Overview
The BGU7258 is a fully integrated Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit (MMIC) Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) designed for wireless receiver applications in the 5 GHz to 6 GHz Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) band. Manufactured using NXP's high-performance Silicon Germanium Carbon (SiGe:C) technology, this LNA offers best-in-class gain, noise figure, linearity, and efficiency. It features a robust temperature-compensated internal bias network and an integral bypass/shutdown feature, which stabilizes the DC operating point over temperature and minimizes current consumption in bypass mode.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Conditions | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supply Voltage (VCC) | RF input, AC coupled | 3.0 | 3.3 | 3.6 | V |
| Supply Current (ICC) | Gain mode | - | 13 | - | mA |
| Supply Current (ICC) | Bypass mode | - | 1 | - | µA |
| Power Gain (Gp) | f = 5.1 GHz, Gain mode | 12 | 14 | 16 | dB |
| Power Gain (Gp) | f = 5.9 GHz, Gain mode | 11 | 13 | 15 | dB |
| Noise Figure (NF) | Gain mode | - | 1.6 | - | dB |
| Input Power at 1 dB Gain Compression (Pi(1dB)) | Gain mode | - | -4 | - | dBm |
| Frequency Range | - | 4900 | - | 5925 | MHz |
| Ambient Temperature (Tamb) | - | -40 | +25 | +85 | °C |
Key Features
- Manufactured in NXP's high-performance SiGe:C technology, ensuring best-in-class gain, noise figure, linearity, and efficiency.
- Robust temperature-compensated internal bias network for stable DC operating point over temperature.
- Integral bypass/shutdown feature to minimize current consumption in bypass mode.
- Compliant with Directive 2002/95/EC regarding Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS).
- High input signal handling capability).
Applications
- IEEE 802.11a/n/ac WiFi, WLAN).
- Smartphones, tablets, net-books, and other portable computing devices).
- Access points, routers, gateways).
- Wireless video).
- LTE advanced in unlicensed spectrum (LTE-U)).
- General-purpose ISM applications).
Q & A
- What is the BGU7258?
The BGU7258 is a fully integrated MMIC Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) for wireless receiver applications in the 5 GHz to 6 GHz ISM band).
- What technology is used to manufacture the BGU7258?
The BGU7258 is manufactured using NXP's high-performance SiGe:C technology).
- What are the key features of the BGU7258?
Key features include a robust temperature-compensated internal bias network, an integral bypass/shutdown feature, and high input signal handling capability).
- What are the typical applications of the BGU7258?
Applications include IEEE 802.11a/n/ac WiFi, WLAN, smartphones, tablets, access points, routers, gateways, wireless video, and LTE advanced in unlicensed spectrum (LTE-U)).
- What is the frequency range of the BGU7258?
The frequency range is from 4900 MHz to 5925 MHz).
- What is the typical supply current in gain mode?
The typical supply current in gain mode is 13 mA).
- Is the BGU7258 compliant with RoHS?
Yes, the BGU7258 is compliant with Directive 2002/95/EC regarding Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)).
- What is the typical noise figure of the BGU7258?
The typical noise figure is 1.6 dB).
- What is the input power at 1 dB gain compression?
The input power at 1 dB gain compression is -4 dBm).
- What is the ambient temperature range for the BGU7258?
The ambient temperature range is from -40°C to +85°C).
