2.4 GHz High-Efficiency, High-Gain Power Amplifier
SST12LP20
Data Sheet
SST12LP20 is a RF-matched power amplifier module based on the highly-reliable
InGaP/GaAs HBT technology. This amplifier includes DC blocks and provides both
input and output match to 50Ω. Operating over the 2.4–2.5 GHz frequency band, the
amplifier typically provides 30 dB gain with 28% power-added efficiency at 21 dBm.
SST12LP20 has excellent linearity with typically 18 dBm at 3% EVM for 54 Mbps
802.11g modulation, while meeting 802.11g spectrum mask at 21 dBm. It requires
only two external bias components, and features easy board-level usage, along with
high-speed power-up/down control through a single combined reference voltage pin.
SST12LP20 is offered in an 8-contact USON package.
Features
• High gain:
• Small variation over temperature
– Typically 30 dB gain across 2.4–2.5 GHz over tempera-
– ~1 dB gain/power variation between 0°C to +85°C
ture 0°C to +85°C and 29 dB gain from -40°C to 0°C
• Excellent on-chip power detection
• High linear output power:
– >15 dB dynamic range, dB-wise Linear Temperature
stable and load insensitive
– >24 dBm P1dB
- Single-tone measurement. Please refer to “Absolute
Maximum Stress Ratings” on page 5
– Meets 802.11g OFDM ACPR requirement up to 21 dBm
– ~3% added EVM up to 18 dBm for 54 Mbps 802.11g
signal 802.11n HT20 ACPR requirement up to 18 dBm
– Meets 802.11b ACPR requirement up to 21 dBm
• Input port matched to 50Ω internally
• Both input and output ports are DC decoupled.
• Packages available
– 8-contact USON – 2mm x 2mm x 0.55mm
• High power-added efficiency/Low operating cur-
rent for 802.11b/g/n applications
• All non-Pb (lead-free) devices are RoHS compliant
– ~28%/138 mA @ POUT = 21 dBm for 802.11b/g
• Single-pin low IREF power-up/down control
– IREF <2 mA
Applications
• WLAN (IEEE 802.11b/g/n)
• Low idle current
– ~78 mA ICQ
• Home RF
• High-speed power-up/down
– Turn on/off time (10%- 90%) <100 ns
– Typical power-up/down delay with driver delay included
<200 ns
• Cordless phones
• 2.4 GHz ISM wireless equipment
• Low shut-down current (~2 µA)
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