2.4-2.5 GHz / 4.9-5.8 GHz Dual-Band Power Amplifier
SST13LP02
SST13LP022.4 - 2.5 GHz / 4.9-5.8 GHz Dual-Band Power Amplifier
Preliminary Specifications
Features:
• High Gain:
– Typically 27-28 dB gain across 2.4-2.5 GHz
– Typically 30-34 dB gain across 4.9-5.8 GHz
• High linear output power:
– >25 dBm P1dB (Pulsed single-tone signal) across
2.4-2.5 GHz
– Meets 802.11b OFDM ACPR requirement up to
21.5 dBm across 2.4-2.5 GHz
– Meets 802.11g OFDM ACPR requirement up to
22 dBm across 2.4-2.5 GHz
– Added EVM~4% up to 19 dBm for
54 Mbps 802.11g signal across 2.4-2.5 GHz
– >25 dBm P1dB (Pulsed single-tone signal)
across 4.9-5.8 GHz
– Meets 802.11a OFDM ACPR requirement up to
22 dBm across 4.9-5.8GHz
– Added EVM~4% up to 18 dBm for
54 Mbps 802.11a signal across 4.9-5.8GHz
• High power-added efficiency/Low operating
current for 802.11a/b/g applications
– ~220 mA @ P
OUT
= 22 dBm for 802.11g
– ~205 mA @ P
OUT
= 21.5 dBm for 802.11b
– ~380 mA @ P
OUT
= 22 dBm for 802.11a
• Built-in Ultra-low I
REF
power-up/down control
– I
REF
<2 mA
• Low idle current
– ~55 mA I
CQ
(802.11b/g)
– ~135 mA I
CQ
(802.11a)
• High-speed power-up/down
– Turn on/off time (10%-90%) <100 ns
– Typical power-up/down delay with driver delay
included <200 ns
• High temperature stability
– ~2/1 dB gain/power variation between 0°C to
+85°C across 2.4-2.5 GHz
– ~8/2 dB gain/max linear power variation between
0°C to +85°C across 4.9-5.8 GHz
– ~1 dB detector variation over 0°C to +85°C
• Low shut-down current (< 0.1 µA)
• On-chip power detection
• 20 dB dynamic range on-chip power detection
• Simple input/output matching
• Packages available
– 24-lead WQFN (4mm x 4mm)
– Non-Pb (lead-free) packages available
Applications:
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WLAN (IEEE 802.11a/g/b)
Japanese WLAN
HyperLAN2
Multimedia
Home RF
Cordless phones
Product Description
The SST13LP02 is a high-efficiency, dual-band power
amplifier based on the highly-reliable InGaP/GaAs HBT
technology.
The SST13LP02 can be easily configured for high-power
applications with superb power-added efficiency while
operating over the 802.11a/b/g frequency band for U.S.,
European, and Japanese markets (2.4-2.5 GHz and 4.9-
5.8 GHz).
The SST13LP02 has excellent linearity, typically ~4%
added EVM at 19 dBm output power, which is essential for
54 Mbps 802.11g operation while meeting 802.11g spec-
trum mask at 22 dBm and 802.11b spectrum mask at 21.5
dBm. For 802.11a operation, the SST13LP02 has demon-
strated typically ~4% added EVM at 18 dBm output power
while meeting 802.11a spectrum mask at 22 dBm. The
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SST13LP02 also has wide-range (>15 dB), temperature-
stable (~1.5 dB over 85°C), single-ended power detectors
which lower users’ cost on power control.
The power amplifier IC also features easy board-level
usage along with high-speed power-up/down control.
Ultra-low reference current (total I
REF
<2 mA) makes the
SST13LP02 controllable by an on/off switching signal
directly from the baseband chip. These features, coupled
with low operating current, make the SST13LP02 ideal
for the final stage power amplification in both battery-
powered 802.11a/b/g WLAN transmitters and access
point applications.
The SST13LP02 is offered in a 24-contact WQFN package.
See Figure 2 for pin assignments and Table 1 for pin
descriptions.
The SST logo and SuperFlash are registered Trademarks of Silicon Storage Technology, Inc.
These specifications are subject to change without notice.
2.4-2.5 GHz / 4.9-5.8 GHz Dual-Band Power Amplifier
SST13LP02
Preliminary Specifications
Pin DescriptionS
TABLE 1: Pin Description
Symbol
GND
NC
RFin_LB
GND
GND
RFin_HB
V
REF
_HB
Vcc1_HB
NC
Vcc2_HB
NC
NC
Det_HB
RFout_HB
RFout_HB
RFout_HB
GND
GND
RFout_LB
NC
NC
Det_LB
NC
V
REF
_LB
Vcc1_LB
Pin No.
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
No Connection
Power Supply
Power Supply
PWR
PWR
Power Supply
Power Supply
Power Supply
Ground
Ground
Power Supply
No Connection
No Connection
O
Power Supply
Power Supply
No Connection
Power Supply
No Connection
No Connection
O
PWR
Ground
Ground
I
PWR
PWR
Pin Name
Ground
No Connection
I
Type
Function
Ground Pad
Unconnected Pin
RF Input for Low Band, DC decoupled
Ground Pin
Ground Pin
RF Input for High Band, DC decoupled
Idle Current Control for High Band
Vcc Power Supply for High Band
Unconnected Pin
Vcc Power Supply for High Band
Unconnected Pin
Unconnected Pin
Detector Voltage Output for High Band
O/PWR RF Output/Vcc power supply for High Band
O/PWR RF Output/Vcc power supply for High Band
O/PWR RF Output/Vcc power supply for High Band
Ground Pin
Ground Pin
O/PWR RF Output/Vcc power supply for Low Band
Unconnected Pin
Unconnected Pin
Detector Voltage Output for Low Band
Unconnected Pin
Idle Current Control for Low Band
Vcc Power Supply for Low Band
T1.2 1304
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2.4-2.5 GHz / 4.9-5.8 GHz Dual-Band Power Amplifier
SST13LP02
Preliminary Specifications
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The AC and DC specifications for the power amplifier interface signals. Refer to Tables 2 and 4 for the DC voltage and current
specifications. Refer to Figures 3 through 22 for the RF performance.
Absolute Maximum Stress Ratings
Applied conditions greater than those listed under “Absolute Maximum Stress Rat-
ings” may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress rating only and functional operation of the device at these
conditions or conditions greater than those defined in the operational sections of this data sheet is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum stress rating conditions may affect device reliability.
Supply Voltage (V
CC
) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -0.3V to +4.0V
Reference Voltage (V
REF
) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -0.3V to +3.3V
DC supply current (I
CC
) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 mA
Operating Temperature (T
A
) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -40ºC to +85ºC
Storage Temperature (T
STG
) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -40ºC to +120ºC
Maximum Junction Temperature (T
J
) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +150ºC
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