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GaAs HBT
InGaP HBT
GaAs MESFET
SiGe BiCMOS
Si BiCMOS
SiGe HBT
GaAs pHEMT
Si CMOS
Si BJT
GaN HEMT
Functional Block Diagram
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Product Description
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Ordering Information
PCS IN
VCC
PCS VAPC
GND
GSM VAPC
GSM IN
VCC
GSM OUT
GND
GND
GND
GND
VCC
PCS OUT
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9
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RF3108
TRIPLE-BAND GSM/DCS/PCS
POWER AMP MODULE
The RF3108 is a high-power, high-efficiency power amplifier module offering high
performance in GSM or GPRS applications. The device is self-contained with 50
Ω
input and output terminals. The device is manufactured on an advanced GaAs HBT
process, and has been designed for use as the final RF amplifier in GSM/DCS and
PCS handheld digital cellular equipment and other applications in the 880MHz to
915MHz and 1710MHz to 1910MHz bands. On-board power control provides over
70dB of control range with an analog voltage input, and provides power down with
a logic “low” for standby operation. The device is packaged in an ultra-small
(9mmx10mm) LCC, minimizing the required board space.
Features
Single 2.9V to 4.7V Supply Volt-
age
+35.5dBm GSM Output Pwr at
3.5V
+33.0dBm DCS/PCS Output Pwr
at 3.5V
55% GSM and 50% DCS/PCS
Efficiency
Supports GSM, E-GSM and
DCS/PCS
9mmx10mm Package Size
Applications
3V Dual-Band/Triple-Band GSM
Handsets
Commercial and Consumer Sys-
tems
Portable Battery-Powered Equip-
ment
GPRS Class 12 Compatible
RF3108
Triple-Band GSM/DCS/PCS Power Amp Module
RF3108PCBA-41X
Fully Assembled Evaluation Board
Rev A7 DS051003
RF3108Triple-
Band
GSM/DCS/PC
S Power Amp
Module
Package Style: Module (9mmx10mm)