DATA SHEET SE2521A80: 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN Front-End Preliminary Applications Product Description The SE2521A80 is a complete 802.11 b/g WLAN RF front-end module providing all the functionality of the power amplifier, power detector, T/R switch, diversity switch and associated matching. The SE2521A80 provides a complete 2.4 GHz WLAN RF solution from the output of the transceiver to the antennas in an ultra compact form factor. IEEE802.11b DSSS WLAN IEEE802.11g OFDM WLAN Access Points, PCMCIA, PC cards Features Dual Mode IEEE802.11b & IEEE802.11g All RF ports matched to 50 Integrated PA, TX Filter, DPDT T/R and Diversity switches Integrated Power Detector 20 dBm @ 3.0 % EVM, 802.11g, 54 Mbits 20 dBm, 802.11b, ACPR = -37 dBr, 11 Mbits Single supply voltage: 3.3 V 10 % Small lead free package, 8 mm x 7 mm x 1.2 mm, MSL 3 Designed for ease of use, all RF ports are matched to 50 to simplify PCB layout and the interface to the transceiver RFIC. The SE2521A80 also includes a transmitter power detector with 20 dB of dynamic range and a digital enable control for transmitter power ramp on/off control. The power ramp rise/fall time is 1 sec typical. The SE2521A80 is pin for pin compatible to Skyworks' SE2521A34 for easy transition of medium power designs to higher power designs. Ordering Information The device also provides a notch filter from 3.2-3.3 GHz prior to the input of the power amplifier. Part Number Package Remark SE2521A80 SE2521A80-R SE2521A80-EK1 24 pin LGA 24 pin LGA N/A Samples Tape and Reel Evaluation kit Functional Block Diagram VCC Bias Circuitry TX EN TX IN V CC3 50 Ohm Match 50 Ohm OMN + LPF Notch Filter Switch ANT_A (50 Ohm) ANT_B (50 Ohm) PD_OUT RXOUT Power Detector Switch Control 50 Ohm Match C1 C2 C3 C4 Figure 1: Functional Block Diagram Skyworks Solutions, Inc. * Phone [781] 376-3000 * Fax [781] 376-3100 * sales@skyworksinc.com * www.skyworksinc.com 202417A * Skyworks Proprietary Information * Products and Product Information are Subject to Change Without Notice * September 25, 2012 1 DATA SHEET SE2521A80: 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN Front-End Preliminary GND GND GND ANT_A GND GND ANT_B Pin Out Diagram 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 3 15 C2 GND 4 14 C1 GND 5 13 PD_OUT 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 TXEN VCC N/C 16 C3 RX_OUT 2 GND VCC3 GND 17 C4 GND 1 TX_IN GND Figure 2: SE2521A80 Pin-Out (Top View Through Package) Pin Out Description Pin No. Name Description 1 GND Ground 2 VCC3 +3.3 V DC for 3 stage power amplifier collector voltage 3 VCC +3.3 V DC 4,5 GND Ground 6 TX_IN rd Transmit Input 7,8,9 GND 10 RX_OUT 11 N/C 12 TXEN Transmit Enable 13 PD_OUT Power Detector 14 C1 Control 1 Input 15 C2 Control 2 Input 16 C3 Control 3 Input 17 C4 Control 4 Input 18 ANT_B 19,20 GND 21 ANT_A Ground Receive Output No Connect Antenna B (50 ohm) Ground Antenna A (50 ohm) Skyworks Solutions, Inc. * Phone [781] 376-3000 * Fax [781] 376-3100 * sales@skyworksinc.com * www.skyworksinc.com 202417A * Skyworks Proprietary Information * Products and Product Information are Subject to Change Without Notice * September 25, 2012 2 DATA SHEET SE2521A80: 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN Front-End Preliminary Pin No. Name 22,23,24 GND Description Ground Absolute Maximum Ratings These are stress ratings only. Exposure to stresses beyond these maximum ratings may cause permanent damage to, or affect the reliability of the device. Avoid operating the device outside the recommended operating conditions defined below. This device is ESD sensitive. Handling and assembly of this device should be at ESD protected workstations. Symbol Definition Min. Max. Unit VCC Supply Voltage on VCC -0.3 4.0 V TXEN Power Amplifier Enable -0.3 4.0 V TXRF RF Input Power - 2.0 dBm Operating Temperature Range -20 85 C Storage Temperature Range -40 150 C TA TSTG Recommended Operating Conditions Symbol Parameter VCC Supply Voltage TA Ambient Temperature Min. Typ. Max. Unit 3.0 3.3 3.6 V 0 25 85 C DC Electrical Characteristics Conditions: VCC = VEN = 3.3 V, TA = 25 C, as measured on Skyworks Solutions' SE2521A80-EV1 evaluation board (de-embedded to device), all unused ports terminated with 50 ohms, unless otherwise noted Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit ICC-G Total Supply Current POUT = 20 dBm, 54 Mbps OFDM signal, 64 QAM - 275 - mA ICC-B Total Supply Current POUT = 20 dBm, 11 Mbps CCK signal, BT = 0.45 - 300 - mA ICC_OFF Total Supply Current VEN = 0 V, No RF Applied, C1 = C2 = C3 = C4 = 0 V - 2 10 A Skyworks Solutions, Inc. * Phone [781] 376-3000 * Fax [781] 376-3100 * sales@skyworksinc.com * www.skyworksinc.com 202417A * Skyworks Proprietary Information * Products and Product Information are Subject to Change Without Notice * September 25, 2012 3 DATA SHEET SE2521A80: 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN Front-End Preliminary Logic Characteristics Conditions: VCC = VEN = 3.3 V, TA = 25 C, as measured on Skyworks Solutions' SE2521A80-EV1 evaluation board (de-embedded to device), all unused ports terminated with 50 ohms, unless otherwise noted. Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit VENH Logic High Voltage (Module On) - 2.0 - VCC V VENL Logic Low Voltage (Module Off) - 0 - 0.5 V IENH Input Current Logic High Voltage - - 100 200 A IENL Input Current Logic Low Voltage - - 0.2 - A Switch Characteristics Conditions: VCC = VEN = 3.3 V, TA = 25 C, as measured on Skyworks Solutions' SE2521A80-EV1 evaluation board (de-embedded to device), all unused ports terminated with 50 ohms, unless otherwise noted. Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit VCTL_ON Control Voltage (On State) - 3.0 - 3.6 V VCTL_OFF Control Voltage (OFF State) - 0.0 - 0.2 V SW ON Low Loss Switch Control Voltage High State = VCTL_ON VCTL_OFF 2.8 - VCC V SW OFF High Loss Switch Control Voltage Low State = VCTL_OFF VCTL_OFF 0 - 0.3 V ICTL_ON Switch Control Bias Current (RF Applied) On pin (C1,C2,C3,C4) being driven high. RF Applied - - 100 A ICTL_ON Switch Control Bias Current (No RF) On pin (C1,C2,C3,C4) being driven high. No RF - - 30 A - - - 100 pF CCTL Control Input Capacitance Switch Control Logic Table Switch Logic Operational Mode C1 C4 C2 C3 TXRF - ANTA TXRF - ANTB RXRF - ANTA RXRF - ANTB SW ON SW OFF SW OFF SW OFF ON OFF OFF OFF SW OFF SW ON SW OFF SW OFF OFF ON OFF OFF SW OFF SW OFF SW ON SW OFF OFF OFF ON OFF SW OFF SW OFF SW OFF SW ON OFF OFF OFF ON Skyworks Solutions, Inc. * Phone [781] 376-3000 * Fax [781] 376-3100 * sales@skyworksinc.com * www.skyworksinc.com 202417A * Skyworks Proprietary Information * Products and Product Information are Subject to Change Without Notice * September 25, 2012 4 DATA SHEET SE2521A80: 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN Front-End Preliminary AC Electrical Characteristics 802.11g Transmit Characteristics Conditions: VCC = VEN = 3.3 V, TA = 25 C, as measured on Skyworks Solutions' SE2521A80-EV1 evaluation board (de-embedded to device), all unused ports terminated with 50 ohms, unless otherwise noted. Symbol FIN P802.11g P802.11b Parameter Frequency Range Condition Min. Typ. Max. Unit - 2400 - 2500 MHz Output power 54 Mbps OFDM signal, 64QAM, EVM = 3.0 % - 20 - dBm Output power 11 Mbps CCK signal, BT = 0.45 ACPR(Adj) < -35 dBr ACPR(Alt) < -55 dBr - 20 - dBm P1dB P1dB - - 26 - dBm S21 Small Signal Gain - 27.0 30 34.0 dB Small Signal Gain Variation Over Band - - 1.0 2.5 dB Gain @ 3.2 to 3.3 GHz - - 3 7 dB Pout = 20 dBm, 2 Mbps, 802.11b CCK - -47 -42 dBm/MHz f1 and f2 at Fc +/- 312.5 kHz, P = 20 dBm - -35 - dBc S21 S213.2 2f,3f Harmonics IM3 3 Order Intermodulation IM5 5 Order Intermodulation f1 and f2 at Fc +/- 312.5 kHz, P = 20 dBm - -50 - dBc Rise Time 10 % to 90% of final output power level - 0.20 - s tdr, tdf Delay and rise/fall Time 50 % of VEN edge and 90/10 % of final output power level - 1.0 - s S11 Input Return Loss 6.5 9.5 - dB rd th tr STAB Stability PIN -2 dBm Load VSWR = 6:1 All non-harmonically related outputs less than -50 dBc/MHz Receive Characteristics Conditions: VCC = VEN = 3.3 V, TA = 25 C, as measured on Skyworks Solutions' SE2521A80-EV1 evaluation board (de-embedded to device), all unused ports terminated with 50 ohms, unless otherwise noted. Symbol FOUT Parameter Frequency Range Condition Min. Typ. - 2400 - Max. 2500 Skyworks Solutions, Inc. * Phone [781] 376-3000 * Fax [781] 376-3100 * sales@skyworksinc.com * www.skyworksinc.com 202417A * Skyworks Proprietary Information * Products and Product Information are Subject to Change Without Notice * September 25, 2012 Unit MHz 5 DATA SHEET SE2521A80: 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN Front-End Preliminary Symbol Parameter Condition Min. Typ. Max. Unit RXIL Insertion Loss - - 0.8 1.2 dB RXRL Return Loss - - -15 -10 dB Delta Rx TRISOL-2 ANTRISOL Delta between Rx paths ANT_A to RX_OUT or ANT_B to RX_OUT - - 0.5 dB Rx Leakage C1 or C4 = SWON, C2 = C3 = SWOFF, Device transmitting 20 dBm @ ANTA or ANTB, Power measured @ RX_OUT - - 6 dBm Isolation between ANT_A and ANT_B to RX_OUT Small signal input into ANT_A or ANT_B, Device not transmitting, Power measured @ RX_OUT, C1 AND C4 = SWON, C2 and C3 = SWOFF 14 - 24 dB Skyworks Solutions, Inc. * Phone [781] 376-3000 * Fax [781] 376-3100 * sales@skyworksinc.com * www.skyworksinc.com 202417A * Skyworks Proprietary Information * Products and Product Information are Subject to Change Without Notice * September 25, 2012 6 DATA SHEET SE2521A80: 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN Front-End Preliminary Power Detector Characteristics Conditions: VCC = VEN = 3.3 V, TA = 25 C, as measured on Skyworks Solutions' SE2521A80-EV1 evaluation board (de-embedded to device), unless otherwise noted. Symbol Parameter Condition Min. Typ. Max. Unit - 2400 - 2500 MHz 0 - 20 dBm FOUT Frequency Range PDR Power detect range, peak power PDZLOAD DC load impedance - - 2.6 - kohm PDVNoRF Output Voltage, POUT = No RF - 0.90 0.96 1.04 V PDVp20 Output Voltage, POUT = 20 dBm - - 0.50 - V PDVp22 Output Voltage, POUT = 22 dBm - - 0.37 - V Measured at ANT_A or ANT_B SE2521A80 Power Detector Response 1 VDET (V) 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 0 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 POUT (dBm) Figure 3: SE2521A80 Power Detector Performance Curve Skyworks Solutions, Inc. * Phone [781] 376-3000 * Fax [781] 376-3100 * sales@skyworksinc.com * www.skyworksinc.com 202417A * Skyworks Proprietary Information * Products and Product Information are Subject to Change Without Notice * September 25, 2012 7 DATA SHEET SE2521A80: 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN Front-End Preliminary Typical Performance Data Conditions: VCC = VEN = 3.3 V, Channel = 7, TA = 25 C, as measured on Skyworks Solutions' SE2521A80-EV1 evaluation board , all unused ports terminated with 50 ohms, unless otherwise noted. 802.11g Typical Performance Conditions: 54Mbps 802.11g OFDM Signal SE2521A80 802.11g EVM vs. P OUT over Frequency 2425 MHz 2450 MHz SE2521A80 802.11g EVM vs. P OUT over Voltage 2.7 V 2500 MHz 5 5 4 4 EVM (%) EVM (%) 2400 MHz 3 2 3V 3.3 V 3.6 V 3 2 1 1 0 0 5 6 7 8 9 11 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 POUT (dBm) POUT (dBm) (a) (b) 18 19 20 21 Figure 4: SE2521A80 802.11g 54 Mbps EVM vs. POUT (a) Over Frequency (b) Over Voltage 802.11b Performance SE2521A80 802.11b ACPR vs. P OUT ACPR-ADJ SE2521A80 Harmonics vs. P OUT (802.11b CCK 1Mbps) 2fo ACPR-ALT Harmonic (dBm/1MHz) -35 -40 ACPR (dBc) 3fo -45 -30 -45 -50 -55 -60 -50 -55 -60 -65 -65 -70 -70 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 POUT (dBm) (a) 22 23 24 25 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 POUT (dBm) (b) Figure 5: SE2521A80 802.11b Performance (a) ACPR vs. POUT, (b) Harmonics vs. POUT Skyworks Solutions, Inc. * Phone [781] 376-3000 * Fax [781] 376-3100 * sales@skyworksinc.com * www.skyworksinc.com 202417A * Skyworks Proprietary Information * Products and Product Information are Subject to Change Without Notice * September 25, 2012 8 DATA SHEET SE2521A80: 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN Front-End Preliminary CW Typical Performance SE2521A80 I CC vs. POUT over Frequency SE2521A80 P1dB, Small Signal Gain vs. Frequency P1dB SSG 2400 MHz 29 33 28.5 32 28 31 27.5 30 27 29 26.5 28 2425 MHz 2450 MHz 2500 MHz 600 ICC (mA) SSG (dB) P1dB (dBm) 500 400 300 26 2400 2420 2440 2460 200 100 27 2500 2480 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 POUT (dBm) Frequency (MHz) (a) (b) SE2521A80 Power Detector Response over Frequency 2400 MHz 2425 MHz 2450 MHz 2500 MHz 1 VDET (V) 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 0 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 POUT (dBm) (c) Figure 6: SE2521A80 CW Typical Performance (a) P1dB, Gain vs. Frequency, (b) ICC vs. POUT over Frequency and (c) Power Detector Response over Frequency Skyworks Solutions, Inc. * Phone [781] 376-3000 * Fax [781] 376-3100 * sales@skyworksinc.com * www.skyworksinc.com 202417A * Skyworks Proprietary Information * Products and Product Information are Subject to Change Without Notice * September 25, 2012 9 DATA SHEET SE2521A80: 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN Front-End Preliminary Package Information Figure 7 shows the detailed device package diagram. The pads on the Skyworks RF modules are plated with gold over nickel, with a gold thickness of nominally 0.75 um. The modules can be reflowed onto FR4 based material using eutectic SnPb or common tin based Pb free solder pastes. 5 4 3 2 1 6 1 24 GND GND GND GND 3 4 GND GND 5 6 GND GND 7 23 GND GND GND GND GND GND 8 9 GND 7 GND GND GND GND GND GND 8 22 9 21 21 10 GND 23 22 20 GND 2 24 20 10 GND GND GND GND GND 19 11 19 11 GND GND GND GND GND GND 13 14 15 16 17 18 12 GND GND GND 16 15 14 GND 18 12 17 13 TOP SIDE NOTES : GROUND PAD DETAIL SIGNAL PAD DETAIL BOTTOM SIDE Figure 7: SE2521A80 Package Diagram Package Handling Information Because of its sensitivity to moisture absorption, instructions on the shipping container label must be followed regarding exposure to moisture after the container seal is broken, otherwise, problems related to moisture absorption may occur when the part is subjected to high temperature during solder assembly. The SE2521A80 is capable of withstanding a Pb free solder reflow. Care must be taken when attaching this product, whether it is done manually or in a production solder reflow environment. If the part is manually attached, precaution should be taken to insure that the device is not subjected to temperatures above its rated peak temperature for an extended period of time. For details on both attachment techniques, precautions, and handling procedures recommended, please refer to: "Land Grid Array Module Solder Reflow & Rework Information", Document Number QAD-00046 "Handling, Packing, Shipping and Use of Moisture Sensitive LGA", Document Number QAD-00047 Skyworks Solutions, Inc. * Phone [781] 376-3000 * Fax [781] 376-3100 * sales@skyworksinc.com * www.skyworksinc.com 202417A * Skyworks Proprietary Information * Products and Product Information are Subject to Change Without Notice * September 25, 2012 10 DATA SHEET SE2521A80: 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN Front-End Preliminary Recommended PCB Footprint Figure 8 shows the recommended PCB footprint for the SE2521A80. LAND PATTERN MASK PATTERN GROUND PAD DETAIL SIGNAL LAND DETAIL VIA IN SIGNAL LAND TABLE PIN NAME DESCRIPTION RECOMMENDED NOTES : RECOMMENDED FOOTPRINT LGA100P800X700-24-610X505 PASTE SCREEN PATTERN 01 Figure 8: SE2521A80 Recommended PCB Footprint Branding Information The device branding is shown in Figure 9. Pin 1 Identifier Terminal Finish Pin 1 Part Number Lot Code SiGe 2521A80 Lot Code e4 Figure 9: SE2521A80 Branding and Pin 1 Location Skyworks Solutions, Inc. * Phone [781] 376-3000 * Fax [781] 376-3100 * sales@skyworksinc.com * www.skyworksinc.com 202417A * Skyworks Proprietary Information * Products and Product Information are Subject to Change Without Notice * September 25, 2012 11 DATA SHEET SE2521A80: 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN Front-End Preliminary Tape and Reel Production quantities of this product are shipped in a standard tape-and-reel format. dimensions and sizing is shown in Table 1 and Figure 10. Parameter Devices Per Reel Reel Diameter Specific tape and reel Value 2500 13 inches Table 1: Tape and Reel Dimensions Figure 10: SE2521A80 Tape and Reel Information Skyworks Solutions, Inc. * Phone [781] 376-3000 * Fax [781] 376-3100 * sales@skyworksinc.com * www.skyworksinc.com 202417A * Skyworks Proprietary Information * Products and Product Information are Subject to Change Without Notice * September 25, 2012 12 DATA SHEET SE2521A80: 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN Front-End Preliminary Copyright (c) 2012 Skyworks Solutions, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Information in this document is provided in connection with Skyworks Solutions, Inc. ("Skyworks") products or services. These materials, including the information contained herein, are provided by Skyworks as a service to its customers and may be used for informational purposes only by the customer. Skyworks assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in these materials or the information contained herein. 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