AP1091
2.4~2.5 GHz Power Amplifier
2003.03.27
AP1091 is a linear, two stages power amplifier MMIC
with high output power in 2.4GHz band utilizing
InGaP/GaAs HBT process. With the excellent linearity
performance, the device delivers 26 dBm of linear
output power (at 5V power supply)compliant with the
IEEE802.11b standard, and 19 dBm output power,
under 54Mbps OFDM (IEEE802.11g) modulation, with
only 3% EVM. The PA also includes on-chip power
detector, providing a DC voltage proportional to the
output power of the device. It features a small signal
gain of 28 dB and P1dB of 26.5 dBm at 3.3V power
supply. AP1091 is housed in a 3 x 3 (mm),16 Pin QFN
leadless package.
•
26/24 dBm Linear Output Power at 5/3.3 V
•
Power Supply With 11Mb/s, CCK Modulation
•
19 dBm Linear Output Power With 54Mb/s,
OFDM Modulation (about 3% EVM)
•
28 dB Small Signal Gain
•
Single 3.3 V Power Supply
•
On-Chip Power Detector
Major Applications
• IEEE802.11b WLAN System
• IEEE802.11g (draft) WLAN System
• 2.4GHz ISM Radios
Pin Details
Pin Number
1
2
3
4
Name
RF_IN
GND
Dect_V
Dect_Out
VB1
VB2
GND
NC
NC
RF_OUT
RF_OUT
RF_OUT
VCC1
VCC1
NC
NC
Description
RF input. With on chip input matching.
DC and RF ground.
Supply voltage for on-chip power detector.
Power detector output. Connect one 5.6kΩ
resistor and one 1uF capacitor from pin4
to ground.
Bias current control voltage for the
first/second stage. An external resistor
bridge is necessary for single voltage
supply application. The detail configuration
can be found in Application Notes.
DC and RF ground.
No contact
RF output. Require external matching. The
detail configuration can be found in
Application Notes
Supply voltage for first stage. Some
bypass capacitors are needed for system
application. The detail configuration can
be found in Application Notes.
No contact
Functional Block Diagram
VCC1
VCC1
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Package
Base
NC
16
RF IN
1
NC
15
14
13
12 RF OUT
GND
2
Input
Match
11 RF OUT
AP1091
Dect_V
3
Bias
10 RF OUT
Dect_Out 4
5
VB1
6
VB2
7
GND
Detector
9
NC
8
NC
QFN- 16 pin, 3 x 3 (mm)
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The package ground provides circuit
Center Metal ground as well as heat dissipation path for
the power amplifier.
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2.4~2.5 GHz Power Amplifier
2003.03.27
Parameter
Specification
Unit
Condition
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Power Amplifier Overall Spec.
Frequency Range
P1dB
Power Gain
2.4
26.5
28
27.5
linear output power
Power Added Efficiency
Input Impedance
Harmonics (2f,3f)
Input VSWR
Output VSWR
Supply Current
Idle Current
120
Power Detector Spec.
Detector Voltage Range
0.3
1.5
V
24
33
50
-32
2:1
2.5 : 1
290
220
mA
mA
mA
2.5
GHz
dBm
dB
dB
dBm
%
Ohm
dBc
Vcc =3.3V
P
out
=24 dBm With 11Mb/s, CCK
modulation
P
out
=19 dBm With 54Mb/s, OFDM
modulation
Vcc=3.3V, Meeting 802.11b
spectrum mask
Vcc=3.3V, Pout=24dBm, CW mode
On-chip matching
P
OUT
at P1 dB
P
IN
<-17 dBm
P
IN
<-17 dBm
P
out
=24 dBm
P
out
=19 dBm
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
DC Power Supply For Collector
DC Supply Current For Collector
RF Input Power
Operating Ambient Temperature
Storage Temperature
Rating
+6
400
+2
-40 to +85
-40 to +125
Unit
V
mA
dBm
°C
°C
Caution
RF Integrated Corp. believes the information
provided is reliable at present time. However,
we assumes no responsibility for inaccuracies
and omissions and use of the information
shall be entirely at the user’s own risk. RF
Integrated Corp. reserves the right to make
change to the specifications without notice.
AP1091
Note: 1.Exceeding these ratings could cause damage to the device.
2.Nominal operation condition is biasing at 3.3V
For more information,please contact us at:
Sales Dept.
Tel: +886-2-2698-1022
e-mail: sales@rfintc.com
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AP1091
2.4~2.5 GHz Power Amplifier
2003.03.27
Data Charts
(AP1091 Evaluation Kit, Vcc = 3.3V, f = 2.45GHz, RF Signal = With IEEE 802.11b Modulation or
IEEE 802.11g Modulation (54Mbps),TA = 25℃, unless otherwise noted.)
Fig. 2
Fig. 1
Power Gain vs. Frequency
Power Gain vs. Supply Voltage
32.0
29.0
Power Gain (dB)
32.0
29.0
Power Gain (dB)
26.0
23.0
20.0
2.70
2.85
3.00
3.15
3.30
26.0
23.0
20.0
2400
2425
2450
2475
2500
Frequency (MHz)
Supply Voltage (V)
Fig. 3
I
TOTAL
vs. Supply Voltage
380
320
I
TOTAL
(mA)
Fig. 4
I
TOTAL
vs. Frequency
380
320
I
TOTAL
(mA)
260
200
140
2.70
2.85
3.00
3.15
3.30
Supply Voltage (V)
260
200
140
2400
2425
2450
2475
2500
Frequency (MHz)
AP1091
25.0dBm @ CW Mode
23.5dBm @ 11Mb/s, CCK Modulation
19.0dBm @ 54Mb/s, OFDM Modulation
For more information,please contact us at:
Sales Dept.
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2.4~2.5 GHz Power Amplifier
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Data Charts
Fig. 5
P
OUT
, PAE vs. P
IN
(With 54Mb/s, OFDM Modulation)
Fig. 6
I
TOTAL
, Detector Output vs. Output Power
(With 54Mb/s, OFDM Modulation)
24
Output Power (dBm)
16
14
12
8
6
4
2
0
-18 -16 -15 -14 -13 -12 -11 -10 -9
Input Power (dBm)
P
OUT
PAE
I
TOTAL
(mA)
250
225
200
175
150
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Output Power (dBm)
I
TOTAL
Detector Output
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0.0
Det ect o r Ou t p u t ( V)
21
18
15
12
9
6
3
0
-8
Fig. 7
ACPR vs. P
OUT
(With 11Mb/s, CCK Modulation)
0
-10
-20
ACPR (dBc)
EVM ( %)
P AE(% )
10
Fig. 8
EVM vs. Output Power
(With 54 Mb/s, OFDM Modulation)
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
-80
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Output Power (dBm)
1
st
ACPR
2
nd
ACPR
AP1091
Output Power (dBm)
Total EVM
Source EVM
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Sales Dept.
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2.4~2.5 GHz Power Amplifier
2003.03.27
Data Charts
Fig. 9
P
OUT
, PAE vs. P
IN
(CW Mode)
Output Power (dBm)
Fig. 10
P
OUT
, PAE vs. P
IN
(With 11Mb/s, CCK Modulation)
36
30
24
18
12
6
0
PAE (%)
Output Power (dBm)
28
24
20
16
12
8
4
0
-19 -17 -15 -13 -11 -9
-7
-5
-3
-1
42
28
24
20
16
12
8
4
0
35
PAE (%)
Detector Output (V)
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
-12 -11 -10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -2
Input Power (dBm)
P
OUT
PAE
Input Power (dBm)
P
OUT
PAE
Fig. 11
I
TOTAL
, Detector Output vs. Output Power
(CW Mode)
400
370
340
I
TOTAL
(mA)
Fig. 12
I
TOTAL
, Detector Output vs. Output Power
(With 11Mb/s, CCK Modulation)
400
360
Detector Output (V)
I
TOTAL
(mA)
1.8
1.6
1.4
1.2
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0.0
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
27
1.4
1.2
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0.0
16.5 17.5 18.5 19.5 20.5 21.5 22.5 23.5 24.5 25.5
310
280
250
220
190
160
130
320
280
240
200
160
120
AP1091
Output Power (dBm)
I
TOTAL
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Detector Output
I
TOTAL
Output Power (dBm)
Detector Output
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