Small-Footprint Module Incorporates Power Amplifier, Path Coupler and
Antenna Switch Technology with Low Current Consumption
SAN JOSE, Calif. & SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 31, 2012--
Avago Technologies (Nasdaq:AVGO),
a leading supplier of analog interface components for communications,
industrial and consumer applications, today announced a highly efficient
front-end module for WiFi access points. The new AFEM-S105
module integrates a power amplifier, directional coupler, and SPDT
antenna switch in a small-footprint 3.2 by 3.2 by 0.6 mm package. The
power amplifier is optimized for IEEE 802.11 a/n WiFi modulation,
helping the module streamline design of mobile and fixed wireless data
applications in the 5.15 to 5.85 GHz frequency range.
Avago front-end modules integrate multiple high-performance technologies
to reduce PCB board footprint and simplify design. The AFEM-S105 module
leverages the company’s proprietary 0.25 µm GaAs enhancement-mode pHEMT
process technology to achieve robust RF performance across voltage and
temperature levels, as well as low current consumption. The module
exhibits flat gain and good match while providing linear power
efficiency to meet stringent 802.11a/n mask conditions.
“Designers are under tremendous pressure to integrate WiFi connectivity
to bring new products to market first,” said James Wilson, director of
marketing for wireless products at Avago. “Our easy-to-use AFEM-S105
front-end module provides a highly-integrated, compact solution that can
be quickly designed in to WiFi access points and portable WiFi
applications.”
Additional AFEM-S105 Product Features
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All RF ports matched to 50 ohms for simplified design
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High Tx - Rx switch isolation
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Gain of 28 dB
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Stable under all loads or conditions
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Meets FCC 15.205 emission requirements at 15 dBm
U.S. Pricing and Availability
The AFEM-S105 front-end module is priced at $2.00 each in 10,000 piece
quantities. Samples and production quantities are available now through
the Avago direct sales channel and via worldwide distribution partners.
More information about the latest Avago front-end modules can be found
at: www.avagotechwireless.com.
About Avago Technologies
Avago Technologies is a leading supplier of analog interface components
for communications, industrial and consumer applications. By leveraging
its core competencies in III-V compound and silicon semiconductor design
and processing, the company provides an extensive range of analog, mixed
signal and optoelectronics components and subsystems to approximately
40,000 end customers. Backed by strong customer service support, the
company's products serve four diverse end markets: wireless
communications, wired infrastructure, industrial and automotive
electronics, and consumer and computing peripherals. Avago has a global
employee presence and heritage of technical innovation dating back 50
years to its Hewlett-Packard roots. Information about Avago is available
on the Web at www.avagotech.com.
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