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Product Specification
UltraCMOS® SPDT RF Switch
100 MHz - 6 GHz
PE42423
Features
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac support
Wide supply range of 2.3V to 5.5V
+1.8V control logic compatible
Exceptional isolation
47 dB @ 2.4 GHz
43 dB @ 6.0 GHz
High linearity across supply range
IIP3 of 65 dBm
IIP2 of 120 dBm
High power handling
38.5 dBm @ 2.4 GHz
37.0 dBm @ 6.0 GHz
Fast switching time of 500 ns
ESD performance
3kV HBM on RF pins to GND
1.5kV HBM on all pins
1kV CDM on all pins
Figure 2. Package Type
16-lead 3x3 mm QFN
Figure 1. Functional Diagram
Product Description
The PE42423 is a HaRP™ technology-enhanced
absorptive 50Ω SPDT RF switch designed for use in high
power and high performance WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
applications such as carrier and enterprise Wi-Fi Products,
supporting bandwidths up to 6 GHz.
This switch features high linearity which remains invariant
across the full supply range. PE42423 also features
exceptional isolation, high power handling and is offered in
a 16-lead 3x3 mm QFN package. In addition, no external
blocking capacitors are required if 0V DC is present on the
RF ports.
The PE42423 is manufactured on Peregrine’s
UltraCMOS® process, a patented variation of silicon-on-
insulator (SOI) technology on a sapphire substrate.
Peregrine’s HaRP™ technology enhancements deliver
high linearity and excellent harmonics performance. It is
an innovative feature of the UltraCMOS® process, offering
the performance of GaAs with the economy and
integration of conventional CMOS.
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Table 1. Electrical Specifications Temp = 25°C, VDD = 3.3V
Parameter Path Condition Min Typ Max Unit
Operational frequency 0.1 6 GHz
Insertion loss RFC–RFX
0.1–2.4 GHz
2.4–5.8 GHz
5.8–6.0 GHz
0.80
0.95
0.95
1.0
1.1
1.1
dB
dB
dB
Isolation RFX–RFX
0.1–2.4 GHz
2.4–5.8 GHz
5.8–6.0 GHz
49
39
39
51
41
41
dB
dB
dB
Isolation RFC–RFX
0.1–2.4 GHz
2.4–5.8 GHz
5.8–6.0 GHz
44
39
40
47
41
43
dB
dB
dB
Return loss
(common and active port) RFX
0.1–2.4 GHz
2.4–5.8 GHz
5.8–6.0 GHz
19
16
16
dB
dB
dB
Input 0.1 dB compression point1 RFC–RFX 0.6–4.0 GHz 39.5 dBm
Input IP32 RFC–RFX 0.8–2.7 GHz 65 dBm
Input IP22 RFC–RFX 0.8–2.7 GHz 120 dBm
Switching time 50% CTRL to 90% or 10% of final value 500 700 ns
Return loss (terminated port) RFX
0.1–2.4 GHz
2.4–5.8 GHz
5.8–6.0 GHz
23
23
24
dB
dB
dB
Notes: 1. The input 0.1dB compression point is a linearity figure of merit. Refer to Table 3 for the operating RF input power (50Ω)
2. The input intercept point remains invariant over the full supply range as defined in Table 3
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Table 2. Pin Descriptions
Figure 3. Pin Configuration (Top View)
Pin # Pin Name Description
1, 3, 4, 5,
6, 8, 9, 10,
12, 13
GND Ground
2 RF11 RF port 1
7 RFC1 RF common
11 RF21 RF port 2
14 CTRL Digital control logic input
15 LS
Logic Select - used to determine the
definition for the CTRL pin (see Table 5)
16 VDD Supply voltage (nominal 3.3V)
Pad GND Exposed pad: ground for proper operation
Table 3. Operating Ranges
Note 1: RF pins 2, 7 and 11 must be at 0V DC. The RF pins do not require DC
blocking capacitors for proper operation if the 0V DC requirement is
met
Table 4. Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter/Condition Symbol Min Max Unit
Supply voltage VDD -0.3 5.5 V
Digital input voltage (CTRL) VCTRL -0.3 3.6 V
LS input voltage VLS -0.3 3.6 V
Maximum input power
0.1–0.6 GHz
0.6–4.0 GHz
4.0–6.0 GHz
PMAX,ABS
32
39
Fig. 4
dBm
dBm
dBm
Storage temperature range TST -65 +150 °C
ESD voltage HBM1
RF pins to GND
All pins
VESD,HBM
3000
1500
V
V
ESD voltage MM2, all pins VESD,MM 200 V
ESD voltage CDM3, all pins VESD,CDM 1000 V
Parameter Symbol Min Typ Max Unit
Supply voltage VDD 2.3 5.5 V
Supply current IDD 120 200 µA
Digital input high (CTRL) VIH 1.17 3.6 V
Digital input low (CTRL) VIL -0.3 0.6 V
RF input power, CW
0.1–0.6 GHz
0.6–4.0 GHz
4.0–6.0 GHz
PMAX,CW
32
36
Fig. 4
dBm
dBm
dBm
RF input power, pulsed1
0.1–0.6 GHz
0.6–4.0 GHz
4.0–6.0 GHz
PMAX,PULSED
32
Fig. 4
Fig. 4
dBm
dBm
dBm
Operating temperature
range TOP -40 +25 +85
°C
RF input power into
terminated ports, CW PMAX,TERM
26
dBm
Notes: 1. Human Body Model (MIL-STD 883 Method 3015)
2. Machine Model (JEDEC JESD22-A115)
3. Charged Device Model (JEDEC JESD22-C101)
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.
Note 1: Pulsed, 5% duty cycle of 4620 µs period, 50Ω
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33
33.5
34
34.5
35
35.5
36
36.5
37
37.5
38
38.5
39
39.5
0123456
InputPower(dBm)
Frequency(GHz)
MaximumInputPower
RFInputPower,Pulsed@25°CAmbient
RFInputPower,Pulsed@85°CAmbient
RFInputPower,CW@25°CAmbient
RFInputPower,CW@85°CAmbient
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 rating specified.
Latch-Up Avoidance
Unlike conventional CMOS devices, UltraCMOS®
devices are immune to latch-up.
Table 5. Control Logic Truth Table
Moisture Sensitivity Level
The Moisture Sensitivity Level rating for the
PE42423 in the 16-lead 3x3 mm QFN package is
MSL3.
Logic Select (LS)
The Logic Select feature is used to determine the
definition for the CTRL pin.
LS CTRL RFC-RF1 RFC-RF2
0 0 off on
0 1 on off
1 0 on off
1 1 off on
Switching Frequency
The PE42423 has a maximum 25 kHz switching
rate. Switching frequency describes the time
duration between switching events. Switching time
is the time duration between the point the control
signal reaches 50% of the final value and the point
the output signal reaches within 10% or 90% of its
target value.
Figure 4. Power De-rating Curve for 600 MHz – 6 GHz
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Typical Performance Data @ 25°C and VDD = 3.3V unless otherwise specified
Figure 5. Insertion Loss vs. Temp (RFC–RFX)Figure 6. Insertion Loss vs. VDD (RFC–RFX)
Figure 7. RFX Port Return Loss vs. Temp
(RFX Active)
Figure 8. RFX Port Return Loss vs. VDD
(RFX Active)
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Typical Performance Data @ 25°C and VDD = 3.3V unless otherwise specified
Figure 9. Terminated Port Return Loss vs. Temp
(RFX Active)
Figure 10. Terminated Port Return Loss vs. VDD
(RFX Active)
Figure 12. Isolation vs. VDD
(RFX–RFX, RFX Active)
Figure 11. Isolation vs. Temp
(RFX–RFX, RFX Active)
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Typical Performance Data @ 25°C and VDD = 3.3V unless otherwise specified
Figure 14. Isolation vs. VDD
(RFC–RFX, RFX Active)
Figure 13. Isolation vs. Temp
(RFC–RFX, RFX Active)
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Evaluation Kit
The SPDT switch evaluation board was designed
to ease customer evaluation of Peregrine’s
PE42423. The RF common port is connected
through a 50Ω transmission line via the SMA
connector, J1. RF1 and RF2 ports are connected
through 50Ω transmission lines via SMA
connectors J2 and J3, respectively. A 50Ω
through transmission line is available via SMA
connectors J5 and J6, which can be used to
de-embed the loss of the PCB. J4 provides DC
and digital inputs to the device.
For the true performance of the PE42423 to be
realized, the PCB should be designed in such a
way that RF transmission lines and sensitive DC
I/O traces are heavily isolated from one another.
Figure 15. Evaluation Kit Layout
PRT-30186
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Figure 16. Evaluation Board Schematic
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Notes: 1. Use PRT-30186-2 PCB
2. CAUTION: Contains parts and assemblies susceptible to damage
by electrostatic discharge (ESD)
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Figure 18. Top Marking Specifications
Figure 17. Package Drawing
16-lead 3x3 mm QFN
42423
YYWW
ZZZZZ
17-0009
= Pin 1 designator
YYWW = Date code
ZZZZZ = Last five digits of lot number
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Ao = 3.30
Bo = 3.30
Ko = 1.10
Notes: 1. 10 sprocket hole pitch cumulative tolerance ±0.2
2. Camber in compliance with EIA 481
3. Pocket position relative to sprocket hole measured
as true position of pocket, not pocket hole
Device Orientation in Tape
Top of
Device
Pin 1
Figure 19. Tape and Reel Specifications
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specifications for product development. Specifications and features may change in any manner without notice.
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Peregrine’s products are not designed or intended for use in devices or systems intended for surgical implant,
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Table 6. Ordering Information
Order Code Description Package Shipping Method
PE42423MLBA-Z PE42423 SPDT RF switch Green 16-lead 3x3 mm QFN 3000 units/T&R
EK42423-02 PE42423 Evaluation kit Evaluation kit 1/Box
