Power Amps Eye Next-Gen Cell Networks

Designed for next generation cellular and WiMAX applications, the MGA-30116/-30216/-30316 debut as 0.5W base-station power amplifiers and the ALM-42316 low-voltage power amplifier embarks for mobile handset and fixed terminals. In a 5 mm x 5 mm x 1.1 mm MCOB package and operating from a 3.3V supply at 400 mA, the ALM-42316 delivers a linear output power of 23 dBm and a gain of 30 dB. It integrates a detector, bypass switch, and shutdown function, making it suitable for use in 802.16e mobile terminals operating in the 3.3 to 3.8 GHz band. The 0.5W MGA-30x16 power amplifiers target base-station applications ranging from 750 MHz to 3.9 GHz and come in 16-pin, 3 mm x 3 mm x 0.85 mm QFN packages. Pricing for the MGA-30116, -30216 and -30316 begins at $2.81 each/1,000 and price for the ALM-42316 begins at $3.13 each/1,0000. AVAGO TECHNOLOGIES, San Jose, CA. (800) 235-0312.