Wave Issue 0345 01/09/04 Article 1-03

*** Sharp Microelectronics Introduces Power Amplifiers for
Wireless LAN
(January 5)

Sharp Microelectronics of the Americas announced the availability
of power amplifiers for wireless LANs, supporting either 2.4 GHz
or 5 GHz single-band or 2.4 GHz/5 GHz dual-band configurations in
North America.

Each amplifier comes in a 24-pin package and supports the
products compatible with IEEE 802.11a/b/g standards.

Specifications

Application Frequency Output Power Power Consumption Gain
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IRM046U
2.4 GHz 2.4 GHz (1) 18 dBm 105 mA 30 dB
Wireless LAN
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5 GHz 5 GHz 18 dBm 140 mA 30 dB
Wireless LAN
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IRM047U
2.4 GHz 2.4 GHz (1) 18 dBm 105 mA 30 dB
Wireless LAN
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IRM048U
5 GHz 5 GHz 18 dBm 140 mA 30 dB
Wireless LAN
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IRM049U
2.4 GHz 2.4 GHz (2) 18 dBm 70 mA
Wireless LAN 29 dB
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IRM050U
5.8 GHz 5.8 GHz 25 dBm 220 mA 29 dB
Cordless
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(1) Defined by 802.11g specification
(2) Defined by 802.11b specification

Sharp's power amplifiers are available now, and the IRM046U is
priced at $1.62 in 10k lot quantity.

www.sharpsma.com