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PE4259-63

pSemiExtended

-40℃~+85℃ 0.35dB 1.8V~3.3V 10MHz~3GHz 30dB 33.5dBm Integrated control logic SPDT SC-70-6 RF Switches ROHS

Part id
psemi/PE4259-63
Category
RF Switches
Package
SC-70-6
Pins
6
In stock
349 at JLCPCB (C470892)
Used on
66 open-source boards

Overview

The PE4259-63 is a RF Switche made by pSemi in a SC-70-6 package with 6 pins. -40℃~+85℃ 0.35dB 1.8V~3.3V 10MHz~3GHz 30dB 33.5dBm Integrated control logic SPDT SC-70-6 RF Switches ROHS.

PCBKit's library has its KiCad symbol (EasyEDA_Pro:PE4259-63, from EasyEDA Pro) and its footprint (Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-363_SC-70-6, from KiCad's library), ready for a KiCad board. 349 are in stock at JLCPCB (part C470892). 66 open-source boards in 60 repositories on GitHub use it.

Symbol

RF11GND2RF23CTRL4RFC5CTRL# or VDD6
EasyEDA_Pro:PE4259-63From EasyEDA Pro

Footprint

123456
Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-363_SC-70-6From KiCad's library

From the datasheet

9
Supply, least
1.8 V · VDD, recommended operating min · p. 3
Supply, most
3.3 V · VDD, recommended operating max · p. 3
Supply, absolute maximum
4 V · VDD, absolute max · p. 3
Works from
-40 °C · Operating temperature min · p. 3
Works up to
85 °C · Operating temperature max · p. 3
Junction, hottest
99 °C · Maximum junction temperature, typical at RF input CW = 31.5 dBm, +85 °C ambient · p. 4
Takes working
9 µA · IDD typical, VDD = 3V, VCNTL = 3V · p. 3
Takes at most
20 µA · IDD max, VDD = 3V, VCNTL = 3V · p. 3
Junction to air (6-lead SC-70)
104 K/W · Junction-to-ambient thermal resistance, typical · p. 4

What it is and has

7
Switch topology
SPDT high power UltraCMOS · p. 1
RF frequency range
10 MHz–3.0 GHz · p. 1
Control interface
Single-pin or complementary CMOS logic control · p. 1
Package
6-lead SC-70 · p. 1
Latch-up immunity
Immune to latch-up · p. 3
Moisture sensitivity
MSL1 · p. 3
Maximum switching rate
25 kHz · p. 3

Around it

2
cap unspecified
between RF1 and external RF1 net; External series DC-blocking capacitor required unless RF1 is held at 0 VDC. · p. 3
cap 0.5PF
between J1 RF input trace and C1/C2 junction; C1, first of two series tuning capacitors shunted at J1; place side 1 close to the J1 pin. · p. 6

Specifications

27
ParameterConditionsAs printedPage
Operation frequency+25 °C, VDD = 3V, ZS = ZL = 50Ωmin 10 · max 3000 MHz2
Insertion loss1000 MHz; +25 °C, VDD = 3V, ZS = ZL = 50Ωtyp 0.35 · max 0.45 dB2
Insertion loss2000 MHz; +25 °C, VDD = 3V, ZS = ZL = 50Ωtyp 0.5 · max 0.6 dB2
Isolation1000 MHz; +25 °C, VDD = 3V, ZS = ZL = 50Ωmin 29 · typ 30 dB2
Isolation2000 MHz; +25 °C, VDD = 3V, ZS = ZL = 50Ωmin 19 · typ 20 dB2
Return loss1000 MHz; +25 °C, VDD = 3V, ZS = ZL = 50Ωmin 21 · typ 22 dB2
Return loss2000 MHz; +25 °C, VDD = 3V, ZS = ZL = 50Ωmin 24 · typ 27 dB2
‘ON’ switching time50% CTRL to 0.1 dB of final value, 1 GHztyp 1.5 us2
‘OFF’ switching time50% CTRL to 25 dB isolation, 1 GHztyp 1.5 us2
Video feedthroughControl transition in a 50Ω test set-up, 1ns risetime pulses, 500 MHz bandwidthtyp 15 mVpp2
Input 1dB compression point1000 MHz @ 2.3–3.3Vmin 31.5 · typ 33.5 dBm2
Input 1dB compression point1000 MHz @ 1.8–2.3Vmin 29.5 · typ 30.5 dBm2
Input 1dB compression point2500 MHz @ 2.3–3.3Vmin 28.5 · typ 30.5 dBm2
Input 1dB compression point2500 MHz @ 1.8–2.3Vmin 28 · typ 29 dBm2
Input IP31000 MHz, 20 dBm input powertyp 55 dBm2
Power supply voltage VDDmin 1.8 · typ 3 · max 3.3 V3
Power supply current IDDVDD = 3V, VCNTL = 3Vtyp 9 · max 20 uA3
Power supply voltage VDDmin -0.3 · max 4 V3
Voltage on any DC input VIMaximum = VDD + 0.3 Vmin -0.3 V3
Storage temperature range TSTmin -65 · max 150 °C3
Operating temperature range TOPmin -40 · max 85 °C3
Input power (50Ω) PINDo not exceed maximum input power at desired operating frequency; see Figure 4max 34 dBm3
ESD Voltage VESDHBM, ML_STD 883 Method 3015.7max 2000 V3
ESD Voltage VESDMM, JEDEC, JESD22-A114-Bmax 100 V3
Maximum junction temperature, TJMAX TJMAXRF input power, CW = 31.5 dBm, +85 °C ambient; 6-lead SC-70typ 99 °C4
JT JT6-lead SC-70; junction-to-top of package characterization parametertyp 37 °C/W4
JA, junction-to-ambient thermal resistance JA6-lead SC-70typ 104 °C/W4

Pins, by the datasheet

6
1 RF1
RF port 1; externally DC block with a series capacitor or hold at 0 VDC. · p. 3
2 GND
Ground connection; use physically short traces connected to the ground plane. · p. 3
3 RF2
RF port 2; externally DC block with a series capacitor or hold at 0 VDC. · p. 3
4 CTRL
Switch control input, CMOS logic level. · p. 3
5 RFC
RF common; externally DC block with a series capacitor or hold at 0 VDC. · p. 3
6 CTRL or VDD
Nominal 3-volt supply in single-pin mode, or complementary CMOS control input in complementary-pin mode; bypassing is not required in complementary-pin mode. · p. 1

Ordering codes, by the datasheet

2
4259-63
Green 6-lead SC-70 · PE4259G-06SC70-3000C; marking 259; 3000 units / T&R · p. 10
EK4259-01
Evaluation Kit · PE4259-06SC70-EK; marking PE4259-EK; 1 / Box · p. 10

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Questions

Is there a KiCad symbol and footprint for the PE4259-63?

Yes. The symbol is EasyEDA_Pro:PE4259-63 and the footprint Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-363_SC-70-6, both drawn on this page. PCBKit places them on a board for you when you design with it.

What package is the PE4259-63?

SC-70-6, with 6 pins. Its footprint is drawn on this page.

Where is the PE4259-63 datasheet?

pSemi publishes it: the Datasheet link on this page opens it.

Where can I order the PE4259-63?

JLCPCB lists it as part C470892, with 349 in stock; the sellers' links on this page open their listings.

What can replace the PE4259-63?

Parts like it in the library: the HX179-92-ST by ZHHXDZ, the XA214-G4C by XINLUDA, the XA2179-S13 by XINLUDA and the XA17-G4K by XINLUDA. Check their datasheets: a part that fits the footprint may still differ in its ratings.

Which open-source boards use the PE4259-63?

66 boards in 60 repositories on GitHub; the most starred are listed on this page, with their KiCad files.