2.8V, Single-Supply, Cellular-Band Linear Power Amplifier

The MAX2251 low-voltage linear power amplifier (PA) is designed for TDMA/AMPS dual-mode phone applications. The device is packaged in an ultra-compact (2.06mm x 2.06mm) chip-scale package (CSP), and delivers over +30dBm of linear power in TDMA operation. An on-chip shutdown feature reduces operating current to 1µA (typ), eliminating the need for an external supply switch.

The MAX2251 does not need an external reference voltage, and requires only a few external matching components and no bias circuitry. Another feature of this device is the use of external bias resistors, eliminating wasted "safety-margin" current. This feature also allows current throttleback at lower output power levels, thereby maintaining the highest possible efficiency at all power levels.

Applications

* 2-Way Pagers * Cellular-Band TDMA/AMPS Dual Mode™ Phones * Cordless Phones * PA Modules

* Ultra-Compact 4 x 4 (2.06mm x 2.06mm) CSP

* High Efficiency—41% at +30dBm POUT (TDMA) (typ)

* On-Chip Power Detector

* ICC < 1µA in Shutdown Mode

* +2.8V to +4.5V True Single-Supply Operation

* ±0.9dB Gain Variation from TA = -40°C to +85°C

* Current Adjustable with PDM or DAC signal

* No External Logic Interface Circuitry Required