HFA3424
Data Sheet
January 1997
File Number 4131.2
2.4GHz - 2.5GHz Low Noise Amplifier
Features
™
The Intersil 2.4GHz PRISM™ chip set is
a highly integrated five-chip solution for
RF modems employing Direct
Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)
signaling. The HFA3424 2.4GHz -
• Low Noise Figure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90dB
• High Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14dB
• Low Power Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3V to 5V, 5mA
• High Dynamic Range
2.5GHz low noise amplifier is an optional chip that can be
added to the five chips in the PRISM™ chip set. The
HFA3424 offers increased sensitivity for systems targeting
802.11 specifications. (See Figure 1, the Typical Application
Diagram.)
• DC Decoupled RF Input and Output
• No External RF Tuning Elements Necessary
• Low Cost SOIC 8 Lead Plastic Package
The Intersil HFA3424 PRISM™ is a high performance low
noise amplifier in a low cost SOIC 8 lead surface mount
plastic package. The HFA3424 employs a fully monolithic
design which eliminates the need for external tuning
networks. It can be biased using 3V or 5V supplies and has
an option for biasing at higher currents for increased
dynamic range.
Applications
• Systems Targeting IEEE 802.11 Standard
• TDD Quadrature-Modulated Communication
Systems
• Wireless Local Area Networks
• PCMCIA Wireless Transceivers
• ISM Systems
The HFA3424 is ideally suited for use where low noise
figure, high gain, high dynamic range and low power
consumption required. Typical applications include receiver
front ends in the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and
wireless data collection markets in the 2.4GHz Industrial,
Scientific and Medical (ISM) band, as well as standard gain
blocks, buffer amps, driver amps and IF amps in both fixed
and portable systems.
• TDMA Packet Protocol Radios
• PCS/Wireless PBX
• Wireless Local Loop
Ordering Information
TEMP.
PKG.
NO.
o
PART NUMBER RANGE ( C)
PACKAGE
8 Ld SOIC
Tape and Reel
HFA3424IB
-40 to 85
-40 to 85
M8.15
HFA3424IB96
Pinout
Functional Block Diagram
HFA3424
(SOIC)
V
DD
RF OUT
TOP VIEW
GND
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
GND
LNA 1
V
V
DD
BIAS
RF IN
RF OUT
GND
GND
EXTENDED RF IN
BIAS
CAUTION: These devices are sensitive to electrostatic discharge; follow proper IC Handling Procedures.
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