Epicom announces three linearized PAs for Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g and a/b/g applications featuring low current (PA2418), high power (PA2420), and dual-band (PA7706) options to address current IT-based applications in WLAN as well as emerging embedded wireless applications in handheld devices such as Wi-Fi-enabled VoIP phones. These PA chips are adoptable in current and new designs and are compatible with all market available 802.11 b/g and a/b/g chipsets from the leading wireless chip companies. The PA2418 is a two-stage, 2.4 GHz linearized power amplifier designed for ultra low power consumption in handheld applications. It delivers up to +16 dBm output power with an EVM of less than 3% at an operating current of 55 mA when biased at 3.3 V. The PA2420 is a three-stage, 2.4 GHz linearized power amplifier for WLAN 802.11 b/g access point (AP) and potential WiMAX applications. The PA2420 delivers up to +21 dBm output power with an EVM of less than 3% and operating current of 190 mA when biased at 3.3 V. The PA7706 dual-band power amplifier is optimized for 802.11 a/b/g WLAN applications. This device features two power amplifiers in a single package, delivering up to +19 dBm of output power with an EVM of less than 3% and operating current of 135 mA when biased at 3.3 V for 2.4 GHz applications, and up to +18 dBm of output power with an EVM of less than 3% and operating current of 200 mA when biased at 3.3 V across the 4.9 to 5.8 GHz band.
Epic Communications, Inc.
Epic Communications, Inc.
