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Product Description
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InP HBT
LDMOS
RF MEMS
RF3024
BROADBAND MEDIUM POWER SPDT SWITCH
The RF3024 is a GaAs pHEMT single-pole double-throw (SPDT) switch
designed for general purpose switching applications which require very
low insertion loss, moderate isolation, and medium power handling capa-
bility. The RF3024 is ideally suited for battery-powered and low control
voltage applications.
1
2
3
6
5
4
RF1
GND
RF2
V1
RFC
V2
10MHz to 4GHz Operation
0.25dB Insertion Loss at
1GHz
26dB Isolation at 2GHz
1.8V Minimum Control
Voltage
28dBm P0.1dB at 3V
18dBm P0.1dB at 1.8V
58dBm IP3 at 3V
Applications
Cellular Handset Applications
Antenna Tuning Applications
IEEE 802.11b/g WiFi Applica-
tions
Cellular Infrastructure Appli-
cations
DS120723
Package: SC70, 6-Pin
RF3024
Parameter Specification Unit Condition
Min. Typ. Max.
Insertion Loss 0.25 dB 1GHz
0.3 0.4 dB 2GHz
0.45 dB 3GHz
VSWR 1.15 1GHz
1.2 2GHz
1.33 3GHz
Isolation 26 dB 1GHz
22 26 dB 2GHz
27 dB 3GHz
P1dB* 31 dBm 1GHz
32 dBm 2GHz
P0.1dB* 28 dBm 1GHz
IP3* 60 dBm 1GHz, 1MHz Spacing, 15dBm per tone
58 dBm 2GHz, 1MHz Spacing, 15dBm per tone
TON, TOFF 40 nS 50% of VCTRL to 10/90% of RF
TRISE, TFALL 30 nS 10/90% RF
Test Conditions: 3.0V, 50, 25°C, with Application Circuit shown herein.
*Note: Performance degrades below 50MHz..
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Switch Control Settings
Evaluation Board Schematic
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter Rating Unit
Control Voltage 7.0 V
Maximum Input Power +36 dBm
Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C
Storage Temperature -55 to +150 °C
ESD Rating (HBM) Class 1A
MSL Rating 1
Control Signals Signal Paths
V1 V2 RFC-RF1 RFC-RF2
Valid
States
10ONOFF
01OFFON
Invalid
States
0 0 Indeterminate State*
1 1 Indeterminate State*
0: Logic level low, 0V~0.2V
1: Logic level high, 1.8V~5.0V
*In indeterminate states, both signal paths are in high
insertion loss states, ~10dB.
Caution! ESD sensitive device.
Exceeding any one or a combination of the Absolute Maximum Rating conditions may
cause permanent damage to the device. Extended application of Absolute Maximum
Rating conditions to the device may reduce device reliability. Specified typical perfor-
mance or functional operation of the device under Absolute Maximum Rating condi-
tions is not implied.
The information in this publication is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by RF Micro Devices, Inc. ("RFMD") for its use, nor for any
infringement of patents, or other rights of third parties, resulting from its use. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of
RFMD. RFMD reserves the right to change component circuitry, recommended appli-
cation circuitry and specifications at any time without prior notice.
RFMD Green: RoHS compliant per EU Directive 2002/95/EC, halogen free
per IEC 61249-2-21, < 1000ppm each of antimony trioxide in polymeric
materials and red phosphorus as a flame retardant, and <2% antimony in
solder.
1
2
3
6
5
4
C1
100 pF
J1
RF1
C2
100 pF
J2
RF2
C5
100 pF
V1
C4
100 pF J3
RFC
C3
100 pF
V2
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RF3024
Package Drawing
Pin Names and Descriptions
Pin Name Description
1RF1
RF Port 1.
2GND
Ground.
3RF2
RF Port 2.
4V2
RF2 Control Voltage.
5RFC
Common RF Port.
6V1
RF1 Control Voltage.
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Typical Performance
Temp=25°C, VCONTROL=3.0V
Note: Low Frequency RL performance can be improved using larger DC blocking capacitors
.
56
58
60
62
64
66
68
70
0.9 1.1 1.3 1.5 1.7 1.9 2.1 2.3 2.5
IP3
(dBm)
Frequency (GHz)
IP3 versus Frequency
(15 dBm tones, 3V)
-40°C
25°C
85°C
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
Isolation
(dB)
Frequency (GHz)
Isolation versus Frequency
+85°C
+25°C
-40°C
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
Return
Loss (dB)
Frequency (GHz)
Return Loss versus Frequency
+85°C
+25°C
-40°C
-1.0
-0.9
-0.8
-0.7
-0.6
-0.5
-0.4
-0.3
-0.2
-0.1
0.0
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
Insertion
Loss (dB)
Frequency (GHz)
Insertion Loss versus Frequency
+85°C
+25°C
-40°C
20
25
30
35
40
2.00 2.25 2.50 2.75 3.00 3.25 3.50 3.75 4.00 4.25 4.50 4.75 5.00
Input
Compression
Power (dB)
Control Voltage (V)
Input P1dB Compression Point versus Control Voltage
(1980MHz)
+85°C
+25°C
-40°C
20
25
30
35
40
2.00 2.25 2.50 2.75 3.00 3.25 3.50 3.75 4.00 4.25 4.50 4.75 5.00
Input
Compression
Power (dB)
Control Voltage (V)
Input P1dB Compression Point versus Control Voltage
(915MHz)
+85°C
+25°C
-40°C
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RF3024
Ordering Information
Ordering Code Description
RF3024 Sample bag with 25 pieces
RF3024SR 7” Reel with 100 pieces
RF3024TR7 7” Reel with 2500 pieces
RF3024PCK-410 500MHz PCBA with 5-piece sample bag
