SE2522L
RangeCharger™ 2.4 GHz Power Amplifier And Power Detector IC
Preliminary Information
Applications
IEEE 802.11b DSSS radios, Wireless LAN
2.4GHz cordless phones, ISM radios
Product Description
The SE2522L is a power amplifier IC designed for the
2.4GHz ISM band and compliant with the IEEE 802.11b
WLAN standard. It typically provides +20dBm linear
output power requiring only 110mA at 3.3V. It can also
be utilized in 2.4GHz cordless telephone applications
where it typically provides +23dBm saturated output
power at 3.6V.
The SE2522 includes an integrated power detector
circuit for closed loop monitoring of output power. It has
an input power range of 15dB with an accuracy of
±1.0dB. An accurate automatic level control function
can easily be implemented using this power detector
circuit.
The SE2522L contains a linear analog control (0.1 to
1.6V) for minimizing DC current consumption and
maximizing PAE.
The SE2522L includes a digital enable control for
device on/off control where ramping is typically 1 µsec.
Remark
Samples
Shipped in
Tape & Reel
This device is capable of operating at a duty cycle of
100 percent.
Features
Integrated power detector circuit
High linear output power for IEEE802.11b:
st
nd
+20dBm, ACPR 1 lobe –30dBc, 2 lobe –50dBc
Low current consumption: 110mA at 3.3V
High saturated output power for cordless telephone
applications: +23dBm, 140mA at 3.6V
Single supply voltage: 2.7 to 3.6V
Wide Temperature range: -40°C to +85°C
Integrated linear analog control for DC current and
output power management
Small plastic package: 8 Pin LPCC
Ordering Information
Type
SE2522L
SE2522L-R
SE2522L-EK1
Package
8 Pin LPCC
8 Pin LPCC
Evaluation Kit
Functional Block Diagram
V
CTL
V
CC0
V
EN
Bias Generator
IN
Stage 1
Stage 2
OUT/ V
CC2
Power Detector
GND
V
CC1
V
DET
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Preliminary Information
Pin Out Diagram
Note: Pads and die pad shown are at the bottom of package.
SE2522L
Top View
V
DET
V
CTL
V
EN
IN
1
2
3
4
SE2522L
Bottom View
8
7
6
5
OUT/V
CC2
NC
V
CC1
V
CC0
OUT/V
CC2
NC
V
CC1
V
CC0
8
7
6
5
Die Pad
2522L
1
2
3
4
V
DET
V
CTL
V
EN
IN
Pin Out Description
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Die Pad
Name
V
DET
V
CTL
V
EN
IN
V
CC0
V
CC1
NC
OUT/V
CC2
GND
Analog power detector output
Controls the RF output power and DC current level of the power amplifier. An analog
control signal between 0.1V and 1.6V varies the PA output power between Min. and
Max. values.
Power Amplifier Enable pin. A digital control signal with logic high (power up) and logic
low (power down) is used to turn the device on and off.
Power amplifier RF input, external input matching network with DC blocking is required.
Bias supply voltage.
Stage 1 collector supply voltage, an external inter-stage matching network is required.
No connect
PA Output and Stage2 collector supply voltage, external output matching network with
DC blocking is required.
Heatslug Die Pad is ground
Description
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
These are stress ratings only. Exposure to stresses beyond these maximum ratings may cause permanent damage
to, or affect the reliability of the device. Avoid operating the device outside the recommended operating conditions
defined below. This device is ESD sensitive with an ESD rating of < 600V. Handling and assembly of this device
should be at ESD protected workstations.
Symbol
V
CC
V
CTL
V
EN
P
IN
T
STG
T
j
Supply Voltage
Control Voltage
Ramping Voltage
RF Input Power
Storage Temperature Range
Maximum Junction Temperature
-40
Parameter
Min.
-0.3
-0.3
-0.3
Max.
+3.6
V
CC
V
CC
+8
+150
+150
Unit
V
V
V
dBm
°
C
°
C
Recommended Operating Conditions
Symbol
T
A
V
CC
Parameter
Operating Temperature
Supply Voltage
Min.
-40
2.7
3.3
Typ.
Max.
+85
3.6
Unit
°
C
V
DC Electrical Characteristics
Conditions: V
CC0
=V
CC1
=V
CC2
=V
EN
=3.3V, V
CTL
=1.6V, T
A
=25
°
C, f =2.45GHz, using IEEE802.11b modulation, Input and
Output externally matched to 5
0Ω,
unless otherwise noted.
Symbol
I
CC
I
CC(sat)
V
CTL
I
CTL
V
EN
I
STBY
Parameter
Supply Current, V
CTL
= 1.6V,
P
IN
= -7dBm
Supply Current (sat) @ P
IN
= +2dBm
PA Output Power Control Voltage Range
Current sunk by V
CTL
Pin
Logic High Voltage
Logic Low Voltage
Leakage Current when V
EN
= 0V, V
CTL
= 0V
0.1
2.0
0.8
200
Min.
-
-
0.1
55
Typ.
110
140
Max.
130
175
1.6
100
Unit
mA
mA
V
µ
A
V
V
µ
A
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AC Electrical Characteristics
Conditions: V
CC0
= V
CC1
= V
CC2
= V
EN
= 3.3V, V
CTL
= 1.6V, T
A
= 25
°
C, f = 2.45GHz, using IEEE802.11b modulation,
and SiGe Semiconductor SE2522L-EK1 Evaluation Kit otherwise noted.
Symbol
f
L-U
Parameter
Frequency Range
Output Power @ P
IN
=-7dBm, V
CTL
=1.6V,
ACPR < -30dBc
P
OUT
Output Power @ P
IN
=-7dBm, V
CTL
= 0.1V,
ACPR < -30dBc
Output Power (sat) @ P
IN
= +2dBm,
V
CTL
= 1.6V
dP
OUT
/dV
CTL
G
G
VAR
2f,3f,4f,5f
IS
21
I
OFF
IS
12
I
t
R
STAB
PDR
PDT
PDV
max
PDV
min
PDV
p19
PDVa
p19
Control Voltage Sensitivity
Gain, small signal
Gain Variation over band (2400-2485MHz)
Harmonics
Isolation in “OFF” State, P
IN
<= +2dBm,
V
EN
=0V
Reverse Isolation
Rise and Fall Time 10% to 90%
Stability (P
IN
<= +2dBm, Load VSWR = 6:1)
Power detect range, peak power
PA power detect, response time, 5pF load
PA power detect, output voltage maximum,
load > 5kOhms
PA power detect, output voltage minimum,
load > 5kOhms
PA power detect output voltage,
P
OUT
= 13dBm peak
PA power detect output voltage accuracy,
P
OUT
= 19dBm peak
4
4
4
4
4
0.2
0.8
±
35
Note
Min.
2400
Typ.
Max.
2485
Unit
MHz
dBm
dBm
dBm
dB/V
dB
2
2
3
18
-
21
20
-5
23
20
27
1.0
22
5
-
2.0
-50
dB
dBc
dB
dB
µs
1
20
32
30
42
1.2
All non-harmonically related outputs less than
-50 dBc/100kHz
6
0.1
23
5
1.8
dBm
µ
sec
V
V
V
mV
Notes:
(1) Harmonic levels and ACPR are greatly affected by topology of external matching networks.
(2) Parameter measured with RF modulation based on IEEE 802.11b standard and matching networks
optimized for linear output power performance
(3) With matching networks optimized for saturated output power performance
(4) Measured at V
DET
pin
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Typical Performance Characteristics
Conditions:
V
CC
=3.3V, V
CTL
=1.6V, V
EN
=3.3V, F=2.45GHz, using IEEE802.11b modulation, and matching networks
optimized for linear output power performance. Performance graphs are based on preliminary
evaluation information and may differ from the AC and DC electrical specifications.
Output Power vs. Input Power
3.0V/T=25C
3.3V/T=25C
3.6V/T=25C
170
160
150
140
130
I
CC
(mA)
Supply Current vs. Input Power
3.0V/T=25C
3.3V/T=25C
3.6V/T=25C
24.0
22.0
20.0
18.0
16.0
P
OUT
(dBm)
14.0
12.0
10.0
8.0
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
-18
-16
-14
-12
-10
-8
P
IN
(dBm )
-6
-4
-2
0
2
120
110
100
90
80
70
60
50
-18
-16
-14
-12
-10
-8
P
IN
(dBm )
-6
-4
-2
0
2
ACPR vs. Output Power
3.0V/T=25C
0.0
-5.0
-10.0
ACPR/1Ch (dBc)
ACPR Across Frequency Band (V
CC
=3.3V)
f = 2.4GHz
f = 2.5GHz
3.3V/T=25C
3.6V/T=25C
0.0
-5.0
-10.0
ACPR/1Ch (dBc)
-15.0
-20.0
-25.0
-30.0
-35.0
-40.0
-45.0
8.0
10.0
12.0
14.0
16.0
P
OUT
(dBm )
18.0
20.0
22.0
24.0
-15.0
-20.0
-25.0
-30.0
-35.0
-40.0
8.0
10.0
12.0
14.0
16.0
P
OUT
(dBm )
18.0
20.0
22.0
24.0
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