RFSW6131
F9999
RFSW6131
SP3T SYMMETRIC SWITCH
LF TO 6000MHZ
Package: DFN, 8-pin, 1.5mm x 1.5mm
V3
RF3
7
8
Features
LF to 6000MHz Operation
Symmetric SP3T
Low Loss: 0.5dB (2GHz)
Isolation: 27dB (2GHz)
High IP3: 56dBm
P0.1dB: 31dBm (5V, 2.2GHz)
Positive Logic Control
3V and 5V Logic Compatible
RF1
V1
4
3
RFC
1
6
V2
RF2
5
Applications
Cellular, 3G, LTE Infrastructure
WiBro, WiMAX, LTE
Wireless Backhaul
High Performance
Communications Systems
GMSK, QPSK, DQPSK, QAM
Modulation
Functional Block Diagram
Product Description
The RFSW6131 is a GaAs pHEMT Single-Pole Three-Throw (SP3T) switch designed
for use in Cellular, 3G, LTE, and other high performance communications systems.
It offers a symmetric topology with excellent linearity and power handling capability.
The RFSW6131 is 3V and 5V positive logic compatible.
Ordering Information
RFSW6131SQ
Sample bag with 25 pieces
RFSW6131SR
7" Sample reel with 100 pieces
RFSW6131TR13
13" Reel with 2500 pieces
RFSW6131PCK-410 0.4GHz to 6GHz PCBA with 5-piece sample bag
Optimum Technology Matching® Applied
GaAs HBT
GaAs MESFET
InGaP HBT
SiGe BiCMOS
Si BiCMOS
SiGe HBT
GaAs pHEMT
Si CMOS
Si BJT
GaN HEMT
BiFET HBT
LDMOS
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RFSW6131
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Control Voltage (V1, V2, V3)
Maximum CW Input Power for 3V Control
Maximum CW Input Power for 5V Control
Operating Temperature Range
Storage Temperature Range
Maximum Junction Temperature
ESD Rating - Human Body Model (HBM)
Moisture Sensitivity Level
Rating
7.0
31
32
-40 to +85
-40 to +150
+150
Class 0 (100V)
MSL3
Unit
V
dBm
dBm
°C
°C
°C
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.
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.
RFMD Green: RoHS compliant per EU Directive 2002/95/EC, halogen free
per IEC 61249-2-21, < 1000ppm each of antimony trioxide in polymeric
materials and red phosphorus as a flame retardant, and <2% antimony in
solder.
Parameter
General Performance
Insertion Loss (RFC to
RF1/RF2/RF3)
Min.
Specification
Typ.
0.45
0.50
0.60
0.65
Max.
Unit
Condition
T=25°C, 100pF EVB DC Blocks. 3V unless oth-
erwise noted.
dB
0.70
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
ns
ns
5.0
0.2
V
V
A
1GHz
2GHz
4GHz
5.85GHz
1GHz
2GHz
4GHz
5.85GHz
1GHz
2GHz
4GHz
5.85GHz
1GHz
2GHz
4GHz
5.85GHz
3.0V, 2.2GHz
5.0V, 2.2GHz
17dBm input power/tone, 1MHz spacing, 3V
50% V
CC
to 10/90% RF, +10dBm input power
10/90% RF, +10dBm input power
Logic "high"
Logic "low"
5V
Isolation (RFC to RF1/RF2/RF3)
25
31
27
24
24
Isolation (RF1-RF2, RF1-RF3, RF2-
RF3)
32
27
25
25
Return Loss (On State)
>20
>20
>20
>20
IP0.1dB
IIP3
T
ON
, T
OFF
T
RISE
, T
FALL
27
31
56
25
20
1.8
0
0.7
Power Supply
"High" Control Voltage
"Low" Control Voltage
Control Current
2.5
Notes: User should optimize DC-blocking capacitors for the desired frequency of operation. For positive logic control, DC-blocking capacitors
are required on all RF ports.
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RFSW6131
Typical Performance: 0.4GHz to 6.0GHz Evaluation Board
(3V unless otherwise noted, THRU losses deembedded)
Insertion Loss versus Frequency (25°C)
0.0
-0.2
-0.4
0.0
-0.2
-0.4
Insertion Loss over Temperature (RFC-RF1)
Insertion Loss (dB)
-0.6
-0.8
-1.0
-1.2
-1.4
-1.6
-1.8
-2.0
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
6.0
RFC-RF1
RFC-RF2
RFC-RF3
Insertion Loss (dB)
-0.6
-0.8
-1.0
-1.2
-1.4
-1.6
-1.8
-2.0
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
6.0
-40°C
25°C
85°C
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
Return Loss versus Frequency (25°C)
0
RFC-RF1
-5
RFC-RF2
RFC-RF3
-5
0
Return Loss over Temperature (RFC-RF1)
-40°C
25°C
85°C
Return Loss (dB)
-10
Return Loss (dB)
-10
-15
-15
-20
-20
-25
-25
-30
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
6.0
-30
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
6.0
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
Isolation (In-to-Out) versus Frequency (25°C)
0
-5
-10
-15
0
-5
-10
-15
Isolation (Out-to-Out) versus Frequency (25°C)
RF1-RF2 (RF1_On)
RF1-RF2 (RF3_On)
RF1-RF3 (RF2_On)
RF2-RF3 (RF1_On)
RF2-RF3 (RF3_On)
RF1-RF2 (RF2_On)
RF1-RF3 (RF1_On)
RF1-RF3 (RF3_On)
RF2-RF3 (RF2_On)
Isolation (dB)
Isoation (dB)
RFC-RF1 (RF2_On)
RFC-RF2 (RF1_On)
RFC-RF3 (RF1_On)
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
RFC-RF1 (RF3_On)
RFC-RF2 (RF3_On)
RFC-RF3 (RF2_On)
4.5
5.0
5.5
6.0
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
6.0
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
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RFSW6131
Typical Performance: 0.4GHz to 6.0GHz Evaluation Board
(3V unless otherwise noted, THRU losses deembedded)
Input IP3 versus Frequency
(17dBm Tones, 25°C)
60
59
58
RF1 Input IP3 over Temperature (17dBm Tones)
60
59
58
57
Input IP3 (dBm)
57
56
55
54
53
52
51
50
1.8
2.0
2.2
2.4
2.6
2.8
3.0
3.2
3.4
3.6
3.8
4.0
RF1
RF2
RF3
Input IP3 (dBm)
56
55
54
53
52
51
50
1.8
2.0
2.2
2.4
2.6
2.8
3.0
3.2
3.4
3.6
3.8
4.0
RF1_-40°C
RF1_25°C
RF1_85°C
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
Insertion Loss (RF3) versus Input
Power (400MHz)
0.0
-0.2
-0.4
0.0
-0.2
-0.4
Insertion Loss (RF3) versus Input Power
(880MHz)
Insertion Loss (dB)
-0.6
-0.8
-1.0
-1.2
-1.4
-1.6
-1.8
-2.0
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
3V_-40°C
5V_-40°C
3V_25°C
5V_25°C
3V_85°C
5V_85°C
Insertion Loss (dB)
-0.6
-0.8
-1.0
-1.2
-1.4
-1.6
-1.8
-2.0
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
3V_-40°C
5V_-40°C
3V_25°C
5V_25°C
3V_85°C
5V_85°C
Input Power (dBm)
Input Power (dBm)
Insertion Loss (RF3) versus Input
Power (2200MHz)
0.0
-0.2
-0.4
0.0
-0.2
-0.4
RF1/RF2/RF3 IL versus Input Power
(880MHz, 25°C)
Insertion Loss (dB)
Insertion Loss (dB)
-0.6
-0.8
-1.0
-1.2
-1.4
-1.6
-1.8
-2.0
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
3V_-40°C
5V_-40°C
3V_25°C
5V_25°C
3V_85°C
5V_85°C
-0.6
-0.8
-1.0
-1.2
-1.4
-1.6
-1.8
-2.0
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
RF1-3V
RF1-5V
RF2-3V
RF2-5V
RF3-3V
RF3-5V
Input Power (dBm)
Input Power (dBm)
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RFSW6131
THRU Evaluation Board
NOTE: The SW6131 Sample EVB is symmetric - each RF port has the same length of transmission line between the SMA con-
nector and the DUT. The SMA connector and transmission line losses from RFC to RF1/RF2/RF3 have been characterized
using the Test Coupon above with 100pF capacitors. The THRU line losses are dependent on the value of the DC blocks so the
user should optimize the cap value for the actual band of operation.
THRU Loss Chart
EVB THRU Loss versus Frequency
(25°C, 100pF Caps)
0.0
-0.1
-0.2
S21
S11
S22
0
-3
-6
Insertion Loss (dB)
-0.4
-0.5
-0.6
-0.7
-0.8
-0.9
-1.0
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
6.0
-12
-15
-18
-21
-24
-27
-30
Frequency (GHz)
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Return Loss (dB)
-0.3
-9
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