Product Specification
PE42424
UltraCMOS
®
SPDT RF Switch
100 MHz–6 GHz
Product Description
The PE42424 is a HaRP™ technology-enhanced
reflective 50Ω SPDT RF switch designed for use in high
power and high performance WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
applications such as carrier and enterprise Wi-Fi products
supporting bandwidths up to 6 GHz.
This switch features exceptional port-to-port isolation, fast
switching speed, and high power handling, all in a
compact 1.5
1.5 mm package. PE42424 also features
high linearity that remains invariant over the full power
supply range. In addition, this device has robust ESD and
temperature performance and does not require blocking
capacitors or any external matching components.
The PE42424 is manufactured on Peregrine’s
UltraCMOS
®
process, a patented variation of silicon-on-
insulator (SOI) technology on a sapphire substrate.
Peregrine’s HaRP technology enhancements deliver high
linearity and excellent harmonics performance. It is an
innovative feature of the UltraCMOS process, offering the
performance of GaAs with the economy and integration of
conventional CMOS.
Features
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac support
Exceptional isolation
48 dB @ 2.4 GHz
35 dB @ 5.8 GHz
Fast switching
145 ns switching time
125 kHz switching rate
High power handling
39 dBm Pulsed
30 dBm CW
High linearity across supply range
IIP3 of 61 dBm
IIP2 of 125 dBm
1.8V control logic compatible
105 °C operating temperature
ESD performance
2500V HBM on RF pins to GND
1000V CDM on all pins
Figure 1. Functional Diagram
Figure 2. Package Type
6-lead 1.5
1.5 mm DFN
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Table 1. Electrical Specifications @
25°C, V
DD
= 3.3V, (Z
L
= Z
S
= 50Ω) unless otherwise specified
Parameter
Operating frequency
Insertion loss
RFC–RFX
100–2500 MHz
2500–5825 MHz
5825–6000 MHz
100–2500 MHz
2500–5825 MHz
5825–6000 MHz
100–2500 MHz
2500–5825 MHz
5825–6000 MHz
100–6000 MHz
6000 MHz
1900 MHz
1900 MHz
P
IN
= +30 dBm @ 1900 MHz
P
IN
= +30 dBm @ 1900 MHz
50% CTRL to 90% or 10% of final value
45
33
33
37
29
29
Path
Condition
Min
100
0.80
0.90
0.95
47
35
34
39
30
30
21
41
61
125
74
85
145
230
Typ
Max
6000
0.95
1.15
1.20
Unit
MHz
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBc
dBc
ns
Isolation
RFC–RFX
Isolation
Return loss
(common and active port)
Input 1dB compression point
1
Input IP3
2
Input IP2
2
3rd harmonic
2nd harmonic
Switching time
Notes:
RFX–RFX
RFX
RFC–RFX
RFC–RFX
RFC–RFX
RFC–RFX
RFC–RFX
1. The input 1dB compression point is a linearity figure of merit. Refer to
Table 3
for the operating RF input power (50Ω).
2. The input intercept point remains invariant over the full supply range as defined in
Table 3.
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Figure 3. Pin Configuration (Top View)
Table 3. Operating Ranges
Parameter
Supply voltage
Supply current
Digital input high (V1)
Digital input low (V1)
RF input power, CW
RF input power, pulsed
3
Operating temperature
range
Notes:
Symbol
V
DD
I
DD
V
IH
V
IL
P
MAX,CW
P
MAX,PULSED
T
OP
Min
2.3
Typ
3.3
130
1
200
2
Max
5.5
200
300
3.6
0.6
30
39
Unit
V
µA
µA
V
V
dBm
dBm
°C
1.4
–0.3
–40
+25
+105
1. V
IH
> 1.7V
2. 1.4V < V
IH
< 1.7V
3. Pulsed, 5% duty cycle of 4620 µs period, 50Ω
Table 2. Pin Descriptions
Pin #
1
2
3
4
5
6
Pad
Pin Name
V1
RFC*
V
DD
RF2*
GND
RF1*
GND
Description
Digital control logic input 1
RF common
Supply voltage (nominal 3.3V)
RF port 2
Ground
RF port 1
Exposed pad: ground for proper operation
Table 4. Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter/Condition
Supply voltage
Digital input voltage (V1)
Maximum input power
Storage temperature range
ESD voltage HBM
1
All pins
RF pins to GND
ESD voltage CDM
2
, all pins
Notes:
Symbol
V
DD
V
CTRL
P
MAX,ABS
T
ST
V
ESD,HBM
V
ESD,MM
Min
–0.3
–0.3
Max
5.5
3.6
41
Unit
V
V
dBm
°C
V
V
V
–65
+150
1000
2500
1000
Note: * RF pins 2, 4 and 6 must be at 0 VDC. The RF pins do not require DC
blocking capacitors for proper operation if the 0 VDC requirement is met.
1. Human Body Model (MIL-STD 883 Method 3015)
2. Charged Device Model (JEDEC JESD22-C101)
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 5. Control Logic Truth Table
V1
0
1
RFC–RF1
OFF
ON
RFC–RF2
ON
OFF
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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.
Latch-Up Avoidance
Unlike conventional CMOS devices, UltraCMOS
devices are immune to latch-up.
Moisture Sensitivity Level
The Moisture Sensitivity Level rating for the
PE42424 in the 6-lead 1.5
1.5
mm DFN package
is MSL1.
Switching Capability
The PE42424 has a maximum 125 kHz switching
rate with the control pin input capacitance of 2 pF.
Switching rate describes the time duration
between switching events.
Switching time is the time duration between the
point the control signal reaches 50% of the final
value and the point the output signal reaches
within 10% or 90% of its target value.
Spurious Performance
The typical spurious performance of the PE42424
is –126 dBm.
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Typical Performance Data @ 25 °C and V
DD
= 3.3V, unless otherwise specified
Figure 4. Insertion Loss (RFC–RFX)
Figure 5. Insertion Loss vs. Temp (RFC–RFX)
Figure 6. Insertion Loss vs. V
DD
(RFC–RFX)
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