ANADIGICS AWL5911 power amplifier

ANADIGICS has released the AWL5911 power amplifier, an easy-to-use module that delivers high levels of linearity and efficiency for high data rate applications. Designed for the 5 GHz WLAN standards, it supports IEEE 802.11a/n/ac applications.

The product reduces system power consumption by offering a low leakage current while the amplifier is shut down. The detector facilitates good power control (±0.5 dB) over varying load conditions (3:1 VSWR). No external circuits are required for RF impedance matching, which reduces component costs and makes it easy to incorporate the device into new designs.

The device is manufactured using InGaP HBT technology that offers good temperature stability and ruggedness. It is offered in a 4 x 4 x 0.80 mm surface mount package optimised for a 50 Ω system. It is suitable for access points, media gateways, set-top boxes and smart TV applications.