DATA SHEET
SKY66111-11: Low-Power Bluetooth
®
Low Energy
Front-End Module for Range Extension Applications
Applications
Range extender
Wearable technology
Beacons
Sensors
Home automation
Internet of Things (IoT) devices
TR
ANT
VBIAS
CTX CRX
VCC
Features
Low power consumption: 10 mA @ +10 dBm
Output: +6 to +13 dBm (single-pin controllable)
Supply operation: 1.8 to 5 V
Low sleep current: < 1
μA
RX bypass
Small MCM (20-pin, 3.3 x 3.0 x 0.8 mm) package
(MSL3, 260 °C per JEDEC-J-STD-020)
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Figure 1. SKY66111-11 Functional Block Diagram
Description
The SKY66111-11 is a highly integrated front-end module (FEM)
designed for Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) range extension
applications operating in the 2.4 to 2.485
GHz
range.
The device is provided in a 3.3 x 3.0 x 0.8 mm 20-pin MCM
package. A functional block diagram is shown in Figure 1. Pin
assignments are shown in Figure 2. Signal pin assignments and
functional pin descriptions are provided in Table 1.
Skyworks
Green
TM
products are compliant with
all applicable legislation and are halogen-free.
For additional information, refer to
Skyworks
Definition of Green
TM
, document number
SQ04–0074.
BIAS
GND
CTX
CRX
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
GND
VCC
GND
GND
ANT
12
11
10
GND
GND
GND
TR
1
2
Paddle
3
4
5
6
7
8
GND
GND
GND
GND
9
GND
GND
GND
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Figure 2. SKY66111-11 Pinout (Top View)
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Table 1. SKY66111-11 Signal Descriptions
1
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Name
GND
GND
GND
TR
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
Ground
Ground
Ground
Common receive/transmit port
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
Description
Pin
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Name
ANT
GND
GND
VCC
GND
GND
CRX
GND
CTX
BIAS
Antenna port
Ground
Ground
Positive power supply
Ground
Ground
RX control signal
Ground
Tx control signal
PA bias current input, connect to CTX through a resistor
Description
1 The paddle should be connected to ground. See Figure 6.
Electrical and Mechanical Specifications
The absolute maximum ratings of the SKY66111-11 are provided
in Table 2. The recommended operating conditions are specified
in Table 3.
Table 2. SKY66111-11 Absolute Maximum Ratings
1
Parameter
Supply voltage
Control voltages
Bias voltage
RF Input power
Voltage standing wave ratio
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
Electrostatic discharge:
Human Body Model (HBM), Class 0
at or below their nominal value. Exceeding any of the limits listed here may result in permanent damage to the device.
Electrical specifications are provided in Tables 4 through 8.
Symbol
V
CC
V
CTX
, V
CRX
V
BIAS
P
IN
VSWR
T
A
T
STG
ESD
Minimum
Maximum
5.5
5.0
5.0
+20
10:1
Units
V
V
V
dBm
°C
°C
V
–40
–65
+85
+150
150
1 Exposure to maximum rating conditions for extended periods may reduce device reliability. There is no damage to device with only one parameter set at the limit and all other parameters set
ESD HANDLING:
Although this device is designed to be as robust as possible, electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage this device.
This device must be protected at all times from ESD when handling or transporting. Static charges may easily produce
potentials of several kilovolts on the human body or equipment, which can discharge without detection.
Industry-standard ESD handling precautions should be used at all times.
Table 3. Recommended Operating Conditions
Parameter
Frequency
Supply voltage
Control voltages
Bias voltage
Operating temperature
f
V
CC
V
CTX
, V
CRX
V
BIAS
T
A
Symbol
Minimum
2.4
1.8
1.7
1.25
3
3
1.8
25
Typical
Maximum
2.485
5.0
V
CC
V
CC
Units
GHz
V
V
V
°C
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Table 4. SKY66111-11 Electrical Specifications: DC Characteristics
1
(V
CC
= V
CTX
= 3.3 V, V
BIAS
= 1.8 V, V
CRX
= 0 V, T
A
= +25
C,
R
BIAS
(R1) = 0 kΩ, Characteristic Impedance [Z
O
] = 50
Ω,
Unless Otherwise Noted)
Parameter
RX current (bypass)
TX quiescent current
2
TX operating current
2
Symbol
I
CQ
_
RX
I
CQ
_
TX
I
OP
_
TX
Test Condition
RX mode
TX mode
TX mode (P
IN
= –1 dBm):
V
CC
= 1.8 V
V
CC
= 3.0 V
V
CC
= 3.3 V
V
CC
= 5.0 V
TX bias current (BIAS pin)
Sleep current
3
I
BIAS_TX
I
CC
_
OFF
Sleep mode
8.5
10
10.5
11
550
0.1
1
mA
mA
mA
mA
μA
μA
Min
Typical
1
6
Max
Units
μA
mA
1 Performance is guaranteed only under the conditions listed in this table.
2 For total current, I
BIAS_TX
should be added to the values.
3 V
CTX
= V
BIAS
= 0 V.
Table 5. SKY66111-11 Electrical Specifications Transmit Characteristics
1
(V
CC
= V
CTX
= 3.3 V, V
BIAS
= 1.8 V, V
CRX
= 0 V, T
A
= +25
C,
P
IN
= –1 dBm, R
BIAS
(R1)= 0 kΩ, Characteristic Impedance [Z
O
] = 50
Ω,
Unless Otherwise Noted)
Parameter
Output power
Symbol
P
OUT
Test Condition
V
CC
= 1.8 V
V
CC
= 3.0 V
V
CC
= 3.3 V
V
CC
= 5.0 V
P
IN
= –1 dBm
Over frequency range
Min
Typical
+8
+10
+10.3
+10.8
11
0.7
–14
–10
–15
@ 2.44
GHz,
∆
f = ± 1 MHz,
P
IN
= –14 dBm/tone
@ 2.44
GHz,
∆
f = ± 1 MHz,
P
IN
= –14 dBm/tone
+5
+16
–1
+10
–30
10% to 90% RF
50% V
CTX
to 90% RF
10% to 90% RF
50% V
CTX
to 90% RF
90% to 10% RF
50% V
CTX
to 10% RF
500
500
150
–12
1
Max
Units
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm/MHz
ns
ns
ns
Saturated gain
2
Gain
slope
Input return loss
Output return loss
Insertion loss (sleep mode)
2
Third order input intercept point
2
Third order output intercept point
2
1 dB input compression point
1 dB output compression point
2
nd
to 10
th
harmonics
2
RX to TX transition time
2
TX power on time
2
TX power off time
2
G
_
SAT
G
SLOPE
S11
S22
S21_
SLEEP
IIP3
OIP3
IP1dB
OP1dB
2fo to 10fo
t
SWITCH
t
ON
t
OFF
1 Performance is guaranteed only under the conditions listed in this table.
2
Guaranteed
by characterization.
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Table 6. SKY66111-11 Electrical Specifications: Receive Characteristics
1
(V
CC
= 3.3 V, V
CRX
= 3.3 V, V
CTX
= 0 V, T
A
= +25
C,
P
IN
= –20 dBm, Characteristic Impedance [Z
O
] = 50
Ω,
Unless Otherwise Noted)
Parameter
Insertion loss
Isolation
Input return loss
Output return loss
TX to RX transition time
2
RX power on time
2
RX power off time
2
Symbol
S21
S12
S11
S22
t
SWITCH
t
ON
t
OFF
10% to 90% RF
50% V
CRX
to 90% RF
10% to 90% RF
50% V
CRX
to 90% RF
90% to 10% RF
50% V
CRX
to 10% RF
TX Mode (P
IN
= –20 dBm)
Test Condition
Min
Typical
0.9
25
–15
–15
500
150
150
Max
Units
dB
dB
dB
dB
ns
ns
ns
1 Performance is guaranteed only under the conditions listed in this table.
2
Guaranteed
by characterization.
Table 7. SKY66111-11 Electrical Characteristics: Logic Characteristics (T
A
= +25
C)
Parameter
Voltage logic high
1
Voltage logic low
V
HIGH
V
LOW
Symbol
Minimum
1.7
0
Maximum
5
0.2
Units
V
V
1 Difference between logic high voltages for V
CRX
and V
CTX
should not exceed 0.2 V.
Table 8. SKY66111-11 Mode Logic Truth Table
Mode
Sleep mode
Receive (RX) mode
Transmit (TX) mode
Non-permissible state
2
1 Analog voltage control for PA output power. See Figure 3.
2 This state will enable both the TX and RX paths. It is not permitted to operate in this state.
CTX
0
0
1
1
CRX
0
1
0
1
BIAS
0
0
1
1
x
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BIAS Pin Usage
The SKY66111-11 BIAS pin supplies the bias to the internal PA.
By varying the voltage at this pin, PA operating parameters
including gain, supply current, and efficiency can be adjusted.
The BIAS pin can also be used to adjust the SKY66111-11 output
power when the RF source (transceiver or baseband) has a fixed
level.
14
14
12
12
P
OUT
(dBm)
Gain (dB)
–4 dBm
–1 dBm
0 dBm
4 dBm
1.5
1.8
2.1
2.4
2.7
3
10
10
8
8
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6
6
4
1.2
3.3
4
-10
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
V
BIAS
(V)
Output Power (dBm)
Figure 3. P
OUT
vs V
BIAS
& P
IN
(V
CC
= 3.3 V)
Figure 4. Gain vs P
OUT
& V
BIAS
(V
CC
= 3.3 V)
25
40
35
1.3 V
1.4 V
1.5 V
1.6 V
1.8 V
2.2 V
2.5 V
3.3 V
20
I
CC
+ I
BIAS
(mA)
1.3 V
1.4 V
1.5 V
1.6 V
1.8 V
2.0 V
2.5 V
3.3 V
30
25
PAE (%)
15
20
15
10
5
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5
0
-10
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
0
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
14
Output Power (dBm)
Output Power (dBm)
Figure 5. I
CC
vs P
OUT
& V
BIAS
(V
CC
= 3.3 V)
Figure 6. Power-Added Efficiency vs P
OUT
& V
BIAS
(V
CC
= 3.3 V)
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1.3 V
1.4 V
1.5 V
1.6 V
1.8 V
2.0 V
2.5 V
3.3 V