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Sirenza Microdevices has announced the production release of two additions to Sirenza’s line of high-performance products for Mobile WiMAX (802.16 e) and Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) applications. The SZM2166Z and SZM3166Z high-linearity power amplifiers increasing the linear power for WiMAX and Wi-Fi Terminals to more than +27 dBm, enabling increased range and higher data throughput in consumer terminals and access points.

Produced with InGaP HBT technology, the SZM2166Z operates over the full 2.3 GHz to 2.7 GHz frequency range with 36 dB of gain and provides over +27 dBm of linear power at 2.5% EVM. The SZM3166Z operates over the 3.3 GHz to 3.8 GHz frequency band with 35 dB gain and also provides +27 dBm of linear power at 2.5% EVM. Both products operate from a single positive supply and feature an adjustable on-chip active bias circuit providing the designer with the flexibility to optimize performance for the specific application.

Both products also feature power-up/power-down control to save power during receive modes and an on-chip power detector. The devices are housed in a low-cost surface-mount 6x6 QFN package, have an ESD rating of class 1C (1 KV HBM) in accordance with Sirenza’s 3R program for reliable, rugged and robust performance.

The SZM2166Z and SZM3166 are available for immediate shipment in a RoHS compliant, lead-free package.