Date: 11/09/2009

Miniature dual band power amplifier modules for mobile apps from Avago

Avago has released a pair of dual band power amplifier modules (PAM) ACPM-7355/7357 that operate in UMTS Bands 1+8 and 2+5 with extended talk time for mobile handset applications.

The key features of this power amplifier module are,

Dual band PAs:
ACPM-7355 for Bands 2 and 5
ACPM-7357 for Bands 1 and 8
Miniature size: 4 mm by 5 mm by 0.9 mm
Superior linearity
Three-mode power control
High efficiency at mid and medium output power range
Low quiescent current
Internal 50 ohm matching networks for both RF and input and output
Lead-free and RoHS compliant

The ACPM-7355/7357 PAM is manufactured on an advanced InGaP hetero-junction bipolar transistor (HBT), microwave monolithic integrated circuit (MMIC) technology to offer reliability, temperature stability and ruggedness.

Package: 4 mm by 5mm form factor, 14-pin surface mount package,

Price: Each $2.50 for 10k pieces
Availability: Now
For more details visit www.avagotech.com