3.3 - 5V Linear Wireless Data Power Amplifier for 3.3 - 3.8GHz Operation

The Avago Technologies ALM-42316 is a fully-matched power amplifier module for use in the 3.3GHz to 3.8GHz band. High linear output power at 3.3V is achieved through the use an  Avago proprietary 0.25µm GaAs enhancement-mode pHEMT process.

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Lifecycle status:Not Recommended for New Design

• High Efficiency of 14.5% at low 3.3V supply voltage
• High gain : 30dB
• High linearity performance : 23dBm at 2.5% EVM    (64 QAM ¾ FEC rate OFDMA).
• Broadband Fully-matched 50 Ohm input and output impedances
• 45dBc 2nd harmonic attenuation
• Built-in detector and shutdown switches
• Switchable gain : 18 dB attenuation using one single CMOS compatible switch pin
• GaAs E-pHEMT Technology
• Low cost small package size: 5.0 x 5.0 x 1.1 mm3
• Useable at 5V supplies for higher output power

• High linearity amplifier for IEEE 802.16 mobile and fixed terminal amplifier
• WLL amplifier

Data Sheets & Technical Specifications

• Data Sheet - ALM-42316, (3.3 - 5)V Linear Wireless Data Power Amplifierfor (3.3 - 3.8)GHz Operation(872 KB,PDF)

Application Notes

• Application Note - AN 5381; ALM-42316, High Linearity Low-voltage Wireless Data Power Amplifier for 3.3 to 3.8GHz Application(663 KB,PDF)

Obsolescence Notices

• Obsolescence Notice - Product Obsolescence Notice(88 KB,PDF)

Product Change Notices

• Product Changes Notice (PCN) - Fab related change(60 KB,PDF)
• Product Changes Notice (PCN) - Fab related change(59 KB,PDF)
• Product Changes Notice (PCN) - V08-019-480036-0A(173 KB,PDF)

Quality & Reliability

• Reliability Data Sheet - ALM-42216, ALM-42316(76 KB,PDF)