RFMD, represented by RF Parts Australia , introduce the RF5501, a front end solution for high-performance WLAN applications in the 2.4GHz to 2.5GHz ISM band. The RF5501 addresses the need for size reduction for a typical IEEE802.11b/g front end design and reduces the number of components outside of the core chipset. The RF5501 Switch AND LNA Front End Solution has an integrated SP3T Switch and a Low Noise Amplifier. It is capable of switching between WLAN RX, WLAN TX, and operations. The RF5501 is provided in a 2mm x 2mm x 0.5mm, 12-pin package.
Features of the RF5501 3.3 V, Switch AND LNA Front End Solution :
- Single Die Front End Solution
- Single Supply Voltage 3.0V to 4.5V
- Integrated SP3T Switch and LNA with Bypass
- Typical gain is 12dB and 1.7dB NF in RX Mode Pin-to-Pin
Markets/ Applications for the RF5501 3.3 V, Switch AND LNA Front End Solution:
- IEEE802.11b/g WLAN Applications
- 2.5 GHz ISM Band Applications
- Portable Battery-Powered Equipment
- WLAN/BluetoothTM Combo Devices