
RF Micro Devices
Product Description
The RF3159 is a high power, dual-mode amplifier module with integrated power control. The input and output terminals are internally matched to 50Ω. The amplifier devices are manufactured on an advanced Gallium Arsenide Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor (GaAs HBT) process, which is
designed to operate either in saturated mode for GMSK signaling or linear mode for 8PSK signaling. The module isdesigned to be the final amplification stage in a dual-mode GSM/EDGE mobile transmit lineup operating in the 824MHz to 915MHz (low) and 1710MHz to 1910MHz (high) bands (such as a cellular handset). Band selection is controlled by an input on the module which selects either the low or high band. The device is pack aged on a 6mmx6mm laminate modulewith a protective plastic over mold.
FEATUREs
High Gain for use in Systems with Low RF Driver Power
Linear EDGE and GSM Operation
PowerStar® GSM/GPRS Power Control
Digital Band Select Enables GSM850, EGSM900 or DCS, PCS Amplifier Lineup
Single Supply Voltage; Requires no External Reference Voltage
Automatic VBATT Tracking Circuit avoids Switching Transients at Low Supply Voltage
Low Power Mode for Reduced EDGE Current
Digital Bias Control for Simple Implementation of Low Power Mode
Compact 6mmx6mm Package
APPLICATIONs
Quad-Band GSM/EDGE Handsets
GSM/EDGE Transmitter Line ups
Portable Battery-Powered Equipment
GSM850/EGSM900/DCS/PCS Products
GPRS Class 12 Compatible Products
Mobile EDGE/GPRS Data Products