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Optimum Technology Matching® Applied
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
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BLUETOOTH
RX2.4+
RX2.4-
RX5.0+
RX5.0-
ANT2.4
ANT5.0
PA EN 2.4
TX2.4
TX5.0
PA EN 5.0
RF3388
3.7V, DUAL-BAND FRONT-END MODULE
The RF3388 is a single-chip dual-band integrated front-end module (FEM) for high-
performance WLAN applications in the 2.5GHz and 5GHz ISM bands. The RF3388
addresses the need for aggressive size reduction for a typical 802.11a/b/g RF
front-end design and greatly reduces the number of components outside of the
core chipset thus minimizing the footprint and assembly cost of the overall
802.11a/b/g solution. The RF3388 contains integrated PA’s for 2.5GHz and 5GHz,
TX/RX switch for each band, LNA for the 5.0GHz receive band, baluns for both low
and high receive bands, some bypass capacitors, built-in power detector for both
bands, and some filtering for transmit and receive paths. The RF3388 is packaged
in a 24-pin, 4mmx4mm QFN package with backside ground. The RF3388 greatly
minimizes next level board space and allows for simplified integration.
Features
Single-Module Radio Front-
End
Single Supply Voltage 3.15V
to 4.5V
Integrated 2.5GHz & 5GHZ
PA’s, RX Baluns, Filters &
Switches for TX & RX, and
High Band LNA
POUT=16dBm, 11g,
OFDM<3.3% EVM
POUT=16dBm, 11a,
OFDM<3.3% EVM
Applications
IEEE802.11a/b/g WLAN
Applications
Single-Chip RF Front-End
Module
2.5GHz and 5GHz ISM Bands
Applications
Wireless LAN Systems
Portable Battery-Powered
Equipment
RF3388
3.7V, Dual-Band Front-End Module
RF3388PCBA-410
Fully Assembled Evaluation Board
Prelim DS071101
Proposed
Package Style: QFN, 24-Pin, 4mmx4mm
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