PRODUCT SUMMARY
SKY68000-31: LTE Dual-Band Front-End Module for IoT
Applications
Description
The SKY68000-31 is a hybrid, dual-band multi-chip RF front-end
(RFFE) module supporting cellular LTE for CAT0/CATM1/CATNB1
(half-duplex system) transceiver platforms. The module integrates
the entire RF front end necessary for an LTE dual-band radio
operating in Band 13 and Band 4 including Rx SAW filters,
dual-band PA with bias controller, Tx low-pass harmonic filter,
antenna switch, and MIPI RFFE controller.
Cellular IoT modem devices targeting low-power wide area
network (LPWAN):
4G LTE technology capability
Dedicated LTE half-duplex operation (HD-FDD) for
CAT0/CATM1/CATNB1
Designed to meet 3GPP Rel-12 and Rel-13 specifications
(with compatible cellular transceiver)
LTE dual-band modem products (low-band and mid-band):
Band 13
Band 4
Tx Section
The PA load-line is optimized for high efficiency while
simultaneously meeting 3GPP ACLR and emissions mask
specifications with LTE up to 36 RB. An integrated LPF is
implemented to reject the PA and transceiver harmonics while at
the same time minimizing any post PA loss for an optimized
transmit current consumption. Out-of-band emissions
performance is emphasized by the design to be compliant for
Band 13 and Band 4.
PAE optimized for Class 3 LTE output power (+23 dBm)
Features
Cost-optimized front end for low-data-rate applications
Low-loss post-PA transmit front end for enhanced transmitter
efficiency (compared to LTE-FDD radio front ends)
Dual-band PA supporting APT mode of operation or Vcc fixed
supply (≥ 2.85 V)
Rx Section
Receive SAW filters are integrated in to the module along with the
necessary matching, yielding a 50 Ω single-ended impedance for
the antenna and Rx ports. The SAW filters provide a high level of
rejection to out-of-band interferers protecting the transceiver from
high blocking signal levels and to support 3GPP LTE blocking test
conformance. The Rx SAW filters cascaded with the low throw
count switch establishes a lower insertion loss and noise figure
than conventional LTE receivers.
Integrated low-pass filters for harmonic rejection to comply with
spurious emission requirements
Integrated SP4T antenna Tx/Rx switch
Integrated Rx SAW filters for out of band rejection for both
Band 13 and Band 4
Optimized to support LTE for 1 to 36 RB
MIPI RFFE control interface, 2.0 compliant
MIPI RFFE Controller Interface
Pin-to-pin compatible with the SKY68001-31 and SKY68011-31
Adaptive biasing scheme for maximum PA efficiencies
The SKY68000-31 functional operation is fully controllable by a
single MIPI interface which is used to drive the PA in various
optimized bias modes as well as providing band selection and
controlling the antenna switch Tx, Rx, and band selection.
Small, low-profile package (4 mm x 5 mm x 0.9 mm)
(MSL3 @ 260 °C per JEDEC J-STD-020)
Lead (Pb)-free and RoHS-compliant
Figure 1 shows the block diagram for the SKY68000-31.
Skyworks GreenTM products are compliant with
all applicable legislation and are halogen-free.
For additional information, refer to Skyworks
Definition of GreenTM, document number
SQ04–0074.
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. • Phone [781] 376-3000 • Fax [781] 376-3100 • sales@skyworksinc.com • www.skyworksinc.com
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