802.11b/g/n WLAN PA/LNA/RF Switch
Preliminary Data Sheet - Rev 1.0
• 2.5% EVM @ P
OUT
= +19 dBm with IEEE 802.11g
64 QAM OFDM at 54 Mbps
• -34 dBr 1st Sidelobe / -56 dBr 2nd Sidelobe ACPR
at +21 dBm with IEEE 802.11b at 1, 2, 5.5, 11
Mbps, Gaussian baseband filtering
• SP3T RF Switch to Enable Bluetooth Path
• Single +3.8 V Supply
• Transmit Path Linear Power of Gain 24 dB
• Receive Path In-Band Gain of 13 dB
• Receive Path Noise Figure of 1.9 dB
• 3 x 3 x 0.55 mm ULPCC Package
• Leadfree and RoHS Compliant
AWL9232
2400 – 2500 MHz
FEATURES
AW
L92
32
APPLICATIONS
• 802.11b/g WLAN in Consumer Electronics
Products (e.g., cell phones, MP3 players,
cameras, etc.)
• 2.4 GHz Cordless Phone Handsets/Basestations
The ANADIGICS AWL9232 is a high performance
InGaP HBT power amplifier, low-noise amplifier and
RF switch integrated on a single IC. It is particularly
applicable in consumer electronics products (e.g., cell
phones, MP3 players, cameras, etc.) that integrate
802.11b/g WLAN in the 2.4 - 2.5 GHz band. Matched
to 50
on all RF ports, the part requires only one
choke inductor and one power supply decoupling
cap off-chip.
The antenna port is switched between WLAN transmit,
WLAN receive and Bluetooth paths with a low-loss
single-pole triple-throw RF switch. The transmit path
PA exhibits unparalleled linearity for both IEEE 802.11g
and 802.11b WLAN systems under the toughest signal
configurations within these standards. The WLAN
receive path from the antenna port to receiver output
port provides a low noise, high-gain path to the system
receiver chain. The AWL9232 is biased by a single
+3.8 V supply and consumes ultra-low current in the
OFF mode.
S35 Package
16 Pin 3 mm x 3 mm x 0.55 mm
Surface Mount ULPCC
The AWL9232 is manufactured using advanced InGaP
HBT technology that offers state-of-the-art reliability,
temperature stability and ruggedness. It is provided
in a 3 x 3 x 0.55 mm ULPCC package optimized for
a 50
system.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
GN D
Bias Network
Rx RF
OUT
WLAN Rx
Enable
BLUETOOTH
Enable
WLAN Tx
Enable
Tx RF
IN
Output
Match
BLUE
T OOT H
Vcc
Antenna
Control
Logic
Input
Match
Output
Match
Bias Network
GN D
Figure 1: Block Diagram and Pinout
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Vcc
AWL9232
Table 1: Pin Description
PIN
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
NAME
DESCRIPTION
BLUETOOTH Bluetooth RF Port
GND
RX_RF
GND
LNA_EN
BT_EN
PA_EN
GND
PA_IN
GND
V
CC1
V
CC2
N/C
GND
ANT
GND
Ground
Receive RF Port
Ground
LNA Enable. On/Off control for the Rx Path low noise amplifier
Bluetooth Enable. On/Off control for the Bluetooth path
Power Amplifier Enable. On/Off control for the the Tx path power amplifier
Ground
Power Amplifier Input
Ground
Power Supply. Bias for the 1st and 2nd stage transistors.
Power Supply. Bias for the 3rd stage transistors.
No connect.
Ground
Antenna Port. Common connection for the PA, LNA and Bluetooth paths.
Ground
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Table 2: Absolute Minimum and Maximum Ratings
PARAMETER
DC Power Supply Voltage (V
CC
)
DC Power Control Voltage (V
PA_EN
)
DC Power Control Voltage (V
LNA_EN
)
DC Power Control Voltage (V
BT_EN
)
DC Current Consumption
Tx RF Input Level (RF
IN
)
Ant RF Input Level (RF
IN
)
Bluetooth RF Input Level (RF
IN
)
Storage Case Temperature
Operating Case Temperature
ESD Tolerance
MSL Rating
Reflow Temperature
MIN
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-55
-40
300
-
-
MAX
+5.0
+5.0
+5.0
+5.0
350
5
-3
30
+150
+85
-
MSL-2
260
8C
UNIT
V
V
V
V
mA
dBm
dBm
dBm
8C
8C
V
DC
All pins, forward and reverse voltage.
Human Body Model (HBM)
COMMENTS
No RF signal applied
No RF signal applied
No RF signal applied
No RF signal applied
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.
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AWL9232
Table 3: Operating Ranges
PARAMETER
Operating Frequency (f)
DC Power Supply Voltage (V
CC
)
Control Voltage (V
PA_EN
)
Control Voltage (V
BT_EN
)
Control Voltage (V
LNA_EN
)
Control Current (V
PA_EN
)
Control Current (V
BT_EN
)
Control Current (V
LNA_EN
)
Case Temperature (T
C
)
MIN
2400
+3.0
2.0
0
2.0
0
2.0
0
-
-
-
-
-
-
-40
TYP
-
+3.8
-
-
-
-
-
-
3
-
3
-
1
-
-
MAX
2500
+4.2
V
CC
+0.4
V
CC
+0.4
V
CC
+0.4
25
1
25
1
5
1
+85
UNIT
MHz
V
V
V
V
A
A
mA
A
°C
PA "ON"
PA "SHUTDOWN"
BT "ON"
BT "SHUTDOWN"
LNA "ON"
LNA "SHUTDOWN"
PA "ON"
PA "SHUTDOWN"
BT "ON"
BT "SHUTDOWN"
LNA "ON"
LNA "SHUTDOWN"
COMMENTS
The device may be operated safely over these conditions; however, parametric performance is guaranteed only
over the conditions defined in the electrical specifications.
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Table 4: Electrical Specifications - Tx Path Continuous Wave and DC Electrical Specification
(T
C
= +25 °C, V
CC
= +3.8 V, V
PA_EN
= +3.1 V, V
LNA_EN
= 0 V, V
BT_EN
= 0 V)
PARAMETER
Shutdown Current
Quiescent Current
2
nd
Harmonic (2fo)
3
rd
Harmonic (3fo)
Input Return Loss,
TX RF In
Output Return Loss,
Antenna Port, Switch
in Transit Mode
Reverse Isolation
(Antenna port to TX
Input Port)
Stability
T
ON
Rise Time
MIN
-
20
-
-
-
TYP
20
50
-30
-20
-10
MAX
90
80
-15
-10
-4
UNIT
A
mA
dBm
dBm
dB
COMMENTS
Tx Mode (V
CC
= +3.8 V,
V
BT_EN
= V
PA_EN
= V
LNA_EN
= 0 V)
V
CC
= +3.8 V, V
LNA_EN
= 0 V, V
BT_EN
= 0 V,
V
PA_EN
= 3.1 V, RF = off
P
OUT
= +21 dBm
(1)
P
OUT
= +21 dBm
(1)
-
-6
-4
dB
Switch in TX position
Switch in TX position, signal injected into
Antenna Port and measured at TX input Port,
PA = "ON"
6:1 VSWR, P
OUT
= +21 dBm
(1)
, -40
O
C
10% to 90% of maximum RF power.
P
OUT
= +19 dBm
(1)
20
-
-
45
-65
-
-
-
2
dB
dBc
s
Notes:
(1) Power as measured at antenna port of AWL9232.
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