Description

The FN406-0.5-02 is an electronic component model in the power line filter modules category. It is part of the Intersil 2.4GHz PRISM™ chip set, which is a highly integrated solution for RF modems using Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) signaling. The chip set consists of six ICs that perform various functions to support RF modem applications.

Specifications and features

The FN406-0.5-02 has the following specifications and features:

• Provides Antenna-to-Bits™ Data Stream
• Low Voltage Operation from 2.7V to 5.5V
• 2.4GHz - 2.5GHz ISM Band Operation
• Single Heterodyne Conversion
• Programmable Antialiasing and Shaping Filters
• 10MHz to 400MHz IF Operation with RSSI
• Autonomous Half Duplex Direct Sequence Modem
• Selectable DBPSK, DQPSK Signaling
• Antenna Diversity Selection
• Direct Sequence Physical Layer (DS-PHY)
• Differential Data Encoding/Decoding
• Programmable 16-Bit PN Code
• Data Rates up to 4 MBPS DQPSK
• Power Management Control
• Low Profile PCMCIA-Compatible Surface Mount Packaging

Application Scenarios

The FN406-0.5-02 is suitable for the following application scenarios:

• Systems targeting IEEE 802.11 Standard
• PCMCIA wireless transceiver
• WLAN RF modems
• TDMA packet protocol radios
• Part 15 compliant radio links

Comparison

Advantages:

• Highly integrated solution for RF modems
• Supports a variety of RF modem applications
• Low voltage operation
• Programmable filters and coding
• Wide range of data rates supported
• Power management control
• Compact surface mount packaging

Disadvantages:

• Not suitable for applications outside the 2.4GHz - 2.5GHz ISM band