MMIC comes in 16-pin, 3 x 3 x 0.5 mm QFN package.
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Offering front end solution for Wi-Fi® systems, Model RWF111 suits PDAs, VoWi-Fi handsets, cameras, cellular handsets, computer peripherals, and automotive devices. It features power amplifier with current draw of less than 100 mA while transmitting 802.11g signal at 15 dBm output with EVM of over 4%. Low noise amplifier gain is 15 db, NF is less than 1.0 dB. FEM is fully matched internally to 50 ohm output and input impedance.
Original Press Release:
RF Arrays, Inc. Delivers World's Smallest Wi-Fi® Integrated Front End
3x3 mm package enables complete front end capability with LNA, PA, power detector and switch.
PORTLAND, Ore., April 12 /- RF Arrays, Inc. today announced the world's smallest front end solution for Wi-Fi® systems. The RWF111 delivers industry-leading performance for both Power and Low Noise Amplifier and antenna switch in a 3x3 mm package and an external component count of just 2 bi-pass capacitors. The ultra small footprint also reduces Power Amplifier power consumption significantly vs. currently available solutions, making it ideal for embedding Wi-Fi capability into portable, battery-powered consumer electronics.
The device addresses the growing demand for embedded Wi-Fi capability in electronic equipment where board space is at a premium and power consumption needs to be minimized. Target devices include PDAs, VoWi-Fi handsets, cameras, cellular handsets, computer peripherals, and automotive devices.
"As Wi-Fi technology is becoming ubiquitous more and more devices are looking to add WiFi connectivity, in the same form factor. This is putting pressure on the design community both in terms of board real-estate and power budget. The RWF111 provides an effective solution for mobile electronics when adding WiFi connectivity," said Rupert Prince, Executive Vice president, RF Arrays, Inc. "With this new Front end device, RF Arrays is enabling OEMs to embed Wi-Fi in a series of challenging new applications while simultaneously shrinking form factors, extending battery life and meeting aggressive cost targets."
The ultra compact front end features a power amplifier with a current draw of less than 100 mA whilst transmitting 802.11g signal at 15 dBm output with a EVM of better than 4%. The MMIC includes a high gain very low noise LNA which will greatly improve the link budget in most systems (LNA Gain = 15 dB, NF < 1.0 dB), as well as a power detector and biasing circuitry in a miniature 16-pin 3 x 3 x 0.5 mm QFN package. The FEM is fully matched internally to a 50 ohm output and input impedance.
Availability and Price
The RWF111 is in production now, priced at US $1.10 in 10k unit quantities.
For further information please contact
sales@rfarrays.com
or call +1 (503) 287 5238
Source: RF Arrays, Inc.
CONTACT:
Rupert Prince of RF Arrays, Inc.,
+1-503-287-5238,
sales@rfarrays.com
Web site: www.rfarrays.com
