ZALM-300 Series
IntroductionandOverview
Description.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
Features.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
Applications............................................................................................................................................................................................ 1
OrderingInformation............................................................................................................................................................................. 1
ApexLTModuleBlockDiagram............................................................................................................................................................ 3
Evaluation Kit......................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
SystemLevelFunction
Apex LT Module Microprocessor........................................................................................................................................................... 5
Antenna................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
ModesofOperation(TX,RX,Sleep)...................................................................................................................................................... 7
Processor ACTIVE.................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Processor IDLE....................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
PowerAmplierRegulatorControlLine................................................................................................................................................ 8
SIF Interface............................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
HostProtocolInterfaceCommands...................................................................................................................................................... 8
ElectricalSpecication
AbsoluteMaximumRatings................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Recommended(OperatingCondition).................................................................................................................................................. 9
DCCharacteristics.................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
RFCharacteristics.................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
PinSignal&Interfaces
PinSignalsI/OConguration................................................................................................................................................................ 10
ApexLTI/OPinAssignment.................................................................................................................................................................. 11
ApexLTModuleDimensions................................................................................................................................................................. 12
PCBCopperPatternLayout................................................................................................................................................................... 13
PCB Stencil Pattern................................................................................................................................................................................ 13
PCB Keep-Out Areas.............................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Processing 15
AgencyCertications 17
Shipment,Storage&Handling 18
References&RevisionHistory 19
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