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RFPA5026

DS121114

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Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter

Rating

Unit

1500

mA

6.0

V

W

°C

**Max RF output Power for 50

 continuous

long term operation

30

dBm

Max Modulated (***OFDM)

RF Input Power for 50

 output load

28

dBm

Max Modulated (***OFDM)

RF Input Power for 10:1 VSWR output load

21

dBm

Storage Temperature Range

-40 to +150

°C

°C

ESD Human Body Model

1000

V

Moisture Sensitivity Level

MSL 1

*No RF Drive

**With specified application circuit

***Modulation schemes include 802.11a/g, 802.16

Operation of this device beyond any one of these limits may cause permanent damage. For reliable continuous operation, the device voltage

and current must not exceed the maximum operating values specified in the table on page one.

Bias Conditions should also satisfy the following expression:

Parameter

Specification

Unit

Condition

Min.

Typ.

Max.

Frequency of Operation

4900

5900

MHz

Output Power at 1dB Compression

32.5

dBm

5.9GHz

Small Signal Gain

8.8

dBm

5.9GHz

EVM at 25dBm Output Power

2.5

%

5.9GHz, 802.11a 54Mb/s

Third Order Suppression

-45.0

dBc

Noise Figure

5.4

dB

5.9GHz

Worst Case Input Return Loss

19.0

dB

5.7GHz to 5.9GHz

Worst Case Output Return Loss

13.0

dB

5.7GHz to 5.9GHz

Power Detector Range

0.8

3.0

V

Quiescent Current

602

mA

Power Up Control Current

2.7

mA

10

Thermal Resistance

14.0

°C/W

Junction-to-Lead

Caution! ESD sensitive device.

Exceeding any one or a combination of the Absolute Maximum Rating conditions may

cause permanent damage to the device. Extended application of Absolute Maximum

Rating conditions to the device may reduce device reliability. Specified typical perfor-

mance or functional operation of the device under Absolute Maximum Rating condi-

tions is not implied.

The information in this publication is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no

responsibility is assumed by RF Micro Devices, Inc. ("RFMD") for its use, nor for any

infringement of patents, or other rights of third parties, resulting from its use. No

license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of

RFMD. RFMD reserves the right to change component circuitry, recommended appli-

cation circuitry and specifications at any time without prior notice.

RFMD Green: RoHS compliant per EU Directive 2002/95/EC, halogen free

per IEC 61249-2-21, < 1000ppm each of antimony trioxide in polymeric

materials and red phosphorus as a flame retardant, and <2% antimony in

solder.