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RF1 RF2
RFC
CMOS
Control
Driver
ESD ESD
ESD
CTRL CTRL or VDD
The PE4259 UltraCMOS™ RF switch is designed to
cover a broad range of applications from 10 MHz
through 3000 MHz. This reflective switch integrates
on-board CMOS control logic with a low voltage
CMOS-compatible control interface, and can be
controlled using either single-pin or complementary
control inputs. Using a nominal +3-volt power supply
voltage, a typical input 1 dB compression point of
+33.5 dBm can be achieved.
The PE4259 is manufactured on Peregrine’s
UltraCMOS™ process, a patented variation of
silicon-on-insulator (SOI) technology on a sapphire
substrate, offering the performance of GaAs with the
economy and integration of conventional CMOS.
Product Specification
SPDT High Power UltraCMOS™
10 MHz – 3.0 GHz RF Switch
Product Description
Figure 1. Functional Diagram
PE4259
Features
 Single-pin or complementary CMOS
logic control inputs
 Low insertion loss:
 0.35 dB @ 1000 MHz
 0.5 dB @ 2000 MHz
 Isolation of 30 dB @ 1000 MHz
 High ESD tolerance of 2 kV HBM
 Typical input 1 dB compression point
of +33.5 dBm
 1.8V minimum power supply voltage
 Ultra-small SC-70 package
Figure 2. Package Type SC-70
6leadSC70
71-0015-01
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Notes: 1. Device linearity will begin to degrade below 10 MHz.
2. The DC transient at the output of any port of the switch when the control voltage is switched from Low to High or High to Low in a 50 test
set-up, measured with 1ns risetime pulses and 500 MHz bandwidth.
3. A tuning capacitor must be added to the application board to optimize the insertion loss and return loss performance. See Figure 6 for
details.
Table 1. Electrical Specifications @ +25°C, VDD = 3V (ZS = ZL = 50 )
Parameter Conditions Minimum Typical Maximum Units
Operation Frequency1 10 MHz 3000 MHz
Insertion Loss3 1000 MHz
2000 MHz 0.35
0.50
0.45
0.60
dB
dB
Isolation 1000 MHz
2000 MHz
29
19
30
20 dB
dB
Return Loss3 1000 MHz
2000 MHz
21
24
22
27 dB
dB
‘ON’ Switching Time 50% CTRL to 0.1 dB of final value, 1 GHz 1.50 us
‘OFF’ Switching Time 50% CTRL to 25 dB isolation, 1 GHz 1.50 us
Video Feedthrough2 15 mVpp
Input 1 dB Compression
1000 MHz @ 2.3 - 3.3V
1000 MHz @ 1.8 - 2.3V
2500 MHz @ 2.3 - 3.3V
2500 MHz @ 1.8 - 2.3V
31.5
29.5
28.5
28
33.5
30.5
30.5
29
dBm
Input IP3 1000 MHz, 20dBm input power 55 dBm
Product Specification
PE4259
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Table 2. Pin Descriptions
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions
When handling this UltraCMOS™ device, observe the
same precautions that you would use with other ESD-
sensitive devices. Although this device contains
circuitry to protect it from damage due to ESD,
precautions should be taken to avoid exceeding the
specified rating.
Latch-Up Avoidance
Unlike conventional CMOS devices, UltraCMOS™
devices are immune to latch-up.
Figure 3. Pin Configuration (Top View)
Pin
No.
Pin
Name Description
1 RF11 RF Port1
2 GND
Ground connection. Traces should be
physically short and connected to ground
plane for best performance.
3 RF21 RF Port2
4 CTRL Switch control input, CMOS logic level.
5 RFC1 RF Common
6 CTRL or
VDD
This pin supports two interface options:
Single-pin control mode. A nominal 3-volt
supply connection is required.
Complementary-pin control mode. A
complementary CMOS control signal to
CTRL is supplied to this pin. Bypassing
on this pin is not required in this mode.
Table 4. Absolute Maximum Ratings
Symbol Parameter/Conditions Min Max Units
VDD Power supply voltage -0.3 4.0 V
VI Voltage on any DC input -0.3 VDD+
0.3 V
TST Storage temperature
range -65 150 °C
TOP Operating temperature
range -40 85 °C
PIN Input power (50 ) +341 dBm
VESD
ESD Voltage (HBM,
ML_STD 883 Method
3015.7)
2000 V
ESD Voltage (MM,
JEDEC, JESD22-A114-B) 100 V
Table 3. Operating Ranges
Parameter Min Typ Max Units
VDD Power Supply
Voltage 1.8 3.0 3.3 V
IDD Power Supply Current
(VDD = 3V, VCNTL = 3V) 9 20 µA
Control Voltage High 0.7x VDD V
Control Voltage Low 0.3x VDD V
Figure 4. Maximum Input Power
Exceeding absolute maximum ratings may cause
permanent damage. Operation should be restricted to
the limits in the Operating Ranges table. Operation
between operating range maximum and absolute
maximum for extended periods may reduce reliability.
Moisture Sensitivity Level
The Moisture Sensitivity Level rating for the PE4259 in
the SC70 package is MSL1.
Switching Frequency
The PE4259 has a maximum 25 kHz switching rate.
Note 1: All RF pins must be DC blocked with an external series capacitor or
held at o VDC
Note 1: To maintain optimum device performance, do not exceed Max PIN at
desired operating frequency (see Figure 4).
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PE4259
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Control Voltages Signal Path
Pin 6 (VDD) = VDD
Pin 4 (CTRL) = High RFC to RF1
Pin 6 (VDD) = VDD
Pin 4 (CTRL) = Low RFC to RF2
Table 5. Single-pin Control Logic Truth Table
Table 6. Complementary-pin Control Logic
Truth Table
Control Voltages Signal Path
Pin 6 (CTRL or VDD) = Low
Pin 4 (CTRL) = High RFC to RF1
Pin 6 (CTRL or VDD) = High
Pin 4 (CTRL) = Low RFC to RF2
Control Logic Input
The PE4259 is a versatile RF CMOS switch that
supports two operating control modes; single-pin
control mode and complementary-pin control
mode.
Single-pin control mode enables the switch to
operate with a single control pin (pin 4) supporting
a +3-volt CMOS logic input, and requires a
dedicated +3-volt power supply connection on
pin 6 (VDD). This mode of operation reduces the
number of control lines required and simplifies the
switch control interface typically derived from a
CMOS Processor I/O port.
Complementary-pin control mode allows the
switch to operate using complementary control
pins CTRL and CTRL (pins 4 and 6), that can be
directly driven by +3-volt CMOS logic or a suitable
Processor I/O port. This enables the PE4259 to
be used as a potential alternate source for SPDT
RF switch products used in positive control
voltage mode and operating within the PE4259
operating limits.
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PE4259
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Evaluation Kit
The SPDT switch EK Board was designed to ease
customer evaluation of Peregrine’s PE4259. The
RF common port is connected through a 50
transmission line via the top SMA connector, J1.
RF1 and RF2 are connected through 50
transmission lines via SMA connectors J2 and J3,
respectively. A through 50 transmission is
available via SMA connectors J4 and J5. This
transmission line can be used to estimate the loss
of the PCB over the environmental conditions
being evaluated.
The board is constructed of a two metal layer FR4
material with a total thickness of 0.031”. The
bottom layer provides ground for the RF
transmission lines. The transmission lines were
designed using a coplanar waveguide with ground
plane model using a trace width of 0.0476”, trace
gaps of 0.030”, dielectric thickness of 0.028”,
metal thickness of 0.0021” and εr of 4.4.
J6 and J7 provide a means for controlling DC and
digital inputs to the device. J6-1 is connected to
the device VDD or CTRL input. J7-1 is connected
to the device CTRL input.
Figure 5. Evaluation Board Layouts
101/0162-02
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T-line Descript ion
--
Model = CPWG
H = 28 mils
T = 2.1 mils
W = 47 mi l s
G = 30 mils
Er = 4.4
General Comments
--
Transmission lines connected to J1, J2, and J3 should
have exactly t he same elect rical length.
The path from J2 to J3 including the distance through the part
shoul d have t he same lengt h as J4 and J5 and b e i n parall el t o
J4 t o J5.
SEE A SSY N OTE 2
SEE A SSY N OTE 2
1
2
J7
CN TL
1J3
RF2
R1
1 K Ohm
R2
1 K Ohm
1J5
N/
A
1
J4
N/A
1J2
RF1
1
2
J6
CN TL X/ V D D
2
GN D 1
RF_1
3
RF_2
4CTRL
5RFC
6VDD
U1
PE4259/SC70-6
1
J1
RFC
12
C1
0.5pF
12
C2
0.5pF
Figure 6. Evaluation Board Schematic
NOTES:
1. USE PCB PART NUMBER: 101-0162-02.
SOLDER C1 SI DE 1 TO THE RF TRA CE CLOSE TO THE J1 PI N.
SOLDER C1 SI DE 2 TO C2 SI DE 1.
SOLDER C2 SI DE 2 TO GROU N D.
2. ADD TWO 0.5PF CAPS IN SERIES TO BE SHUNTED ON THE J1 SMA I NPUT.
102/0218-02
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Typical Performance Data @ -40 °C to 85 °C (Unless Otherwise Noted)
Figure 7. Insertion Loss Figure 8. Isolation – Input to Output
Figure 9. Isolation – Output to Output Figure 10. Return Loss (Input)
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Typical Performance Data @ VDD = 2.3V, T=25°C
Figure 11. Insertion Loss Figure 12. Isolation – Input to Output
Figure 13. Isolation – Output to Output Figure 14. Return Loss (Input & Output)
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Figure 15. Package Drawing Hana - AYT (Thailand)
6leadSC70
SYMBOL MIN MAX
E 1.15 1.35
D 1.85 2.25
HE 2.00 2.30
A 0.80 1.10
A2 0.80 1.00
e
b 0.15 0.30
c 0.08 0.25
L 0.21 0.41
0.65 BSC0.10
NOTE: 1. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS.
2. DIMENSIONS ARE EXCLUSIVE OF MOLD FLASH AND GATE BURR.
3. ALL SPECIFICATIONS COMPLY TO JEDEC SPEC MO-203 ISSUE A.
4. DIE IS FACING UP FOR MOLD AND FACING DOWN FOR TRIM/FORM
i.e. REVERSE TRIM/FORM.
5. PACKAGE SUFACE MATTE FINISH VDI 11~13.
6. THE FOOT LENGTH MEASURING BASED ON GAUGE PLANE METHOD.
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Figure 16. Package Drawing Hana - JX (China)
6leadSC70
Figure 17. Differences Between Hana-AYT and Hana-JX Parts
Dimension AYT JX
C 0.25 mm 0.22 mm
Dmin 1.9 mm 1.85 mm
Dnom 2.1 mm 2.0 mm
Emin 2.0 mm 1.95 mm
E1min 1.15 mm 1.1 mm
E1max 1.35 mm 1.4 mm
PE4259 POD Differences
Symbol
COMMON
DIMENSIONS MILLIMETER DIMENSIONS INCH
MIN NOM MAX MIN NOM MAX
A 0.80
1.10 0.031 0.043
A1 0 0.10 0 0.004
A2 0.80 0.90 1.00 0.031 0.035 0.040
b 0.15
0.30 0.006 0.012
b2 0.15 0.20 0.25 0.006 0.008 0.010
c 0.08
0.25 0.003 0.010
c1 0.08 0.13 0.20 0.003 0.005 0.008
D 1.90 2.10 2.15 0.074 0.082 0.084
E 2.00 2.10 2.20 0.078 0.082 0.086
E1 1.15 1.25 1.35 0.045 0.050 0.055
e 0.65 BSC 0.0255 BSC
e1 1.30 BSC
L 0.26 0.36 0.46 0.010 0.014 0.018
8° 0°
 10° 4° 10°
0.0512 BSC
NOTE: 1. CONTROLLING DIMENSION: MILLIMETER. CONVERTED INCH
DIMENSION ARE NOT NECESSARILY EXACTY.
2. DIMENSIONING AND TOLERANCING PER ANSI Y14.5M-1994.
3. DIMENSION “D” DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH, PROTRUSION OR
GATE BURR, MOLD FLASH, PROTRUSION OR GAT BURR SHALL NOT
EXCEED 0.15MM(0.006”) PER END.
DIMENSION E1 DO NOT INCLUDE INTER-LEAD FLASH OR PROTRUSION,
INTER-LEAD FLASH OR PROTRUSION SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.15MM
(0.006”) PER SIDE.
4. THE PACKAGE TOP BE SMALLER THAN THE PACKAGE BOTTOM.
DIMENSION D AND E1 ARE DETERMINED AT THE OUTERMOST
EXTREMES OF THE PLASTIC BODY EXCLUSIVE OF MOLD FLASH, TIE
BAR BURRS, GATE BURRS AND INTERLEAD FLASH, BUT INCLUDING
ANY MISMATCH BETWEEN THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF THE PLASTIC
BODY.
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Table 7. Ordering Information
Order Code Part Marking Description Package Shipping Method
4259-63 1 259 PE4259G-06SC70-3000C Green 6-lead SC-70 3000 units / T&R
PE4259SCBC-Z 2 259 PE4259G-06SC70-3000C Green 6-lead SC-70 3000 units / T&R
EK4259-01 1 PE4259-EK PE4259-06SC70-EK Evaluation Kit 1 / Box
EK4259-02 2 PE4259-EK PE4259-06SC70-EK Evaluation Kit 1 / Box
Figure 18. Tape and Reel Specifications
Pin 1
Tape Feed Direction
Notes: 1. Hana AYT (Thailand) assembly house. Please contact factory for assembly house details.
2. Hana JX (China) assembly house. Please contact factory for assembly house details.
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