RFMD’s new RF3688 is a single-chip dual-band front end module (FEM) for high performance WiFi applications in the 2.5GHz and 5GHz ISM bands. It contains integrated PAs for 2.5GHz and 5GHz, Tx/Rx switch for each band, baluns for both low and high receive bands, bypass capacitors, built-in power detector for both bands, and filtering for transmit paths. The RF3688 is packaged in a 24-pin, 4mm×4mm QFN package with backside ground.
Features
- Single-Module Radio Front-End
- Single Supply Voltage 3.0V to 4.8V
- Integrated 2.4GHz to 2.5GHz and 4.9GHz to 5.85GHz PAs, Rx Baluns, Filters and Switches for Tx and Rx
- 11a POUT =16.5dBm, OFDM <2.4% EVM
- 11g OUT=17dBm, OFDM <2.4% EVM
- POUT Meeting 11b Mask = 21.5dBm
- Low Height (0.45mm) Package, Suited for SiP and CoB Designs
Applications
- Cellular handsets
- Mobile devices
- Tablets
- Consumer electronics
- Gaming
- Netbooks/Notebooks
- TV/monitors/video
This product is currently available in production quantities.
