DATA SHEET
SKY66110-11: 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
CTX CRX
VCC
Features
Low power consumption: 10 mA @ +10 dBm
Output: +10 dBm
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. SKY66110-11 Functional Block Diagram
Description
The SKY66110-11 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.
GND
GND
16
20
19
18
17
15
14
13
GND
VCC
GND
GND
ANT
12
11
10
DNC
CTX
GND
GND
GND
TR
1
2
Paddle
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
CRX
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
Figure 2. SKY66110-11 Pinout
(Top View)
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GND
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Table 1. SKY66110-11 Signal Descriptions
1
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
GND
GND
GND
TR
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
Name
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
ANT
GND
GND
VCC
GND
GND
CRX
GND
CTX
DNC
Name
Antenna port
Ground
Ground
Positive power supply
Ground
Ground
RX control signal
Ground
Tx control signal and amplifier bias voltage
Do not connect
Description
1 The paddle should be connected to ground. See Figure 6.
Electrical and Mechanical Specifications
The absolute maximum ratings of the SKY66110-11 are provided
in Table 2. The recommended operating conditions are specified
in Table 3, and electrical specifications are provided in Tables 4
through 8.
Table 2. SKY66110-11 Absolute Maximum Ratings
1
Parameter
Supply voltage
Control voltages
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.
Symbol
V
CC
V
CTX
, V
CRX
P
IN
VSWR
T
A
T
STG
ESD
Minimum
Maximum
5.5
5.0
+20
10:1
Units
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
CAUTION:
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. Static charges may easily produce potentials of several kilovolts on the human body
or equipment, which can discharge without detection. Industry-standard ESD precautions should be used at all times.
Table 3. Recommended Operating Conditions
Parameter
Frequency
Supply voltage
Control voltages
Operating temperature
f
V
CC
V
CTX
, V
CRX
T
A
Symbol
Minimum
2.4
1.8
1.7
3
3
25
Typical
Maximum
2.485
5.0
V
CC
Units
GHz
V
V
°C
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Table 4. SKY66110-11 Electrical Specifications: DC Characteristics
1
(V
CC
= 3.3 V, V
CTX
= 1.8 V, T
A
= +25
C,
R5 = 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 (CTX 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
= 0 V.
Table 5. SKY66110-11 Electrical Specifications Transmit Characteristics
1
(V
CC
= 3.3 V, V
CTX
= 1.8 V, T
A
= +25
C,
P
IN
= –1 dBm, R5 = 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. SKY66110-11 Electrical Specifications: Receive Characteristics
1
(V
CC
= 3.3 V, V
CRX
= 1.8 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
10% to 90% RF
50% V
CRX
to 90% RF
t
ON
10% to 90% RF
50% V
CRX
to 90% RF
t
OFF
90% to 10% RF
50% V
CRX
to 10% RF
1 Performance is guaranteed only under the conditions listed in this table.
2
Guaranteed
by characterization.
Test Condition
Min
Typical
0.9
Max
Units
dB
dB
dB
dB
ns
TX Mode (P
IN
= –20 dBm)
25
–15
–15
500
150
ns
150
ns
Table 7. SKY66110-11 Electrical Characteristics: Logic Characteristics (T
A
= +25
C)
Parameter
Voltage logic high
1
Voltage logic low
V
HIGH
V
LOW
Symbol
Minimum
1.8
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. SKY66110-11 Mode Logic Truth Table
Mode
Sleep mode
Receive (RX) mode
Transmit (TX) mode
Non-permissible state
1
CTX
0
0
1
1
CRX
0
1
0
1
1 This state will enable both the TX and RX paths. It is not permitted to operate in this state.
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Evaluation Board Description
The SKY66110-11 Evaluation Board is used to test the
performance of the SKY66110-11 front-end module. The board is
optimized for evaluation, experimentation, and investigation with
an 802.15.4 signal source. The design and layout can be quickly
and easily transferred into a production design.
An Evaluation Board schematic diagram is provided in Figure 3. A
reference design schematic is provided in Figure 4. Table 9
provides the Bill of Materials (BOM) list for Evaluation Board
components. A photograph of the Evaluation Board is shown in
Figure 5.
Evaluation Board Setup Procedure
Connect Supply
Package Dimensions
The PCB layout footprint for the SKY66110-11 is provided in
Figure 6. Typical part markings are shown in Figure 7. Package
dimensions are shown in Figure 8, and tape and reel dimensions
are provided in Figure 9.
Package and Handling Information
Since the device package is sensitive to moisture absorption, it is
baked and vacuum packed before shipping. Instructions on the
shipping container label regarding exposure to moisture after the
container seal is broken must be followed. Otherwise, problems
related to moisture absorption may occur when the part is
subjected to high temperature during solder assembly.
The SKY66110-11 is rated to Moisture Sensitivity Level 3 (MSL3)
at 260
C.
It can be used for lead or lead-free soldering. For
additional information, refer to the Skyworks Application Note,
PCB Design and SMT Assembly/Rework Guidelines for MCM-L
Packages,
document number 101752.
Care must be taken when attaching this product, whether it is
done manually or in a production solder reflow environment.
Production quantities of this product are shipped in a standard
tape and reel format.
1. Connect J1 and J4 to 50
instruments. Terminate all unused
ports (if applicable) with 50
.
2. Connect the supply ground to Pins 1, 4, and 6 of J2.
3. Connect 3.3 V to pin 7 of J2.
4. Connect 1.8 V to one of the logic pins (pin 3 or pin 5) on J2 to
select RX or TX mode. Connect the other logic pin to ground.
Refer to Table 8 for mode control settings.
Measure Performance
TX
Monitor the 2.4
GHz
amplifier performance by applying an RF
signal to connector J4 (TR) and verify the output power on
connector J1 (ANT).
RX
Monitor the 2.4
GHz
switch performance by applying an RF signal
to connector J1 (ANT) and verify the output signal on connector
J4 (TR).
CAUTION:
Care should be taken not to overdrive the switch by
applying too much RF on the input to the device. A
starting input power of −20 dBm is suitable.
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