Avago Technologies Introduces Miniature 802.11b/g Power Amplifier With Industry's Lowest Current Consumption; Device Addresses Mobile WLAN Applications With 3.3 V Operation, +23 dBm Linear Power Output, and 2 mm x 2 mm LPCC Package.SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Avago Technologies today introduced an E-pHEMT (enhancement-mode pseudomorphic high-electron-mobility transistor) power amplifier specifically designed for IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New York, www.ieee.org) A membership organization that includes engineers, scientists and students in electronics and allied fields. 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 LPCC Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor LPCC Leadless Plastic Chip Carrier LPCC Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce LPCC Linear Prediction Cepstral Coefficients LPCC Louisiana Poison Control Center LPCC Light Pass Cricket Club (leadless plastic chip carrier) package. Avago's MGA-412P8 power amplifier is perfect for portable WLAN See wireless LAN. WLAN - wireless local area network 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 (Radio Frequency IDentification) A data collection technology that uses electronic tags for storing data. The tag, also known as an "electronic label," "transponder" or "code plate," is made up of an RFID chip attached to an antenna. transmitters, Bluetooth and other applications in the license-free 2.4 GHz ISM See ISM band. (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) A digital transmission technique that uses a large number of carriers spaced apart at slightly different frequencies. (orthogonal frequency division multiplexing See FDM. (communications) frequency division multiplexing - (FDM) The simultaneous transmission of multiple separate signals through a shared medium (such as a wire, optical fibre, or light beam) by modulating, at the transmitter, the separate signals into separable ) modulation at a 54 Mbps data rate, and three percent EVM EVM Earned Value Management EVM Evaluation Module EVM Error Vector Magnitude EVM Electronic Voting Machine EVM Expert Group on Vitamins and Minerals EVM Economic Value Management EVM Extraneous Vegetable Matter EVM Extra-Value Meal EVM Electronic Voltmeter (error vector magnitude The error vector magnitude or EVM is a measure used to quantify the performance of a digital radio transmitter or receiver. A signal sent by an ideal transmitter or received by a receiver would have all constellation points precisely at the ideal locations, however various ) while consuming only 95 mA current. For 802.11b CCK (Complimentary Code Keying) A direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) coding method used in the 802.11b wireless LAN standard for 5.5 and 11 Mbps. The slower 1 and 2 Mbps specifications use Barker coding which has a chip rate of 11 compared to 8 in 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 The division of the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) that deals with semiconductor standards (officially, the JEDEC Solid State Technology Association of EIA). JEDEC was formed in 1958 when the Joint Electron Tube Engineering Council (JETEC) split into two Joint Electron Device 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. Avago, Avago Technologies, and the A logo are trademarks of Avago Technologies, Pte. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. NOTE TO EDITORS: Please direct reader inquiries to Avago Technologies at 800-235-0312, or e-mail us at support@avagotech.com. |
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