ALM-32120
0.7GHz – 1.0GHz
2 Watt High Linearity Amplifier
Data Sheet
Description
Features
Avago Technologies’ ALM-32120 is a high linearity 2 Watt • Fully matched, input and output
PA with good OIP3 performance and exceptionally good
PAE at 1dB gain compression point, achieved through the
use of Avago Technologies’ proprietary 0.25um GaAs En-
hancement-mode pHEMT process.
• High linearity and P1dB
• Unconditionally stable across load condition
• Built-in adjustable temperature compensated internal
bias circuitry
All matching components are fully integrated within
the module and the 50Ω RF input and output pins are
already internally AC-coupled. This makes the ALM-32120
extremely easy to use as the only external parts are DC
supply bypass capacitors.
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• GaAs E-pHEMT Technology
• 5V supply
• Excellent uniformity in product specifications
• Tape-and-Reel packaging option available
• MSL-3 and Lead-free
The adjustable temperature-compensated internal bias
circuit allows the device to be operated at either class A
or class AB operation. The ALM-32120 is housed inside a
• High MTTF for base station application
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miniature 7.0 x 10.0 x 1.1 mm 20-lead multiple-chips-on-
Specifications
board (MCOB) module package.
900MHz; 5V, 800mA (typical)
• 14.3 dB Gain
Component Image
• 52.0 dBm Output IP3
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7.0 x 10.0 x 1.1mm 20-Lead MCOB Package
• 34.4 dBm Output Power at 1dB Gain Compression
• 50.3% PAE at P1dB
Vdd1
Vctrl
• 2.5dB Noise Figure
Applications
32120
WWYY
XXXX
• Class A driver amplifier for GSM / W-CDMA / WiMAX
RF
out
RF
in
base stations.
• General purpose gain block.
Note:
1. Enhancement mode technology employs positive gate voltage,
thereby eliminating the need of negative gate voltage associated
with conventional depletion mode devices.
Vdd2
Bottom View
Gnd
Top View
Attention: Observe precautions for
handling electrostatic sensitive devices.
ESD Machine Model = 150 V
ESD Human Body Model = 200 V
Refer to Avago Application Note A004R:
Electrostatic Discharge, Damage and Control.
Note:
Package marking provides orientation and identification
“32120”= Device Part Number
“WWYY”= Work week and year of manufacture
“XXXX”= Last 4 digit of lot number