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RFMD unveils 4.9GHz to 5.85GHz 802.11a/n GaAs FEM
The device employs the firm's gallium arsenide pHEMT technology
RFMD’s new RF5836 provides a complete integrated solution in a single front end module (FEM) for WiFi 802.11a/n systems.
RF5836
The ultra-small form factor and integrated matching minimises the layout area in the customer's application and greatly reduces the number of external components. The RF5836 integrates a power amplifier (PA), single-pole double-throw switch (SP2T), and a power detector coupler for improved accuracy. The device is provided in a 3mm x 3mm x 0.5mm, 16-pin package. This module meets or exceeds the RF front end needs of IEEE 802.11a/n WiFi RF systems.
The device features a single supply voltage of 3.0V to 4.8V and a low control voltage above1.6V. It has an integrated 5GHz amplifier, SPT2T Tx/Rx Switch, and power detector coupler. POUT is 15.5dBm (11a, 54Mbps at 4% EVM) and 14.5dBm (11n, 65Mbps at 2.8% EVM). The low-height package is suited for SiP and CoB designs.
Applications for the module are in cellular handsets, mobile devices, tablets and in consumer electronics.
