DESCRIPTION

The LX5518 is a high gain and high power amplifier optimized for 802.11b/g/n applications in the 2.4-2.5GHz frequency range. The PA is implemented as a three-stage monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) with active bias, on-chip input matching, and output pre-matching.

KEY FEATURES

Advanced InGaP HBT

2.4-2.5GHz Operation

Single-Polarity 3-5V Supply

Power Gain ~ 30 dB

26dBm @3EVM,802.11g/5V

24dBm @3.5EVM,80211g/3.3V

28dBm @CCK,802.11b/5V

27dBm @CCK,802.11b/3.3V

24.5 Efficiency @28dBm/5V

Complete On-Chip Input Match

Simple Output Match for Optimal EVM

Temperature-Compensated On Chip Output Power Detector with Wide Dynamic Range

Small Footprint: 3x3mm2

Low Profile: 0.9mm

APPLICATIONS

802.11b/g/n