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Optimum rf impedance to present to transceiver output.

I am tying to match the nRF52840 rf output to my 50 ohm 2.45GHz pcb antenna.  What is the optimum rf impedance for best transmitter/receiver performance?  The markings on the chip are N52840 QIAAC0 1908GK. 

Thankyou,

Doug

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  • Hi Martin,

    I am going to first make adjustments to the pcb antenna geometry to get it to 50 ohms.  Here is the schematic (this was not done by me, I am trying to verify/improve it). I can provide trace widths and pcb stackup later.  The problem is how will I ever know if I have this right without doing radiated measurements?  I am an experienced rf design engineer with a Vector Network Analyzer, simulation tools, and the know-how to design my own matching circuit.  If I knew the PA output impedance I could design the match/filter and verify it with a VNA.

     

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  • Hi Martin,

    I am going to first make adjustments to the pcb antenna geometry to get it to 50 ohms.  Here is the schematic (this was not done by me, I am trying to verify/improve it). I can provide trace widths and pcb stackup later.  The problem is how will I ever know if I have this right without doing radiated measurements?  I am an experienced rf design engineer with a Vector Network Analyzer, simulation tools, and the know-how to design my own matching circuit.  If I knew the PA output impedance I could design the match/filter and verify it with a VNA.

     

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