RF Micro Devices Inc of Greensboro,NC,USA says that its new RF5836 provides a complete integrated solution in a single front-end module(FEM)for WiFi 802.11a/n systems.
The RF5836 integrates a 5GHz power amplifier(PA),single-pole double-throw(SP2T)Tx/Rx switch,and a power detector coupler for improved accuracy.Provided in a low-profile 3mm x 3mm x 0.5mm,16-pin package,the device is suited to SiP(system-in-package)and CoB(chip-on-board)designs.RFMD says that the ultra-small form factor and integrated matching minimizes the layout area in the customer's application and greatly reduces the number of external components.
Features include a single supply voltage of 3.0-4.8V,and a low control voltage of>1.6V.Output power(POUT)is 15.5dBm(11a,54Mbps at 4%EVM)and 14.5dBm(11n,65Mbps at 2.8%EVM).The module meets or exceeds the RF front end needs of IEEE 802.11a/n WiFi RF systems.
Applications include cellular handsets,mobile devices,tablets,consumer electronics,gaming,netbooks/notebooks,and TV/monitors/video.
