07/2008
AWL9924
2.4/5 GHz 802.11a/b/g
WLAN Power Amplier
Data Sheet - Rev 2.1
S34 Package
24 Pin 4 mm x 4 mm x 0.9 mm
LPCC
FEATURES
• 3.8% EVM @ POUT = +19 dBm with IEEE
802.11a 64 QAM OFDM at 54 Mbps
• 3% EVM @ POUT = +20 dBm with IEEE 802.11g
64 QAM OFDM at 54 Mbps
• -40 dBc 1st Sidelobe, -55 dBc 2nd sidelobe
ACPR at +23 dBm with IEEE 802.11b CCK/
DSSS Gaussian Filtering at 1 Mbps
• 32 dB of Linear Power Gain at 2.4 GHz
• 35 dB of Linear Power Gain at 5 GHz
• Single +3.3 V Supply
• Dual Temperature-Compensated Linear Power
Detectors
• 4 mm x 4 mm x 0.9 mm LPCC Lead-Free RoHS-
Compliant Package
• 50 Ω - Matched RF Ports
• >1 kV ESD Rating (HBM)
• MSL 2 Rating
APPLICATIONS
• 802.11a/b/g WLAN
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The ANADIGICS AWL9924 dual band power amplier
is a high performance InGaP HBT power amplier
IC designed for transmit applications in the 2.4-2.5
GHz and 4.9-5.9 GHz band. Matched to 50
at all RF inputs and outputs, the part requires no
additional RF matching components off-chip, making
the AWL9924 the world’s simplest dual band PA IC
implementation available. The PA exhibits unparalleled
linearity and efciency for IEEE 802.11g, 802.11b and
802.11a WLAN systems under the toughest signal
congurations within these standards.
The power detectors are temperature compensated on
chip, enabling separate single-ended output voltages
for each band with excellent accuracy over a wide
range of operating temperatures. The PA is biased by
a single +3.3 V supply and consumes ultra-low current
in the OFF mode.
The AWL9924 is manufactured using advanced InGaP
HBT technology that offers state-of-the-art reliability,
temperature stability and ruggedness. The IC is
Figure 1: Block Diagram and Pinout
provided in a 4 mm x 4 mm x 0.9 mm LPCC package
optimized for a 50 system.
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2
3
4
5
6
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17
16
15
14
13
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Input
M a tch
Bias Bias
2.4 GHz PA
5 GHz PA
VCC1 2G
GND
RF OUT 2G
NC
GND
DET OUT 5G
NC
GND
RF OUT 5G
GND
VCC1 5G
VPC 5G
RF IN 5G
RF IN 2G
DET P 2G
VPC 2G
DET P 5G
Output
M a tch
Input
M a tch
Bias
VBC 2G
Bias BiasBias
VCC2 5G
VCC3 5G
VBC 5G
Output
M a tch
Power
Detector
Power
Detector
VCC2 2G
VCC3 2G
Bias Control
Bias Control
DET OUT 2G
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Table 1: Pin Description
PIN NAME DESCRIPTION
1V
PC
2G
2 GHz Power Control. The recommended use is for on/off control of the PA. Nominally,
0 V applied will turn amplifier completely off; +3.3 V should be used to set amplifer to
maximum output capability. A series resistor is used to set the current flow into the pin,
thereby controlling the overall bias level of the pin.
2DET
P
2G 2 GHz Detector Bias. Supply voltage and current is applied to this pin to apply power
to the detector circuits inside the PA.
3RF
IN
2G 2 GHz RF Input. AC coupled input stage internally matched to 50 .
4RF
IN
5G 5 GHz RF Input. AC coupled input stage internally matched to 50 .
5DET
P
5G 5 GHz Detector Bias. Supply voltage and current is applied to this pin to apply power
to the detector circuits inside the 5 GHz PA.
6V
PC
5G
5 GHz Power Control. The recommended use is for on/off control of the PA. Nominally,
0 V applied will turn amplifier completely off; +3.3 V should be used to set amplifer to
maximum output capability. A series resistor is used to set the current flow into the pin,
thereby controlling the overall bias level of the pin.
7V
CC1
5G 5 GHz Supply Voltage. Bias for power transistor of stage 1 of the 5 GHz PA.
8V
BC
5G 5 GHz Bias Circuit Voltage. Supply voltage and current is applied to this pin to apply
power to the bias circuits inside the 5 GHz PA.
9V
CC2
5G 5 GHz Supply Voltage. Bias for power transistor of stage 2 of the 5 GHz PA.
10 V
CC3
5G 5 GHz Supply Voltage. Bias for power transistor of stage 3 of the 5 GHz PA.
11 GND Ground
12 RF
OUT
5G
5 GHz RF Output. AC coupled output stage internally matched to 50 . Route as
coplanar waveguide using adjacent ground pins. Although the output stage is AC
coupled, a shunt inductive matching element included inside the PA after the AC
coupling capacitor provides a DC path to ground at this pin.
13 GND Ground
14 NC No Connection
15 DET
OUT
5G 5 GHz Power Detector Output (DC coupled). An emitter follower BJT supplies the
output for this pin.
16 DET
OUT
2G 2 GHz Power Detector Output (DC coupled). An emitter follower BJT supplies the
output for this pin.
17 NC No Connection
18 GND Ground
19 RF
OUT
2G
2 GHz RF Output. AC coupled output stage internally matched to 50 . Route as
coplanar waveguide using adjacent ground pins. Although the output stage is AC
coupled, a shunt inductive matching element included inside the PA after the AC
coupling capacitor provides a DC path to ground at this pin.
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Table 1: Pin Description (Continued)
PIN NAME DESCRIPTION
20 GND Ground
21 V
CC3
2G 2 GHz Supply Voltage. Bias for power transistor of stage 3 of the 2 GHz PA.
22 V
CC2
2G 2 GHz Supply Voltage. Bias for power transistor of stage 2 of the 2 GHz PA.
23 V
BC
2G 2 GHz Bias Circuit Voltage. Supply voltage and current is applied to this pin to apply
power to the bias circuits inside the 2 GHz PA.
24 V
CC1
2G 2 GHz Supply Voltage. Bias for power transistor of stage 1 of the 2 GHz PA.
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Table 2: Absolute Minimum and Maximum Ratings
Stresses in excess of the absolute ratings may cause permanent damage. Functional operation is not
implied under these conditions. Exposure to absolute ratings for extended periods of time may adversely
affect reliability.
Table 3: Operating Ranges
The device may be operated safely over these conditions; however, parametric performance is guaranteed
only over the conditions dened in the electrical specications.
Note:
(1) Applied to series resistors external to VPC 2G and VPC 5G pins.
PARAMETER MIN MAX UNIT COMMENTS
DC Power Supply (VCC1 2 G, VCC2 2 G,
VCC3 2 G, V CC1 5 G, VCC2 5 G, VCC3 5G) -+4.5 V
Power Control Level (VPC 2 G, V PC 5G) -+4.5 V
Applied to series resistors
external to VPC 2G and VPC 5G
pins. No RF signal applied.
Bias Control (VBC 2G, VBC 5G) -+4.5 V
Applied to series resistors
external to VBC 2G and VBC 5G
pins. No RF signal applied.
DC Current Consumption -700 mA Either PA powered separately
RF Input Level (RFIN 2 G, R F IN 5G) --5 dBm
Operating Ambient Temperature -40 +85 °C
Storage Temperature -55 +150 °C
PARAMETER MIN TYP MAX UNIT COMMENTS
Operating Frequency (f) 2400
4900
-
-
2500
5900 MHz 802.11b/g
802.11a
Supply Voltage (VCC1 2G, VCC2 2 G,
VCC3 2 G, V CC1 5G, VCC2 5 G, V CC3 5G) +3.0 +3.3 +3.6 V
Bias Voltage (VBC 2G, VBC 5G) +3.0 +3.3 +3.6 V
Applied to series
resistors external to VBC
2G and VBC 5G pins.
Power Control Voltage (VPC 2G, VPC
5G)
-
0
+3.3
-
-
+0.5 VPA "ON"
(1)
PA "SHUTDOWN"
(1)
Case Temperature (TC)-40 -+85 °C
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Table 4: Electrical Specications - 2.4 GHz Continuous Wave
(TC = +25 °C, VCC 2G = +3.3 V, VPC 2G = +3.3 V)
Table 5: Electrical Specications - 5 GHz Continuous Wave
(TC = +25 °C, VCC 5G = +3.3 V, VPC 5G = +3.3 V)
PARAMETER MIN TYP MAX UNIT COMMENTS
P1dB 26.5 27.5 28.5 dB
Shutdown Current - - 5 AV
PC
2G = 0 V
Quiescent Current 60 75 90 mA V
PC
2G = +3.3 V, V
CC
2G = +3.3 V
RF = off
Input Return Loss --11 -9 dB
Output Return Loss --13 -11 dB
Reverse Isolation 40 - - dB
Stability (Spurious) --70 -65 dBc 6:1 VSWR, at P
OUT
= +23 dBm, -5 OC
T
ON
Setting Time - - 1 SSettles within 0.5 dB
T
OFF
Setting Time - - 1 S
PARAMETER MIN TYP MAX UNIT COMMENTS
P1dB 25.0 27.0 29.0 dB
Shutdown Current - - 5 AV
PC
5G = 0 V
Quiescent Current 100 130 160 mA V
PC
5G = +3.3 V, V
CC
5G = +3.3 V
RF = off
Input Return Loss --12 -7 dB
Output Return Loss --14 -12 dB
Reverse Isolation 40 - - dB
Stability (Spurious) --65 -60 dBc 6:1 VSWR, at P
OUT
= +22 dBm; -5 OC
T
ON
Setting Time - - 1 SSettles within 0.5 dB
T
OFF
Setting Time - - 1 S
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Note:
(1) EVM includes system noise oor of 1% (-40 dB).
Table 6: Electrical Specications - IEEE 802.11g
(TC = +25 °C, VCC 2G = +3.3 V, VPC 2G = +3.3 V, 64 QAM OFDM 54 Mbps)
PARAMETER MIN TYP MAX UNIT COMMENTS
Operating Frequency 2400 -2500 MHz
Power Gain 29 31 33 dB
Gain Ripple -0.5 -dB Across 100 MHz band
Error Vector Magnitude (EVM)
(1)
-
-
2.0
-34.0
3.5
-29.1
%
dB
802.11g 54 Mbps data rate
P
OUT
2G = +19 dBm
Current Consumption 150 170 190 mA P
OUT
2G = +19 dBm
Harmonics
2fo
3fo
-
-
-40
-35
-35
-30 dBc P
OUT
2G = +20 dBm
Power Detector Voltage 575 700 825 mV P
OUT
2G = +19 dBm
Power Detector Sensitivity 50 60 70 mV/dB 10 dBm < P
OUT
< 21 dBm
Power Detector Output Load
Impedance 2 - - k
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Table 7: Electrical Specications - IEEE 802.11b
(TC = +25 °C, VCC 2G = +3.3 V, VPC 2G = +3.3 V, CCK/DSSS, 1 Mbps, Gaussian Baseband Filtering)
PARAMETER MIN TYP MAX UNIT COMMENTS
Operating Frequency 2400 -2500 MHz
Power Gain 29.0 30.0 33.0 dB
Gain Ripple -0.5 -dB Across 100 MHz band
Adjacent Channel Power (ACPR)
1st Sidelobe (11 MHz Offset) --40 -35 dBc
1 Mbps Gaussian
Baseband Filtering;
P
OUT
2G = +20 dBm
Adjacent Channel Power (ACPR)
2nd Sidelobe (22 MHz Offset) --60 -55 dBc
1 Mbps Gaussian
Baseband Filtering;
P
OUT
2G = +20 dBm
Current Consumption -205 225 mA P
OUT
2G = +20 dBm
Harmonics
2fo
3fo
-
-
-35
-35
-30
-30 dBc P
OUT
2G = +23 dBm
Power Detector Voltage 725 850 1000 mV P
OUT
2G = +23 dBm
Power Detector Sensitivity 70 80 90 mV/dB 10 dBm < P
OUT
< 23 dBm
Power Detector Output Load
Impedance 2 - - k
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Table 8: Electrical Specications - IEEE 802.11a
(TC = +25 °C, VCC 5G = +3.3 V, VPC 5G = +3.3 V, 64 QAM OFDM 54 Mbps)
Notes:
(1) EVM includes system noise oor of 1% (-40dB).
PARAMETER MIN TYP MAX UNIT COMMENTS
Operating Frequency 4900 -5900 MHz
Power Gain 30
27
32
29
36
34 dB 4.9 - 5.35 GHz
5.5 - 5.85 GHz
Gain Ripple -0.5 -dB Across 100 MHz band
Error Vector Magnitude (EVM)
(1)
-
-
-
-
3.0
-30.5
4.5
-26.9
4.4
-27.0
6.0
-24.4
%
dB
%
dB
POUT 5G = +19 dBm, 4.9 - 5.35 GHz
802.11a 54 Mbps data rate
POUT 5G = +18 dBm, 5.5 - 5.85 GHz
802.11a 54 Mbps data rate
Current Consumption 175 200 230 mA POUT 5G = +19 dBm
Harmonics
2fo
3fo
-
-
-35
-40
-30
-35 dBc POUT 5G = +20 dBm
Power Detector Voltage 900 1030 1100 mV POUT 5G = +19 dBm
Power Detector Sensitivity 60 70 80 mV/dB 10 dBm < POUT < 21 dBm
Power Detector Output Load
Impedance 2 - - k
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Figure 2: Gain vs. Output Power Across
Frequency (VCC = +3.3 V, TC = +25oC)
2.4 GHz 802.11g 54 Mbps OFDM
Figure 3: ICC and EVM vs. Output Power Across
Frequency (VCC = +3.3 V, TC = 25oC)
2.4 GHz 802.11g 54 Mbps OFDM
Figure 4: Gain vs. Output Power Across Temp.
(Frequency = 2.45 GHz, VCC = +3.3 V)
2.4 GHz 802.11g 54 Mbps OFDM
Figure 5: ICC and EVM vs. Output Power Across
Temp. (Frequency = 2.45 GHz, VCC = +3.3 V)
2.4 GHz 802.11g 54 Mbps OFDM
802.11g PERFORMANCE DATA
Figure 6: Gain vs. Output Power Across Power
Supply Voltage (Frequency = 2.45 GHz, TC = 25oC)
2.4 GHz 802.11g 54 Mbps OFDM
Figure 7: ICC and EVM vs. Output Power Across
Power Supply Voltage (Freq = 2.45 GHz, TC = 25oC)
2.4 GHz 802.11g 54 Mbps OFDM
Note: Results at 2.50 GHz obscure the results at 2.40 GHz
on the graph.
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Output Power (dBm)
Gain (dB)
Gain 2.40 GHz
Gain 2.45 GHz
Gain 2.50 GHz
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Output Power (dBm)
Gain (dB)
Gain -40C
Gain +25C
Gain +85C
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Output Power (dBm)
EVM (%)
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
200
220
240
260
280
300
Current (mA)
EVM -40C
EVM +25C
EVM +85C
Current -40C
Current +25C
Current +85C
Current
EVM
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26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Output Power (dBm)
Gain (dB)
Gain 3.0V
Gain 3.3V
Gain 3.6V
0
4
8
12
16
20
24
28
32
36
40
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Output Power (dBm)
EVM (%)
0
40
80
120
160
200
240
280
320
360
400
Current (mA)
EVM 3.0V
EVM 3.3V
EVM 3.6V
Current 3.0V
Current 3.3V
Current 3.6V
Current
EVM
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Figure 8: Detector Voltage vs. Output Power
Across Freq. (VCC = +3.3 V, TC = 25oC, 2 K Load)
2.4 GHz 802.11g 54 Mbps OFDM
Figure 9: Detector Voltage vs. Output Power
Across Temp. (Freq = 2.45 GHz, VCC = +3.3 V,
2 K Load) 2.4 GHz 802.11g 54 Mbps OFDM
Figure 10: Detector Voltage vs. Output Power
Across Supply Voltage (Freq = 2.45 GHz, TC = 25oC,
2 K Load) 2.4 GHz 802.11g 54 Mbps OFDM
0.0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1.0
1.1
1.2
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Output Power (dBm)
Detector Voltage (V)
Det. Volt. 2.40 GHz
Det. Volt. 2.45 GHz
Det. Volt. 2.50 GHz
0.0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1.0
1.1
1.2
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Output Power (dBm)
Detector Voltage (V)
Det. Volt. -40C
Det. Volt. +25C
Det. Volt. +85C
0.0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1.0
1.1
1.2
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Output Power (dBm)
Detector Voltage (V)
Det. Volt. 3.0V
Det. Volt. 3.3V
Det. Volt. 3.6V
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Figure 11: Gain and ICC vs. Output Power Across
Freq. (VCC = +3.3 V, TC = 25oC)
2.4 GHz 802.11b Gaussian Filtering
(BT = 0.45), 1 Mbps
Figure 13: Gain and ICC vs. Output Power Across
Supply Voltage (Freq = 2.45 GHz, TC = 25oC)
2.4 GHz 802.11b Gaussian Filtering
(BT = 0.45), 1 Mbps
Figure 12: Gain and ICC vs. Output Power Across
Temp. (Freq = 2.45 GHz, VCC = +3.3 V)
2.4 GHz 802.11b Gaussian Filtering
(BT = 0.45), 1 Mbps
Figure 14: ACPR 1st and 2nd Sidelobes vs. Output
Power Across Freq. (VCC = +3.3 V, TC = 25oC)
2.4 GHz 802.11b Gaussian Filtering
(BT = 0.45), 1 Mbps
Figure 15: ACPR 1st and 2nd Sidelobes vs.
Output Power Across Temp. (Freq = 2.45 GHz,
VCC = +3.3 V) 2.4 GHz 802.11b Gaussian Filtering
(BT = 0.45), 1 Mbps
Figure 16: ACPR 1st and 2nd Sidelobes vs.
Output Power Across Supply Voltage (Freq =
2.45 GHz, TC = 25oC) 2.4 GHz 802.11b Gaussian
Filtering (BT = 0.45), 1 Mbps
802.11b PERFORMANCE DATA
0
4
8
12
16
20
24
28
32
36
40
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Output Power (dBm)
Gain (dB)
0
40
80
120
160
200
240
280
320
360
400
Current (mA)
Gain 2.40 GHz
Gain 2.45 GHz
Gain 2.50 GHz
Current 2.40 GHz
Current 2.45 GHz
Current 2.50 GHz
Gain
Current
0
4
8
12
16
20
24
28
32
36
40
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Output Power (dBm)
Gain (dB)
0
40
80
120
160
200
240
280
320
360
400
Current (mA)
Gain -40C
Gain +25C
Gain +85C
Current +85C
Current +25C
Current -40C
Gain
Current
0
4
8
12
16
20
24
28
32
36
40
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Output Power (dBm)
Gain (dB)
0
40
80
120
160
200
240
280
320
360
400
Current (mA)
Gain 3.6V
Gain 3.3V
Gain 3.0V
Current 3.6V
Current 3.3V
Current 3.0V
Gain
Current
-70
-66
-62
-58
-54
-50
-46
-42
-38
-34
-30
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Output Power (dBm)
ACPR Sidelobe (dBr)
1st Sidelobe 2.40 GHz
1st Sidelobe 2.45 GHz
1st Sidelobe 2.50 GHz
2nd Sidelobe 2.40 GHz
2nd Sidelobe 2.45 GHz
2nd Sidelobe 2.50 GHz
-70
-66
-62
-58
-54
-50
-46
-42
-38
-34
-30
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Output Power (dBm)
ACPR Sidelobe (dBr)
1st Sidelobe -40C
1st Sidelobe +25C
1st Sidelobe +85C
2nd Sidelobe -40C
2nd Sidelobe +25C
2nd Sidelobe +85C
-70
-66
-62
-58
-54
-50
-46
-42
-38
-34
-30
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Output Power (dBm)
ACPR Sidelobe (dBr)
1st Sidelobe 3.0V
1st Sidelobe 3.3V
1st Sidelobe 3.6V
2nd Sidelobe 3.0V
2nd Sidelobe 3.3V
2nd Sidelobe 3.6V
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Figure 17: Detector Voltage vs. Output Power
Across Freq (VCC = +3.3 V, TC = 25oC, 2 K Load)
2.4 GHz 802.11b Gaussian Filtering
(BT = 0.45), 1 Mbps
Figure 18: Detector Voltage vs. Output Power
Across Temp (Freq = 2.45 GHz, VCC = +3.3 V,
2 K Load) 2.4 GHz 802.11b Gaussian Filtering
(BT = 0.45), 1 Mbps
Figure 19: Detector Voltage vs. Output Power
Across Supply Voltage (Freq = 2.45 GHz,
TC = 25oC, 2 K Load) 2.4 GHz 802.11b Gaussian
Filtering (BT = 0.45), 1 Mbps
Note: Results at 2.50 GHz obscure the results at 2.45 GHz
on the graph.
0.0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1.0
1.1
1.2
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Output Power (dBm)
Detector Voltage (V)
Det. Volt. 2.40 GHz
Det. Volt. 2.45 GHz
Det. Volt. 2.50 GHz
0.0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1.0
1.1
1.2
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Output Power (dBm)
Detector Voltage (V)
Det. Volt. -40C
Det. Volt. +25C
Det. Volt. +85C
0.0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1.0
1.1
1.2
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Output Power (dBm)
Detector Voltage (V)
Det. Volt. 3.0V
Det. Volt. 3.3V
Det. Volt. 3.6V
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802.11a PERFORMANCE DATA
Figure 20: Gain vs. Output Power Across Freq
(VCC = +3.3 V, TC = 25oC)
5 GHz 802.11a 54 Mbps OFDM
Figure 21: ICC and EVM vs. Output Power Across
Freq (VCC = +3.3 V, TC = 25oC)
5 GHz 802.11a 54 Mbps OFDM
Figure 23: ICC and EVM vs. Output Power Across
Temp (Freq = 5.4 GHz, VCC = +3.3 V)
5 GHz 802.11a 54 Mbps OFDM
Figure 24: Gain vs. Output Power Across Supply
Voltage (Freq = 5.40 GHz, TC = 25oC)
5 GHz 802.11a 54 Mbps OFDM
Figure 25: ICC and EVM vs. Output Power Across
Supply Voltage (Freq = 5.40 GHz, TC = 25oC)
5 GHz 802.11a 54 Mbps OFDM
Figure 22: Gain vs. Output Power Across Temp
(Freq = 5.40 GHz, VCC = +3.3 V)
5 GHz 802.11a 54 Mbps OFDM
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31
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40
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Output Power (dBm)
Gain (dB)
Gain 4.9 GHz
Gain 5.4 GHz
Gain 5.9 GHz
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Output Power (dBm)
EVM (%)
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
200
220
240
260
280
300
Current (mA)
EVM 4.9 GHz
EVM 5.4 GHz
EVM 5.9 GHz
Current 4.9 GHz
Current 5.4 GHz
Current 5.9 GHz
EVM
Current
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Output Power (dBm)
Gain (dB)
Gain -40C
Gain +25C
Gain +85C
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Output Power (dBm)
EVM (%)
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
200
220
240
260
280
300
Current (mA)
EVM -40C
EVM +25C
EVM +85C
Current -40C
Current +25C
Current +85C
EVM
Current
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Output Power (dBm)
Gain (dB)
Gain 3.0V
Gain 3.3V
Gain 3.6V
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Output Power (dBm)
EVM (%)
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
200
220
240
260
280
300
320
340
360
380
400
Current (mA)
EVM 3.0V
EVM 3.3V
EVM 3.6V
Current 3.0V
Current 3.3V
Current 3.6V
Current
EV
M
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Figure 27: Detector Voltage vs. Output Power Across
Temp (Freq = 5.40 GHz, VCC = +3.3 V, 2 K Load)
5 GHz 802.11a 54 Mbps OFDM
Figure 26: Detector Voltage vs. Output Power
Across Freq (VCC = +3.3 V, TC = 25oC, 2 K Load)
5 GHz 802.11a 54 Mbps OFDM
Figure 28: Detector Voltage vs. Output Power
Across Supply Voltage (Freq = 5.40 GHz, TC = 25oC)
5 GHz 802.11a 54 Mbps OFDM
0.0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Output Power (dBm)
Detector Voltage (V)
Det. Volt. 4.9 GHz
Det. Volt. 5.4 GHz
Det. Volt. 5.9 GHz
0.0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Output Power (dBm)
Detector Voltage (V)
Det. Volt. -40C
Det. Volt. +25C
Det. Volt. +85C
0.0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Output Power (dBm)
Detector Voltage (V)
Det. Volt. 3.0V
Det. Volt. 3.3V
Det. Volt. 3.6V
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2.4 AND 5 GHz S-PARAMETERS
Figure 29: 2 GHz Input and Output Return
Losses vs. Freq (VCC = +3.3 V, TC = 25oC)
Figure 30: 2 GHz Input Return Loss vs.
Frequency Across Temperature (VCC = +3.3 V)
Figure 31: 2 GHz Output Return Loss vs.
Frequency Across Temperature (VCC = +3.3 V)
Figure 34: 5 GHz Output Return Loss vs.
Frequency Across Temperature (VCC = +3.3 V)
Figure 33: 5 GHz Input Return Loss vs.
Frequency Across Temperature (VCC = +3.3 V)
Figure 32: 5 GHz Input and Output Return
Losses vs. Freq (VCC = +3.3 V, TC = 25oC)
-16
-14
-12
-10
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
2.42.412.422.432.442.452.462.472.482.492.5
Frequency (GHz)
Return Loss (dB)
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
-14
-13
-12
-11
-10
-9
-8
-7
-6
-5
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
2.42.412.422.432.442.452.462.472.482.492.5
Frequency (GHz)
Input Return Loss (dB)
S11 0 degC
S11 +25 degC
S11 +85 degC
-16
-15
-14
-13
-12
-11
-10
-9
-8
-7
-6
-5
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
2.42.412.422.432.442.452.462.472.482.492.5
Frequency (GHz)
Output Return Loss (dB)
S22 0 degC
S22 +25 degC
S22 +85 degC
-22
-20
-18
-16
-14
-12
-10
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
4.95.0 5.15.2 5.35.4 5.55.6 5.75.8 5.9
Frequency (GHz)
Return Loss (dB)
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
-26
-24
-22
-20
-18
-16
-14
-12
-10
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
4.95.0 5.15.2 5.35.4 5.55.6 5.75.8 5.9
Frequency (GHz)
Input Return Loss (dB)
S11 -40 degC
S11 +25 degC
S11 +85 degC
-20
-18
-16
-14
-12
-10
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
4.95.0 5.15.2 5.35.4 5.55.6 5.75.8 5.9
Frequency (GHz)
Output Return Loss (dB)
S22 -40 degC
S22 +25 degC
S22 +85 degC
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Figure 35: Application Circuit
J3
18
NC 17
DETOUT 2G 16
DETOUT 5G 15
14
13
VBC 2G
VCC2 2G 22
VCC3 2G 21
20
RFOUT 2G 19
VCC2 5G
9
VCC3 5G
10
RFOUT 5G
12
11
GND 40
L4
2.2nH
R8
2.2
5%
R2
2 K
5 %
C14
4.7 pF
0.25 pF
C2
0.1 F
10 %
R3
2K
5 %
C5
0.1 F
10 %
L2
3.3 nH
5 %
J4
+3.3 V
+3.3 V
R4
619
1 %
U1
AWL9924
VPC 2G
1
2
RFIN 2G
3
RFIN 5G
4
DETP 5G
5
VPC 5G
6
VCC1 2G 24
23
VBC 5G
8
VCC1 5G
7
C9
0.1 F
10 %
C1
0.1 F
10 %
R6
200
1 %
R5
158
1 %
C13
0.3 pF
0.25 pF
J1
R1
825
1 %
J2
RF Input 2 GHz
RF Input 5 GHz
RF Output 2 GHz
RF Output 5 GHz
2 GHz Detector
Output
5 GHz Detector
Output
5 GHz Power
Control
2 GHz Power
Control
NC
NCNC
GND
GND
GNDGND
R9
1 K
5 %
C15
10 pF
10 %
C6
4.7 pF
0.25 pF
C11
0.1 F
10 %
**NOTES**
RF traces should be 18 mils wide
with 20 mils of clearance
DC traces should be 8 mils wide with
20 mils of clearance
DETP 2G
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PACKAGE OUTLINE
Figure 36: S34 Package Outline - 24 Pin 4 mm x 4 mm x 0.9 mm LPCC
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
I
H
Top
View
Side
View
Bottom View
1
4
24
Pin 1
2. The terminal #1 identifier and pad numbering convention
shall conform to JESD 95-1 SPP-012
4. Dimension applies to metalized pad and is measured betwe en
0.25 and 0.30 MM from pad tip.
1. All dimensions are in millimeters, angles in degrees.
3. Lead coplanarity: 0.05 max.
DIMENSION MINTYP MAX
A3.904.004.10
B3.904.004.10
C0.800.901.00
D0.000.020.05
E2.502.652.80
F 1.00 BSC.
G0.180 0.2500.300
H 0.50 BSC.
I0.350.400.45
MILLIM ETERS
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NOTES
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NOTES
WARNING
ANADIGICS products are not intended for use in life support appliances, devices or systems. Use of an ANADIGICS product
in any such application without written consent is prohibited.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
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Warren, New Jersey 07059, U.S.A.
Tel: +1 (908) 668-5000
Fax: +1 (908) 668-5132
URL: http://www.anadigics.com
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ANADIGICS, Inc. reserves the right to make changes to its products or to discontinue any product at any time without notice.
The product specications contained in Advanced Product Information sheets and Preliminary Data Sheets are subject to
change prior to a product’s formal introduction. Information in Data Sheets have been carefully checked and are assumed
to be reliable; however, ANADIGICS assumes no responsibilities for inaccuracies. ANADIGICS strongly urges customers
to verify that the information they are using is current before placing orders.
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AWL9924
ORDERING INFORMATION
ORDER NUMBER TEMPERATURE
RANGE
PACKAGE
DESCRIPTION COMPONENT PACKAGING
AWL9924RS34P8 -40 °C to +85°C
RoHS-Compliant 24 Pin
4 mm x 4 mm x 0.9 mm
LPCC
2,500 piece Tape and Reel