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RFPA5542
WiFi Integrated PA Module
4.9GHz to 5.925GHz
The RFPA5542 is a three-stage power amplifier (PA) designed for
802.11a/n/ac applications. The integrated input and output 50Ω match
greatly reduces the layout area, bill of materials and manufacturability
cost in the customer application. The PA is optimized to minimize the
required external components to maintain linear performance. The
RFPA5542 is manufactured on an advanced InGaP heterojunction bipolar
transistor (HBT) process and is capable of achieving linear powers up to
23dBm with an EVM <1.8% while maintaining excellent power added
efficiency. The device is provided in a 4.0mm x 4.0mm x 0.90mm
package that meets or exceeds the power requirements of
IEEE802.11a/n/ac WiFi RF systems
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VCC1 VCC2 VCC3 GND GND
RFPA5542
Package: QFN, 20-pin,
4.0mm x 4.0mm x 0.90mm
Features
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P
OUT
= 23dBm, 5V, 11ac, 80MHz
MCS9 at 1.8% EVM
P
OUT
= 25dBm, 5V, 11n, 20/40MHz
MCS7 at 3% EVM
Typical Gain = 33dB
High PAE
Required external components
minimized
Integrated Regulator
Input and Output Matched to 50Ω
Integrated Power Detector
20
19
18
17
16
NC
GND
RFIN
GND
PA_EN
1
2
3
4
5
REGULATOR
15
14
13
12
11
GND
GND
RFOUT
GND
GND
Applications
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Customer Premise Equipment
(CPE)
Wireless Access Points, Gateways
Routers
Set-Top Box Applications
Picocell/Femtocell
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NC
Functional Block Diagram
Ordering Information
RFPA5542SB
RFPA5542SQ
RFPA5542SR
RFPA5542TR13
RFPA5542PCK-410
Standard 5-piece Sample Bag
Standard 25-piece Sample Bag
Standard 100-piece Reel
Standard 2500-piece Reel
Fully Assembled Evaluation Board
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NC
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NC
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NC PDET
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
DC Supply Voltage
DC Supply Current
Operating Case Temperature
Storage Temperature
Maximum TX Input Power into 50Ω Load for 11a/n/ac (No Damage).
*R1=0Ω
Maximum TX Input Power into 10:1 VSWR Load for 11a/n/ac (No
Damage). *R1=15Ω
Junction Temperature
Moisture Sensitivity Level (260°C JEDEC J-STD-020)
*Note: For R1 placement, please refer to the applications schematic.
Rating
-0.5 to +6
1000
-40 to +85
-40 to +150
+10
+15
+160
MSL2
Unit
V
DC
mA
ºC
ºC
dBm
dBm
C
Caution!
ESD sensitive device.
RFMD Green: RoHS status based on EU
Directive 2011/65/EU (at time of this
document revision), halogen free per IEC
61249-2-21, < 1000ppm each of
antimony trioxide in polymeric materials
and red phosphorus as a flame retardant,
and <2% antimony in solder.
Exceeding any one or a combination of the Absolute
Maximum Rating conditions may cause permanent
damage to the device. Extended application of Absolute
Maximum Rating conditions to the device may reduce
device reliability. Specified typical performance or
functional operation of the device under Absolute
Maximum Rating conditions is not implied. This is an
InGaP PA designed for high duty cycle applications with
Tj>30oC over ambient.
Nominal Operating Parameters
Specification
Parameter
Min
Compliance
Operating Frequency
Extended Operating Frequency
Power Supply V
CC
PA Enable - High
PA Enable - Low
5.180
4.900
4.75
1.7
0
5.925
5.180
5.25
3.3
0.5
GHz
GHz
V
V
V
Unit
Typ
Max
Condition
802.11a/n/ac
5.00
3.0
5V Transmit Performance
11ac 80MHz Output Power
11ac 80MHz DEVM
11ac 160MHz Output Power
11ac 160MHz DEVM
11n 20/40MHz Output Power
11n 20/40MHz DEVM
Gain
Gain Variation over Temp
31
-2.5
23.5
21
22
23
1.5
-36.5
22
1.5
-36.5
25
2.5
-32.0
33
3
Margin to Spectral Mask
3
3
3
Operating Current
Quiescent Current
285
385
150
310
430
165
3
-30.5
+2.5
1.8
-35
1.8
-35
dBm
%
dB
dBm
%
dB
dBm
%
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
mA
mA
mA
T= +25ºC, V
CC
=5.0V, V
PAEN
= 3.0V, Unless otherwise
noted
MCS9 256QAM
MCS9 256QAM
MCS7 64QAM
Over operating frequency band
P
OUT
=23dBm; MCS0 160MHz
P
OUT
=25dBm; MCS0 80MHz
P
OUT
=26dBm; MCS0 40MHz
P
OUT
=27dBm; MCS0 20MHz
P
OUT
=23dBm
P
OUT
=27dBm
RF=Off, T= +25ºC, V
CC
=5.0V, V
PAEN
= 3.0V,
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Specification
Parameter
Min
PA Enable Current
Leakage Current
Unit
Typ
1
0.2
Condition
PA_EN High
RF OFF; V
CC
=5.0V, V
PAEN
= 0V
Max
5
1
uA
uA
5V Transmit Performance
Second Harmonic
Third Harmonic
OOB Gain
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
-45
-50
-5
7
12
12
0.25
0.55
0.65
0.85
V
V
-40
-45
dBm/MHz
dBm/MHz
dB
dB
dB
dB
V
T= +25ºC, V
CC
=5.0V, V
PAEN
= 3.0V, Unless otherwise
noted
P
OUT
= 27dBm, measured with a standard IEEE802.11a 6 Mbps
waveform
P
OUT
= 27dBm, measured with a standard IEEE802.11a 6 Mbps
waveform
Gain @ 3.3-3.8GHz
Gain @ 7.0GHz
RF=Off
P
OUT
= 22dBm
P
OUT
= 23dBm
P
OUT
= 27dBm
Power Detector Range
General Specifications
Stability
Output VSWR
Output Power Range
Output P1dB
Ramp ON/OFF time
Thermal Resistance
ESD HBM
ESD CDM
1500
500
0
33
200
25
4:1
27
dBm
dBm
nS
°C/W
V
V
EIA/JESD22-114A; All pins
JESD22-C101C; All pins
CW signal
10-90% / 90-10% of gain
CW signal. No spurious above -41.25dBm/MHz for non-harmonic
related signals.
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Timing Diagram
RF/DC Power On/Off Sequence
V
CC
PA-EN
TX RF Signal
RF On
RF OFF
Time
Td Td
Td
Td
Note: Observe the timing sequence shown in the diagram above and described below.
DC and RF signal levels per data sheet specification
Apply V
CC
prior to turning on or pulsing PA enable.
Turn off PA enable prior to turning off V
CC.
Turn on PA enable prior to applying RF signal.
Turn off RF signal prior to turning off PA enable.
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RFPA5542 Applications Schematic
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