Power Amplifiers suit WiMAX and cellular networks.
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Supplied in 3 x 3 x 0.85 mm, 16-pin QFN package, MGA-30x16 half-watt power amps enable common footprint and PCB layout for base station applications from 750 MHz to 3.9 GHz. Low-voltage power amplifier, ALM-42316, designed for mobile handset and fixed terminals in 3.3-3.8 GHz band, has built-in detector, bypass switch, and shutdown function. It comes in 5 x 5 x 1.1 mm molded chip-on-board package and delivers 23 dBm linear output power and 30 dB gain when operated at 3.3 V and 400 mA.
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Avago Technologies Introduces High Performance Power Amplifiers for WiMAX and Next-Generation Cellular Networks
New Modules Simplify Design and Advances Performance of Mobile Handsets, Access Points and Base Station Equipment
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 25, 2008
Avago Technologies today announced two new power amplifier product families designed for next generation cellular and WiMAX applications. Avago has added the MGA-30116/-30216/-30316 family of half watt base station power amplifiers and the ALM-42316 low voltage power amplifier for mobile handset and fixed terminals to its product offerings. Avago's new power amplifiers support cellular (GSM, CDMA, WCDMA, CDMA2000 and TD-SCDMA) and WiMAX frequencies. The company is a leading supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications.
Offering industry-high linearity performance levels, Avago's new ultra small WiMAX power amplifiers are fully matched to simplify product design and speed the time to market. These power amplifiers are effectively architected for the entire chain of WiMAX product design needs from mobile handsets to customer premise equipment (CPE) and base stations.
More specifically, the ALM-42316 delivers 23 dBm linear output power (2.5% EVM at 64 QAM OFDM) and a high gain of 30 dB when operated at 3.3V and 400 mA. With built-in detector, bypass switch and shutdown function, the ALM-42316 is designed for (802.16e) mobile terminals operating in the 3.3-3.8 GHz frequency band and is housed in a 5 x 5 x 1.1mm molded chip-on-board (MCOB) package. ALM-42216, which is a follow up product with similarly impressive performance in 2.3-2.7GHz WiMAX frequency band, will be market released by the end of April 2008.
The half watt MGA-30x16 family of power amplifiers provides very high linearity and exceptional PAE (power added efficiency) at 1 dB gain compression point. It enables a common footprint and PCB layout for base station applications ranging from 750 MHz to 3.9 GHz. The MGA-30x16 family of power amplifiers is housed in a miniature 3 x 3 x 0.85mm 16-pin quad-flat-non-lead (QFN) package which allows for the design of highly compact next-generation base station equipment, such as pico or femtocell base station receivers.
Pricing and Availability
In 1,000 to 9,999 quantities, pricing for Avago's MGA-30116, -30216 and -30316 begins at $2.81, whereas pricing for the ALM-42316 begins at $3.13. These new power amplifiers are currently available through Avago's direct sales and worldwide distributor partners.
Avago's RF/Microwave Solutions
With three decades of radio frequency (RF) and microwave design and manufacturing experience, Avago Technologies can help its customers meet the most demanding technical specifications and pass the most difficult regulatory tests around the world. Avago's reliable RF/microwave components target wireless infrastructure, wireless data (GPS/WLAN/WiMax), handset, digital TV, VSAT and datalink applications and offer numerous benefits, including small packages, excellent power efficiency and industry-leading performance specifications. More information is available at www.avagotech.com/rf.
About Avago Technologies
Avago Technologies is a leading supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications. By leveraging its core competencies in III-V compound and silicon semiconductor design and processing, the company provides an extensive range of analog, mixed signal and optoelectronics components and subsystems to more than 40,000 customers. Backed by strong customer service support, the company's products serve four diverse end markets: industrial and automotive, wired infrastructure, wireless communications, and computer peripherals. Avago has a global employee presence and heritage of technical innovation dating back 40 years to its Hewlett-Packard roots. Information about Avago is available on the Web at www.avagotech.com.
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