SST12CP11C 2.4 GHz High-Linearity, High-Efficiency Power Amplifier Features 1.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION High Gain: SST12CP11C is a high-power and high-gain power - Typically 37 dB gain across 2.42.5 GHz over amplifier (PA) based on the highly-reliable InGaP/GaAs HBT technology. temperature -20C to +85C High linear output power: This PA can be easily configured for high-power appli- cations with high power-added efficiency while operat- - >30 dBm P1dB ing over the 2.4-2.5 GHz frequency band. It typically - Please refer to Absolute Maximum Stress provides 37 dB gain with 25% power-added efficiency Ratings on page 5 P = 28 dBm for 802.11g. OUT - Meets 802.11g OFDM spectrum mask require- SST12CP11C has excellent linearity, typically 25 dBm ment up to 28 dBm at 3% EVM with 54 Mbps 802.11g operation while - Typically 25 dBm with <3% EVM, 802.11g, meeting 802.11g spectrum mask at 28 dBm. 54 Mbps SST12CP11C also has a single-ended power detector - Typically 24 dBm with <2.5% EVM, 802.11n, which lowers the users cost for power control. MCS7-HT20, 50% duty cycle - Typically 24 dBm with <1.75% EVM, MCS9- The power amplifier IC also features easy board-level HT40, 50% duty cycle usage along with high-speed power-up/-down control. - Meets 802.11b ACPR requirement up to 28 dBm SST12CP11C is offered in 16-contact UQFN package. High-speed power-up/down See Figure 3-1 for pin assignments and Table 4-1 for - Turn on/off time (10%-90%) <100 ns pin descriptions. 10:1 VSWR survivability (unconditionally stable up to 28 dBm) On-chip power detection - >20 dB dynamic range - VSWR- and temperature-insensitive Simple input/output matching Packages available - 16-contact UQFN (3mm x 3mm) - Pin-to-pin compatible with SST12CP11 All non-Pb (lead-free) devices are RoHS compliant Applications WLAN (IEEE 802.11b/g/n) WLAN 256 QAM AP router WiMax (IEEE 802.16e) Home RF Cordless phones 2.4 GHz ISM wireless equipment 2015 Microchip Technology Inc. DS70005143B-page 1SST12CP11C TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS It is our intention to provide our valued customers with the best documentation possible to ensure successful use of your Microchip products. To this end, we will continue to improve our publications to better suit your needs. Our publications will be refined and enhanced as new volumes and updates are introduced. If you have any questions or comments regarding this publication, please contact the Marketing Communications Department via E- mail at docerrors microchip.com. We welcome your feedback. Most Current Data Sheet To obtain the most up-to-date version of this data sheet, please register at our Worldwide Web site at: