Javelin Semiconductor, Inc. announced the JAV5502 3G Band II power amplifier (PA), the newest member of its ground-breaking CMOS PA product family. Based on the patented architecture of Javelin's Band I PAs, the JAV5502 brings industry-leading low power consumption, low noise, high performance and high reliability to Band II applications targeting American markets and world phones. Like all members of Javelin's PA family, the JAV5502 is offered in an industry-standard 3x3 mm package and is software-compatible with all 3G baseband platforms, simplifying adoption into a broad range of wireless applications including smartphones, tablets, e-readers, WCDMA modules and modems.
Javelin's PAs measured in actual handsets have achieved excellent linearity and the best noise performance of any 3G PA on the market today, which improves overall handset performance by minimizing interference with other 3G, GSM, GPS, WLAN and Bluetooth radios in smartphones. Javelin’s PAs feature the highest ESD rating in the industry, passing 3 kV on all pins, which enables higher manufacturing yields. Also, with CMOS integration, the JAV5502 is the first PA to support a MIPI digital interface for advanced features including power control.
JAV5502 Functional Block Diagram
Javelin holds 16 patents on its innovative architecture and is the first company to produce a 3G PA in standard CMOS that meets or exceeds all stringent industry performance and reliability standards. The JAV5502 integrates complete circuitry for power regulation, PA bias, input and output matching, and power control. It requires no custom software development, enabling a simple design-in process. Samples are available now, with volume shipments beginning in March 2012
