Product Specification
PE4256
Product Description
The PE4256 is an UltraCMOS
®
Switch designed for CATV
applications, covering a broad frequency range from 5 MHz up to
3 GHz. This single-supply SPDT switch integrates a two-pin
CMOS control interface. It also provides low insertion loss with
extremely low bias requirements while operating on a single 3-
volt supply. In a typical CATV application, the PE4256 provides
for a cost effective and manufacturable solution when compared
to mechanical relays.
The PE4256 is manufactured on Peregrine’s UltraCMOS
process, a patented variation of silicon-on-insulator (SOI)
technology on a sapphire substrate, offering the performance
of GaAs with the economy and integration of conventional
CMOS.
Figure 1. Functional Diagram
75
Ω
SPDT CATV UltraCMOS
®
Switch
5 MHz–3 GHz
Features
75Ω characteristic impedance
Integrated 75Ω terminations
CTB performance of –90 dBc
High isolation 65 dB at 1000 MHz
Low insertion loss: typically 0.5 dB at
5 MHz, 0.9 dB at 1000 MHz
High input IP3: >50 dBm
CMOS two-pin control
Single +3 volt supply operation
Low current consumption: 8
μA
Unique all off terminated mode
4 x 4 mm QFN package
Figure 2. Package Type
20-lead 4 x 4 mm QFN
DOC-35201
Table 1. Electrical Specifications @ +25 °C, V
DD
= +3V (Z
S
= Z
L
= 75Ω)
Parameter
Operating Frequency
1
Insertion Loss
5–250 MHz
250–750 MHz
750–1000 MHz
1000–2200 MHz
5–250 MHz
250–750 MHz
750–1000 MHz
1000–2200 MHz
5–1000 MHz
5–1000 MHz
1000 MHz
77 & 110 channels;
Power Out = 44 dBm V
50% CTRL to 10/90% RF
3
2
Condition
Minimum
5
Typical
0.5
0.8
0.9
1.1
Maximum
3000
0.6
0.95
1.1
1.3
Units
MHz
dB
Isolation
Input IP2
2
Input IP3
Input 1dB Compression
2
CTB / CSO
Switching Time
Video Feedthrough
75
65
62
49
50
29
80
70
65
52
80
55
31
–90
2
15
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBc
µs
mV
pp
51000 MHz
Notes: 1. Device linearity will begin to degrade below 5 MHz.
2. Measured in a 50Ω system.
3. Measured with a 1 ns risetime, 0/3 V pulse and 500 MHz bandwidth.
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PE4256
Product Specification
Figure 3. Pin Configuration (Top View)
Table 3. Absolute Maximum Ratings
Symbol
V
DD
V
I
P
RF
T
ST
T
OP
V
ESD
Parameter/Condition
Power supply voltage
Voltage on CTRL input
RF CW power
Storage temperature
Operating temperature
ESD voltage
(Human Body Model)
–65
–40
Min
-0.3
-0.3
Max
4.0
V
DD
+
0.3
24
150
85
1000
Unit
V
V
dBm
°C
°C
V
Table 2. Pin Descriptions
No.
1
2
3
1
4
4
5
6
7
4
8
1
9
4
Name
GND
GND
RF1
GND
GND
GND
GND
RFC
GND
GND
GND
GND
RF2
GND
GND
C2
C1
VSS/GND
GND
VDD
GND
Description
Ground
Ground
RF I/O
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
Common
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
RF I/O
Ground
Ground
Control 2
Control 1
Negative Supply Option
Ground
Supply
Exposed Ground Paddle
Exceeding absolute maximum ratings may cause
permanent damage. Operation should be
restricted to the limits in the Operating Ranges
table. Operation between operating range
maximum and absolute maximum for extended
periods may reduce reliability.
Table 4. DC Electrical Specifications @ 25 °C
Parameter
V
DD
Power Supply
I
DD
Power Supply Current
(V
DD
= 3V, V
CNTL
= 3V)
Control Voltage High
Control Voltage Low
70% V
DD
30% V
DD
Min
2.7
Typ
3.0
8
Max
3.3
20
Unit
V
μA
V
V
10
11
12
4
13
1
14
15
16
2
17
2
18
3
19
20
Paddle
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions
When handling this UltraCMOS device, observe
the same precautions that you would use with
other ESD-sensitive devices. Although this device
contains circuitry to protect it from damage due to
ESD, precautions should be taken to avoid
exceeding the rating specified.
Moisture Sensitivity Level
The Moisture Sensitivity Level rating for the
PE4256 in the 20-lead 4 x 4 mm QFN
package is MSL1.
Notes: 1. RF pins 3, 8, and 13 must be at 0 VDC. The RF pins do not require DC
blocking capacitors for proper operation if the 0 VDC requirement is
met.
2. Pins 16 and 17 are the CMOS controls that set the three operating
states.
3. Connect pin 18 to GND to enable the on-chip negative voltage
generator. Connect pin 18 to V
SS
(–3V) to bypass and disable internal -
3V supply generator.
4. Customer can add external resistance to ground to change or modify
termination resistance.
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Latch-Up Avoidance
Unlike conventional CMOS devices, UltraCMOS
devices are immune to latch-up.
Switching Frequency
The PE4256 has a maximum 25 kHz switching
rate when the internal negative voltage generator
is used (pin 18 = GND).
Table 5. RF Path Truth Table
C1
Low
Low
High
High
C2
Low
High
Low
High
RFC – RF1
OFF
OFF
ON
N/A
1
RFC – RF2
OFF
ON
OFF
N/A
1
Table 6. Termination Truth Table
C1
Low
Low
High
High
C2
Low
High
Low
High
N/A
1
N/A
1
RFC – 75
Ω
X
2
RF1 – 75
Ω
RF2 – 75
Ω
X
2
X
2
X
2
N/A
1
X
2
Notes: 1. The operation of the PE4256 is not supported or characterized in the
C1 = V
DD
and C2 = V
DD
state.
2. "X" denotes termination enabled.
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PE4256
Product Specification
Evaluation Kit
The SPDT Switch Evaluation Kit was designed to
ease customer evaluation of the PE4256 SPDT
switch. The RF common port (RFC) is connected
through a 75
Ω
transmission line to J2. Port 1 and
Port 2 are connected through 75
Ω
transmission
lines to J1 and J3. A through transmission line
connects F connectors J4 and J5. This
transmission line can be used to estimate the loss
of the PCB over the environmental conditions
being evaluated.
The board is constructed with four metal layers in
FR4 material with a total thickness of 0.062". The
transmission lines were designed using a coplanar
waveguide with ground plane (28 mil core, 21 mil
width, 30 mil gap).
J6 provides a means for controlling DC and digital
inputs to the device. The provided jumpers short
the package pin to ground for logic low. When the
jumper is removed, the pin is pulled up to V
DD
for
logic high.
When the jumper is in place, 3 µA of current will
flow through the 1 MΩ pull-up resistor. This extra
current should not be attributed to the device.
Proper PCB design is essential for full isolation
performance. This evaluation board demonstrates
good trace and ground management for minimum
coupling and radiation.
Figure 4. Evaluation Board Layouts
PRT-53266
Figure 5. Evaluation Board Schematic
DOC-40738
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Typical Performance Data from –40 °C to +85 °C, 75Ω Impedance
Figure 6. Insertion Loss (RFC to RF1 or RF2)
25C
-40C
85C
-0.2
-0.4
-0.6
Insertion Loss (dB)
Figure 7. Input to Output Isolation (Closed)
RFC - RF1 (RF2 CLOSED)
RFC - RF2 (RF1 CLOSED)
-40
-50
-60
Isolation (dB)
-0.8
-1
-1.2
-1.4
-70
-80
-90
-1.6
-1.8
0
500
1000
1500
Frequency (MHz)
-100
2000
2500
3000
0
500
1000
1500
Frequency (MHz)
2000
2500
3000
Figure 8. Input to Output Isolation
(Open)
RFC - RF1 (RF2 OPEN)
RFC - RF2 (RF1 OPEN)
Figure 9.
Isolation – RF1 To RF2
RF1 - RF2 (RF1 Thru)
RF1 - RF2 (RF2 Thru)
RF1 - RF2 (RF1 & 2 OPEN)
-40
-40
-50
-50
-60
Isolation (dB)
Isolation (dB)
-60
-70
-70
-80
-80
-90
-90
-100
0
500
1000
1500
Frequency (MHz)
-100
2000
2500
3000
0
500
1000
1500
Frequency (MHz)
2000
2500
3000
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