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RF3396
Rev A7 DS060907
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Rating
Unit
Input RF Power
+3
dBm
Operating Ambient Temperature
-40 to +85
°C
Storage Temperature
-60 to +150
°C
ICC
40
mA
Parameter
Specification
Unit
Condition
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Overall
T=25 °C, ICC=35mA (See Note 1.)
Frequency Range
DC to >6000
MHz
3dB Bandwidth
2
GHz
Gain
21.0
22.7
dB
Freq=500MHz
20.2
22.2
24.2
dB
Freq=850MHz
17.8
19.8
21.8
dB
Freq=2000MHz
17.4
dB
Freq=3000MHz
16.0
Freq=4000MHz
12.9
Freq=6000MHz
Noise Figure
2.0
dB
Freq=2000MHz
Input VSWR
<1.9:1
In a 50
Ω system, DC to 6000MHz
Output VSWR
<1.9:1
In a 50
Ω system, DC to 3000MHz
<1.4:1
In a 50
Ω system, 3000MHz to 6000MHz
Output IP3
+21.5
+23.5
dBm
Freq=850MHz
+22.0
+24.0
dBm
Freq=2000MHz
Output P1dB
+9.5
+11.5
dBm
Freq=850MHz
+9.5
+11.5
dBm
Freq=2000MHz
Reverse Isolation
22.5
dB
Freq=2000MHz
Thermal
ICC=35mA, PDISS=110mW. (See Note 3.)
ThetaJC
335
°C/W
Maximum Measured Junction
Temperature at DC Bias
Conditions
122
°C
TAMB=+85°C
Mean Time To Failures
17,635
years
TAMB=+85°C
Power Supply
With 22
Ω bias resistor
Device Operating Voltage
3.3
3.4
3.5
V
At pin 8 with ICC=35mA
3.9
4.2
4.5
v
At evaluation board connector, ICC=35mA
Operating Current
35
40
mA
See Note 2.
Note 1: All specification and characterization data has been gathered on standard FR-4 evaluation boards. These evaluation boards are not
optimized for frequencies above 2.5GHz. Performance above 2.5GHz may improve if a high performance PCB is used.
Note 2: The RF3396 must be operated at or below 40mA in order to achieve the thermal performance listed above. While the RF3396 may be
operated at higher bias currents, 35mA is the recommended bias to ensure the highest possible reliability and electrical performance.
Note 3: Because of process variations from part to part, the current resulting from a fixed bias voltage will vary. As a result, caution should be
used in designing fixed voltage bias circuits to ensure the worst case bias current does not exceed 40mA over all intended operating condi-
tions.
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.