
PRELIMINARY INFORMATION
2 V Dual-Mode WCDMA & Dual-Band GSM/DCS Switch SW-488
VER 1.
0.5 – 2.0 GHz
Rev 1.2
Features
• GSM Power Handling with +2.0 V Control
Voltage
Low Power Consumption. Less than 1µA
•
current in Receive mode.
• Integrated Decoder.
• Leadless 4 x 4mm FQFP -N, 20 Pin Package.
• Low Insertion Loss, 0.3 dB in GSM Transmit
mode.
Description
The M/A-COM SW-488 is a GaAs monolithic
switch in a low cost, FQFP -N, surface mount plastic
package. The SW-488 is ideally suited for
applications where very low power consumption,
high power handling, and low cost are required. The
SW-488 includes an integrated decoder. The switch
offers GSM power handling with below +2.5V
control voltage. The supply voltage VDD should be
connected to the highest available voltage.
The SW-488 is fabricated using a new 0.5-micron
gate length GaAs pHEMT process. The process
features full chip passivation for increased
performance and reliability. This switch is designed
for Dual Mode WCDMA/GSM/DCS handsets
where the phone needs to be able to simultaneously
receive a WCDMA and GSM signal.
Functional Schematic
Ordering Information
Part Number Description
SW-488TR SW-488 on 1000 Piece Tape and Reel
SW-488TR-3000 SW-488 on 3000 Piece Tape and Reel
SW-488SMB SW-488 Sample Test Board
* If specific reel size is required, consult factory for part number
assignment
ANT2
GND
GRX
GND
GTX
GND
DRX
DRXS
GND
DTX
GND
BS
PRXON
The Prelim inary Specifications Data Sheet Contains Typical Electrical Specifications Which May Change Prior to Final Introduction.
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2V Control, Dual -Mode WCDMA & Dual -Band GSM/DCS Tx/Rx Switch SW -488
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS: Test Conditions: VDD = 2.5V, Vctrl =2.0V, T
= +25 °C
A
V1.2
Mode Specifications Freq. (MHz) Units Min. Typ. Max.
ANT2 -> GSM RX
ANT1 -> UMTS Tx
ANT1 -> UMTS Rx
Isolation ANT1 to DCS Tx
Insertion Loss
Insertion Loss
Insertion Loss
Isolation ANT2 to GSM Tx
Isolation UMTS to DCS Rx
Isolation UMTS to GSM Rx
Isolation UMTS to GSM Tx
Isolation DCS Tx to DCS Rx
Isolation DCS Tx to GSM Rx
Isolation GSM Tx to DCS Rx
Isolation GSM Tx to GSM Rx
925 -960
1920-1980
2110-2170
1710-1785
880 – 915
1920 –1980
1920 –1980
1920 –1980
1710 – 1785
1710 – 1785
880 – 915
880 - 915
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
0.54
0.65
0.7
22
15
30
30
30
30
30
30
15
0.6
0.7
0.75
22
15
30
30
30
30
30
30
15
0.7
0.9
0.95
22
15
30
30
30
30
30
30
15
ANT1 -> DCS RX Insertion Loss 1805 -1880 dB 0.74 0.8 0.9
Isolation ANT1 to DCS Tx
Isolation ANT2 to GSM Tx
Isolation DCS Tx to DCS Rx
Isolation DCS Tx to GSM Rx
Isolation GSM Tx to DCS Rx
Isolation GSM Tx to GSM Rx
1710 – 1785
880 – 915
1710 – 1785
1710 – 1785
880 – 915
880 - 915
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
20
10
20
30
30
30
20
10
20
30
30
30
20
10
20
30
30
30
ANT2 -> GSM TX Insertion Loss 880 – 915 dB 0.24 0.3 0.4
Isolation GSM Tx to UMTS
Isolation GSM Tx to DCS Rx
Isolation GSM Tx to GSM Rx
Isolation DCS Tx to DCS Rx
Isolation DCS Tx to GSM Rx
880 – 915
880 – 915
880 – 915
1710 – 1785
1710 – 1785
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
30
30
30
30
30
30
25
25
25
30
30
30
30
30
30
ANT1 -> DCS TX Insertion Loss 1710 –1785 dB 0.54 0.6 0.7
Isolation DCS Tx to UMTS
Isolation DCS Tx to DCS Rx
Isolation DCS Tx to GSM Rx
Isolation GSM Tx to DCS Rx
Isolation GSM Tx to GSM Rx
1710 –1785
1710 –1785
1710 –1785
880 – 915
880 – 915
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
20
20
20
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
2nd Harmonics See attached data dBc -84 -80 -70
3rd Harmonics See attached data dBc -79 -76 -65
Supply Voltage Volts 2.0 2.5 4.0
High Control Voltages Volts 2.0 2.5 4.0
Low Control Voltages Volts -0.2 0 0.2
1. DC blocking capacitors are required on all RF and shunt ports.
2. All impedances are 50 ohms
The Preliminary Specifications Data Sheet Contains Typical Electrical Specifications Which May Change Prior to Final Introduction.
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V1.2
Pin Configuration
Pin No. Pin Name Description
1
ANT2 GSM ANT Port
2
GND RF Ground
3
GRX GSM Rx Port
4
GND RF Ground
5
GTX GSM Tx Port
6
GND Decoder GND
7
VDD Decoder Vdd
8
BS Control 1
9
TXS Control 2
10
PRXON Control 3
11
GND RF Ground
12
DCS TX DCS Tx Port
13
GND RF Ground
14
DCSRX_S DCS Rx Shunt
15
DCSRX DCS Rx Port
16
GND RF Ground
17
ANT 1 WCDMA/DCS ANT
18
GND RF Ground
19
WCDMA WCDMA Port
20
GND RF Ground
21
GND Paddle
Block Diagram
GND
GND
GND
ANT2
GND
GRX
GND
GTX
GND
DRX
DRXS
GND
DTX
GND
PRXON
Truth Table
BS TXS PRXON
0 0 0
0 1 0 GSM TX – ANT2
1 1 0 DCS TX – ANT1
1 0 0 DCS RX – ANT1
Logic Level Voltage Level
VLo “0”= 0 V
VHi “1”= 2.5 V
MODE
GSM RX – ANT2
WCDMA – ANT1
The Preliminary Specifications Data Sheet Contains Typical Electrical Specifications Which May Change Prior to Final Introduction.
M/A-COM, Inc.
North America: Tel. (800) 366-2266 ♦ Asia/Pacific: Tel. +81 3 3263-8761 ♦ Europe: Tel. +44 (1344) 869 -595
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2V Control, Dual -Mode WCDMA & Dual -Band GSM/DCS Tx/Rx Switch SW -488
V1.2
Sample Board Schematic
ANT2
GRX
GTX
WCDMA
VDD BS TXS PRXON
ANT1
DRX
DTX
External Circuitry Parts List (Note: Values of external elements not final)
C1 22 pF DC Block
C2 22 pF DC Block
C3 22 pF DC Block
C4 22 pF DC Block
C5 4.7 pF RF Shunt
C6 22 pF DC Block
C7 22 pF DC Block
C8 22 pF DC Block
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The Preliminary Specifications Data Sheet Contains Typical Electrical Specifications Which May Change Prior to Final Introduction.
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2V Control, Dual -Mode WCDMA & Dual -Band GSM/DCS Tx/Rx Switch SW -488
0
-10
-20
SW-488 Harmonics at the GSM TX Port versus Pin
Vdd=2.5V; Vcontrol=2.5V
V1.2
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35
SW-488 Harmonics at the DCS TX Port versus Pin
0
-10
-20
-30
dBm
-40
-50
-60
-70
26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33
SW-488 Harmonics at the WCDMA Port versus Pin
0
Pin (dBm)
Vdd=2.5V; Vcontrol=2.5V
Pin(dBm)
Vdd=2.5V; Vcontrol=2.5V
GSM 2H
GSM 3H
DCS 2H
DCS 3H
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Pin(dBm)
WCDMA 2H
WCDMA 3H
The Preliminary Specifications Data Sheet Contains Typical Electrical Specifications Which May Change Prior to Final Introduction.
M/A-COM, Inc.
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2V Control, Dual -Mode WCDMA & Dual -Band GSM/DCS Tx/Rx Switch SW -488
4 mm FQFP-N, 20-Lead
V1.2
E2
A
A2
A3
A1
D
D1
E E1
20 x b
D2
e
4 x e
L
e
4 x e
Measur ement (mm) Dimension
Min. Nom. Max.
A
A1
A2
A3
b
D
D1
D2
e
E
E1
E2
L
0.80
0
0
0.18
0.75
0.75
0.35
0.90
0.02
0.65
0.25 ref.
0.23
4.00 basic
3.75 basic
1.70
0.50 basic
4.00 basic
3.75 basic
1.70
0.55
1.00
0.05
1.00
0.30
2.25
2.25
0.75
Note: See JEDEC MO -220A VGGD-1 for additional dimensional and
tolerance information
The Preliminary Specifications Data Sheet Contains Typical Electrical Specifications Which May Change Prior to Final Introduction.
M/A-COM, Inc.
North America: Tel. (800) 366-2266 ♦ Asia/Pacific: Tel. +81 3 3263-8761 ♦ Europe: Tel. +44 (1344) 869 -595
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