Anadigics Releases AWL6152 Power Amp Module

Anadigics Inc. (Warren, NJ) released the AWL6152 power amplifier module for 802.11b and 802.11g wireless local area network systems. The 4mm x 4mm x 1.5mm, surface-mount, module package combines an InGaP HBT IC amplifier along with passive components to provide a low-cost solution that requires few external components for biasing and none for RF impedance matching into a 50-ohm system.

Using an 802.11g modulation format running at 54Mbps, the module delivers a 2.5% error-vector magnitude (EVM) at 22dBm output power, using a 3.3V supply. Biased with 5V, the product delivers an EVM of 3% at 26dBm. Current consumption under the conditions is 250mA for the 3.3V, 22dBm case, and 360mA for the 5V, 26dBm operation.

The power amplifier module is priced at $1.60 in quantities of 10,000, and is fully RF tested prior to shipping.