WiMAX Power Amplifier (PA) Comparison Grid

WiMAX Power Amplifier (PA) Comparison Grid

WiMAX continues its forward march... According to recent data from the WiMAX Forum, WiMAX networks now cover more than 620 million people in 147 countries, and that number is expected to keep growing over the next two years. In fact, projections have WiMAX covering more than 800 million people by the end of 2010, and a whopping 1 billion by the end of 2011.

This WiMAX PA Comparison Grid was designed to help you select the best amplifier IC for your WiMAX design. We've lined up three of the leading WiMAX PAs in the industry side-by-side, enabling you to compare key specifications and access additional information.

If, after reviewing this grid, you still have questions, please contact us. We would be happy to help.

 

 MGA-22003 WiMAX and Wi-Fi Power Amplifier MGA-242740-02 High-Efficiency Linear Power Amplifier SE7271 WiMAX Power Amplifier
  MGA-22003 WiMAX and Wi-Fi Power Amplifier MGA-242740-02 High-Efficiency Linear Power Amplifier SE7271 WiMAX Power Amplifier
  Manufacturer

   Avago Technologies

   MicroWave Technology

   SiGe Semiconductor

  Frequency

   2.3 to 2.7 GHz

   2.4 to 2.7 GHz

   2.3 to 2.7 GHz

  Gain

   35 dB

   15 dB

   32 dB

  Supply Voltage

   3 to 5 V

   28 V

   2.9 to 4.2 V

  Output Power

   25 dBm typical (27 dBm max.) using 16QAM

   33 dBm linear Pout with 2.5% EVM (802.11 64QAM)

   24.5 dBm, with 3% EVM at 3.3 V

  Package Size

   3 x 3 x 1 mm

   .43 x .27 x .15 mm

   3 x 3 x .6 mm

  Device Technology

   GaAs E-pHEMT

   GaN

   GaAs HBT

  RoHS Compliant

   Yes

   Yes

   Yes

  Other Features

  • 50 ohm all RF ports

  • 8 dB gain attenuation in low-power mode with ldsq reduction

  • Integrated CMOS-compatible pins for shutdown and low-power mode

  • ESD protection all ports above 1000 V HBM

  • Stable under all loads or conditions

  • -40° to +85°C operation

  • 40 dBm P-3dB

  • 25% efficiency at 33 dBm linear output power

  • Fully matched input and output for easy cascade

  • Surface-mount package

  • MTTF > 100 years @ 85°C ambient temperature

  • 400 mA current consumption

  • Low ICQ ~ 120 mA

  • Integrated step attenuator and power detector

  • All RF ports matched for 50 ohm operation

  • Lead free and halogen free

  • ESD protection on all pins (750 V)

  • -40° to +85°C operating temperature range
  Applications

  • Mobile and fixed wireless

  • Portable Wi-Fi/WiMAX

  • Wi-Fi/WiMAX access points

  • 802.16d/e WiMAX

  • 802.11b WLAN

  • Point-to-point radio

  • 802.16e WiMAX

  • Mobile computing

  • USB dongles

  • Mobile handsets
  Additional Resources