Overview
The SKY66312-11 is a high-efficiency, wide instantaneous bandwidth power amplifier (PA) designed by Skyworks Solutions Inc. This device is optimized for 4G LTE and 5G NR systems operating within the 2300 to 2400 MHz frequency range. It features high gain, linearity, and efficiency, making it suitable for various wireless communication applications. The PA is part of a pin-to-pin compatible family supporting major 3GPP bands and is particularly useful in micro and macro base stations, as well as enterprise small-cell and massive MIMO systems.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Symbol | Test Condition | Min | Typ | Max | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency | f | 2300 | 2400 | MHz | ||
| Small signal gain | |S21| | PIN = -30 dBm | 34 | 35 | dB | |
| Gain @ +23 dBm | |S21|@+23 dBm | POUT = +23 dBm | 34 | 35 | dB | |
| Gain @ +28 dBm | |S21|@+28 dBm | POUT = +28 dBm | 35 | dB | ||
| Input return loss | |S11| | PIN = -20 dBm | 11 | 12 | dB | |
| Output return loss | |S22| | PIN = -20 dBm | 10 | 15 | dB | |
| Power Added Efficiency (PAE) | @ +28 dBm | 36% | % | |||
| Supply Voltage | VCC | 5.0 | V | |||
| Package Dimensions | 5 x 5 x 1.3 mm | mm |
Key Features
- Wide instantaneous signal bandwidth: 100 MHz
- High-efficiency: PAE = 36% @ +28 dBm
- High linearity: +28 dBm with < -50 dBc ACLR with pre-distortion (100 MHz LTE, 8.5 dB PAR signal)
- High gain: 35 dB
- Excellent input and output return loss: to 50 Ω system
- Integrated active bias: performance compensated over temperature, voltage, and process variation
- Integrated enable On/Off function: PAEN = 1.7 to 2.5 V
- Single supply voltage: 5.0 V
- Pin-to-pin compatible PA family supporting major 3GPP bands
- Compact (16-pin, 5 x 5 x 1.3 mm) package (MSL3, 260 °C per JEDEC J-STD-020)
Applications
- 4G LTE and 5G NR systems
- Supports 3GPP Bands 30 and 40
- Driver amplifier for micro base stations and macro base stations
- Enterprise small-cell and massive MIMO systems
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the SKY66312-11? The SKY66312-11 operates within the 2300 to 2400 MHz frequency range.
- What is the typical gain of the SKY66312-11? The typical gain is 35 dB.
- What is the power added efficiency (PAE) of the SKY66312-11? The PAE is 36% at +28 dBm.
- What is the input return loss of the SKY66312-11? The input return loss is typically 12 dB at PIN = -20 dBm.
- Does the SKY66312-11 have integrated active biasing? Yes, it has integrated active biasing to compensate for performance over temperature, voltage, and process variation.
- What is the supply voltage for the SKY66312-11? The supply voltage is 5.0 V.
- What are the package dimensions of the SKY66312-11? The package dimensions are 5 x 5 x 1.3 mm.
- Is the SKY66312-11 part of a pin-to-pin compatible PA family? Yes, it is part of a pin-to-pin compatible PA family supporting major 3GPP bands.
- What are some typical applications of the SKY66312-11? Typical applications include 4G LTE and 5G NR systems, micro and macro base stations, and enterprise small-cell and massive MIMO systems.
- How is the enable On/Off function controlled in the SKY66312-11? The enable On/Off function is controlled by PAEN, which should be set between 1.7 to 2.5 V.
