Overview
Description
The F6522 is an 8-channel transmit active beamforming RFIC designed for application in Ka-Band SATCOM planar phased array antennas. The IC has a single common RF input port and eight output channels. The eight independently controlled output channels can drive eight single-polarized elements or four dual-polarized elements of an electronically scanned array (ESA). Each channel has 6-bits of digital phase control covering 360° and 25dB of gain control with a minimum step size of 0.2dB, enabling precise beam pattern and polarization control. Operating from a single supply of 2.1–2.5V, the RFIC has 28dB of nominal small signal gain with a typical P1dB of 11dBm per channel.
The device is highly efficient and features a low power standby mode as well as independent enable controls on every channel. The device SPI bus and control pins operate from standard 1.8V logic at speeds up to 50MHz. Advanced digital modes and large on-chip memory allows for < 100ns beam position switching times at the array level, greatly reducing dead time and latency. Finally, the compact and CTE-matched FCCSP organic package with all single-ended 50Ω matched RF ports greatly simplifies the physical integration of these devices onto large antenna panels.
Features
- 27.5–31.0 GHz operation
- Supports 4 dual-polarized elements or 8 single-polarized
- 360° phase control with 6-bit resolution
- 25dB gain control with 0.2dB minimum step
- 28dB small signal gain
- 11dBm output P1dB
- 2.3V nominal single supply input
- Standard 1.8V digital logic
- Temperature compensation
- Temperature sensor w/ digital readout
- Advanced digital modes with fast beam steering
- On-chip beam-state memory
- 3.8 × 4.6 × 0.9 mm 62-pin FCCSP package
Comparison
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Documentation
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Datasheet | PDF 1.54 MB | |
Manual - Hardware | PDF 2.02 MB | |
Guide | PDF 2.24 MB | |
Product Brief | PDF 1.08 MB | |
Product Brief | PDF 728 KB | |
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Design & Development
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Boards & Kits
Evaluation System for the F6522S
The Renesas F6522SEVS Evaluation Kit is designed to reduce the learning cycle, build system-level confidence and enable a rapid time to market with the F6522 IC. The kit includes all the essential components required for the rapid validation and evaluation of the electrical performance...
Models
ECAD Models
Schematic symbols, PCB footprints, and 3D CAD models from SamacSys can be found by clicking on the CAD Model links in the Product Options table. If a symbol or model isn't available, it can be requested directly from SamacSys.

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