Maxim Integrated Wireless/RF Power Amplifier Selector Guide

About this manual

This document serves as an application note and selector guide for Maxim Integrated's RF power amplifier (PA) products. It targets applications in cellular, PCS, 802.11a/b/g, cordless phones, and Bluetooth markets. The guide highlights key advantages of silicon bipolar RF power amplifiers, including lower cost, small solution size, robust performance, and features like auto-ramping and thermal protection.

What's inside

• Overview of Wireless Components
• Key Advantages of Silicon Bipolar PAs
• Selector Guide Table
• Selection by Market Application
• Cellular CDMA Selection
• Cellular TDMA/AMPS Selection
• Bluetooth and HomeRF Selection
• 802.11a Selection
• Package Outlines
• Related Parts and Links

Frequently asked questions

What applications are these power amplifiers designed for?

These RF power amplifiers address cellular, PCS, 802.11a/b/g, cordless phone, and Bluetooth applications.

What is the output power range for the MAX2247 model?

The MAX2247 provides +25dBm output power for 802.11b and +17dBm output power at 3.0% EVM for 802.11g.

What is the supply voltage range for the MAX2264?

The MAX2264 operates with a supply voltage between 2.7V and 5.0V.