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GaAs MESFET
SiGe BiCMOS
Si BiCMOS
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GaAs pHEMT
Si CMOS
Si BJT
GaN HEMT
Functional Block Diagram
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Product Description
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BiFET HBT
LDMOS
N/C
IF1
GND
N/C
IF2
GND
N/C
N/C
N/C N/C N/C GND Vd2 VVA Vd1 N/C PACKAGE
GND
GND LOIN GND N/C Vd3 N/C N/C N/C
32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
910 11 12 13 14 15 16
Vd4
GND
MixBias
N/C
GND
RFIN
GND
N/C
90
0
RFRX1001
10GHz TO 15.4GHz GaAs MMIC
IQ DOWNCONVERTER
The RFRX1001 is a 10GHz to 15.4GHz GaAs pHEMT downconverter, incorporating
an integrated LNA, image rejection mixer, LO buffer amplifier, and DC decoupling
capacitors. The combination of high performance and low cost packaging makes
the RFRX1001 a cost effective solution, ideally suited to both current and next gen-
eration Point-to-Point and VSAT applications. RFRX1001 is packaged in a
5mmx5mm QFN to simplify both system level board design and volume assembly.
Features
RF Frequency=10GHz to
15.4GHz
LO Frequency=6GHz to 19.4GHz
IF Frequency=DC to 4GHz
Conversion Gain=12dB
Noise Figure=2.1dB
IIP3=4dBm
OIP3=16dBm
Image Rejection=15dBc
Low Cost 5mmx5mm QFN
Package
Applications
Point-to-Point
VSAT
DS110914
Package: QFN, 32-Pin, 5mmx5mmx0.95mm
RFRX1001
10G Hz to
15.4GHz GaAs
MMIC
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter Rating Unit
LNA Drain Voltage (VD)7V
LOA Drain Voltage (VD)7V
RF Input Power 0 dBm
LO Input Power 15 dBm
TOPER 150 °C
TSTOR -65 to +150 °C
ESD Human Body Model Class 1A
Parameter Specification Unit Condition
Min. Typ. Max.
Overall
RF Frequency 10.0 15.4 GHz
LO Frequency 6.0 19.4 GHz
IF Frequency DC 4.0 GHz
LO Input Drive 0 +5 dBm
Conversion Gain 10 12 dB
Noise Figure 2.1 2.3 dB
IIP3 +4 dBm
OIP3 +16 dBm
Image Rejection 12 15 dBc
LO-RF Isolation 30 dB
LO-IF Isolation 15 dB
LO Return Loss 8 12 dB
RF Return Loss 10 15 dB
VD4V
ID210 220 mA
VVA -2 0 V
Mixer Bias -0.8 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 2002/95/EC, 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.
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Typical Electrical Performance
Measurements performed with I and Q ports connected to an external 90° Hybrid Combiner and Bias Voltage of +4V, and LO
Power of +5dBm, unless otherwise stated.
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
ConversionGain(dB)
RFFrequency(GHz)
ConversionGainversusRFFrequency
OverTemperature(LSB)
25C
85C
40C
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
ConversionGain(dB)
RFFrequency(GHz)
ConversionGainversusRFFrequency
OverTemperature(USB)
25C
85C
40C
1
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
IIP3(dBm)
RFFrequency(GHz)
IIP3versusRFFrequency
OverTemperature(LSB)
25C
85C
40C
1
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
IIP3(dBm)
RFFrequency(GHz)
IIP3versusRFFrequency
OverTemperature(USB)
25C
85C
40C
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0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
NoiseFigure(dB)
RFFrequency(GHz)
NoiseFigureversusRFFrequency
OverTemperature(LSB)
25C
85C
40C
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
NoiseFigure(dB)
RFFrequency(GHz)
NoiseFigureversusRFFrequency
OverTemperature(USB)
25C
85C
40C
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
9 1011121314151617
RFReturnLoss(dB)
RFFrequency(GHz)
RFReturnLossversusRFFrequency
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
LOReturnLoss(dB)
LOFrequency(GHz)
LOReturnLossversusLOFrequency
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0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
9 1011121314151617
ImageRejection(dBc)
RFFrequency(GHz)
ImageRejectionversusRFFrequency
OverTemperature(LSB)
25C
85C
40C
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
9 1011121314151617
ImageRejection(dBc)
RFFrequency(GHz)
ImageRejectionversusRFFrequency
OverTemperature(USB)
25C
85C
40C
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
LOtoRFIsolation(dB)
LOFrequency(GHz)
LOtoRFIsolationversusLOFrequency
OverTemperature
25C
85C
40C
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
LOtoIFIsolation(dB)
LOFrequency(GHz)
LOtoIFIsolationversusLOFrequency
OverTemperature
25C
85C
40C
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Pin Names and Description
Pin Function Description
1N/C
Not Connected
2IF1
IF1 Output
3GND
GND
4N/C
Not Connected
5IF2
IF2 Output
6GND
GND
7N/C
Not Connected
8N/C
Not Connected
9N/C
Not Connected
10 N/C Not Connected
11 N/C Not Connected
12 GND GND
13 Vd2 LNA stage 2 bias=4V
14 VVA VVA bias=-2V to 0V
15 Vd1 LNA stage 1 bias=4V
16 N/C Not Connected
17 N/C Not Connected
18 GND GND
19 RF Input RF input AC coupled and matched to 50
20 GND GND
21 N/C Not Connected
22 Mixer Bias Mixer Bias=-0.8V
23 GND GND
24 Vd4 LOA bias = 4V
25 N/C Not Connected
26 N/C Not Connected
27 N/C Not Connected
28 Vd3 LOA bias=4V (internally connected to Vd4)
29 N/C Not Connected
30 GND GND
31 LO Input Local oscillator input. AC coupled and matched to 50
32 GND GND
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Package Outline Drawing
(QFN, 32-Pin, 5mmx5mmx0.95mm)
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Application Circuit Block Diagram
RFRX1001
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Evaluation Board
Test Condition
LO Power +5 dBm
RF Power -20dBm
Vd1, Vd2 4.0V
Vd3, Vd4 4.0V
VVA -2.0V
Mixer Bias -0.8V
RFRX1001
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Ordering Information
Ordering Code Description
RFRX1001S2 2-piece sample bag
RFRX1001SB 5-piece bag
RFRX1001SQ 25-piece bag
RFRX1001SR 100 pieces on a 7” reel
RFRX1001TR7 750 pieces on a 7” reel
RFRX1001TR13 2500 pieces on a 13” reel
RFRX1001PCK-410 Evaluation board
