RFX2401C

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CMOS 2.4GHZ ZIGBEE/ISM TRANSMIT/RECEIVE RFeIC

Description
GND VDD GND VDD DNC The RFX2401C is a fully integrated, single-chip, single-die RFeIC (RF Front-end
17 16 15 14 13 Integrated Circuit) which incorporates all the RF functionality needed for IEEE
802.15.4/ZigBee, wireless sensor network, and any other wireless systems in the
2.4GHz ISM band. The RFX2401C architecture integrates the PA, LNA, Transmit
and Receive switching circuitry, the associated matching network, and the
12 harmonic filter all in a CMOS single-chip device.
1
GND GND Typical high power applications include home and industrial automation, smart
power, and RF4CE among others. Combining superior performance, high
2 11 sensitivity and efficiency, low noise, small form factor, and low cost, RFX2401C
GND GND is the perfect solution for applications requiring extended range and bandwidth.
RFX2401C has simple and low-voltage CMOS control logic, and requires
3 10 minimal external components for system implementation.
GND ANT
Applications
4 9
TXRX GND  ZigBee Extended Range Devices  Home and Industrial Automation
 ZigBee Smart Power  Wireless Sensor Networks
 Wireless Sound and Audio Systems  Custom 2.4GHz Radio Systems

5 6 7 8
TXEN RXEN GND GND

FEATURES

 2.4GHz ZigBee High Power Single-Chip, Single-Die  ESD Protection Circuitry on All Ports
RF Front-End IC
 DC Decoupled RF Ports
 Combined TX / RX Transceiver Port and Single  Internal RF Decoupling on All VDD Bias Pins
Antenna Port
 Low Noise Figure for the Receive Channel
 2.4GHz Transmit High Power Amplifier with Low-
Pass Harmonic Filter  Very Low DC Power Consumption
 Low Noise Amplifier  Full On-chip Matching and Decoupling Circuitry
 Transmit / Receive Switch Circuitry  Minimal External Components Required
 High Transmit Signal Linearity Meeting Standards for  50-Ohm Input / Output Matching
OQPSK Modulation  Market Proven CMOS Technology
 Integrated Power Detector for Transmit Power  3 x 3 x 0.55mm Small Outline QFN-16 Package with
Monitor and Control Exposed Ground Pad
 Low Voltage (1.2V) CMOS Control Logic

RFeIC® is a registered trademark of RFaxis, Inc. All rights reserved.

This product document is a general list of parameters to provide information on the capabilities of this device and is subject to change without notice. 1
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PIN ASSIGNMENTS:

Pin Number Pin Name Description

4 TXRX RF signal to / from the Transceiver: DC shorted to GND

5 TXEN CMOS Input to Control TX Enable

6 RXEN CMOS Input to Control RX Enable
10 ANT RF Signal from the PA or RF Signal Applied to the LNA; DC Shorted to GND
1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9,
GND Ground – Must be connected to Ground in the Application Circuit
11, 12, 15, 17
13 DNC Reserved – Do Not Connect in the Application Circuit
Alternative Voltage Supply Pin, internally connected to Pin 16, no connection
14 VDD
needed
16 VDD Voltage Supply Connection

PIN-OUT DIAGRAM:

VDD GND VDD DNC

16 15 14 13

GND 1 12 GND

17
GND 2 GND
11 GND

GND 3 10 ANT

TXRX 4 9 GND

5 6 7 8

TXEN RXEN GND GND

(Top View)

RFeIC® is a registered trademark of RFaxis, Inc. All rights reserved.

This product document is a general list of parameters to provide information on the capabilities of this device and is subject to change without notice. 2
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS:

Parameters Units Min Max Conditions
DC VDD Voltage Supply V 0 4.0
DC Control Pin Voltage V 0 3.6 Through 1Kohm resistor

DC VDD Current Consumption mA 350 Through VDD Pins when TX is “ON”

DC Control Pin Current

μA 1
Consumption
TX RF Input Power dBm +5 All Operating Modes
ANT RF Input Power dBm +5 When RX is “ON”
No RF and DC Voltages Applied
o
Storage Ambient Temperature C -50 +125 Appropriate care required according to
JEDEC Standards

Note: Sustained operation at or above the Absolute Maximum Ratings for any one or combinations of the above parameters may result in permanent
damage to the device and is not recommended. All Maximum RF Input Power Ratings assume 50-Ohm terminal impedance.

RECOMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS:

Parameters Units Min Typ Max Conditions
DC VDD Voltage Supply V 2.0 3.3 3.6 All VDD Pins
Control Voltage “High” V 1.2 VDD Through 1Kohm resistor
Control Voltage “Low” V 0 0.3
o
Operating Ambient Temperature C -40 +85

RFeIC® is a registered trademark of RFaxis, Inc. All rights reserved.

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TRANSMIT TECHNICAL PARAMETERS (VDD=3.3V; T=+25 oC)

Parameters Units Min Typ Max Conditions

Operating Frequency Band GHz 2.4 2.525 All RF Pins Terminated by 50 Ohm
Saturated Output Power dBm +22
Small-Signal Gain dB 25
POUT = +20dBm, IEEE 802.15.4
Second Harmonic dBm/MHz -15
OQPSK modulation signal
POUT = +20dBm, IEEE 802.15.4
Third Harmonic dBm/MHz -20
OQPSK modulation signal
Input Return Loss dB -10
Output Return Loss dB -8
Input / Output Impedance Single-Ended Ohm 50
TX Quiescent Current mA 17 No RF Applied
TX High Power Current mA 100 POUT = +20dBm
All Non-Harmonically Related Spurs
Load VSWR for Stability (Pout=+20dBm) N/A 6:1
Less than -43dBm/MHz
Load VSWR for Ruggedness
N/A 10:1 No Damage
(Pout=+20dBm)

RECEIVE TECHNICAL PARAMETERS (VDD=3.3V; T=+25 oC)

Parameters Units Min Typ Max Conditions

Operating Frequency Band GHz 2.4 2.525 All RF Pins Terminated by 50 Ohm
Gain dB 12
Noise Figure dB 2.5
Input Return Loss dB -12
Output Return Loss dB -15
RF Port Impedance Ohm 50
RX Quiescent Current mA 10 No RF Applied
Input P1dB dBm -8 At ANT Pin

RFeIC® is a registered trademark of RFaxis, Inc. All rights reserved.

This product document is a general list of parameters to provide information on the capabilities of this device and is subject to change without notice. 4
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STANDBY MODE TECHNICAL PARAMTERS:

Parameters Units Min Typ Max Conditions
DC Shutdown Current μA 1
TXRX-ANT Insertion Loss (S21) dB -50 Pin < -20dBm
ANT-TXRX Insertion Loss (S21) dB -50
Return Loss (S11) dB -1.5 From TXRX Port
Transmit-Receive Switching Time nsec 800
Shut-Down and “ON” State Switching Time nsec 800

CONTROL LOGIC TRUTH TABLE

TXEN RXEN Operating Conditions

1 X TX Active

0 1 RX Active

0 0 Chip is Shut-down

Note: “1” denotes high voltage state (> 1.2V)

“0” denotes low voltage stage (<0.3V) at Control Pins
“X” denotes do not care: either “1” or “0” can be applied

RFeIC® is a registered trademark of RFaxis, Inc. All rights reserved.

This product document is a general list of parameters to provide information on the capabilities of this device and is subject to change without notice. 5
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APPLICATION CIRCUIT GUIDELINES

Central Ground Pad

Use thermal vias to
Assure efficient heat
dissipation
Locate bypass capacitor as
Close to the ground pad as
Possible. Use 2-3 ground vias

3.3V
RF Port is at DC GND potential!
If the Transceiver TXRX port has DC present,
use a capacitor to block this voltage from
reaching the RFX2401C.
17 16 15 14 13

GND VDD DNC

VDD GND
1 12

2 GND GND
11

GND GND
3 10 50 OHM

GND ANT
50 OHM 4 9
TXRX
Antenna Port is at DC GND
TXRX GND
potential!
. TXEN RXEN GND GND If the Antenna circuits have DC present, use
a capacitor to block this voltage from reaching
Transceiver the RFX2401C.
1KΩ 5 6 7 8
TXEN

1KΩ
RXEN

PCB LAND PATTERN

0.25mm 0.5mm
0.25mm

0.65mm

1.7 mm x
1.7mm
3.5mm

3.0mm

RFeIC® is a registered trademark of RFaxis, Inc. All rights reserved.

This product document is a general list of parameters to provide information on the capabilities of this device and is subject to change without notice. 6
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PACKAGE DIMENSIONS:

A
A1

Dimensions (mm)
b Min Nom Max
A 0.5 0.55 0.6
A1 0.00 0.02 0.05
b 0.20 0.25 0.30
D2 D e D 2.90 3.00 3.10
D2 1.65 1.70 1.75
E 2.90 3.00 3.10
E2 1.65 1.70 1.75
e 0.45 0.50 0.55
L 0.35 0.40 0.45

Pin 1 Mark
E
Pin 1
E2
L

PACKAGE MARKING:

Pin 1 Mark

RFAXIS First Line

Company Name

Second Line
X2401C Part Number

Third Line
KAYYWW Revision
Date Code

RFeIC® is a registered trademark of RFaxis, Inc. All rights reserved.

This product document is a general list of parameters to provide information on the capabilities of this device and is subject to change without notice. 7
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RFaxis, Inc. | 7595 Irvine Center Drive, Suite 200 | Irvine, California 92618 | phone: 949.825.6300 fax: 949.336.1361 website: [Link] July'12
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TAPE AND REEL INFORMATION:

RFeIC® is a registered trademark of RFaxis, Inc. All rights reserved.

This product document is a general list of parameters to provide information on the capabilities of this device and is subject to change without notice. 8
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RFaxis, Inc. | 7595 Irvine Center Drive, Suite 200 | Irvine, California 92618 | phone: 949.825.6300 fax: 949.336.1361 website: [Link] July'12
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RECOMMENDED SOLDER REFLOW PROFILE:

RFeIC® is a registered trademark of RFaxis, Inc. All rights reserved.

This product document is a general list of parameters to provide information on the capabilities of this device and is subject to change without notice. 9
Rev 2.6
RFaxis, Inc. | 7595 Irvine Center Drive, Suite 200 | Irvine, California 92618 | phone: 949.825.6300 fax: 949.336.1361 website: [Link] July'12