DATA SHEET

SKY65206-13: WLAN 802.11b/g Intera Front-End Module

Features Block Diagram

ANT A

ANT B
2.42.5 GHz operation

GND

GND

GND

GND

GND
Advanced InGaP HBT process
24 23 22 21 20 19 18
27 dB small signal gain

802.11g linear power at 3.0% EVM: 16 dBm GND 1 17 VCTL4

VREG
802.11b mask compliant power: 20 dBm

Temperature compensated directional RF power detector VCC 2 16 VCTL3

GaAs FET 4-control transfer switch XFR
VCC 3 Switch 15 VCTL2
Low cost 8 x 7 x 1.4 mm plastic package PA LPF DD
Available on tape and reel

GND 4 14 VCTL1
Lead (Pb)-free and RoHS-compliant MSL-3 @ 240 C
DD
per JEDEC J-STD-020 Conditioning
LPF
GND 5 13 PDOUT

6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Description
Tx In

GND

GND

GND

RX Out

GND

Tx EN
The SKY65206-13 is an integrated Intera RF front-end module for
802.11b/g WLAN applications. A single supply voltage and a posi-
tive supply switch control simplifies bias requirements. The PA is
manufactured using the Skyworks InGaP HBT process. Modules are
100% RF tested prior to shipment for guaranteed performance. The
SKY65206-13 is targeted for high-volume 802.11b/g WLAN access
point, PCMCIA, and PC card applications.

NEW Skyworks offers lead (Pb)-free, RoHS (Restriction of

Hazardous Substances)-compliant packaging.

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Package Dimensions Pin Descriptions

4X 3 10X 3.9
10X 2.625 Pin Number Symbol Description
4X 2 (3.53) Mold 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, GND Equipotential point. Must be connected to
Detail B 4X 1 (0.45) 9, 11, 19, 20, PCB ground via lowest possible impedance.
22, 23, 24
MCM
Substrate 2, 3 VCC DC power supply voltage input to power
12X 2.1 (2.6)
4X 1 amplifier and to the internal voltage
regulator which biases the internal
4X 1.05 4X 2 directional detector. Pins are connected
14X 3.4
together for current sharing.
Detail A 6 Tx IN Transmitter RF input port.
Solder
24X 4X
Mask 1.4 0.1 Nominal input impedance = 50 .
SMT PAD 0.525
Opening 10 Rx OUT Receiver RF output port.
4X 1.575 Nominal output impedance = 50 .
8.0 0.1 12 Tx EN High impedance DC control voltage input
to enable/disable the power amplifier.
13 PDOUT Detected output voltage from
directional detector
7.0 0.1
14 VCTL1 High impedance DC control voltage input 1
for transfer switch
15 VCTL2 High impedance DC control voltage input 2
for transfer switch
(0.1) 0.5 0.075 Solder Mask Opening 16 VCTL3 High impedance DC control voltage input 3
Metal Pad Edge for transfer switch

0.5 0.03
17 VCTL4 High impedance DC control voltage input 4
0.85
for transfer switch
18 ANT B RF antenna I/O port B.
Detail A Detail B Nominal impedance = 50 .
21 ANT A RF antenna I/O port A.
Nominal impedance = 50 .

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Characteristic Value
RF input power 20 dBm
Supply voltage 4V
Supply current 600 mA
Operating temperature -40 C to +85 C
Storage temperature -65 C to +85 C
Moisture sensitivity level MSL-3 @ 240 C
JC 55 C/W
Performance is guaranteed only under the conditions listed in the specifications table and is
not guaranteed under the full range(s) described by the Absolute Maximum specifications.
Exceeding any of the absolute maximum/minimum specifications may result in permanent
damage to the device and will void the warranty.

CAUTION: Although this device is designed to be as robust as

possible, Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage
this device. This device must be protected at all times
from ESD. Static charges may easily produce poten-
tials of several kilovolts on the human body or
equipment, which can discharge without detection.
Industry-standard ESD precautions must be employed
at all times.

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Truth Table
MODE VCTL1 (V) VCTL2 (V) VCTL3 (V) VCTL4 (V) VCC (V) Tx EN (V)
Tx-ANTA 3.3 0 0 0 3.3 3
Rx-ANTA 0 3.3 0 0 3.3 0
Rx-ANTB 0 0 3.3 0 3.3 0
Tx-ANTB 0 0 0 3.3 3.3 3
All other conditions not recommended.

General RF Receive Electrical Specifications

TA = 25 C, Z0 = 50 , unless otherwise noted
Parameter Symbol Condition Min. Typ. Max. Unit
Frequency range F 2400 2500 MHz
Insertion loss lS21l Small signal 1 dB
In-band ripple lS21l Small signal 0.1 dB
Input return loss lS11l Small signal 19 dB
Output return loss lS22l Small signal 17 dB

General RF Transmit Electrical Specifications

TA = 25 C, VCC = 3.3 V, Z0 = 50 , unless otherwise noted
Parameter Symbol Condition Min. Typ. Max. Unit
Frequency range F 2400 2500 MHz
Gain lS21l Small signal 25 27 31 dB
Gain variation over frequency lS21l Small signal 1.4 dB
Quiescent current ICQ (No RF signal) 0.12 A
Current consumption ICC CW at POUT = 16 dBm 0.17 0.19 A
Input return loss lS11l Small signal 11 dB
Output return loss lS22l Small signal 19 dB
Output P1dB P1 dB CW 23 dBm
Detector voltage PDOUT CW at POUT = 4 dBm 0.93 V
Detector voltage PDOUT CW at POUT= 12 dBm 0.826 V
Detector voltage PDOUT CW at POUT= 21 dBm 0.486 V

802.11g Electrical Specifications

OFDM Modulation, 54 Mbps, TA = 25 C, VCC = 3.3 V
Parameter Symbol Condition Min. Typ. Max. Unit
Linear power at 2.442 GHz POUT 54 Mbps at 3% EVM 16.4 dBm
Current consumption ICC 54 Mbps at linear power 0.17 A

802.11g Electrical Specifications

CCK Modulation, 11 Mbps, TA = 25 C, VCC = 3.3 V
Parameter Symbol Condition Min. Typ. Max. Unit
Linear power at 2.442 GHz POUT 11 Mbps 20 dBm
Current consumption ICC 11 Mbps at compliant power 0.230 A
802.11b data is taken with a raised cosine filter and an alpha factor of 0.7.

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Typical Performance Data

S11 S21 S22 S11 S21 S22
30 30
20
20
10
0 10
SSP (dB)

SSP (dB)
-10
0
-20
-30 -10
-40
-20
-50
-60 -30
0.5 1.5 2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5 8.5 9.5 2.40 2.42 2.44 2.46 2.48 2.50
Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz)
Small Signal Transmit Parameters (Broadband) Small Signal Parameters (Narrowband)
Conditions: VCC = 3.3 V, TA = 25 C Conditions: VCC = 3.3 V, TA = 25 C

S11 S21 S22 S11 S21 S22

30 10
20
5
10
0 0
SSP (dB)
SSP (dB)

-10
-5
-20
-30 -10
-40
-15
-50
-60 -20
0.5 1.5 2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5 8.5 9.5 2.40 2.42 2.44 2.46 2.48 2.50
Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz)
Small Signal Receive Parameters (Broadband) Small Signal Receive Parameters (Narrowband)
Conditions: TA = 25 C Conditions: TA = 25 C

EVM_0 C EVM_25 C EVM_85 C Gain_0 C Gain_25 C Gain_85 C

5.0 30
4.5 29
4.0 28
3.5 27
3.0 26
Gain (dB)
EVM(%)

2.5 25
2.0 24
1.5 23
1.0 22
0.5 21
0 20
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
POUT (dBm) POUT (dBm)
EVM vs. POUT Gain vs. POUT
VCC = 3.3 V, FC = 2.45 GHz, OFDM 54 Mbps VCC = 3.3 V, FC = 2.442 GHz, OFDM 54 Mbps

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ICC_0 C ICC_25 C ICC_85 C VDET_0 C VDET_25 C VDET_85 C

0.300 1.0
0.275
0.9
0.250
0.225 0.8
0.200
0.7
0.175

VDET (V)
ICC (A)

0.150 0.6
0.125
0.5
0.100
0.075 0.4
0.050
0.3
0.025
0 0.2
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
POUT (dBm) POUT (dBm)
ICC vs. POUT VDET vs. POUT
VCC = 3.3 V, FC = 2.45 GHz, OFDM 54 Mbps VCC = 3.3 V, FC = 2.45 GHz, OFDM 54 Mbps

Application Circuit Board Layout

ANT B
ANT A

SK40350
REV 2
24 23 22 21 20 19 18

ANT B
ANT A
1 17 VCTL4
VCC 2 16 VCTL3
C
C = 4.7 F 3 15 VCTL2
VCTL4
4 14 VCTL1
GND VCTL3
5 13
PDOUT
VCTL2
6 7 8 9 10 11 12

C
VCC VCTL1
C = 22 pF
Tx EN PD OUT
BIAS
RX Out

TX EN
TX Out

GND
GND

Board Photograph
Rx OUT
Tx IN

Recommended Solder Reflow Profiles

Refer to the Recommended Solder Reflow Profile
Application Note.

Tape and Reel Information

Refer to the Discrete Devices and IC Switch/Attenuators
Tape and Reel Package Orientation Application Note.

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Control Pin Table Branding Specifications

Pin Name Application Board Port Name Pin 1 Indicator
Skyworks Logo
VCTL1 C1
VCTL2 C2 Skyworks
Part No.
VCTL3 C3 SKY65206-13
VCTL4 C4
Vendor
Assembly
Number Top View Date Code
YY = Calendar Year
Test Procedure WW = Week
Use the following procedure to set up the SKY65206 evaluation CC = Country

board for testing. Refer to the Application Circuit and Board

Layout for guidance:
1. Connect a 3.3 V supply to VCC. If available, enable the current
limiting function of the power supply to 600 mA.
2. Connect a 3.3V supply to VCTL 14. See Truth Table.
Unused VCTL pins must be grounded or set to 0 V. Do not float
the connections.
3. Connect a 3 V supply to Tx EN. See Truth Table.
4. No connection to BIAS pin.
5. Connect a DVM to VDET.
6. Connect a signal generator to the RF signal input port. Set it to
the desired RF frequency at a power level of -15 dBm or less
to the evaluation board, but do not enable the RF signal.
7. Connect a spectrum analyzer to the RF signal output port.

IMPORTANT: Terminate all unused ports in 50 .

8. Enable the power supplies.

9. Enable the RF signal.
10. Take measurements.

CAUTION: If any of the input signals exceed the rated maximum

values, the SKY65206 Evaluation Board can be
permanently damaged.

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