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RFFM6406
2.5V to 4.2V, ISM Band, 1 1/2W, 408MHz to 455MHz
Transmit/Receive Module
The RFFM6406 is a single-chip front end module (FEM) for applications
in the 400MHz ISM Band. The RFFM6406 addresses the need for
aggressive size reduction for typical portable equipment RF front-end
design and greatly reduces the number of components outside of the
core chipset, thus minimizing the footprint and assembly cost of the
overall solution. The RFFM6406 contains an integrated 1 1/2 Watt PA,
SP2T antenna switch, integrated Tx harmonic filter, LNA with bypass
mode, and matching components. The RFFM6406 is packaged in a 28-
pin, 6.0mm x 6.0mm x 0.975mm over-molded laminate package with
backside ground which greatly minimizes next level board space and
allows for simplified integration
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RFMD + TriQuint = Qorvo
RFFM6406
Package: LGA, 28-pin,
6.0mm x 6.0mm x 0.975mm
Features
Integrated 50Ω Input/Output Match
Tx Output Power: 32dBm
Separate Tx/Rx 50Ω Transceiver
Interface
Integrated PA + filtering and PA
Bypass Mode and LNA with
Bypass Mode
Applications
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400MHz ISM Bands
Single Chip RF Front End Module
Wireless Automatic Metering
Portable Battery Powered
Equipment
Smart Energy
VCC_TX2
VCC_TX1
■
22
VDD
GND
GND
NC
GND
1
28
27
26
25
24
23
GND
TR
2
21
GND
PA
■
EN
3
CTL
LOGIC
20
TX
BYP
4
19
GND
VAPC
5
18
RX
LNA
GND
6
17
VCC_RX
ANT
7
16
NC
GND
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
GND
SAW2
Ordering Information
RFFM6406SB
RFFM6406SQ
RFFM6406SR
RFFM6406TR13
RFFM6406PCK-410
5-piece bag
25-piece bag
Standard 100-piece reel
Standard 2500-piece reel
Fully assembled eval board + 5 loose pieces
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GND
GND
GND
Functional Block Diagram
SAW1
NC
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RFFM6406
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Voltage
Storage Temperature Range
Operating Temperature Range
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Rating
5.25
-40 to +150
-40 to +70 (100% Duty Cycle)
+70 to +85 (≤80% Duty Cycle)
Unit
V
°C
°C
°C
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
Caution!
ESD sensitive device.
Receive RF Input Power (SAW2)
Transmit RF Input Power (PA Enabled)
Transmit RF Input Power (PA Bypass)
Receive RF Input Power (ANT)
T/R Port Load VSWR in Transmit Mode
ESD, HBM
ESD, CDM
Moisture Sensitivity Level
+25
+15
+20
+33
10:1
500
500
MSL3
RFMD Green: RoHS status based on EU
Directive 2011/65/EU (at time of this
document revision), 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.
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 performance or
functional operation of the device under Absolute
Maximum Rating conditions is not implied.
V
V
Nominal Operating Parameters
Specification
Parameter
Min
Frequency
RF Port Impedance
408
50
Unit
Typ
Max
455
MHz
Ω
Condition
Leakage Current
V
DD
V
CC
TX
V
CC
RX
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.15
0.40
0.40
µA
µA
µA
V
CC
Tx1 = 4.2V, V
CC
Tx2 = 4.2V, V
DD
= 4.2V, V
CC
Rx = 4.2V,
V
APC
= 0.0V, EN = 0.0V, TR = 0.0V, BYP = 0.0V, RF = Off,
Temperature = 25ºC
Operating Voltages
V
CC
TX1/2
V
CC
RX
V
DD
Tx Output Power Control (V
APC
)
2.5
2.5
2.5
0.00
3.9
3.3
3.9
2.25
4.2
4.2
4.2
2.50
V
V
V
V
V
APC
operates such that the transmitter output power is saturated at a level
lower than 1.9V and minimal variation in output power of the device occurs
above that level
Transmit High Power Mode
Nominal Power
30.0
30.0
30.0
Saturated Power
32.0
32.0
31.5
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss Small Signal
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31.0
31.0
32.5
32.5
32.2
31.5
31.5
31.5
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dB
dB
V
CC
Tx1 = 3.9V, V
CC
Tx2 = 3.9V, V
DD
= 3.9V,
V
APC
= 2.3V, EN = 1.8V, T
R
= 1.8V, BYP = 0.2V,
Measured Path=TX to ANT, Temperature = 25ºC
P
IN
= +3.5dBm, Temp = 25ºC
P
IN
= +1.5dBm, Temp = -30ºC
P
IN
= +4.5dBm, Temp = 60ºC
P
IN
= +10.0dBm, Temp = 25ºC
P
IN
= +10.0dBm, Temp = -30ºC
P
IN
= +10.0dBm, Temp = 60ºC
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Specification
Parameter
Min
Transmit High Power Mode
Nominal Power
30.0
30.0
30.0
Saturated Power
32.0
32.0
31.5
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss Small Signal
Operating Current
Worst-Case Operating Current,
6:1 VSWR
Quiescent Current
I
DD
I
APC
Second Harmonic
Third - Tenth Harmonic
Gain
Output Power Variation
Module PAE
PA PAE
Power on RX Port (Pin 18)
25.0
22.0
-0.4
40
62
-20
-0.4
30
80
35
15
60
-30
-60
12
7
770
1000
1200
31.0
31.0
31.0
32.5
32.5
32.2
31.5
31.5
31.5
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dB
dB
mA
mA
mA
µA
mA
µA
dBc
dBc
dB
dB
dB
%
%
dBm
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RFMD + TriQuint = Qorvo
Unit
Typ
Max
V
CC
Tx1 = 3.9V, V
CC
Tx2 = 3.9V, V
DD
= 3.9V,
V
APC
= 2.3V, EN = 1.8V, T
R
= 1.8V, BYP = 0.2V,
Measured Path=TX to ANT, Temperature = 25ºC
P
IN
= +3.5dBm, Temp = 25ºC
P
IN
= +1.5dBm, Temp = -30ºC
P
IN
= +4.5dBm, Temp = 60ºC
P
IN
= +10.0dBm, Temp = 25ºC
P
IN
= +10.0dBm, Temp = -30ºC
P
IN
= +10.0dBm, Temp = 60ºC
Condition
P
OUT
= 31.0dBm, I
CC
TX1 + I
CC
TX2
I
CC
TX1 + I
CC
TX2, Over Temperature, at nominal power input drive
I
CC
TX1 + I
CC
TX2, RF = Off
I APC, RF = Off
P
OUT
= 31.0dBm
P
OUT
= 31.0dBm
P
OUT
= 31.0dBm, F
O
= 408MHz to 455MHz
P
OUT
= 31.0dBm
V
CC
Tx1, V
CC
Tx2 = 3.9V, PIN = +6dBm
V
CC
Tx1, V
CC
Tx2= 2.7V, PIN = +6dBm
Over frequencies and voltage
V
CC
Tx1, V
CC
Tx2 = 3.9V, P
OUT
= 31dBm (takes into account filter and switches)
V
CC
Tx1, V
CC
Tx2 = 3.9V, P
OUT
= 31dBm (Excludes losses of module filter and
switches)
P
OUT
= 31.0dBm
Transmit Bypass Mode
Insertion Loss
Input P1dB
Input IP3
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
Second Harmonic Attenuation
Third - Tenth Harmonic Attenuation
26
43
15
15
30
50
2.5
30
45
3.0
dB
dBm
dBm
dB
dB
dB
dB
V
CC
Tx1 = 3.9V, V
CC
Tx2 = 3.9V, V
DD
= 3.9V,
V
APC
= 0.0V, EN = 1.8V, T
R
= 1.8V, BYP = 1.8V,
Measured Path=TX to ANT, Temperature = 25ºC
Second Harmonic Insertion Loss
Third-Tenth Harmonic Insertion Loss
Receive Mode
IP1dB
Gain
Operating Current
I
DD
Noise Figure
IIP3
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4
15
5
1
1.9
3
2.7
5
16
7
dBm
dB
mA
mA
dB
dBm
V
CC
Tx1 = 3.3V, V
CC
Tx2 = 3.3V, V
DD
= 3.3V, V
CC
Rx = 3.3V,
V
APC
= 0.0V, EN = 1.8V, T
R
= 0.2V, BYP = 0.2V,
Measured Path = SAW2 to RX, Temperature = 25ºC
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Specification
Parameter
Min
Receive Mode
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
10
10
dB
dB
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RFMD + TriQuint = Qorvo
Unit
Typ
Max
V
CC
Tx1 = 3.3V, V
CC
Tx2 = 3.3V, V
DD
= 3.3V, V
CC
Rx = 3.3V,
V
APC
= 0.0V, EN = 1.8V, T
R
= 0.2V, BYP = 0.2V,
Measured Path = SAW2 to RX, Temperature = 25ºC
Condition
Receive Bypass Mode
Insertion Loss
I
DD
Quiescent
IP1dB
IIP3
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
42
7.5
7
2
200
19
44
dB
µA
dBm
dBm
dB
dB
V
CC
Tx1 = 3.3V, V
CC
Tx2 = 3.3V, V
DD
= 3.3V, V
CC
Rx = 3.3V,
V
APC
= 0.0V, EN = 1.8V, T
R
= 0.2V, BYP = 1.8V,
Measured Path = SAW2 to RX, Temperature = 25ºC
Antenna Switch
Insertion Loss
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
15.5
15.5
0.5
16.0
16.0
0.6
dB
dB
dB
Measured ANT to SAW1, RX & RX BYPASS Modes
Isolation
Isolation
30
50
dB
dB
ANT to SAW1, module in Transmit Bypass Mode
ANT to SAW1, module in Transmit High Power Mode
Logic
Control Logic HIGH
Control Logic LOW
Control Logic HIGH Current
Control Logic LOW Current
0.1
1.6
0.2
4.0
0.3
0.4
V
V
µA
µA
EN, TR, BYP
Max Control Logic High = V
DD
- 0.2VDC
Switch Control Truth Table
Operating Mode
TR
(Pin2)
Transmit
Transmit Bypass
Receive
Receive Bypass
Shutdown
High
High
Low
Low
X
EN
(Pin3)
High
High
High
High
Low
BYP
(Pin4)
Low
High
Low
High
X
PA
LNA
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
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RFFM6406
Application Schematic
VCC_TX2
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RFMD + TriQuint = Qorvo
1uF
1
TR
EN
BYP
VAPC
220nF
28 27 26 25 24 23 22
21
20
19
18
17
16
9
10 11 12 13 14 15
VCC_RX
2
3
4
5
VDD
1uF
VCC_TX1
Z0 = 50
TX
Z0 = 50
RX
Z0 = 50
6
7
8
ANT
Z0 = 50
Z0 = 50
SAW1
SAW2
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