BALF-NRG-01D3 50 ohm nominal input / conjugate match balun balun to BlueNRG tranceiver, with integrated harmonic filter Datasheet - production data Description STMicroelectronics BALF-NRG-01D3 is an ultra miniature balun. The BALF-NRG-01D3 integrates matching network and harmonics filter. Matching impedance has been customized for the BlueNRG ST transceiver (both QFN and WLCSP versions). It is using STMicroelectronics IPD technology on non conductive glass substrate which optimizes RF performance. Flip-Chip (4 bumps) package Figure 1: Application schematic with QFN type BlueNRG Features 50 nominal input / conjugate match to BlueNRG device Low insertion loss Low amplitude imbalance Low phase imbalance Wafer level chip scale package (WLCSP) Benefits Very low profile < 670 m High RF performance RF BOM reduction Small footprint Figure 2: Application schematic with WLCSP type BlueNRG Solder a 10u_0805 between 1-2 or a 0R0_0805 between 1-3 Applications Bluetooth low energy impedance matched balun filter Optimized for ST BlueNRG RFIC May 2017 DocID026543 Rev 5 This is information on a product in full production. 1/15 www.st.com Characteristics 1 BALF-NRG-01D3 Characteristics Table 1: Absolute maximum ratings (limiting values) Value Symbol Parameter Unit Min. PIN VESD TOP Input power RFIN Typ. Max. - 20 ESD ratings MIL STD883C (HBM: C = 100 pF, R = 1.5 , air discharge) 2000 ESD ratings machine model (MM: C = 200 pF, R = 25 W, L = 500 nH) 200 - Operating temperature -40 - dBm V +105 C Table 2: Impedances (Tamb = 25 C) Value Symbol ZOUT ZIN Parameter Unit Min. Typ. Max. Nominal differential output impedance - Match to BlueNRG - Nominal input impedance - 50 - Table 3: RF performance (Tamb = 25 C) Value Symbol Parameter Test condition Unit Min. f 2400 Max. 2500 MHz S11 Input return loss bandwidth -20 dB S21 Insertion loss -1.1 dB S21 2/15 Frequency range (bandwidth) Typ. Harmonic rejection (differential mode) imb Output phase imbalance Aimb Output amplitude imbalance DocID026543 Rev 5 H2 -8 H3 -38 H4 -31 H5 -23 dB 7 0.5 dB BALF-NRG-01D3 1.1 Characteristics RF measurement Figure 3: Differential transmission Figure 4: Return loss dB 0 -10 -19 dB -20 -20 -30 -21 -40 -50 -60 -22 -23 -24 f(GHz) -70 -80 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 f(GHz) -25 2.40 Figure 5: Insertion loss -0.8 2.42 2.44 2.46 2.48 2.50 Figure 6: H2 filtering dB -5 -0.9 dB -7 -1.0 -9 -1.1 -11 -1.2 -1.3 -13 f(GHz) -1.4 2.40 2.42 2.44 2.46 2.48 2.50 f(GHz) -15 4.80 Figure 7: H3 filtering -30 -20 -35 -25 -40 -30 -45 -35 -50 -40 -60 7.20 7.25 7.30 7.35 7.40 4.88 4.92 4.96 5.00 Figure 8: H4 filtering dB -55 4.84 dB f(GHz) -45 7.45 -50 9.60 7.50 DocID026543 Rev 5 f(GHz) 9.70 9.80 9.90 10 3/15 Characteristics BALF-NRG-01D3 Figure 9: H5 filtering -15 Figure 10: Amplitude imbalance dB 1.0 dB 0.8 -20 0.6 -25 0.4 -30 0.2 f(GHz) -35 12.00 12.10 12.20 12.30 12.40 12.50 f(GHz) 0 2.40 2.42 2.44 Figure 11: Phase imbalance 10 deg 8 6 4 2 f(GHz) 0 2.40 4/15 2.42 2.44 DocID026543 Rev 5 2.46 2.48 2.50 2.46 2.48 2.50 BALF-NRG-01D3 with QFN type BlueNRG BALF-NRG-01D3 2 BALF-NRG-01D3 with QFN type BlueNRG Figure 12: Application board EVB (2 layers) Figure 13: Recommended balun land pattern (EVB) 254 m SMT = 320 m TOP and SPT = 220 m 180 m DocID026543 Rev 5 5/15 BALF-NRG-01D3 with QFN type BlueNRG 2.1 BALF-NRG-01D3 BALF-NRG-01D3 measurements on QFN EVB Figure 14: Harmonics Figure 15: Sensitivity 6/15 DocID026543 Rev 5 BALF-NRG-01D3 BALF-NRG-01D3 with QFN type BlueNRG Figure 16: Pout DocID026543 Rev 5 7/15 BALF-NRG-01D3 with WLCSP type BlueNRG 3 BALF-NRG-01D3 BALF-NRG-01D3 with WLCSP type BlueNRG Figure 17: Recommended balun land pattern (WLCSP) 800 m 220 m Figure 18: PCB stack-up recommendation 8/15 DocID026543 Rev 5 BALF-NRG-01D3 3.1 BALF-NRG-01D3 with WLCSP type BlueNRG BALF-NRG-01D3 measurements on WLCSP EVB Figure 19: Harmonics Figure 20: Sensitivity DocID026543 Rev 5 9/15 BALF-NRG-01D3 with WLCSP type BlueNRG BALF-NRG-01D3 Figure 21: Pout 10/15 DocID026543 Rev 5 Package information BALF-NRG-01D3 4 Package information 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. 4.1 Epoxy meets UL94, V0 Lead-free package Flip-Chip 4 bumps package information Figure 22: Flip-Chip 4 bumps package outline Table 4: Flip-Chip 5 bumps dimensions Dimesions (in mm) Parameter Min. Typ. Max. A 0.580 0.630 0.680 A1 0.180 0.205 0.230 A2 0.380 0.400 0.420 b 0.230 0.255 0.280 D 1.375 1.400 1.425 D1 0.990 1.000 1.010 E 0.825 0.850 0.875 E1 0.390 0.400 0.410 SE 0.200 fD 0.170 0.200 0.230 fE 0.195 0.225 0.255 ccc 0.050 O 0.025 DocID026543 Rev 5 11/15 Package information BALF-NRG-01D3 Figure 23: Footprint - 3 mils stencil -non solder mask defined Copper pad diameter: 220 m recommended 180 m minimum 260 m maximum Solder mask opening: 220 m recommended 180 m minimum 260 m maximum Solder mask opening: 320 m recommended 300 m minimum 340 m maximum Copper pad diameter: 320 m recommended 300 m minimum Solder stencil opening: 220 m recommended Solder stencil opening: 220 m recommended Figure 25: Footprint - 5 mils stencil -non solder mask defined Figure 26: Footprint - 5 mils stencil - solder mask defined Copper pad diameter: 220 m recommended 180 m minimum 260 m maximum Solder mask opening: 220 m recommended 180 m minimum 260 m maximum Solder mask opening: 320 m recommended 300 m minimum 340 m maximum Copper pad diameter: 320 m recommended 300 m minimum Solder stencil opening: 330 m recommended* Solder stencil opening: 330 m recommended* *depending on paste, it can go down to 270 m 12/15 Figure 24: Footprint - 3 mils stencil - solder mask defined *depending on paste, it can go down to 270 m DocID026543 Rev 5 Package information BALF-NRG-01D3 4.2 Flip-chip 4 bumps packing information Figure 27: Marking Table 5: Document revision history Ball Name Description A1 ANT Antenna connection A2 GND Ground B1 Rx_P Balun receive positive output B2 Rx_N Balun receive negative output Figure 28: Flip Chip tape and reel specifications More packing information is available in the application note: AN2348 Flip-Chip: "Package description and recommendations for use" DocID026543 Rev 5 13/15 Ordering information 5 BALF-NRG-01D3 Ordering information Table 6: Ordering information 6 Order code Marking Package Weight Base qty. Delivery mode BALF-NRG-01D3 SV Flip-Chip package (4 bumps) 1.35 mg 5000 Tape and reel (7'') Revision history Table 7: Document revision history 14/15 Date Revision Changes 17-Jun-2014 1 Initial release. 17-Jul-2014 2 Updated Figure 13, Figure 17, Figure 22 and package view on cover page. Corrected typo error on Table 2. 18-Aug-2014 3 Updated title and description in cover page. 29-Sep-2015 4 Updated Figure 22. Added Figure 25 and Figure 26. Reformatted to current standards. 04-May-2017 5 Updated Figure 2: "Application schematic with WLCSP type BlueNRG". DocID026543 Rev 5 BALF-NRG-01D3 IMPORTANT NOTICE - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY STMicroelectronics NV and its subsidiaries ("ST") reserve the right to make changes, corrections, enhancements, modifications, and improvements to ST products and/or to this document at any time without notice. Purchasers should obtain the latest relevant information on ST products before placing orders. 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