SAN JOSE, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—March 16, 2006—
Avago Technologies today introduced an E-pHEMT
(enhancement-mode pseudomorphic high-electron-mobility transistor)
power amplifier specifically designed for IEEE 802.11b/g mobile
wireless local area networks (WLANs). Avago's MGA-412P8 features high
linear output power at the industry's lowest operating current with a
shutdown function to conserve battery power, and is supplied in a tiny
2 mm x 2 mm LPCC (leadless plastic chip carrier) package.
Avago's MGA-412P8 power amplifier is perfect for portable WLAN
applications such as PDAs and mobile handsets, digital cameras,
printers and print servers. It is also suitable for use as a power
amplifier for RFID transmitters, Bluetooth and other applications in
the license-free 2.4 GHz ISM (industrial, scientific and medical)
band.
"The industry-best, power-added efficiency of our proprietary
E-pHEMT power technology has allowed Avago to develop the first
low-current, high linearity power amplifier available in the 802.11b/g
market," said Bryan Ingram, vice president and general manager of
Avago Technologies' Wireless Semiconductor Division. "The device saves
significant battery power and reduces board space, which is critical
for handheld WLAN products."
At 2.452 GHz and 3.3 V bias, the MGA-412P8 provides 25.5 dB gain
as well as +19 dBm linear power output with IEEE 802.11g OFDM
(orthogonal frequency division multiplexing) modulation at a 54 Mbps
data rate, and three percent EVM (error vector magnitude) while
consuming only 95 mA current. For 802.11b CCK (complementary code
keying) at 11 Mbps the MGA-412P8 provides +23 dBm linear Pout at only
200 mA current. Typical reverse isolation is greater than 40 dB, and
typical quiescent current only 40 mA.
Other features include integrated power detector and power-down
functions, and operation from a single +3.3 V supply. During shutdown,
the power amplifier draws only 5 microamps typical. The MGA-412P8 is
supplied in the compact, industry-standard 2.0 mm x 2.0 mm x 0.75 mm,
8-pad JEDEC DRP-N LPCC leadless plastic chip carrier -- the smallest
package used for 802.11 power amplifiers. The package's lead-free
backside metalization provides excellent thermal dissipation as well
as visual evidence of solder reflow.
U.S. Pricing and Availability
The Avago MGA-412P8 is priced at less than $0.73 each in moderate
volumes, and is available now through Avago's direct sales channel and
worldwide distribution partners.
About 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
RF/microwave components target handset, base station and wireless LAN
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 the world's largest privately held
semiconductor company, with 6,500 employees and net revenue of $1.8
billion in fiscal 2005. Avago provides an extensive range of analog,
mixed-signal and optoelectronic components and subsystems to more than
40,000 customers worldwide. The company serves three primary product
categories comprising optoelectronics, RF/microwave components and
enterprise ASICs, and is recognized for providing innovative,
high-quality products along with strong customer service and the
industry's best on-time delivery. Avago's heritage of technical
innovation dates back 40 years to its Agilent/Hewlett-Packard roots.
Information about Avago is available on the Web at
www.avagotech.com.
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