= V
BATT
-0.2V unles otherwise noted
All logic low, Temp= 25°C; Over Voltage
Tx Path
Frequency
Input Return Loss
Balanced input impedance
Amplitude Imbalance
Phase Imbalance
Output Return Loss
Transmit Path Gain
Transmit Path Gain
Gain flatness
Rated Output Power
22
20
18
Supply current
170
180
Thermal Resistance
88
200
220
dBm
dBm
mA
mA
°C/W
-1
-15
10
22
15.5
-0.3
23
25
24
0.3
2405
15
100
1
15
2480
MHz
dB
Ω
dB
deg
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
Pins 5, 6 (RFN, RFP) 100Ω differential
At rated power, nominal conditions
At rated power, 3.3V to 3.6V, all temperatures
At rated power, nominal conditions
V
BATT
=3.6V, all conditions
V
BATT
=3.0V, all conditions
V
BATT
to 2.7V, all temperatures
V
BATT
to 2.0V, all temperatures
At rated power, nominal conditions (V
BATT
=3.3V,
25°C), 802.15.4 OQPSK
At rated power, 3.0V to 3.6V, all temperatures,
802.15.4 OQPSK
3.6V
CC
; P
OUT
= 23dBm; Tref = 85°C
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Parameter
Tx Path (continued)
2nd harmonic level
3rd harmonic level
4rd harmonic level
5th harmonic level
VSWR Stability and load mismatch
susceptibility
VSWR No damage
Gain settling time
Amplitude imbalance
Phase imbalance
-1
-15
4:1
8:1
1
10
1
15
μS
dB
deg
Nominal Conditions: T= 25°C, V
BATT
= 3.3,
Control Voltage= V
BATT
-0.2V unles otherwise noted
2405
8
3.2
4
-0.3
12
12
100
-1
-15
2405
6
200
17
-0.5
18
10
-1
-15
10
50
17
18
20
20
1
V
BATT
- 0.3
0
100
V
BATT
- 0.2
V
BATT
0.2
130
1
1
15
25
0.5
1
15
2480
15
9
3
5
8
0.3
2480
MHz
dB
dB
mA
dBm
dB
dB
dB
Ω
dB
deg
MHz
dB
μA
dBm
dB
dB
dB
dB
deg
dBm
dB
dB
dB
μS
V
V
μA
μA
Pins 5, 6 (RFN, RFP) 100Ω differential
Across all voltage and temperature conditions
SW 1dB, Bypass 3.5dB, Balun 1.5dB
Pins 5, 6 (RFN, RFP) 100Ω differential
Across all voltage and temperature conditions
Nominal Conditions
-45
-45
-45
-45
-42
-42
-42
-42
dBm/MHz At rated power, 802.15.4 OQPSK, all conditions
dBm/MHz At rated power, 802.15.4 OQPSK, all conditions
dBm/MHz At rated power, 802.15.4 OQPSK, all conditions
dBm/MHz At rated power, 802.15.4 OQPSK, all conditions
Specification
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Condition
Rx Path to LNA Mode
Frequency
Gain
Noise Figure
Current
IIP3
Gain flatness
Input return loss
Output return loss
Balanced output impedance
Amplitude imbalance
Phase imbalance
Rx Path to Bypass Mode
Frequency
In-band attenuation/noise figure
Current
IIP3
Gain flatness
Input return loss
Output return loss
Amplitude imbalance
Phase imbalance
Maximum input power
Antenna Switch
RF-to-Control Isolation
RF-to-ANT Isolation
RF-to-RF Isolation
T/R switching time
Logic
Logic Level "High"
Logic Level "Low"
Input Source Current Logic Level
"High"
Input Source Current Logic Level
"Low"
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Mode
CE
TX to ANT1
TX to ANT2
RX to ANT1 LNA
RX to ANT1 BYP
RX to ANT2 LNA
RX to ANT2 BYP
Power Down
High
High
High
High
High
High
Low
Control Logic
C_RX_TX
C_LNA
High
High
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
High
Low
High
Low
ANTSEL
Low
High
Low
Low
High
High
Low
Pin Names and Description
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
Function
GND
CE
GND
CT
RFN
RFP
GND
VCC_DIG
GND
VCC_PA
N/C
GND
GND
GND
ANT1
GND
ANT2
GND
GND
ANTSEL
N/C
VCC_LNA
C_LNA
C_RX_TX
Description
Ground.
Control voltage pin for chip enable. See logic table.
Ground.
Center tap for passing DC voltage to RFN/RFP pins that connect to TXVR SolC.
Differential bi-directional RF port. Matched to 50Ω single-ended, 100Ω differential.
Differential bi-directional RF port. Matched to 50Ω single-ended, 100Ω differential.
Ground.
Voltage supply pin for Tx power amplifier.
Ground.
Voltage supply pin for Tx power amplifier.
Not connected.
Ground.
Ground.
Ground.
Antenna port 1. Matched 50Ω and DC blocked internally.
Ground.
Antenna port 2. Matched 50Ω and DC blocked internally.
Ground.
Ground.
Control pin for antenna selection. See logic table.
Not connected.
Voltage supply pin for Rx low noise amplifier.
Control voltage pin for LNA/bypass modes. See logic table.
Control voltage pin for Tx/Rx modes. See logic table.
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Pin Out
C_RX_TX
VCCLNA
ANTSEL
20
C_LNA
24
23
22
GND
N/C
21
1
19
GND
CE
2
18
GND
GND
3
17
ANT2
CT
4
16
GND
RFN
5
15
ANT1
14
RFP
6
GND
GND
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
GND
VCC_DIG
VCC_PA
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GND
GND
N/C
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