
09/2007
AWL6951
2.4/5 GHz 802.11a/b/g/n
WLAN Power Amplifier
Data Sheet - Rev 2.1
M22 Package
16 Pin 4 mm x 4 mm x 1.3 mm
Surface Mount Module
FEATURES
3.3 % EVM @ POUT = +19 dBm with IEEE 802.11a
64 QAM OFDM at 54 Mbps
2.9 % EVM @ POUT = +20 dBm with IEEE 802.11g
64 QAM OFDM at 54 Mbps
-36 dBr ACPR 1st Sidelobe, +21 dBm, with 802.11b
CCK/DSSS Root Cosine Filtering, 1 Mbps
-54 dBr ACPR 2nd Sidelobe, +21 dBm, with 802.11b
CCK/DSSS Root Cosine Filtering, 1 Mbps
32 dB of Linear Power Gain at 2.4 GHz
29 dB of Linear Power Gain at 5 GHz
Single +3.3 V Supply
Operational Voltage Range Extended to +4.4 V Max
Dual Temperature-Compensated Linear Power
Detectors
50 - Matched RF Ports
1 kV ESD Rating (HBM)
4 mm x 4 mm x 1.3 mm Surface Mount Module
APPLICATIONS
802.11a/b/g/n WLAN: Notebooks, VoIP Handsets,
PDA Mobile Phones
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The ANADIGICS AWL6951 dual band power amplifier is
a high performance InGaP HBT power amplifier module
designed for transmit applications in the 2.4-2.5 GHz
and 4.9-5.9 GHz band. Matched to 50 at all RF inputs
and outputs, the part requires no additional RF matching
components off-chip, making the AWL6951 the world’s
simplest dual band PAmodule implementation available.
The PA exhibits unparalleled linearity and efficiency for
IEEE 802.11g, 802.11b and 802.11a WLAN systems
under the toughest signal configurations within these
standards.
The power detectors are temperature compensated on
chip, enabling separate single-ended output voltages
for each band with excellent accuracy over a wide
range of operating temperatures. The PA is biased by
a single +3.3 V supply and consumes ultra-low current
in the OFF mode.
Figure 1: Block Diagram and Pinout
AWL6951
The AWL6951 is manufactured using advanced InGaP
HBT technology that offers state-of-the-art reliability,
temperature stability and ruggedness.
2.4 GHz
5 GHz
GND
2.4 GHz
RFOUT
2.4 GHz
RFIN
5 GHz
RFIN
5 GHz
RFOUT
Bias Control
Matching
Network
Matching
Network
Matching
Network
Matching
Network
Power Detector
PA
On/Off
PA
On/Off
Bias Control
VCC