M/A-COM, a unit of Tyco Electronics, has released a new WLAN power amplifier, MAAPSS0075, for use in WLAN 802.11b/g applications for high-speed data and VoIP. This new addition to M/A-COM's line of WLAN and WiMax switches and amplifiers is specifically designed for 2.4 GHz 802.11 b/g VoIP and mobile solutions. This RoHS-compliant silicon germanium (SiGe) amplifier offers a low price-point to answer customer demand for products that will enable them to design and deploy VoIP and broadband technologies.

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The MAAPSS0075 power amplifier is designed for use between 2.4 and 2.5 GHz and includes a high-dynamic range power detector. The MAAPSS0075 features a high linear output power of 19 dBm at 60 mA for the QAM-64, 54 Mbps, OFDM 802.11g signal and 23 dBm at 250 mA for 802.11b. The MAAPSS0075 power amplifier is available in a lead-free 3 mm 12-lead PQFN, including 100% matte tin plating over copper in a halogen-free "green" mold compound. The amplifier is reflow-compatible at 260°C.

In 10,000-piece quantities, the MAAPSS0075 is priced at $0.47 each.