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Publication thereof does not convey nor imply any license under patent- or other industrial or intellectual property rights. edition 53520-1305-1002 th Date of release: June 2013 Document order number: 9397 750 17428 Printed in the Netherlands RF Manual 17 NXP_06_0059_RF_Manual_17_Cover_Generic_v1.indd 1 03/05/13 16:15 NXP enables you to unleash the performance of next-generation RF and microwave designs NXP's RF Manual is one of the most important reference tools on the market for today’s RF designers. It features our complete range of RF products, from low- to high-power signal conditioning, organized by application and function, and with a focus on design-in support. When it comes to RF, the first thing on the designer's mind is to meet the specified performance. NXP brings clarity to every aspect of your design challenge, so you can unleash the performance of your RF and microwave designs. NXP delivers a portfolio of high-performance RF technology that lets you differentiate your product – no matter where in the RF world you are. That’s why customers trust us with their mission-critical designs. Whether it’s LDMOS and GaN for high-power RF applications or Si and SiGe:C BiCMOS for your small-signal needs, we’ve got you covered. Our broad portfolio of far-reaching technologies gives you the freedom to design with confidence. Shipping more than four billion RF products annually, NXP is a clear industry leader in High Performance RF. From satellite receivers, cellular base stations, and broadcast transmitters to ISM (industrial, scientific, medical) and aerospace and defense applications, you will find the High Performance RF products that will help you realize a clear advantage in your products, your reputation, and your business. So if you're looking to improve your RF performance, design a highly efficient signal chain, or break new ground with an innovative ISM application, NXP will help you unleash the performance of your next-generation RF and microwave designs. 4 NXP Semiconductors RF Manual 17th edition What’s new? This edition highlights several important applications, including small cell, optical mini and midi node, cable modem, GPS for mobile health and fitness, GPS for L2 and L5 bands, RF energy, and ISM up to 1600 Mhz. New products added to this edition include broadband amplifiers for TV and satellite systems, and also an upstream VGA for Docsis 3.0, and a VSAT downconverter. Also included are next-generation devices and enhanced products such as 8th generation LDMOS transistors (Gen8), GPS LNAs, wireless infrastructure LNAs, satellite downconverters, CATV power doublers, overmolded plastic (OMP) RF power transistors, GaN power amplifiers, and low-power wireless microcontrollers. More design support The section on design support is updated and includes the most recent tools, documents, materials, and links that make design-in easier. Also new for this edition is the Engineer's Corner, an online engineer-to- engineer community for RF small-signal design that lets you collaborate, get technical support, and share ideas with other developers. Curious? Check it out at www.nxp.com/engineerscorner. RF Manual web page www.nxp.com/rfmanual NXP Semiconductors RF Manual 17th edition 5 Contents 1 Products by application 9 1.1 Wireless communication infrastructure ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 9 1.1.1 Base stations (all cellular standards and frequencies) ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 9 1.1.2 Repeater ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________12 1.1.3 Small cells _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________13 1.2 Broadband communication infrastructure _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________15 1.2.1 Optical mini- and midinode line-up _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________15 1.2.2 CATV optical node with multiple out-ports for Chinese SARFT standard _______________________________________________________________________________________________16 1.2.3 CATV optical node with multiple out-ports for 1 GHz networks ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________17 1.2.4 CATV electrical (line extenders) _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________18 1.3 TV and satellite ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________19 1.3.1 Network interface module (NIM) for TV reception___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________19 1.3.2 Cable modem based on DOCSIS 3.0 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 20 1.3.3 Satellite outdoor unit, twin low-noise block (LNB) with discrete components ________________________________________________________________________________________21 1.3.4 Satellite outdoor unit, twin low-noise block (LNB) with integrated mixer/oscillator/downconverter ______________________________________________________ 22 1.3.5 Satellite multi-switch box- 4 x 4 (up to 16 x 16)/DiSEqC/SMATV_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 23 1.3.6 VSAT with integrated mixer/oscillator/downconverter _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________24 1.4 Broadcast ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 26 1.5 Wireless connectivity _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 27 1.5.1 GPS for smartphone and tablets: high linearity _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________27 1.5.2 GPS L2 and L5 bands ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 29 1.5.3 Mobile health and fitness: low current ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 30 1.5.4 WLAN: Access points and routers ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________31 1.5.5 FM radio ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________32 1.5.6 Generic RF front-end _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 33 1.6 Automotive _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 34 1.6.1 SDARS and HD radio _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 34 1.6.2 Remote keyless entry, RF generic front-end with dedicated antenna for reception and transmission___________________________________________________ 35 1.6.3 Tire pressure monitoring system _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 36 1.6.4 Car radio receiver (CREST ICs: TEF6860HL, TEF6862HL) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________37 1.7 Industrial, scientific, and medical (ISM) 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