RF2489
DUAL-BAND/TRI-MODE CDMA
LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER/MIXER
NOT FOR NEW DESIGNS
RoHS Compliant & Pb-Free Product
Package Style: QFN, 32-Pin, 5x5
CELL MIX IN
BAND SEL
IP SET
IF SEL
ISET2
32
FM+
1
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
CELL LNA OUT
Features
30dB of Stepped LNA/Mixer
Gain Control
Adjustable Mixer & LNA Bias
Current/IIP3
A Divide-by-2 Prescaler
Meets IMD Tests with Three
Gain States/Two Logic Con-
trol Lines
Integrated TX LO Buffer Ampli-
fiers
FM-
2
ISET1
23
VCC1
GND
CELL LNA EMITTER
CDMA+
3
22
CELL LNA IN
CDMA-
4
SI
GN
S
/2
21
GND
/2 SELECT
5
20
PCS LNA IN
LO IN
6
19
GND
PCS LO OUT
7
18
VCC2
CELL LO OUT
8
17
PCS LNA OUT
9
10
ENABLE
11
TX BUFF ENABLE
12
GND
13
PCS MIX IN
14
MIX GAIN
15
LNA GAIN
16
GND
Applications
CDMA/Cellular/PCS Hand-
sets
CDMA Cellular/GPS Handsets
JCDMA/GPS Handsets
CDMA Modem/Data Cards
Commercial and Consumer
Systems
Portable Battery-Powered
Equipment
NO
T
FO
R
NE
Product Description
The RF2489 is a high performance CDMA dual-band/tri-mode integrated
LNA/mixer. The device is designed to meet all IS-98 sensitivity, intermodu-
lation and single-tone requirements. The operating voltage is 2.7V and is
compatible with 1.8V logic for control lines. The RF2489 integrates the
dual-band LNA/downconverters with 30dB of gain control and TX LO buff-
ers. Additionally, a divide-by-2 prescaler to allow the use of a single-band
VCO is integrated. The design is flexible, in that the bias currents may be
set using off-chip current reference resistors for both the LNA and mixer
blocks. The device is packaged in a 5mmx5mm leadless plastic package.
Ordering Information
RF2489
RF2489
RF2489PCBA-41X
Dual-Band/Tri-Mode CDMA Low Noise Amplifier/Mixer
Dual-Band/Tri-Mode JCDMA/GPS LNA/Mixer
Fully Assembled Evaluation Board
GaAs HBT
GaAs MESFET
InGaP HBT
W
DE
VCC3
Functional Block Diagram
Optimum Technology Matching® Applied
SiGe BiCMOS
Si BiCMOS
SiGe HBT
GaAs pHEMT
Si CMOS
Si BJT
GaN HEMT
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RF2489
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Supply Voltage
Input LO and RF Levels
Operating Ambient Temperature
Storage Temperature
Rating
-0.5 to +5.0
+6
-40 to +85
-40 to +150
Unit
V
DC
dBm
°C
°C
Caution! ESD sensitive device.
The information in this publication is believed to be accurate and reliable. How-
ever, 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 cir-
cuitry, recommended application circuitry and specifications at any time without
prior notice.
RoHS status based on EUDirective2002/95/EC (at time of this document revi-
sion).
Parameter
Overall
RF Frequency Range
869 to 894
1930 to 1990
1575.42
IF Frequency Range
0.1 to 400
DE
16.5
1.3
16.0
1.3
-3.5
5.5
15.0
8
16
Cellular Band
JCDMA Band
LNA (On)
Gain
Noise Figure
Input IP3
Current
Isolation
+8.0
+5.0
13.5
13.0
15.0
14.5
1.1
1.1
+10.5
+8.5
6.5
23
4.5
W
NE
Gain
Noise Figure
Input IP3
Current
Isolation
Gain
FO
R
LNA (Off)
-6.5
-5.0
5.0
+25.0
0
5
13.5
4.5
7
14
+21.0
NO
T
Mixer - CDMA/JCDMA
12.0
2
Noise Figure
Input IP3
Current
+2.5
+11.0
+3.5
+14.0
19.5
15.0
LO to RF Isolation
36
30
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SI
GN
S
MHz
MHz
MHz
GPS
MHz
LNA 50Ω match
IP SET=1
IP SET=0
IP SET=1
IP SET=0
IP SET=1
IP SET=0
IPSET=1
IPSET=0
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
mA
mA
dB
dB
dB
dBm
mA
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
mA
mA
dB
dB
Mixer Preamp ON
Mixer Preamp OFF
Mixer Preamp ON
Mixer Preamp OFF
Mixer Preamp ON
Mixer Preamp OFF
Mixer Preamp ON
Mixer Preamp OFF
Min.
Specification
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Condition
T = 25°C, V
CC
=2.75V
Freq=869MHz to 894MHz
Freq=832MHz to 870MHz
LO Input Level=-4dBm
Mixer Preamp ON/Mixer/LO Input Amps
Mixer Preamp OFF/Mixer/LO Input Amps
Rev A21 DS070308
RF2489
Parameter
Cellular Band
JCDMA Band, cont’d
Mixer - FM
Gain
Noise Figure
Input IP3
Current
LO to RF Isolation
36
30
+2.5
+13.0
11
2
13
4
7
14
+4.5
+15.0
19.5
15.0
8
16
15
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
mA
dB
mA
dB
Min.
Specification
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Condition
Freq=869MHz to 894MHz
Freq=832MHz to 870MHz
LO Input Level=-4dBm
Mixer Preamp ON
Mixer Preamp OFF
Mixer Preamp ON
Mixer Preamp OFF
Mixer Preamp ON
Mixer Preamp OFF
Mixer Preamp ON/Mixer/LO Input Amps
Other
LO-IF Isolation
RF-IF Isolation
LNA Out to Mixer In Isolation
LO-LNA In Isolation, Any State
30
40
40
35
50
DE
17.0
17.0
1.6
1.6
-4.0
6
15.0
6
9.5
PCS Band
LNA (On)
Gain
Noise Figure
Input IP3
Current
Isolation
14.5
13.5
16.0
1.4
W
15.0
1.3
+8.0
6.5
4.5
20
-5.0
5
+26.0
0
5
+1.0
13.5
4
8.0
15
+4.0
+13.0
19.5
15.0
NE
0
36
30
+6.0
-2.5
FO
R
LNA (Off)
Gain
Noise Figure
Input IP3
Current
Isolation
-7.5
NO
T
+23.0
Mixer
Gain
Noise Figure
Input IP3
Current
LO to RF Isolation
11.0
+2.0
+11.0
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SI
GN
S
Mixer Preamp ON
Mixer Preamp OFF
dB
dB
dB
dB
LNA 50Ω match
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
mA
mA
dB
dB
dB
dBm
mA
dB
IP SET=1
IP SET=0
IP SET=1
IP SET=0
IP SET=1
IP SET=0
IP SET=1
IP SET=0
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
mA
mA
dB
dB
Mixer Preamp ON
Mixer Preamp OFF
Mixer Preamp ON
Mixer Preamp OFF
Mixer Preamp ON
Mixer Preamp OFF
Mixer Preamp ON
Mixer Preamp OFF
Mixer Preamp OFF/Mixer/LO Input Amps
Freq=1930MHz to 1990MHz
Freq=1840MHz to 1870MHz
LO Input Level=-4dBm
Mixer Preamp ON/Mixer/LO Input Amps
Mixer Preamp OFF/Mixer/LO Input Amps
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Parameter
Other
LO-IF Isolation
RF-IF Isolation
LNA Out to Mixer In Isolation
LO-LNA In Isolation, Any State
36
40
30
35
40
dB
dB
dB
dB
Freq=1575.42MHz
LNA 50Ω match
16.5
15.5
Noise Figure
Input IP3
Current
Isolation
-6.0
-11.0
18.0
16.5
1.4
1.3
-5.0
-9.0
6.5
4.5
20
1.6
1.6
dB
dB
dB
IP SET=1
IP SET=0
IP SET=1
Min.
Specification
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Condition
GPS Frequency
LNA (On)
Gain
DE
17
9
1
Mixer
Gain
Noise Figure
Input IP3
Current
LO to RF Isolation
36
+1.0
15
16
7
+1.5
19.5
W
40
Other
LO-IF Isolation
RF-IF Isolation
LNA Out to Mixer In Isolation
LO-LNA In Isolation, Any State
NE
36
40
FO
R
30
35
Control Lines
Input Capacitance
NO
T
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SI
GN
S
dB
IP SET=0
IP SET=0
dBm
mA
dB
IP SET=1
dBm
mA
IP SET=1
IP SET=0
Mixer RF amp ON
LO Input Level=-4dBm
dB
dB
dBm
mA
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
pF
BAND SEL, IF SEL, IP SET, LNA GAIN, ENABLE,
MIX GAIN, TX BUFF ENABLE,
/2 SELECT
Rev A21 DS070308
RF2489
Parameter
Local Oscillator Input
Cellular - CDMA/FM
Input Power
Input Frequency
-10
-4
685-710
1053-1078
1370-1420
2106-2156
Cellular - JCDMA
Input Frequency
722-760
942-980
1444-1520
1884-1960
PCS
Input Power
Input Frequency
GPS
Input Power
Input Frequency
-10
-4
1465.42
1685.42
1391.82
1759.02
-10
-4
1746-1806
2114-2174
0
Input Power
-10
-4
0
0
dBm
MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
dBm
MHz
MHz
IF=184MHz
IF=184MHz
IF=184MHz with /2 SELECT=1
IF=184MHz with /2 SELECT=1
Min.
Specification
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Condition
DE
0
2
2
2
W
TX (Local Oscillator) Buffer
Cellular - CDMA/FM
Output Power
Output Frequency
-12
NE
-8
685-710
1053-1078
1370-1420
2106-2156
-8
722-760
942-980
1444-1520
1884-1960
-9
1746-1806
2114-2174
FO
R
Current Consumption
Cellular - JCDMA
Output Power
Output Frequency
NO
T
-12
Current Consumption
PCS
Output Power
Output Frequency
Current Consumption
-12
Rev A21 DS070308
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support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or sales-support@rfmd.com.
SI
GN
S
IF=110MHz
IF=110MHz
MHz
MHz
dBm
MHz
MHz
IF=184MHz
IF=184MHz
dBm
MHz
IF=110MHz
IF=110MHz
IF=184MHz
IF=184MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
dBm
MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
mA
dBm
MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
mA
dBm
MHz
MHz
mA
IF=184MHz
IF=184MHz
IF=110MHz
IF=110MHz
IF=184MHz
IF=184MHz
IF=110MHz with /2 SELECT=1
IF=110MHz with /2 SELECT=1
Single-ended 50Ω load, /2 SELECT=1
IF=184MHz with /2 SELECT=1
IF=184MHz with /2 SELECT=1
Single-ended 50Ω load, /2 SELECT=1
IF=110MHz with /2 SELECT=1
IF=110MHz with /2 SELECT=1
Single-ended 50Ω load
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