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RF2498
Rev A3 DS030711
7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical
support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or sales-support@rfmd.com.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Rating
Unit
Supply Voltage
-0.5 to +5.0
V
DC
Input LO and RF Levels
+6
dBm
Operating Ambient Temperature
-40 to +85
°C
Storage Temperature
-40 to +150
°C
Parameter
Specification
Unit
Condition
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Overall
T = 25°C, VCC=2.75V
RF Frequency Range
800 to 900
MHz
1500 to 2200
MHz
1575.42
MHz
GPS band
IF Frequency Range
0.1
400
MHz
Power Supply
Supply Voltage
2.65
2.75
3.15
V
Logic High
1.8
V
Logic Low
0.4
V
Power Down Current
10
μAENABLE=0
Cellular Band
JCDMA Band
Freq=869MHz to 894MHz
Freq=832MHz to 870MHz
LNA (On)
LNA 50
Ω match
Gain
13.5
15.0
16.5
dB
IPSET=1
13.0
14.5
16.0
dB
IPSET=0
Noise Figure
1.1
1.3
dB
IPSET=1
1.0
1.2
dB
IPSET=0
Input IP3
+9.0
+11.0
dBm
IPSET=1
+5.0
+9.0
dBm
IPSET=0
Current
6.5
mA
IPSET=1
4.5
mA
IPSET=0
Isolation
23
dB
LNA (Off)
Gain
-4.0
-2.5
-1.8
dB
Noise Figure
2.5
4.0
dB
Input IP3
+20.0
+25.0
dBm
Current
0
mA
Isolation
2.5
dB
Mixer - CDMA/JCDMA
LO IN=-4dBm
See note 1 and 2.
Gain
11.5
13.0
14.5
dB
Mixer Preamp ON
1.5
3.0
4.5
dB
Mixer Preamp OFF
Noise Figure
7.5
8.5
dB
Mixer Preamp ON
14.0
16.0
dB
Mixer Preamp OFF
Input IP3
+1.0
+3.5
dBm
Mixer Preamp ON
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.
RoHS status based on EUDirective2002/95/EC (at time of this document revision).
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.