04/2006
AWL6950
2.4/5 GHz 802.11a/b/g
WLAN Power Amplifier
Data Sheet - Rev 2.2
M21 Package
16 Pin 4 mm x 4 mm x 1.3 mm
Surface Mount Module
FEATURES
3.6 % EVM @ P
OUT
= +19 dBm with IEEE 802.11a
64 QAM OFDM at 54 Mbps
2.7 % EVM @ P
OUT
= +20 dBm with IEEE 802.11g
64 QAM OFDM at 54 Mbps
-35 dBr ACPR 1st Sidelobe, +22 dBm, with
802.11b CCK/DSSS Root Cosine Filtering, 1 Mbps
-55 dBr ACPR 2nd Sidelobe, +22 dBm, with
802.11b CCK/DSSS Root Cosine Filtering, 1 Mbps
32 dB of Linear Power Gain at 2.4 GHz
32 dB of Linear Power Gain at 5 GHz
Single +3.3 V Supply
Dual Temperature-Compensated Linear Power
Detectors
50
- Matched RF Ports
Lead-free and RoHS Compliant
1 kV ESD Rating (HBM)
4 mm x 4 mm x 1.3 mm Surface Mount Module
APPLICATIONS
802.11a/b/g/n WLAN
Figure 1: Block Diagram and Pinout
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The ANADIGICS AWL6950 dual band power
amplifier is a high performance InGaP HBT power
amplifier module designed for transmit
applications in the 2.4-2.5 GHz and 4.9-5.9 GHz
bands. Matched to 50
at all RF inputs and outputs,
the part requires no additional RF matching
components off-chip, making the AWL6950 the
world's simplest dual band PA module
implementation available. The PA exhibits
unparalleled linearity and efficiency for IEEE
802.11g, 802.11b, and 802.11a WLAN systems
under the toughest signal configurations within
these standards.
The power detectors are temperature compensated
on chip, enabling separate single-ended output
voltages for each band with excellent accuracy over
a wide range of operating temperatures. The PA is
biased by a single +3.3 V supply and consumes
ultra-low current in the OFF mode.
Bias Control
V
CC
V
PC
2.4 GHz
RF
IN
2.4 GHz
RF
OUT
Matching
Network
GND
2.4 GHz
Power Detector
Bias Control
V
CC
V
PC
5 GHz
RF
IN
5 GHz
RF
OUT
GND
5 GHz
Power Detector
Matching
Network
Matching
Network
Matching
Network
The AWL6950 is manufactured using advanced
InGaP HBT technology that offers state-of-the-art
reliability, temperature stability, and ruggedness.
AWL6950
Data Sheet - Rev 2.2
04/2006
AWL6950
3
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Table 2: Absolute Minimum and Maximum Ratings
Stresses in excess of the absolute ratings may cause permanent damage. Functional operation is not
implied under these conditions. Exposure to absolute ratings for extended periods of time may adversely
affect reliability.
Table 3: Operating Ranges
The device may be operated safely over these conditions; however, parametric performance is guaranteed
only over the conditions defined in the electrical specifications.
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