RFFM4501
3.0V TO 5.0V, 4.9GHz TO 5.85GHz
802.11a/n/ac FRONT END MODULE
Package: Laminate, 16-pin, 3.0mm x 3.0mm x 1.05mm
16
14
13
15
12
11
10
9
1
2
3
GND
RX
GND
VCC
VCC
Features
Integrated 4.9GHz to
5.85GHz Amplifier, SPDT
TX/RX Switch, LNA with
Bypass, and Power Detector
Coupler
2fo
GND
VDD
P
= 21dBm, 11a/n, 5V
OUT
2.5% Dynamic EVM
4
N/C
P
= 17dBm, 11a/n, 3.3V
OUT
2.5% Dynamic EVM
6
5
7
8
P
= 16dBm, 11ac HT80
OUT
MCS9, 3.3V, 1.8% Dynamic
EVM
Functional Block Diagram
P
= 18dBm, 11ac HT80
OUT
MCS9 5.0V, 1.8% Dynamic
EVM
Product Description
The RFFM4501 provides a complete integrated solution in a single front
end module (FEM) for WiFi 802.11a/n/ac systems. The ultra-small form
factor and integrated matching minimizes the layout area in the cus-
tomer's application and greatly reduces the number of external compo-
nents. This simplifies the total front end solution by reducing the bill
of materials, system footprint, and manufacturability cost. The RFFM4501
integrates a power amplifier (PA), single pole double throw switch (SPDT),
LNA with bypass, and a power detector coupler for improved accuracy.
The device is provided in a 3mm x 3mm x 1.05mm, 16-pin laminate pack-
age. This module meets or exceeds the RF front end needs of IEEE
802.11a/n/ac WiFi RF systems.
Applications
IEEE802.11a/n/ac WiFi
Applications
4.9GHz to 5.85GHz ISM Band
Applications
Portable Battery-Powered
Equipment
WiFi Access Points, Gateways
and Set Top Boxes
Ordering Information
RFFM4501PCK-410 RFFM4501 Eval Board with 5-piece bag
RFFM4501SB
RFFM4501SR
RFFM4501TR7
RFFM4501SQ
5-Piece bag
100-Piece reel
2500-Piece reel
25-Piece bag
Optimum Technology Matching® Applied
GaAs HBT
GaAs MESFET
InGaP HBT
SiGe BiCMOS
Si BiCMOS
SiGe HBT
GaAs pHEMT
Si CMOS
Si BJT
GaN HEMT
BiFET HBT
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7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical
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