PRODUCT SUMMARY
SKY77344 PA Module for Quad-Band GSM / EDGE
Applications
Description
The SKY77344 Power Amplifier Module (PAM) is designed in a compact form factor for quad-band
cellular handsets comprising GSM850/900, DCS1800, PCS1900, supporting GMSK and linear EDGE
modulation. Class 12 General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) multi-slot operation is also supported.
• Quad-band cellular
handsets:
GMSK Modulation
- Class 4 GSM850/900
- Class 1 DCS1800/
PCS1900
- Class 12 GPRS multi-slot
operation
The module consists of a GSM850/900 PA block and a DCS1800/PCS1900 PA block, impedance-
matching circuitry for 50 Ω input and output impedances, and a Multi-function Power Amplifier
Control (MFC) block. A custom BICMOS integrated circuit provides the internal MFC function and
interface circuitry.
Two separate Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor (HBT) PA blocks are fabricated onto a single InGaP die;
one supports the GSM850/900 bands, the other supports the DCS1800 and PCS1900 bands. Both PA
blocks share common power supply pads to distribute current. The InGaP die, the silicon die, and the
passive components are mounted on a multi-layer laminate substrate. The assembly is encapsulated
with plastic overmold.
EDGE modulation
- Class E2 GSM850/900
- Class E2 DCS1800/
PCS1900
RF input and output ports are internally matched to 50 Ω to reduce the number of external
components. Extremely low leakage current (2.5 μA, typical) maximizes handset standby time. Band
select (BS) circuitry selects GSM transmit frequency band (logic 0) and DCS/PCS transmit frequency
band (logic 1). MODE circuitry selects GMSK modulation (logic 0) or EDGE modulation (logic 1). VRAMP
controls the output power for GMSK modulation and provides bias optimization for EDGE modulation
depending on the state of MODE control.
Features
• High efficiency:
- GSM850 51% @
34.5 dBm
- GSM900 50% @
34.5 dBm
- DCS1800 50% @
32.5 dBm
The integrated multi-function control (MFC) provides closed loop power control in GMSK mode,
reducing sensitivity to antenna load, input drive, temperature, power supply, and process variation. In
EDGE mode, the MFC configures the PA for fixed gain, and provides the ability to optimize the PA bias
operation at different power levels.
- PCS1900 48% @
32.5 dBm
• Input/Output matching
50 Ω internal (with DC
blocking)
• Integrated Couplers and
Detector
• Detector Output Linear dB/V
• 20-pad MCM
• Small outline: 5 x 5 mm
• Low profile: < 1 mm
Figure 1. SKY77344 Functional Block Diagram
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