AWL6153
2.4 GHz Wireless LAN
Power Amplifier Module
PRELIMINARY DATA SHEET - Rev 1.5
FEATURES
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InGaP HBT Technology
< 3.5% EVM at +25 dBm Output Power (+5 V
Supply), with 802.11g Modulation at 54 Mbps
Data Rate
< 3% EVM at +21 dBm Output Power (+3.3 V
Supply), with 802.11g Modulation at 54 Mbps
Data Rate
+3 V to +5 V Supply
High Efficiency
RoHS-Compliant 4 mm x 4 mm x 1.41 mm
Surface Mount Module
50Ω - Matched RF Ports for Reduced External
Component Count
MSL-3 Rating
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APPLICATIONS
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802.11g/b WLAN Stations and Client Cards
802.11g/b WLAN Access Points
M7 Package
10 Pin 4 mm x 4 mm x 1.41 mm
Surface Mount Module
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The ANADIGICS AWL6153 WLAN Power Amplifier
is an easy to use module that delivers high levels
of linearity and efficiency for high data rate
applications. Designed for the 2.4 GHz WLAN
standards, it supports the 54 Mbps data rates
specified in IEEE 802.11g.
Requiring a single +3 V to +5 V supply and a
reference voltage input, the AWL6153 reduces
system power consumption by offering a low
leakage current while the amplifier is shut down.
No external circuits are required for RF impedance
matching, thus reducing component costs and
making it easy to incorporate the device into new
designs.
The AWL6153 is manufactured using an advanced
InGaP HBT technology that offers state-of-the-art
reliability, temperature stability and ruggedness. It
is offered in a 4 mm x 4 mm x 1.41 mm surface
mount module optimized for a 50Ω system.
V
CC
V
REF
Bias Control
RF
IN
Matching
Network
Matching
Network
RF
OUT
GND
Figure 1: Module Block Diagram
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AWL6153
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Table 2: Absolute Minimum and Maximum Ratings
PARAMETER
Supply Voltage (V
CC
)
Reference Voltage (V
REF
)
RF Input Power (P
IN
)
Storage Temperature
Reflow Temperature
MIN
0
0
-
-40
-
MAX
+5.5
+3.5
+10
+150
+250
UNIT
V
V
dB m
°C
°C
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
PARAMETER
Operating Frequency (f)
Supply Voltage (V
CC
)
Reference Voltage (V
REF
)
MIN
2400
+3.0
-
0
-
-
-
-
-25
TYP
-
-
+2.85
-
+21
+25
+25
+28
-
MAX
2485
+5.5
-
+0.5
-
-
-
-
+85
UNIT
MHz
V
V
PA"on"
PA"shut down"
V
CC
V
CC
V
CC
V
CC
= +3.3
= +5.0
= +3.3
= +5.0
V, 802.11g
V, 802.11g
V, 802.11b
V, 802.11b
modulation
modulation
modulation
modulation
COMMENTS
RF Output Power (P
OUT
)
dB m
Case Temperature (T
C
)
°C
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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Table 4: Electrical Specifications - 802.11g Modulation, 54 Mbps Data Rate
(T
C
= +25 °C, V
CC
= +3.3 V, V
REF
= +2.85 V, P
OUT
= +21 dBm, 50
Ω
system)
PARAMETER
Gain
Gain Ripple
Constellation RMS Error
Spectrum Mask at
±
11 MHz Offset
Spectrum Mask at
±
20 MHz Offset
Spectrum Mask at
±
30 MHz Offset
Current Consumption
V
CC
V
REF
Leakage Current
Input Return Loss
P 1dB
Harmonics
2fo
3fo
On Time
Maximum load mismatch stress with
no permanent degradation or failure
MIN
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
TYP
31.5
-
3
-30
-
-
-
MAX
-
0.3
-
-
-20
-28
-40
UNIT
dB
dB
%
dB
dB
dB
dB
within each channel
COMMENTS
-
-
-
-
-
190
5.5
<10
<-10
+28
-
-
-
-
-
mA
µA
dB
dB m
V
REF
= 0 V
50
Ω
impedance
CW tone
-
-
-
-45
-56
1.5
-
-
2.0
dB c
Output power achieves 90%
of steady-state level
(1)
, V
REF
toggled from 0 V to +2.85 V
V
CC
= +5.5 V
µ
se c
10:1
-
-
VSWR
Note:
(1) Steady-state output is defined as a power level that is consistent or changing at a rate less than 0.05 dB/
µ
sec.
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Table 5: Electrical Specifications - 802.11g Modulation, 54 Mbps Data Rate
(T
C
= +25 °C, V
CC
= +5 V, V
REF
= +2.85 V, P
OUT
= +25 dBm, 50
Ω
system)
PARAMETER
Gain
Gain Ripple
Constellation RMS Error
Spectrum Mask at
±
11 MHz Offset
Spectrum Mask at
±
20 MHz Offset
Spectrum Mask at
±
30 MHz Offset
Current Consumption
V
CC
V
REF
Leakage Current
Input Return Loss
P 1dB
Harmonics
2fo
3fo
On Time
Maximum load mismatch stress with
no permanent degradation or failure
MIN
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
TYP
32.5
-
3.5
-29
-
-
-
MAX
-
0.3
-
-
-20
-28
-40
UNIT
dB
dB
%
dB
dB
dB
dB
within each channel
COMMENTS
-
-
-
-
-
290
5.5
<10
<-10
+31
-
-
-
-
-
mA
µA
dB
dB m
V
REF
= 0 V
50
Ω
impedance
CW tone
-
-
-
-42
-56
1.5
-
-
2.0
dB c
Output power achieves 90%
of steady-state level
(1)
, V
REF
toggled from 0 V to +2.85 V
V
CC
= +5.5 V
µ
se c
10:1
-
-
VSWR
Note:
(1) Steady-state output is defined as a power level that is consistent or changing at a rate less than 0.05 dB/
µ
sec.
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