09/2007
AWL6951
2.4/5 GHz 802.11a/b/g/n
WLAN Power Amplier
Data Sheet - Rev 2.1
M22 Package
16 Pin 4 mm x 4 mm x 1.3 mm
Surface Mount Module
FEATURES
• 3.3 % EVM @ POUT = +19 dBm with IEEE 802.11a
64 QAM OFDM at 54 Mbps
• 2.9 % EVM @ POUT = +20 dBm with IEEE 802.11g
64 QAM OFDM at 54 Mbps
• -36 dBr ACPR 1st Sidelobe, +21 dBm, with 802.11b
CCK/DSSS Root Cosine Filtering, 1 Mbps
• -54 dBr ACPR 2nd Sidelobe, +21 dBm, with 802.11b
CCK/DSSS Root Cosine Filtering, 1 Mbps
• 32 dB of Linear Power Gain at 2.4 GHz
• 29 dB of Linear Power Gain at 5 GHz
• Single +3.3 V Supply
• Operational Voltage Range Extended to +4.4 V Max
• Dual Temperature-Compensated Linear Power
Detectors
• 50 Ω - Matched RF Ports
• 1 kV ESD Rating (HBM)
• 4 mm x 4 mm x 1.3 mm Surface Mount Module
APPLICATIONS
• 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN: Notebooks, VoIP Handsets,
PDA Mobile Phones
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The ANADIGICS AWL6951 dual band power amplier is
a high performance InGaP HBT power amplier module
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 AWL6951 the world’s
simplest dual band PA module 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.
Figure 1: Block Diagram and Pinout
AWL6951
The AWL6951 is manufactured using advanced InGaP
HBT technology that offers state-of-the-art reliability,
temperature stability and ruggedness.
2.4 GHz
5 GHz
GND
GND
2.4 GHz
RF
OUT
2.4 GHz
RF
IN
5 GHz
RF
IN
5 GHz
RF
OUT
Bias Control
Matching
Network
Matching
Network
Matching
Network
Matching
Network
Power Detector
Power Detector
PA
On/Off
PA
On/Off
Bias Control
V
CC
V
CC
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Table 1: Pin Description
PIN NAME DESCRIPTION
1GND Ground
2RF
IN
2G
2 GHz RF Input. ESD structures on this pin provide a DC path to ground. Avoid
applying DC voltage to this pin. RF is internally matched to 50 and AC coupled to
the input stage. Route RF traces as coplanar waveguide using adjacent ground pins.
3RF
IN
5G
5 GHz RF Input. AC coupled input stage internally matched to 50. Route as coplanar
waveguide using adjacent ground pins. Although the input stage is AC coupled, a
shunt inductive matching element included inside the PA provides a DC path to ground
at this pin.
4GND Ground
5PA
ON
5G
5 GHz Power Control. Power amplifier power control pin. The recommended use is for
on/off control of the PA. Nominally, 0 V applied will turn amplifier completely off; a
voltage of 2.0 V and above will set the PA to maximum output capability. Current draw
on this pin is approximately 0.5 mA at +3.3 V.
6GND Ground
7V
CC
5G 5 GHz Supply Voltage. Bias for power transistors of the 5 GHz PA.
8DET
OUT
5G 5 GHz Power Detector Output. DC coupled power detector output. An emitter follower
BJT supplies the output for this pin. Output impedance is 2 k.
9RF
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 provides a DC
path to ground at this pin.
10 GND Ground
11 GND Ground
12 RF
OUT
2G
2 GHz RF Output. ESD structures on this pin provide a DC path to ground. Avoid
applying DC voltage to this pin. RF is internally matched to 50 and AC coupled to
the output stage. Route RF traces as coplanar waveguide using adjacent ground pins.
13 DET
OUT
2G 2 GHz Power Detector Output. DC coupled power detector output. An emitter follower
BJT supplies the output for this pin. Output impedance is 2 k.
14 V
CC
2G 2 GHz Power Supply. Bias for power transistors of the 2 GHz PA.
15 GND Ground
16 PA
ON
2G
2 GHz Power Control. Power amplifier power control pin. The recommended use is for
on/off control of the PA. Nominally, 0 V applied will turn amplifier completely off; a
voltage of 2.0 V and above will set the PA to maximum output capability. Current draw
on this pin is approximately 0.5 mA at +3.3 V.
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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.
PARAMETER MIN MAX UNIT COMMENTS
DC Power Supply (V
CC
2 G,
V
CC
5G) -+5.0 V
Power Control Voltage (PA
ON
2G, PA
ON
5G) -+5.0 VNo RF signal applied
DC Current Consumption -700 mA Either PA powered separately
RF Input Level (RF
IN
2 G, R F
IN
5G) --5 dBm
Operating Case Temperature -40 +85 °C
Storage Temperature -55 +150 °C
ESD Tolerance 1000 -VAll pins, forward and reverse
voltage. Human body model.
PARAMETER MIN TYP MAX UNIT COMMENTS
Operating Frequency (f) 2400
4900
-
-
2500
5900 MHz 802.11b/g
802.11a
DC Power Supply Voltage (V
CC
2 G, V
CC
5G) +3.0 +3.3 +4.4 Vwith RF applied
Power Control Voltage (PA
ON
2G, PA
ON
5G) +2.0
0
+3.3
-
+4.4
+0.8 VPA "ON"
PA "SHUTDOWN"
Case Temperature (T
C
)-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, PAON 2G = +3.3 V)
PARAMETER MIN TYP MAX UNIT COMMENTS
P1dB 24.5 27 -dBm
Shutdown Current -33 100 APAON 2G = 0 V
Quiescent Current -64 80 mA PAON 2G = +2.0 V, VCC 2G = +3.3 V
RF = off
Harmonics
2fO
3fO
-
-
-36
-23
-27
-17 dBm POUT 2G = +23 dBm, fO = 2.45 GHz,
RBW = 1 MHz
Input Return Loss --14 -10 dB
Output Return Loss --7 -4 dB
Reverse Isolation 40 - - dB
Stability (Spurious) - - -60 dBc 6:1 VSWR, at POUT = +23 dBm, -5
O
C
TON Setting Time - - 1 SSettles within 0.5 dB
TOFF Setting Time - - 1 S
PAON 2G Pin Input
Impedance -6.2 -kMeasured with +3.3 V applied to PAON 2G pin
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Table 5: Electrical Specications - 5 GHz Continuous Wave
(TC = +25 °C, VCC 5G = +3.3 V, PAON 5G = +3.3 V)
PARAMETER MIN TYP MAX UNIT COMMENTS
P1dB 24 26.5 -dBm
Shutdown Current -33 100 APA
ON
5G = 0 V
Quiescent Current -86 107 mA PA
ON
5G = +2.0 V, V
CC
5G = +3.3 V
RF = off
Harmonics
2f
O
3f
O
-
-
-26
-42
-17
-33 dBm P
OUT
5G = +20 dBm, f
O
= 5.5 GHz,
RBW = 1 MHz
Input Return Loss --17 -10 dB
Output Return Loss --14 -10 dB
Reverse Isolation 40 - - dB
Stability (Spurious) - - -60 dBc 6:1 VSWR, at P
OUT
= +22 dBm; -5
O
C
T
ON
Setting Time --1SSettles within 0.5 dB
T
OFF
Setting Time --1S
PA
ON
5G Pin Input
Impedance -6.2 -kMeasured with +3.3 V applied to PA
ON
5G pin
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Table 7: Electrical Specications - IEEE 802.11b
(TC = +25 °C, VCC 2G = +3.3 V, PAON 2G = +3.3 V, CCK/DSSS,
1 Mbps, Root Cosine Baseband Filtering, = 0.50)
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, PAON 2G = +3.3 V, 64 QAM OFDM 54 Mbps)
PARAMETER MIN TYP MAX UNIT COMMENTS
Operating Frequency 2400 -2500 MHz
Power Gain 29 32 35 dB
Gain Ripple -0.2 0.5 dB Across any 100 MHz band
Error Vector Magnitude (EVM)
(1)
-
-
2.9
-30.8
4.5
-27.0
%
dB
802.11g 54 Mbps data rate
POUT 2G = +20 dBm
Current Consumption -175 205 mA POUT 2G = +20 dBm
Power Detector Voltage 960 1100 1240 mV POUT 2G = +20 dBm,
Freq = 2.45 GHz
Power Detector Output Load
Impedance 2 - - k
PARAMETER MIN TYP MAX UNIT COMMENTS
Operating Frequency 2400 -2500 MHz
Power Gain 29 32 35 dB
Gain Ripple -0.2 0.5 dB Across any 100 MHz band
Adjacent Channel Power (ACPR)
1st Sidelobe (11 MHz Offset) --36 -32 dBc
1 Mbps Root Cosine
Baseband Filtering;
P
OUT
2G = +21 dBm
Adjacent Channel Power (ACPR)
2nd Sidelobe (22 MHz Offset) --54 -50 dBc
1 Mbps Root Cosine
Baseband Filtering;
P
OUT
2G = +21 dBm
Current Consumption -200 235 mA P
OUT
2G = +21 dBm
Power Detector Voltage 1150 1275 1400 mV P
OUT
2G = +21 dBm,
Freq = 2.45 GHz
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, PAON 5G = +3.3 V, 64 QAM OFDM 54 Mbps)
Notes:
(1) EVM includes system noise oor of 1% (-40dB).
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Figure 2: Gain and ICC vs. Output Power Across
Frequency (VCC = +3.3 V, TC = +25oC)
802.11g 54 Mbps OFDM
Figure 3: EVM vs. Output Power Across
Frequency (VCC = +3.3 V, TC = 25oC)
802.11g 54 Mbps OFDM
Figure 4: Gain and ICC vs. Output Power Across
Temp (Frequency = 2.45 GHz, VCC = +3.3 V)
802.11g 54 Mbps OFDM
Figure 5: EVM vs. Output Power Across Temp
(Frequency = 2.45 GHz, VCC = +3.3 V)
802.11g 54 Mbps OFDM
802.11g PERFORMANCE DATA at VCC = +3.3 V
Figure 6: Gain and ICC vs. Output Power Across
Supply Voltage (Freq = 2.45 GHz, TC = 25 oC)
802.11g 54 Mbps OFDM
Figure 7: EVM vs. Output Power Across Supply
Voltage (Freq = 2.45 GHz, TC = 25 oC)
802.11g 54 Mbps OFDM
0
4
8
12
16
20
24
28
32
36
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
Current (mA)
Gain 2.40 GHzGain 2.45 GHzGain 2.50 GHz
Icc 2.40 GHz Icc 2.45 GHz Icc 2.50 GHz
Gain
Current
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Output Power (dBm)
EVM (%)
EVM 2.40 GHz
EVM 2.45 GHz
EVM 2.50 GHz
0
4
8
12
16
20
24
28
32
36
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
Current (mA)
Gain -40CGain 25C Gain 85C
Icc -40C Icc 25CIcc 85C
Current
Gain
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Output Power (dBm)
EVM (%)
EVM -40C
EVM 25C
EVM 85C
0
4
8
12
16
20
24
28
32
36
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
Current (mA)
Gain 2.8V
Gain 3.0V
Gain 3.3V
Gain 3.6V
Gain 3.9V
Gain 4.2V
Gain 4.4V
Icc 2.8V
Icc 3.0V
Icc 3.3V
Icc 3.6V
Icc 3.9V
Icc 4.2V
Icc 4.4V
Gain
Current
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Output Power (dBm)
EVM (%)
EVM 2.8V
EVM 3.0V
EVM 3.3V
EVM 3.6V
EVM 3.9V
EVM 4.2V
EVM 4.4V
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Figure 8: Detector Voltage vs. Output Power
Across Frequency (TC = 25oC, VCC = +3.3 V)
802.11g 54 Mbps OFDM
Figure 9: Detector Voltage vs. Output Power
Across Temperature (Frequency = 2.45 GHz,
VCC = +3.3 V) 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
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Output Power (dBm)
Detector Voltage (V)
Det. Volt. 2.40GHz
Det. Volt. 2.45GHz
Det. Volt. 2.50GHz
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
1.5
1.6
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
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Figure 10: Gain and ICC vs. Output Power Across
Frequency (VCC = +3.3 V, TC = 25oC)
802.11b Root Cosine Filtering ( = 0.50), 1Mbps
Figure 11: ACPR 1st and 2nd Sidelobe vs. Output
Power Across Frequency (VCC = +3.3 V, TC= 25oC)
802.11b Root Cosine Filtering ( = 0.50), 1Mbps
Figure 12: Gain and ICC vs. Output Power Across
Temp (Freq = 2.45 GHz, VCC = +3.3 V)
802.11b Root Cosine Filtering ( = 0.50), 1Mbps
Figure 13: ACPR 1st and 2nd Sidelobe vs. Output
Power Across Temp (Freq = 2.45 GHz, VCC = +3.3 V)
802.11b Root Cosine Filtering ( = 0.50), 1Mbps
Figure 14: Gain and ICC vs. Output Power Across
Power Supply Voltage (Freq = 2.45 GHz, TC=25oC)
802.11b Root Cosine Filtering ( = 0.50), 1Mbps
Figure 15: ACPR Sidelobe 1 vs. Output Power
Across Power Supply Voltage (Freq = 2.45 GHz, TC =
25oC) 802.11b Root Cosine Filtering ( = 0.50),1Mbps
802.11b PERFORMANCE DATA at VCC = +3.3 V
0
4
8
12
16
20
24
28
32
36
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
Current (mA)
Gain 2.40 GHzGain 2.45 GHzGain 2.50 GHz
Icc 2.40 GHz Icc 2.45 GHz Icc 2.50 GHz
Current
Gain
-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 (dBc)
1st Sidelobe 2.40GHz
1st Sidelobe 2.45GHz
1st Sidelobe 2.50GHz
2nd Sidelobe 2.40GHz
2nd Sidelobe 2.45GHz
2nd Sidelobe 2.50GHz
0
4
8
12
16
20
24
28
32
36
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
Current (mA)
Gain -40CGain 25C Gain 85C
Icc -40C Icc 25CIcc 85C
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 (dBc)
1st Sidelobe -40C
1st Sidelobe +25C
1st Sidelobe +85C
2nd Sidelobe -40C
2nd Sidelobe +25C
2nd Sidelobe +85C
0
4
8
12
16
20
24
28
32
36
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
Current (mA)
Gain 2.8V
Gain 3.0V
Gain 3.3V
Gain 3.6V
Gain 3.9V
Gain 4.2V
Gain 4.4V
Icc 2.8V
Icc 3.0V
Icc 3.3V
Icc 3.6V
Icc 3.9V
Icc 4.2V
Icc 4.4V
Gain
Current
-50
-48
-46
-44
-42
-40
-38
-36
-34
-32
-30
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Output Power (dBm)
ACPR Sidelobe 1 (dBc)
2.80V
3.00V
3.30V
3.60V
3.90V
4.20V
4.40V
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Figure 16: ACPR Sidelobe 2 vs. Output Power
Across Power Supply Voltage (Freq = 2.45 GHz, TC=
25oC) 802.11b Root Cosine Filtering ( = 0.50),1Mbps
Figure 17: Detector Voltage vs. Output Power
Across Frequency (TC = 25oC, VCC = +3.3 V)
802.11b Root Cosine Filtering ( = 0.50), 1 Mbps
Figure 18: Detector Voltage vs. Output Power
Across Temp (Frequency = 2.45 GHz, VCC = +3.3V)
802.11b Root Cosine Filtering ( = 0.50), 1 Mbps
-65
-63
-61
-59
-57
-55
-53
-51
-49
-47
-45
-43
-41
-39
-37
-35
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Output Power (dBm)
ACPR 2nd Sidelobe (dBc)
2.80V
3.00V
3.30V
3.60V
3.90V
4.20V
4.40V
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
1.5
1.6
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Output Power (dBm)
Detector Voltage (V)
Det. Volt. 2.40GHz
Det. Volt. 2.45GHz
Det. Volt. 2.50GHz
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
1.5
1.6
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
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Figure 19: Gain and ICC vs. Output Power
Across Freq (VCC = +3.3 V, TC = 25oC)
802.11a 54 Mbps OFDM
Figure 21: Gain and ICC vs. Output Power Across
Temp (Freq = 5.25 GHz, VCC = +3.3 V)
802.11a 54 Mbps OFDM
Figure 20: EVM vs. Output Power Across Freq
(VCC = +3.3 V, TC = 25oC)
802.11a 54 Mbps OFDM
Figure 22: EVM vs. Output Power Across Temp
(Freq = 5.25 GHz, VCC = +3.3 V)
802.11a 54 Mbps OFDM
Figure 23: Gain and ICC vs. Output Power Across
Supply Voltage (Freq = 5.25 GHz, TC = 25oC)
802.11a 54 Mbps OFDM
Figure 24: EVM vs. Output Power Across Supply
Voltage (Freq = 5.25 GHz, TC = 25oC)
802.11a 54 Mbps OFDM
802.11a PERFORMANCE DATA at VCC = +3.3 V
0
4
8
12
16
20
24
28
32
36
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Output Power (dBm)
Gain (dB)
0
40
80
120
160
200
240
280
320
360
Current (mA)
Gain 4.90 GHzGain 5.25 GHzGain 5.55 GHzGain 5.85 GHz
Icc 4.90 GHzIcc 5.25 GHz Icc 5.55 GHzIcc 5.85 GHz
Current
Gain
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Output Power (dBm)
EVM (%)
EVM 4.90 GHz
EVM 5.25 GHz
EVM 5.55 GHz
EVM 5.85 GHz
0
4
8
12
16
20
24
28
32
36
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Output Power (dBm)
Gain (dB)
0
40
80
120
160
200
240
280
320
360
Current (mA)
Gain -40C Gain 25C Gain 85C
Icc -40C Icc 25C Icc 85C
Current
Gain
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Output Power (dBm)
EVM (%)
EVM -40C
EVM 25C
EVM 85C
0
4
8
12
16
20
24
28
32
36
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Output Power (dBm)
Gain (dB)
0
40
80
120
160
200
240
280
320
360
Gain 2.8V
Gain 3.0V
Gain 3.3V
Gain 3.6V
Gain 3.9V
Gain 4.2V
Gain 4.4V
Icc 2.8V
Icc 3.0V
Icc 3.3V
Icc 3.6V
Icc 3.9V
Icc 4.2V
Icc 4.4V
Gain
Current
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Output Power (dBm)
EVM (%)
EVM 2.8V
EVM 3.0V
EVM 3.3V
EVM 3.6V
EVM 3.9V
EVM 4.2V
EVM 4.4V
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Figure 25: Detector Voltage vs. Output Power
Across Frequency (TC = 25oC, VCC = +3.3 V)
802.11a 54 Mbps OFDM
Figure 26: Detector Voltage vs. Output Power
Across Temp (Frequency = 5.25 GHz, VCC= +3.3V)
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
1.5
1.6
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Output Power (dBm)
Detector Voltage (V)
Det. Volt. 4.90GHz
Det. Volt. 5.25GHz
Det. Volt. 5.50GHz
Det. Volt. 5.85GHz
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
1.5
1.6
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Output Power (dBm)
Detector Voltage (V)
Det. Volt. -40C
Det. Volt. 25C
Det. Volt. 85C
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Figure 27: Gain and ICC vs. Output Power Across
Frequency (VCC = +4.2 V, TC = +25oC)
802.11g 54 Mbps OFDM
Figure 28: EVM vs. Output Power Across
Frequency (VCC = +4.2 V, TC = 25oC)
802.11g 54 Mbps OFDM
Figure 29: Gain and ICC vs. Output Power Across
Temp (Frequency = 2.45 GHz, VCC = +4.2 V)
802.11g 54 Mbps OFDM
Figure 30: EVM vs. Output Power Across Temp
(Frequency = 2.45 GHz, VCC = +4.2 V)
802.11g 54 Mbps OFDM
Figure 31: Detector Voltage vs. Output Power
Across Frequency (TC = 25oC, VCC = +4.2 V)
802.11g 54 Mbps OFDM
Figure 32: Detector Voltage vs. Output Power
Across Temperature (Frequency = 2.45 GHz,
VCC = +4.2 V) 802.11g 54 Mbps OFDM
802.11g PERFORMANCE DATA at VCC = +4.2 V
0
4
8
12
16
20
24
28
32
36
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
Current (mA)
Gain 2.40 GHzGain 2.45 GHzGain 2.50 GHz
Icc 2.40 GHz Icc 2.45 GHzIcc 2.50 GHz
Current
Gain
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Output Power (dBm)
EVM (%)
EVM 2.40 GHz
EVM 2.45 GHz
EVM 2.50 GHz
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 -40CGain 25C Gain 85C
Icc -40C Icc 25CIcc 85C
Current
Gain
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Output Power (dBm)
EVM (%)
EVM -40C
EVM 25C
EVM 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
1.4
1.5
1.6
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Output Power (dBm)
Detector Voltage (V)
Det. Volt. 2.40GHz
Det. Volt. 2.45GHz
Det. Volt. 2.50GHz
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
1.5
1.6
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
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Figure 33: Gain and ICC vs. Output Power Across
Frequency (VCC = +4.2 V, TC = 25oC)
802.11b Root Cosine Filtering ( = 0.50), 1Mbps
Figure 34: ACPR 1st and 2nd Sidelobe vs. Output
Power Across Frequency (VCC = +4.2 V,TC = 25oC)
802.11b Root Cosine Filtering ( = 0.50), 1Mbps
Figure 35: Gain and ICC vs. Output Power Across
Temp (Freq = 2.45 GHz, VCC = +4.2 V)
802.11b Root Cosine Filtering ( = 0.50), 1Mbps
Figure 36: ACPR 1st and 2nd Sidelobe vs. Output
Power Across Temp (Freq = 2.45 GHz, VCC = +4.2 V)
802.11b Root Cosine Filtering ( = 0.50), 1Mbps
Figure 37: Detector Voltage vs. Output Power
Across Frequency (TC = 25oC, VCC = +3.3 V)
802.11b Root Cosine Filtering ( = 0.50), 1 Mbps
Figure 38: Detector Voltage vs. Output Power
Across Temp (Frequency = 2.45 GHz, VCC =+3.3 V)
802.11b Root Cosine Filtering ( = 0.50), 1 Mbps
802.11b PERFORMANCE DATA at VCC = +4.2 V
0
4
8
12
16
20
24
28
32
36
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
Current (mA)
Gain 2.40 GHzGain 2.45 GHzGain 2.50 GHz
Icc 2.40 GHzIcc 2.45 GHzIcc 2.50 GHz
Current
Gain
-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 (dBc)
1st Sidelobe 2.40GHz
1st Sidelobe 2.45GHz
1st Sidelobe 2.50GHz
2nd Sidelobe 2.40GHz
2nd Sidelobe 2.45GHz
2nd Sidelobe 2.50GHz
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 -40CGain 25C Gain 85C
Icc -40C Icc 25CIcc 85C
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 (dBc)
1st Sidelobe -40C
1st Sidelobe +25C
1st Sidelobe +85C
2nd Sidelobe -40C
2nd Sidelobe +25C
2nd Sidelobe +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
1.4
1.5
1.6
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Output Power (dBm)
Detector Voltage (V)
Det. Volt. 2.40GHz
Det. Volt. 2.45GHz
Det. Volt. 2.50GHz
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
1.5
1.6
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
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Figure 39: Gain and ICC vs. Output Power
Across Freq (VCC = +4.2 V, TC = 25oC)
802.11a 54 Mbps OFDM
Figure 41: Gain and ICC vs. Output Power Across
Temp (Freq = 5.25 GHz, VCC = +4.2 V)
802.11a 54 Mbps OFDM
Figure 40: EVM vs. Output Power Across Freq
(VCC = +4.2 V, TC = 25oC)
802.11a 54 Mbps OFDM
Figure 43: Detector Voltage vs. Output Power
Across Frequency (TC = 25oC, VCC = +4.2 V)
802.11a 54 Mbps OFDM
Figure 44: Detector Voltage vs. Output Power
Across Temp (Frequency = 5.25 GHz, VCC=+4.2 V)
802.11a 54 Mbps OFDM
Figure 42: EVM vs. Output Power Across Temp
(Freq = 5.25 GHz, VCC = +4.2 V)
802.11a 54 Mbps OFDM
802.11a PERFORMANCE DATA at VCC = +4.2 V
0
4
8
12
16
20
24
28
32
36
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Output Power (dBm)
Gain (dB)
0
40
80
120
160
200
240
280
320
360
Current (mA)
Gain 4.90 GHzGain 5.25 GHzGain 5.55 GHzGain 5.85 GHz
Icc 4.90 GHz Icc 5.25 GHz Icc 5.55 GHz Icc 5.85 GHz
Gain
Current
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Output Power (dBm)
EVM (%)
EVM 4.90 GHz
EVM 5.25 GHz
EVM 5.55 GHz
EVM 5.85 GHz
0
4
8
12
16
20
24
28
32
36
40
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Output Power (dBm)
Gain (dB)
0
40
80
120
160
200
240
280
320
360
400
Current (mA)
Gain -40C Gain 25C Gain 85C
Icc -40C Icc 25C Icc 85C
Current
Gain
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Output Power (dBm)
EVM (%)
EVM -40C
EVM 25C
EVM 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
1.4
1.5
1.6
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Output Power (dBm)
Detector Voltage (V)
Det. Volt. 4.90GHz
Det. Volt. 5.25GHz
Det. Volt. 5.50GHz
Det. Volt. 5.85GHz
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
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Output Power (dBm)
Detector Voltage (V)
Det. Volt. -40C
Det. Volt. 25C
Det. Volt. 85C
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Figure 45: 2.4 GHz S21 Response
(TC = 25oC, VCC = +3.3 V)
S-PARAMETER PERFORMANCE DATA at 2.4 GHz
Figure 46: 2.4 GHz S11 and S22 Response
(TC = 25oC, VCC = +3.3 V)
Figure 47: 2.4 GHz S21 Response
(TC = 25oC, VCC = +4.2 V)
Figure 48: 2.4 GHz S11 and S22 Response
(TC = 25oC, VCC = +4.2 V)
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
10
20
30
40
0123456789101112
Frequency (GHz)
S21 (dB)
S21 Mag (dB)
-20
-18
-16
-14
-12
-10
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
0123456789101112
Frequency (GHz)
S11/S22 (dB)
S11 Mag (dB)
S22 Mag (dB)
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
10
20
30
40
012345678910 11 12
Frequency (GHz)
S21 (dB)
S21 Mag (dB)
-20
-18
-16
-14
-12
-10
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
012345678910 11 12
Frequency (GHz)
S11/S22 (dB)
S11 Mag (dB)
S22 Mag (dB)
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Figure 49: 5 GHz S21 Response
(TC = 25oC, VCC = +3.3 V)
Figure 50: 5 GHz S11 and S22 Response
(TC = 25oC, VCC = +3.3 V)
Figure 52: 5 GHz S11 and S22 Response
(TC = 25oC, VCC = +4.2 V)
Figure 51: 5 GHz S21 Response
(TC = 25oC, VCC = +4.2 V)
S-PARAMETER PERFORMANCE DATA at 5 GHz
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
10
20
30
40
0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 10.0011.00 12.00
Frequency (GHz)
S21 (dB)
S21 Mag (dB)
-30
-28
-26
-24
-22
-20
-18
-16
-14
-12
-10
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
012345678910 11 12
Frequency (GHz)
S11/S22 (dB)
S11 Mag (dB)
S22 Mag (dB)
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
10
20
30
40
0123456789101112
Frequency (GHz)
S21 (dB)
S21 Mag (dB)
-30
-28
-26
-24
-22
-20
-18
-16
-14
-12
-10
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
012345678910 11 12
Frequency (GHz)
S11/S22 (dB)
S11 Mag (dB)
S22 Mag (dB)
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Figure 53: Application Circuit
5 GHz RFOUT
2.4 GHz RFOU
T
2.4 GHz RFIN
C2
1.0 F
AWL6951
GND
1
RFIN 2G
2
RFIN 5G
3
GND
4
PAON 5G
5
GND
6
PAON 2G 16
GND 15
VCC 2G 14
DETOUT 2G 13
DETOUT 5G
8
GND
9
VCC 5G
7
RFOUT 5G
10
GND
12
RFOUT 2G
11
5 GHz RFIN
PAON 2G
PAON 5G
DETOUT 5G
DETOUT 2G
VCC
VCC
C1
1.0 F
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PACKAGE OUTLINE
Figure 54: M22 Package Outline - 16 Pin 4 mm x 4 mm x 1.3 mm Surface Mount Module
Figure 55: Branding Specication
TOP BRAND
Notes:
1. ANADIGICS LOGO SIZE: 1.0 mm HIGH
2. PART NUMBER (LINE 1): AWL6951R
3. WAFER LOT NUMBER LLLL = LAST FOUR DIGITS OF LOT NUMBER
(LINE 2) NN = TWO DIGIT WAFER NUMBER
4. PIN 1 INDICATOR: LASER DOT
5. ASSEMBLY INFO (LINE 3): F = REV F
YY = TWO DIGIT YEAR, WW = WORK WEEK
COUNTRY CODE
6. TYPE = ARIAL CC - TH: THAILAND, TW = TAIWAN
SIZE = 1.5 POINT PH: PHILLIPPINES, CH: CHINA
COLOR = LASER ID: INDONESIA, HK: HONG KONG
US: UNITED STATES
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12mil
31.5mil
1mil 8mil
4mil
45mil
100mil
10mil Via
11.6mil
25.6mil25.6mil 25.6mil
24.6mil
Solder Paste Mask
(Quantity = 4)
Solder Mask for
Device Pins
Solder Mask for
Device Ground Pad
Figure 56: Recommended PCB Layout
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.
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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
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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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AWL6951
ORDERING INFORMATION
ORDER NUMBER TEMPERATURE
RANGE
PACKAGE
DESCRIPTION COMPONENT PACKAGING
AWL6951RM22P8 -40 °C to +85°C
RoHS-compliant 16 Pin
4 mm x 4 mm x 1.3 mm
Surface Mount Module
2,500 piece Tape and Reel
AWL6951RM22P0 -40 °C to +85°C
RoHS-compliant 16 Pin
4 mm x 4 mm x 1.3 mm
Surface Mount Module
1-999 piece Tubes
AWL6951RM22P6 -40 °C to +85°C
RoHS-compliant 16 Pin
4 mm x 4 mm x 1.3 mm
Surface Mount Module
1-999 piece Tray
EVA6951RM22 -40 °C to +85°C
RoHS-compliant 16 Pin
4 mm x 4 mm x 1.3 mm
Surface Mount Module
1 piece Evaluation Board