BALF-SPI-01D3 50 nominal input / conjugate match balun to SPIRIT1, with integrated harmonic filter Datasheet production data Features 50 nominal input / conjugate match to SPIRIT1 Low insertion loss Low amplitude imbalance Low phase imbalance Small footprint Flip-Chip package 6 bumps Benefits Figure 1. Pin coordinates (top view) Very low profile (< 670 m) High RF performance RF BOM and area reduction $ 5;B3 *1' Applications % $17 5;B1 *1' 7; 868 MHz and 915 MHz impedance matched balun filter Optimized for SPIRIT1 sub GHz RFIC & Description Figure 2. Application schematic (top view) & The BALF-SPI-01D3 uses STMicroelectronics IPD technology on non-conductive glass substrate which optimize RF performance. 9 026, 6&/. 63,5,7 9%$7 95(* 0,62 *3,2 *3,2 *3,2 *3,2 'LJLWDOLQWHUIDFH & & 6'1 / 6036([W 6036([W 7; / STMicroelectronics BALF-SPI-01D3 is an ultra miniature balun. The BALF-SPI-01D3 integrates matching network and harmonics filters. Matching impedance has been customized for the SPIRIT1 ST transceiver. & / 9 5) 1 5) 3 ;287 ;,1 &6Q 9%$7 *1'B3$ &; $QWHQQD %$/)63,' ;7$/ & & November 2015 This is information on a product in full production. DocID025035 Rev 5 1/12 www.st.com 12 Characteristics 1 BALF-SPI-01D3 Characteristics Table 1. Absolute maximum ratings (limiting values) Value Symbol Parameter Unit Min. Input power RFIN PIN VESD TOP Typ. Max. - 20 ESD ratings human body model (JESD22-A114-C), all I/O one at a time while others connected to GND 2000 - ESD ratings machine model, all I/O 200 - Operating temperature (JESD22-A115-C), all I/O -40 - dBm V +85 C Table 2. Impedances (Tamb = 25 C) Value Symbol Parameter Unit ZRX Nominal differential RX balun impedance ZTX Nominal TX filter impedance ZANT Antenna impedance Min. Typ. Max. - match to SPIRIT1 - - 50 - Table 3. RF performance (Tamb = 25 C) Value Symbol F Parameter Test condition Frequency range (bandwidth) Unit Min. Typ. Max. 779 868 956 MHz S21RX-ANT Insertion loss in bandwidth without mismatch loss (RX balun) -1.7 -2 dB S21TX-ANT Insertion loss in bandwidth without mismatch loss (TX filter) -1.4 -2 dB S11ANT Input return loss in bandwidth (RX balun) -23 -15 dB S11ANT Input return loss in bandwidth (TX filter) -15 -12 dB 10 15 0.35 0.8 dB imb Output phase imbalance (RX balun) Aimb Output amplitude imbalance (RX balun) Att 2/12 Harmonic levels (TX filter) 5 Attenuation at 2fo -35 Attenuation at 3fo -40 DocID025035 Rev 5 dBm BALF-SPI-01D3 1.1 Characteristics RF measurement (Rx balun) Figure 3. Insertion loss (Tamb = 25 C) G% Figure 4. Return loss antenna (Tamb = 25 C) G% ) 0+] Figure 5. Phase imbalance (Tamb = 25 C) GHJ ) 0+] Figure 6. Amplitude imbalance (Tamb = 25 C) G% ) 0+] ) 0+] DocID025035 Rev 5 3/12 Characteristics 1.2 BALF-SPI-01D3 RF measurement (Tx filter) Figure 7. Transmission (Tamb = 25 C) Figure 8. Insertion loss (Tamb = 25 C) G% ) 0+] ) *+] Figure 9. Attenuation (Tamb = 25 C) G% Figure 10. Return loss antenna (Tamb = 25 C) G%P I I G% ) *+] 4/12 ) 0+] DocID025035 Rev 5 BALF-SPI-01D3 2 Application information Application information Figure 11. Application board EVB (4 layers) Figure 12. TX output measurements with BALF-SPI-01D3 at 868 MHz 0HDVXUHGRXWSXW3RZHU G%P 5HTXHVWHG3RZHU G%P DocID025035 Rev 5 5/12 Application information BALF-SPI-01D3 Figure 13. TX output power measurements over frequency with BALF-SPI-01D3 0HDVXUHGRXWSXW3RZHU G%P 0+] 0+] G%PPRGH G%PPRGH ) 0+] Figure 14. Harmonic measurements at Pout = 10 dBm with BALF-SPI-01D3 $WW G% + + + + + + + ) 0+] 6/12 DocID025035 Rev 5 BALF-SPI-01D3 3 Package information Package information Epoxy meets UL94, V0 Lead-free package In order to meet environmental requirements, ST offers these devices in different grades of ECOPACK(R) packages, depending on their level of environmental compliance. ECOPACK(R) specifications, grade definitions and product status are available at: www.st.com. ECOPACK(R) is an ST trademark. Flip-Chip package information Figure 15. Flip-Chip package outline %RWWRPYLHZ 7RSYLHZ VLGHYLHZ $ $ ( 'LDPE $ $ $ I' $ ' FFF & ' 3.1 & % % ' % % ' & & & & I' $ ( Table 4. Flip-Chip package mechanical data Description Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Unit 0.590 0.650 0.710 mm A Bump height + substrate thickness A1 Bump height 0.200 mm A2 Substrate thickness 0.400 mm b Bump diameter 0.210 0.250 0.290 mm D Y dimension of the die 1.950 2.000 1.950 mm D1 Y pitch 0.960 1.000 1.040 mm D2 Y pitch2 0.460 0.500 0.540 mm E X dimension of the die 1.350 1.400 1.450 mm E1 X pitch 0.790 0.820 0.850 mm fD1 Distance from bump to edge of die on Y axis 0.295 mm fD2 Distance from bump to edge of die on Y axis 0.195 mm ccc 0.05 DocID025035 Rev 5 mm 7/12 Package information BALF-SPI-01D3 Figure 16. Recommended balun land pattern P P P P P 5; *URXQG FOHDUDQFH PLFURQV 7;$17 *URXQG FOHDUDQFH PLFURQV &RSSHUSDGV 8/12 P DocID025035 Rev 5 BALF-SPI-01D3 Package information Figure 17. 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