RF3237

    Quad Band GSM / GPRS Transmit Module with UMTS Transmit / Receive Ports

    Key Features

    • High Efficiency at Rated POUT VBATT = 3.5V
    • GSM850/EGSM900 = 43%
    • DCS1800/PCS1900 = 36%
    • Integrated Power Flattening Circuit
    • Integrated VBATT Tracking Circuit
    • 8kV Robust ESD Protection at Antenna Port
    • No External Routing
    • No External DC Blocking Needed on TRx Ports
    • Low TRx Insertion Loss for 3G Efficiency and Improved Rx Sensitivity
    • Four High Linearity TRX Ports
    • High TRx to TRx Isolation
    • 0dBm to 6dBm Drive Level, >50dB of Dynamic Range

    Qorvo's RF3237 is a quad-band (GSM850/EGSM900/DCS1800/PCS1900) GSM/GPRS Class 12-compliant transmit module with four transmit/receive ports for UMTS use that also serve as GSM Rx ports. This transmit module builds upon Qorvo's leading PowerStar® integrated power control technology, SOI (silicon-on-insulator) switch technology, and integrated transmit filtering for best-in-class harmonic performance. The results are high performance, reduced solution size, and ease of implementation. The device is designed for use as the final portion of the transmitter section in a GSM850/EGSM900/DCS1800/PCS1900/UMTS handset and eliminates the need for a PA-to-antenna switch module matching network. The device provides 50 ohm matched input and output ports requiring no external matching components. The RF3237 features Qorvo's latest integrated power-flattening circuit, which significantly reduces current and power variation into load mismatch. Additionally, a VBATT tracking feature is incorporated to maintain switching performance as supply voltage decreases. The RF3237 also integrates an ESD filter to provide excellent ESD protection at the antenna port.

    Standards GSM / GPRS
    Bands GSM850/EGSM900/DCS/PCS
    Tx Ports(#) 4
    Rx Ports(#) 0
    Package Type Laminate MCM
    Package(mm) 6.0 x 6.0
    RoHS Yes
    Lead Free Yes
    Halogen Free Yes
    ITAR Restricted No
    ECCN 5A991.G