The 8TR1212 is a compact, highly integrated front-end RFIC (Radio Frequency Integrated Circuit) intended for Bluetooth Smart, 802.15.4 ZigBee, Thread and proprietary ISM wireless protocol systems in the 2.4GHz
band, is optimized for battery operation with enhanced efficiency, operating over a wide voltage
supply range from 1.8V to 4.0V, suited for a wide array of applications including battery-powered wireless
systems and combines a transmit power amplifier (PA), Bypass, a single pole, double throw (SPDT) transmit / receive (T/R) switch (Figure 1) in a 2mm x 2mm x 0.45mm 8-pin DFN package. It also comes integrated with filter networks and input / output matching circuitry. The device delivers up to +10.6dBm saturated output power at a supply voltage of 3.3V. The 8TR1212 is RoHS compliant, halogen-free and REACH Compliant. It is rated for Moisture Sensitivity
Level 1 (MSL1), reflow at 260°C per JEDEC J-STD-020.
Refer to IPC / JEDEC J-STD-020 for detailed solder reflow temperature and profile.
A Radio Frequency Integrated Circuit (RFIC) is a specialized microchip designed to operate at radio frequencies typically ranging from 3 kHz to 300 GHz. RFICs are essential in modern wireless communication systems, including smartphones, Wi-Fi devices, Bluetooth modules, GPS systems, and satellite communications.
These integrated circuits combine various components such as amplifiers, mixers, oscillators, and filters into a compact chip to perform essential RF functions like signal transmission, reception, and frequency conversion. RFICs are designed to handle high-frequency signals while minimizing power consumption and signal distortion.
The development of RFICs has significantly contributed to the miniaturization and performance improvement of wireless communication devices. Manufactured using semiconductor technologies like CMOS, GaAs, and SiGe, RFICs offer high integration levels and cost efficiency.
In summary, RFICs play a critical role in the functionality and advancement of wireless communication, enabling seamless connectivity in consumer electronics, industrial systems, and telecommunications networks.
