RF3518
RF3518
3V W-CDMA SINGLE-BAND POWER AMPLIFIER
MODULE
Package: Module, 10-pin,
2.0mm x 2.5mm x 0.9mm
The RF3518 single-band linear power amplifier supports B8 (880-915MHz) in
3.4V, 50Ω mobile equipment designed for 3G UMTS transmit. RF3518 meets the
spectral linearity requirements of HSDPA, HSUPA and HSPA+ with high power
added efficiency. Two digital control pins selects high, medium or low power
modes to optimize performance and current drain at different power levels.
RF3518 integrates a directional coupler that eliminates the need for an external
discrete coupler.
Features
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Band 8 Operation
HSDPA/HSUPA/HSPA+
Linear Output Power to 27.5 dBm
High Efficiency 40% at 27.5 dBm
3 Power Mode Operation
Integrated Power Coupler
No External DC Block Needed
Digital Control Interface
Ultra Small and Low Profile
Package
Applications
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WCDMA/HSPDA/HSUPA/HSPA+
Wireless Handsets and Data Cards
Functional Block Diagram
Ordering Information
RF3518
3V W-CDMA Band 8 PA Module
5 Piece Sample Bag + 3518-410 PCBA
25 Piece Sample Bag
RF3518SB
RF3518SQ
RF3518SR
100 Piece 7” Reel
RF3518TR7
RF3518TR7X
RF3518PCBA-410
2500 Piece 7” Reel
7" tape and reel, non-standard quantity only
Fully Assembled Evaluation Board
RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421
For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or customerservice@rfmd.com.
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