PA2423U
RangeChargerTM 2.4 GHz Bluetoothtm Power Amplifier IC
Preliminary
Applications
Product Description
A monolithic, high-efficiency, silicon-germanium power
amplifier IC, the PA2423U is designed for 2.4 GHz
wireless applications, including BluetoothTM Class1 and
2.4 GHz cordless telephone applications. It delivers
+22.5 dBm output power making it capable of
overcoming insertion losses of up to 2.5 dB between
amplifier output and antenna input.
Bluetoothtm wireless technology (Class 1)
USB dongles
PCMCIA, flash cards
Access points
2.4 GHz cordless telephone
Features
The PA2423U provides a digital control input for
controlling power up and power down modes of
operation.
+22.5 dBm Output Power
Low current 108 mA typical @ POUT = +20 dBm
CMOS Enable Interface
The PA2423U operates at 3.3 V DC. At typical output
power level (+22.5 dBm), the current consumption is
135 mA.
Power-control and power-down modes
3.3 V single supply operation
Thin, lead-free 6 pin QFN package
The silicon/silicon-germanium structure of the
PA2423U, and its exposed die-pad package, soldered
to the system PCB, provide high thermal conductivity
and a subsequently low junction temperature. This
device is capable of operating at a duty cycle of 100
percent. The device is pin for pin compatible to the
PA2423L.
Ordering Information
Part Number
Package
Remark
PA2423U
6 pin QFN
(0.5 mm height)
6 pin QFN
Samples
PA2423U-R
Tape &
Reel
(0.5 mm height)
PA2423U-EV1
Evaluation Kit
Functional Block Diagram
V
CT L
V
CC0
V RA MP
Control
Circuitry
Bias Generator
Interstage
Match
Stage 1
GND
Stage 2
IN
OUT/VCC2
V
CC1
GND
Figure 1: PA2423U Block Diagram
131-DST-01 Rev 1.1 Apr-18-2006
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