RFSW6223
F9999
RFSW6223
DPDT SYMMETRIC SWITCH
10MHZ TO 6000MHZ
Package: QFN, 12-Pin, 3.0mmx3.0mm
NC
NC
9
8
Features
V2
7
10MHz to 6000MHz Operation
Symmetric DPDT
Low Loss: 0.65dB (2GHz)
Isolation: 33dB (2GHz)
High IP3: 56dBm
High P1dB: 34dBm at 3V
Positive Logic Control
3V and 5V Logic Compatible
RF2 10
6 RF4
NC 11
5 NC
RF1 12
1
NC
4 RF3
2
NC
3
V1
Applications
Cellular, 3G, LTE Infrastructure
WiBro, WiMAX, LTE, TD-SCDMA
Wireless Backhaul
High Performance
Communications Systems
GMSK, QPSK, DQPSK, QAM
Modulation
Functional Block Diagram
Product Description
The RFSW6223 is a GaAs pHEMT Double-Pole Double-Throw (DPDT) switch
designed for use in Cellular, 3G, LTE, and other high performance communications
systems. It is ideally suited for applications requiring diversity. The RFSW6223 is 3V
and 5V positive logic compatible.
Ordering Information
RFSW6223SQ
Sample bag with 25 pieces
RFSW6223SR
7" Sample reel with 100 pieces
RFSW6223TR7
7" Reel with 2500 pieces
RFSW6223PCK-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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RFSW6223
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Control Voltage (V1, V2)
Maximum RF Input Power, 3V, 10:1 VSWR
Maximum RF Input Power, 5V, 10:1 VSWR
Operating Temperature Range
Storage Temperature Range
Maximum Junction Temperature
ESD Rating - Human Body Model (HBM)
Moisture Sensitivity Level
Rating
7.0
33
34
-40 to +85
-40 to +150
+150
Class 1A
MSL 1
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
Min.
Specification
Typ.
0.60
0.65
0.70
0.80
Max.
Unit
Condition
3.0V control voltage unless otherwise noted.
T=25°C, 100pF DC blocks.
dB
0.85
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
ns
ns
5.0
V
A
1GHz
2GHz
4GHz
6GHz
1GHz
2GHz
4GHz
6GHz
1GHz
2GHz
4GHz
6GHz
1GHz
2GHz
4GHz
6GHz
3.0V, 900MHz
5.0V, 900MHz
3.0V, 900MHz
15dBm input power/tone, 5MHz tone spacing
15dBm input power/tone, 5MHz tone spacing
0.88GHz, +20dBm input power
2.44GHz, +20dBm input power
0.88GHz, +20dBm input power
2.44GHz, +20dBm input power
50% V
CC
to 10/90% RF, +10dBm input power
10/90% RF, +10dBm input power
Recommended for continuous operation.
3.0V
Isolation (RF1/RF2 to RF3/RF4)
28
37
33
27
22
Isolation (RF1 to RF2, RF3 to RF4)
30
24.5
18.5
16
Return Loss
>20
>20
>20
>20
IP0.1dB
IP1dB
IIP3
IIP2
2nd Harmonic
3rd Harmonic
T
ON
, T
OFF
T
RISE
, T
FALL
30.5
35
34
56
100
75
90
83
83
35
20
1.8
3.0
5
Power Supply
Control Voltage (V1, V2)
Control Current
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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Typical Performance: 0.4GHz to 6.0GHz Evaluation Board, 3V, 25°C
Thru losses are deembedded
0.0
-0.2
-0.4
-0.6
Insertion Loss versus Frequency (25° C)
0.0
-0.2
-0.4
-0.6
Insertion Loss over Temperature (RF1-RF3 Path)
Insertion Loss (dB)
-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
RF1-RF3
RF2-RF4
RF1-RF4
RF2-RF3
Insertion Loss (dB)
-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)
Isolation versus Frequency (25° C)
0
-5
-10
-15
RF1-RF3
RF1-RF4
RF1-RF2
RF2-RF4
RF2-RF3
-10
0
-5
Isolation over Temperature (RF1-RF3 Path)
-40°C
25°C
85°C
Isolation (dB)
-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
Isolation (dB)
-15
-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)
Return Loss versus Frequency (25° C)
0
RF1-RF3
RF2-RF4
RF1-RF4
RF2-RF3
0
Return Loss over Temperature (RF1-RF3 Path)
-40°C
-5
25°C
85°C
-5
-10
Return Loss (dB)
-10
Return Loss (dB)
-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)
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RFSW6223
Typical Performance: 0.4GHz to 6.0GHz Evaluation Board, 25°C
Thru losses are deembedded.
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RFSW6223
Evaluation Board Schematic
0.4GHz to 6GHz Application Circuit
Ω
Ω
Note: Adjust value of DC-blocking capacitors based on frequency of operation.
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