STMicroelectronics-BALFLB-WL-07D3

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BALFLB-WL-07D3  
Datasheet  
50 Ω nominal input / conjugate match balun to BGA-4L STM32WL in high power  
mode, 470-510 MHz with integrated harmonic filter  
Features  
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BGA STM32WL sub-GHz wireless microcontrollers impedance matched balun  
and Tx harmonics filter  
Optimized for BGA STM32WL sub-GHz wireless microcontrollers in high  
power mode and dedicated to 4-layers PCB  
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50 Ω nominal input / conjugate matched balun to BGA STM32WL  
50 Ω nominal impedance on antenna side Tx and Rx  
Deep Tx rejection harmonic filter  
Low insertion loss  
Small footprint  
Low profile ≤ 630 μm after reflow  
High RF performance  
RF BOM and area reduction  

ECOPACK2

compliant component  
Applications  
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STM32WL sub-GHz wireless microcontrollers  
LPWAN-compliant radio solution, enabling the following modulations: LoRa®,  
(G)FSK, (G)MSK, and BPSK  
Description  
STMicroelectronics

is an ultra-miniature balun. This device  
integrates a matching network, balun, and harmonics filter. Matching impedance has  
been customized for the STM32WL sub-GHz wireless microcontrollers.  
Product status  
It is using STMicroelectronics IPD technology on a nonconductive glass substrate,  
which optimizes RF performances.  
DS14108
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Rev 2
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December 2022  
For further information contact your local STMicroelectronics sales office.  

BALFLB-WL-07D3  
Characteristics  
1
Characteristics  
Table 1.
Absolute maximum ratings (T

amb

= 25 °C)  
Symbol Parameter  
Value  
Unit  
P
Input power RF  
IN  
27  
dBm  
IN  
ESD ratings human body model (JESD22-A114), all I/O one at a time while others connected to  
GND  
2000  
200  
V
V
ESD  
ESD ratings machine model, all I/O  
Operating temperature  
T
-40 to +105
 
°C  
OP  
Table 2.
Impedances (T

amb

= 25 °C)  
Value  
Symbol  
Parameter  
Unit  
Min.  
Typ.  
Max.  
Z
Nominal differential Rx balun impedance  
Nominal Tx filter impedance  
–
–
–
–
Matched to STM32WL  
–
RX  
Z
Matched to STM32WL  
–
TX  
Ω
Z
Nominal Rx balun antenna impedance  
Nominal Tx filter antenna impedance  
50  
50  
–
RX-ANT  
Z
–
TX-ANT  
Table 3.
Electrical characteristics and RF performances (T

amb

= 25 °C)  
Value  
Min. Typ. Max.  
Symbol  
Parameter  
Test condition  
Unit  
f
Frequency range  
470  
490  
510  
MHz  
dB  
dB  
dB  
dB  
°
IL  
RX  
Rx balun insertion loss differential mode |S
 
| without mismatch loss  
1.80 2.05  
DS  
IL  
HP Tx filter insertion loss |S
 
| without mismatch loss  
1.75 2.15  
TX  
21  
RL  
Rx balun input return loss differential mode |S
 
| on antenna  
16  
18  
19  
22  
1.9  
RX-ANT  
DD  
RL  
Tx filter output return loss |S
 
| on antenna  
TX-ANT  
11  
ɸ
RX balun phase imbalance  
-1.9  
imb  
A
RX balun amplitude imbalance  
Attenuation at 2fo  
-0.3  
45  
49  
46  
42  
33  
27  
23  
22  
21  
0.3  
dB  
imb  
48  
56  
52  
50  
38  
32  
28  
27  
26  
Attenuation at 3fo  
Attenuation at 4fo  
Attenuation at 5fo  
Att  
Tx filter harmonic rejection levels |S
 
|  
21  
Attenuation at 6fo  
Attenuation at 7fo  
Attenuation at 8fo  
Attenuation at 9fo  
Attenuation at 10fo  
dB  
TX  
DS14108
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Rev 2  
page 2/13  
 

BALFLB-WL-07D3  
RF measurements (Rx balun)  
1.1  
RF measurements (Rx balun)  
Figure 1.
Insertion loss (dB)  
Figure 2.
Return loss on antenna (dB)  
IL_RX  
RL_RX_ANT  
-1.5  
-1.6  
-1.7  
-1.8  
-1.9  
-2.0  
-2.1  
-2.2  
-2.3  
-2.4  
-2.5  
0
-5  
-10  
-15  
-20  
-25  
-30  
-35  
-40  
f(MHz)  
f(MHz)  
470  
475  
480  
485  
490  
495  
500  
505  
510  
470  
475  
480  
485  
490  
495  
500  
505  
510  
Figure 3.
Amplitude imbalance (dB)  
Figure 4.
Phase imbalance (°)  
AMP_IMB  
PHA_IMB  
3.0  
2.5  
1.50  
1.25  
2.0  
1.00  
1.5  
0.75  
1.0  
0.50  
0.5  
0.25  
0.00  
0.0  
-0.25  
-0.50  
-0.75  
-1.00  
-1.25  
-1.50  
-0.5  
-1.0  
-1.5  
-2.0  
-2.5  
-3.0  
f(MHz)  
f(MHz)  
470  
475  
480  
485  
490  
495  
500  
505  
510  
470  
475  
480  
485  
490  
495  
500  
505  
510  
DS14108
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Rev 2  
page 3/13  

BALFLB-WL-07D3  
RF measurements (Tx filter)  
1.2  
RF measurements (Tx filter)  
Figure 5.
Transmission wide band with harmonics  
attenuation (dB)  
Figure 6.
Insertion loss (dB)  
IL_TX  
IL_TX  
0
-1.0  
-1.1  
-1.2  
-1.3  
-1.4  
-1.5  
-1.6  
-1.7  
-1.8  
-1.9  
-2.0  
-10  
-20  
-30  
-40  
-50  
-60  
-70  
f(MHz)  
f(GHz)  
-80  
470  
475  
480  
485  
490  
495  
500  
505  
510  
0.0  
0.5  
1.0  
1.5  
2.0  
2.5  
3.0  
3.5  
4.0  
4.5  
5.0  
Figure 7.
Return loss on antenna (dB)  
RL_TX_ANT  
0
-5  
-10  
-15  
-20  
-25  
-30  
-35  
-40  
f(MHz)  
470  
475  
480  
485  
490  
495  
500  
505  
510  
DS14108
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Rev 2  
page 4/13  

BALFLB-WL-07D3  
Package information  
2
Package information  
In order to meet environmental requirements, ST offers these devices in different grades of

packages,  
depending on their level of environmental compliance. ECOPACK specifications, grade definitions and product  
status are available at:

. ECOPACK is an ST trademark.  
2.1  
CSPG 8 bumps package information  
Figure 8.
CSPG 8 bumps package outline (bottom view – bumps up) (in µm)  
Table 4.
CSPG 8 bumps dimensions (in µm)  
Parameter  
Min.  
580  
180  
380  
230  
2080  
Typ.  
630  
205  
400  
255  
2130  
340  
500  
210  
630  
1830  
690  
85  
Max.  
680  
A
A1  
A2  
b
230  
420  
280  
D
2150  
D1  
D2  
D3  
D4  
E
1780  
1880  
E1  
E2  
E3  
fD1  
fD2  
fE1  
fE2  
605  
225  
225  
225  
225  
DS14108
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Rev 2  
page 5/13  

BALFLB-WL-07D3  
CSPG 8 bumps packing information  
2.2  
CSPG 8 bumps packing information  
Figure 9.
Marking  
Figure 10.
Top view  
Table 5.
Pads description top view (pads down)  
Pad ref.  
A1  
Pad name  
RFO_in  
RFI_N_out  
RFI_P_out  
GND2  
Description  
Tx filter input  
A2  
Differential-N Rx balun output  
Differential-P Rx balun output  
Ground #2  
A3  
B1  
B2  
GND3  
Ground #3  
C1  
RFO_out  
GND1  
Tx filter output  
C2  
Ground #1  
C3  
RFI_in  
Single ended Rx balun input  
DS14108
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Rev 2  
page 6/13  

BALFLB-WL-07D3  
CSPG 8 bumps packing information  
Figure 11.
Tape and reel outline  
Table 6.
Tape and reel mechanical data  
Dimensions  
Millimeters  
Ref  
Min  
1.89  
2.19  
1.40  
0.95  
1.65  
3.45  
0.70  
3.90  
3.90  
1.95  
7.90  
Typ  
1.94  
2.24  
1.50  
1.00  
1.75  
3.50  
0.75  
4.00  
4.00  
2.00  
8.00  
Max  
1.99  
2.29  
1.60  
1.05  
1.85  
3.55  
0.80  
4.10  
4.10  
2.05  
8.30  
A0  
B0  
Ø D0  
Ø D1  
E1  
F
K0  
P0  
P1  
P2  
W
Note:  
More packing information is available in the application note:  

AN2348

Flip-Chip: “Package description and recommendations for use”  
•
DS14108
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Rev 2  
page 7/13  

BALFLB-WL-07D3  
PCB assembly recommendations  
3
PCB assembly recommendations  
3.1  
Land pattern  
Figure 12.
BGA-4L PCB recommended land pattern  
Layout example using STM32WL in BGA package / 4 layers PCB for high power mode.  
Figure 13.
BGA-4L PCB stack-up recommendations  
DS14108
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Rev 2  
page 8/13  

BALFLB-WL-07D3  
Stencil opening design  
3.2  
Stencil opening design  
Figure 14.
Footprint – 3 mils stencil -non solder mask  
defined  
Figure 15.
Footprint – 3 mils stencil – solder mask defined  
Solder mask opening:  
220 µm recommended  
180 µm minimum  
Copper pad diameter:  
220 µm recommended  
180 µm minimum  
260 µm maximum  
260 µm maximum  
Copper pad diameter:  
320 µm recommended  
300 µm minimum  
Solder mask opening:  
320 µm recommended  
300 µm minimum  
340 µm maximum  
Solder stencil opening:  
220 µm recommended  
Solder stencil opening:  
220 µm recommended  
3.3  
Solder paste  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Halide-free flux qualification ROL0 according to ANSI/J-STD-004.  
“No clean” solder paste is recommended.  
Offers a high tack force to resist component movement during high speed.  
Use solder paste with fine particles: powder particle size 20-38 µm.  
3.4  
Placement  
1.  
Manual positioning is not recommended.  
2.  
It is recommended to use the lead recognition capabilities of the placement system, not the outline  
centering  
3.  
4.  
Standard tolerance of ±0.05 mm is recommended.  
1.0 N placement force is recommended.
T
o
o much placement force can lead to squeezed out solder paste  
and cause solder joints to short.
T
o
o low placement force can lead to insufficient contact between package  
and solder paste that could cause open solder joints or badly centered packages.  
5.  
6.  
To
i
mprove the package placement accuracy, a bottom side optical control should be performed with a high  
resolution tool.  
For assembly, a perfect supporting of the PCB (all the more on flexible PCB) is recommended during solder  
paste printing, pick and place and reflow soldering by using optimized tools.  
3.5  
PCB design preference  
1.  
To
c
ontrol the solder paste amount, the closed via is recommended instead of open vias.  
2.  
The position of tracks and open vias in the solder area should be well balanced. A symmetrical layout is  
recommended, to avoid any tilt phenomena caused by asymmetrical solder paste due to solder flow away.  
DS14108
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Rev 2  
page 9/13  

BALFLB-WL-07D3  
Reflow profile  
3.6  
Reflow profile  
Figure 16.
ST ECOPACK

®

recommended soldering reflow profile for PCB mounting  
240-245 °C  
T
e
mperature (°C)  
-2 °C/s  
-3 °C/s  
250  
200  
2 – 3 °C/s  
60 sec  
(90 max)  
150  
100  
50  
-6 °C/s  
0.9 °C/s  
Time (s)  
150 180 210 240 270 300  
0
30  
60  
90 120  
Note:  
Note:  
Minimize air convection currents in the reflow oven to avoid component movement.  
More information is available in the application note:  
•
AN2348 Flip-Chip: “Package description and recommendations for use”  
DS14108
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Rev 2  
page 10/13  

BALFLB-WL-07D3  
Ordering information  
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Ordering information  
Table 7.
Ordering information  
Order code  
Marking  
W7  
Package  
Weight  
Base qty.  
Delivery mode  
BALFLB-WL-07D3  
CSPG  
3.9 mg  
5000  
T
a
pe and reel  
DS14108
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Rev 2  
page 11/13  

BALFLB-WL-07D3  
Revision history  
Table 8.
Document revision history  
Date  
Revision  
Changes  
13-Oct-2022  
1
2
Initial release.  
21-Dec-2022  
DS14108
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Rev 2  
page 12/13  

BALFLB-WL-07D3  
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DS14108
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Rev 2  
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