RF/IF building blocks for niche
handheld devices
Compact, highly integrated solutions that deliver
proven performance in Unlicensed Part 15 frequencies
Smart solutions for standout systems
SA6xx RF/IF building blocks
NXP’s SA6xx series of RF/IF building blocks are ideal for a variety of niche RF products. Available in
small-footprint packages, SA6xx solutions save PCB space while providing better RF performance.
Product highlights
SA614A (HXQFN16)
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An excellent choice for implementing
Wireless
medical
monitoring
Electrical
safety
the ultrasound receivers used in things
like arc fault interrupt detectors and
fish finders.
Sports
electronics
Niche RF
markets
Home
security
SA616 (HVQFN20)
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Provides enhanced receiver sensitivity
and SINAD performance for
applications like two-way radios and
wireless medical monitoring.
SA636 (HVQFN20)
Two-way radios
& wireless
microphone
receivers
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Functions as a low-noise, high-fidelity
Appliances &
white goods
wireless microphone receiver with UHF
diversity.
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RF-IF building block
A history of RF innovation
NXP’s portfolio of highly integrated solutions for low-voltage,
battery-operated applications, which includes RF/IF building
blocks, user-interface products, and RF discretes, incorporates
the best of our industry-leading expertise in wireless
technology.
Every product in this category reflects the know-how gained
from a history of RF innovation in cellular communications,
peer-to-peer wireless networking, RFID tags, and high-end
manufacturing.
The result is a series of RF solutions that bring high integration
and superior performance to a wide range of low-voltage,
battery-operated wireless applications in Unlicensed Part 15
frequencies.
Wide selection of package options
All our RF/IF solutions are available in a wide range of package
options that support miniaturization and increase design
flexibility. Included in that list are innovative QFN packages
that deliver a footprint significantly smaller than a standard
SSOP20 or SO16 package.
Demo board kits
Many of our demo board kits are free in single quantities, so
you can turn designs quickly. Others are available for order
through various NXP distributors.
Free application support
We know how vital it is to provide developers with more than
just technology. To make design-in as fast
and easy as possible, we support all our RF products with
ready-made design kits and provide in-depth application
support – all absolutely free of charge.
For application support visit nxp.com.
RF-IF building block
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RF/IF evaluation demo boards
SA636DK OM13312
RF = 110.59MHz; IF 9.8 MHz
SA602AD + SA604AD OM13535
RF = 45 MHz; IF = 455 kHz
SA6x6DK OM13531
RF = 45 MHz; IF = 455 kHz
SA616BS OM13532
RF = 45 MHz; IF = 455 kHz
SA636BS OM13533
RF = 240 MHz; IF = 10.7 MHz
SA605DK OM13534
RF = 45 MHz; IF = 455 kHz
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RF-IF building block
Unlicensed Part 15 frequency allocations
50 kHz to
600 kHz
27 MHz
40.66 to
40.70 MHz
46 to
49 MHz
50 and 53 MHz
72 and 75 MHz
72 to
76 MHz
169 to
172 MHz
260 to
470 MHz
901 to 902 MHz
930 to 931 MHz
940 to 941 MHz
902 to 928 MHz
ISM bands
Frequency
2.4 GHz
ISM band
Ultrasound
transducer
applications:
fish finders,
arc fault
interrupt
detectors
Applications
Radio-
controlled
cars and
toys
FCC Part
15 periodic
applications
Baby monitors,
wireless
microphones
Model aircraft
Hearing aids
Wireless
microphones
FCC Part
15 periodic
applications:
keyless entry/
OOK,
wireless switches
(315 MHz in USA,
433.6 MHz in EU),
family radio
services (462.562
to 467.7125 MHz)
Cordless phones,
wireless data and
security,
meter readers,
narrowband PCS,
HAM radio
Cordless phones,
wireless data and
security, home
automation, low-
power PCS, HAM
radio
Applications by RF-IF device type
Type
Applications
Device
Package
Low-voltage FM IF systems
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Auto-refill water dispensers in refrigerators
Fish finders
Ultrasound sensor log amps @ 200 kHz
Arc fault detectors
SA604A
SA614A
SO16
SO16, HXQFN16
Narrowband/wideband FM RF/
IF receivers
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Home security system receivers
Car toll readers
NFC/RF ID tag receivers
Remote keyless entry/OOK receivers
SA605
SA615
SSO20, SSOP20
SO20, SSOP20
Narrowband FM RF/IF receivers
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Professional two-way radios
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Emergency locating receivers in VHF band for GNSS (Global
Navigation Satellite System)
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Animal tracking receivers and direction finders
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Wireless hearing aid receivers
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Data controllers in Pay TV
Wireless keyboard receivers
Wireless meter readers
Wireless microphone receivers
SA606
SA616
SSOP20
SSOP20, HVQFN20
Wideband FM RF/IF receivers
SA636
SA639
SSOP20, HVQFN20
TSSOP24
SPDT switches
Mixers with VCO
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SPDT antennas & filter switches
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VCOs (FM & FSK)
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RF front-end down converters
SA630
SA602A
SA612A
SO8
SO8
SO8
RF-IF building block
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