ANADIGICS WiFi Infrastructure PA Enables 140 Mile Wireless Link

ANADIGICS is now shipping production volumes of its AWL5910 power amplifier to Ubiquiti Networks in support of its airFiber 5X Carrier Backhaul Radio. These point-to-point devices leverage ANADIGICS power amplifiers to set a wireless connectivity milestone by linking Los Angeles and Las Vegas, a distance of 140 miles. The real-world applications of this radio address the challenges of wirelessly networking two geographically separated facilities.

The AWL5910 power amplifier operates from 4900 to 5900 MHz, provides 31 dB of linear power gain and 2.0% EVM at 22 dBm output power. This ensures stable, reliable high-throughput WiFi connectivity in the toughest modulation formats. These 802.11ac WiFi power amplifiers integrate a digital PA enable interface that eliminates the need for costly external circuitry. The AWL5910 power amplifiers also feature an integrated detector that facilitates accurate power control over varying load conditions. These performance and integration advantages, coupled with efficiency and thermal characteristics, enable multiple input multiple output (MIMO) designs that consume less power and are more thermally efficient. ANADIGICS’ WiFi infrastructure power amplifiers also support the stringent power limitations of Power over Ethernet (PoE) equipment.

ANADIGICS 802.11ac WiFi Infrastructure Power Amplifier Family Key Facts and Highlights:

• High gain and output power levels to ensure optimal performance in infrastructure and multimedia applications
• Ultra-low EVM in the toughest 802.11ac modulation formats, enabling extremely high transmission data rates
• High-precision, integrated power detector to ensure accurate power control over varying load conditions and to extend dynamic range
• Best-in-class power efficiency for improved thermal characteristics to support MIMO applications
• CMOS-compatible control interface to improve ease of use
• Compact 4 mm x 4 mm x 0.8 mm QFN package with RF ports internally matched to 50 Ohms and DC blocked to reduce PCB space requirements

ANADIGICS 802.11ac 5 GHz WiFi Power Amplifier Family: