RF5516
5.15GHz TO 5.85GHz 802.11a/n
FRONT END MODULE
Package Style: QFN, 16-pin, 3.0mmx3.0mmx0.5mm
14
15
16
13
Features
1
2
12
GND
ANT
GND
HB RX
Single Supply Voltage 3.0V to
4.8V
LNA
11
10
GND
SP2T
Integrated 5GHz Amplifier,
LNA, and SPT2T Tx/Rx Switch
Coupler
Detector
P
=15.5dBm, 11a, OFDM
OUT
PA
3
4
HB TX
at 2.5% EVM
2fofilter
Low Height Package, Suited
for SiP and CoB Designs
PDET
GND
9
8
5
6
7
Applications
Cellular handsets
Mobile devices
Tablets
Functional Block Diagram
Product Description
Consumer electronics
Gaming
The RF5516 provides a complete integrated solution in a single Front-End
Module (FEM) for WiFi 802.11a systems. The ultra small form factor and
integrated matching minimizes the layout area in the customer's applica-
tion and greatly reduces the number of external components to only one
bypass capacitor for supply decoupling. This simplifies the total Front-End
solution by reducing the bill of materials, system footprint, and manufac-
turability cost. The RF5516 integrates a Power Amplifier (PA), Single Pole
Double Throw switch (SP2T), Low Noise Amplifier (LNA), and a power
detector coupler for improved accuracy. The device is provided in a
3mmx3mmx0.5mm, 16-pin package. This module meets or exceeds the
RF Front End needs of IEEE 802.11a WiFi RF systems.
Netbooks/Notebooks
TV/monitors/video
Ordering Information
RF5516SB
RF5516
Standard 5 piece bag
Standard 25 piece bag
RF5516SR
RF5516TR7
RF5516PCK-410
Standard 100 piece bag
Standard 2500 piece reel
Fully assembled Evaluation Board and 5 loose sample pieces
Optimum Technology Matching® Applied
GaAs HBT
GaAs MESFET
InGaP HBT
SiGe BiCMOS
Si BiCMOS
SiGe HBT
GaAs pHEMT
Si CMOS
Si BJT
GaN HEMT
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