RF65043.3V
to 4.0V,
433MHz to
470MHz
Trans-
mit/Receive
Front End
Module
RF6504
3.3V TO 4.0V, 433MHz TO 470MHz
TRANSMIT/RECEIVE FRONT END MODULE
Package: LGA, 28-Pin, 5.5mm x 5.0mm
VReg
GND
GND
GND
1
28
27
GND
26
GND
25
24
VCC
23
22
GND
GND
2
21
GND
Features
GND
3
Tx Output Power: 30dBm
Separate 50Ω Tx/Rx Transceiver
Interface Rx Insertion Loss: 1dB
ANT
5
GND
4
20
GND
19
GND
Applications
18
TX
Wireless Automated Metering
Wireless Alarm Systems
Portable Battery Powered
Equipment
Smart Energy
433MHz/450MHz to 470MHz
ISM Band Application
Single Chip RF Front End Module
GND
6
17
GND
NC
7
16
RX
GND
8
9
C_TX
10
NC
11
C_RX
12
GND
13
GND
14
GND
15
GND
Functional Block Diagram
Product Description
RF6504 is a front end module (FEM) intended for 433MHz to 470MHz AMI/AMR
systems. This module provides separate ports for Rx and Tx paths. The Tx section
provides a PA with nominal output power of 30dBm and gain of 15dB. The Rx is a
pass through. Both are combined to a single antenna port with a SP2T switch. The
device is provided in a 5.5mm x 5.0mm, 28-pin package.
Ordering Information
RF6504
RF6504SB
RF6504SR
RF6504TR7
RF6504TR13
RF6504PCK-410
ISM Band Front End Module
5-Piece Bag
Standard 100-Piece Reel
Standard 750-Piece Reel
Standard 2500-Piece Reel
Fully Assembled Evaluation Board and 5-Piece Bag
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Battery Voltage
RF Port Impedance
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
ESD, HBM (RF pins)
ESD, HBM (All pins)
ESD, CDN (RF pins)
ESD, CDM (all pins)
MSL
Maximum Input Power to PA
Rating
5
50
-30 to 70
-40 to 85
500
500
500
500
MSL 3
+20
Unit
V
Ω
°C
°C
V
V
V
V
dBm
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.
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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
Min.
Specification
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Condition
Specifications are at nominal supply voltage,
control voltage, and temperature. Characteriza-
tion will be done over full voltage and tempera-
ture range specified.
Frequency
RF Port Impedance
Total Leakage Current
ESD, HBM
ESD, CDM
433
450 to 470
50
4
5
MHz
Ω
μA
V
V
V
V
dBm
V
REG
= 0V
RF pins
All other pins
RF pins
All other pins
PA P
SAT
- Sw(1dB) - Filt(1dB)
Input PA to Output of Switch
500
500
500
500
PA Section
CW P
OUT
Saturation
Large Signal Gain
Input Power
2Fo to 10Fo
Input Return Loss
Battery Voltage
Battery Current
Power Down Current
V
REG
V
REG
Current
3.1
30
13
17
-54
10
3.3
3.6
850
0.3
3.4
3
0.7
12
10
10
18
2
3.8
4
1
4.0
-60
15
dB
dBm
dBc
dB
V
mA
μA
V
mA
dB
dBm
dB
dB
V
CC
V
CC
= 3.6V, PA PAE 55%
V
CC
= 3.6V, V
REG
= 0V
V
CC
= 0.2V
RX Section
Noise Figure
Input IP3
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
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Parameter
Switch Section
Isolation
Logic Voltage, High
Logic Voltage, Low
Logic Current, High
Logic Current, Low
20
3.1
0.0
3.4
0.2
5
0.4
3.8
0.4
10
dB
V
V
μA
μA
Any used port to any unused port
All Logic I/O’s, V
BAT
= 0.2V
All Logic I/O’s
All Logic I/O’s
All Logic I/O’s
Min.
Specification
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Condition
Operating Mode
TX-ANT
RX-ANT
Module Logic Truth Table
C_TX
C_RX
1
0
0
1
Typ. Battery Current at
P
OUT
= 30dBm
850mA
0.3μA
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Pin
5
9
11
16
18
23
24
7, 10
1, 2,
3, 4,
6, 8,
12,
13,
14,
15,
17,
19,
20,
21,
22,
25,
26,
27, 28
Function
ANT
C_TX
C_RX
RX
TX
VCC
VREG
NC
GND
Description
Antenna Connect Port.
Transmit Selection Control Line.
Receive Selection Control Line.
Receive Port.
Transmit Port.
Power Amplifier Supply Voltage.
Power Amplifier Bias Control. V
CC
to 0.2V = ON, 0V = OFF.
Ground.
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Package Drawing
All units in
μ
m.
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