RFMD + TriQuint = Qorvo
RFFM6903
2.5V to 4.2V, ISM Band, 1W
915MHZ Transmit/Receive Module
The RFFM6903 is a single-chip front end module (FEM) for applications
in the 900MHz and 868MHz ISM Bands. The RFFFM6903 addresses
the need for aggressive size reduction for typical portable equipment RF
front end design and greatly reduces the number of components outside
of the core chipset thus minimizing the footprint and assembly cost of
the overall solution. The RFFM6903 contains an integrated 1 Watt PA,
SP3T antenna switch, integrated Tx harmonic filter, Tx thru path, LNA
with bypass mode, and matching components. The RFFM6903 is
packaged in a 28-pin, 6.0mm x 6.0mm x 0.975mm over-molded
laminate package with backside ground which greatly minimizes next
level board space and allows for simplified integration.
VCC_TX2
VCC_TX1
VDD
GND
GND
RFFM6903
Package: LGA, 28-pin,
6.0mm x 6.0mm x 0.975mm
Features
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■
■
■
■
Integrated 50Ω Input/Output Match
Tx Output Power: 30dBm
Separate Tx/Rx 50 Ω transceiver
interface
Integrated PA, filtering LNA with
Bypass Mode
Transmit Thru path
Applications
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868MHz/900MHz ISM Bands
Single Chip RF Front End Module
Wireless Automatic Metering
Portable Battery Powered
Equipment
Smart Energy
NC
GND
1
28
27
26
25
24
23
GND
■
■
■
■
TR
2
21
GND
PA
EN
3
CTL
LOGIC
20
TX
BYP
4
19
GND
VAPC
5
18
RX
LNA
GND
6
17
VCC_RX
ANT
7
16
NC
GND
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
GND
SAW2
Ordering Information
RFFM6903SB
RFFM6903SQ
RFFM6903SR
RFFM6903TR13
RFFM6903PCK-410
Standard 5-piece sample bag
Standard 25-piece sample bag
Standard 100-piece reel
Standard 2500-piece reel
Fully assembled evaluation board w/ 5 piece bag
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GND
GND
GND
Functional Block Diagram
SAW1
NC
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Voltage
Storage Temperature Range
Operating Temperature Range
Receive RF Input Power (SAW2)
Transmit RF Input Power (PA Enabled)
Transmit RF Input Power (PA Bypass)
Receive RF Input Power (ANT)
T/R Port Load VSWR in Transmit Mode
ESD, HBM
ESD, CDM
Moisture Sensitivity Level
Rating
5.25
-40 to +150
-40 to +85
+5
+15
+20
+33
10:1
350
300
MSL3
Unit
V
°C
°C
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
Caution!
ESD sensitive device.
RFMD Green: RoHS status based on EU
Directive 2011/65/EU (at time of this
document revision), 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.
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 performance or
functional operation of the device under Absolute
Maximum Rating conditions is not implied.
V
V
Nominal Operating Parameters
Specification
Parameter
Min
Frequency*
RF Port Impedance
Operating Voltage
2.5
890
Unit
Typ
925
50
3.6
4.2
Condition
Max
960
MHz
Ω
V
Leakage Current
V
DD
V
CC
TX
V
CC
RX
0.05
0.05
0.05
1.0
1.0
1.0
µA
µA
µA
V
CC
Tx1 = 3.6V, V
CC
Tx2 = 3.6V, V
DD
= 3.6V, V
CC
Rx = 3.6V,
V
APC
= 0.0V, EN = 0.0V, TR = 0.0V, BYP = 0.0V, RF = Off,
Temperature = 25ºC
Operating Voltages
V
CC
TX1/2
V
CC
RX
V
DD
Tx Output Power Control (V
APC
)
2.5
2.5
2.5
0.00
3.6
3.3
3.6
2.25
4.2
4.2
4.2
2.50
V
V
V
V
V
APC
operates such that the transmitter output power is saturated at a level
lower than 1.9V and minimal variation in output power of the device occurs
above that level
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Specification
Parameter
Min
Transmit High Power Mode
Output Power
Thermal Resistance
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
Operating Current
Quiescent Current (I
CC
_TX1/2)
Quiescent Current (I
DD
)
Quiescent Current (I
CC
_RX)
I
DD
Second Harmonic
Third - Tenth Harmonic
Gain
20
18
12.5
7
840
100
7
11.5
12
18
-60
-60
900
180
30.0
28
24.73
C°/W
dB
dB
mA
mA
mA
µA
mA
dBc
dBc
dB
dB
V
CC
Tx1, V
CC
Tx2 = 3.6V, P
IN
= +10dBm
V
CC
Tx1, V
CC
Tx2 = 2.7V, P
IN
= +10dBm
P
OUT
= 30.5dBm
P
OUT
= 30.5dBm, ICC TX1 + ICC TX2
I
CC
TX1 + I
CC
TX2, RF = Off
30.5
dBm
Unit
Typ
Max
Condition
V
CC
Tx1 = 3.6V, V
CC
Tx2 = 3.6V, V
DD
= 3.6V, V
CC
Rx = 0.0V,
V
APC
= 2.25V, EN = 1.8V, T
R
= 1.8V, BYP = 0.2V,
Measured Path = TX to ANT, Temperature = 25ºC
V
CC
Tx1, V
CC
Tx2 = 3.6V, P
IN
= +10dBm
V
CCT
x1, V
CC
Tx2 = 2.7V, P
IN
= +10dBm
3.6V V
CC
, 100% Duty, 30.2 dBm P
OUT
, T
REF
= 85° C
Transmit Bypass Mode
Insertion Loss
Input P1dB
Input IP3
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
Second Harmonic Attenuation
Third - Tenth Harmonic Attenuation
18
13.5
-46
-47
27
2.0
28
41
2.7
dB
dBm
dBm
dB
dB
dB
dB
V
CC
Tx1 = 3.6V, V
CC
Tx2 = 3.6V, V
DD
= 3.6V, V
CC
Rx = 0.0V,
V
APC
= 0.0V, EN = 1.8V, T
R
= 1.8V, BYP = 1.8V,
Measured Path = TX to ANT, Temperature = 25ºC
P
IN
= +5dBm
P
IN
= +12dBm, Second Harmonic Insertion Loss
P
IN
= +12dBm, Third - Tenth Harmonic Insertion Loss
Receive Mode
IP1dB
Gain
Current
I
DD
Noise Figure
IIP3
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
1.4
18
10
13.5
4
-2.5
15.5
5
150
1.7
3.0
2.0
16.0
6
dBm
dB
mA
µA
dB
dBm
dB
dB
V
CC
Tx1 = 3.3V, V
CC
Tx2 = 3.3V, V
DD
= 3.3V, V
CC
Rx = 3.3V,
V
APC
= 0.0V, EN = 1.8V, T
R
= 0.2V, BYP = 0.2V,
Measured Path = SAW2 to RX, Temperature = 25ºC
P
IN
= -20dBm
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Specification
Parameter
Min
Receive Bypass Mode
Insertion Loss
Current (I
CC
_TX1/2)
(I
DD
)
(I
CC
_RX)
IP1dB
IIP3
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
11
14
1.6
2.2
90
100
50
17.5
42
2.4
dB
µA
µA
nA
dBm
dBm
dB
dB
Unit
Typ
Max
Condition
V
CC
Tx1 = 3.3V, V
CC
Tx2 = 3.3V, V
DD
= 3.3V, V
CC
Rx = 3.3V,
V
APC
= 0.0V, EN = 1.8V, T
R
= 0.2V, BYP = 1.8V,
Measured Path = SAW2 to RX, Temperature = 25ºC
Antenna Switch
Insertion Loss
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
9
9
0.5
10
10
dB
dB
dB
Measured ANT to SAW1, RX & RX BYPASS Modes
Isolation
Isolation
24
44
dB
dB
ANT to SAW1 (Module in TX BYP Mode)
ANT to SAW1 (Module in TX Mode)
Logic
Control Logic HIGH
Control Logic LOW
Control Logic HIGH Current
Control Logic LOW Current
VAPC High Current
*868MHz data available upon request
1.6
0.2
0.1
0.1
50
4.0
0.3
V
V
µA
µA
µA
Across all rated voltages at rated power
Max Control Logic High = V
DD
- 0.2VD
C
Table
Operating Mode
TR
(Pin2)
Transmit
Transmit Bypass
Receive
Receive Bypass
Shutdown
High
High
Low
Low
X
EN
(Pin3)
High
High
High
High
Low
BYP
(Pin4)
Low
High
Low
High
X
PA
LNA
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
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