Avago Technologies Introduces Industry's Only GPS Low Noise Amplifier with Integrated Filter

Designers of handsets or in-vehicle navigation can create compact products with more features and functionality due to the very small package size of the ALM-1412. Avago has integrated its GPS LNA with its FBAR (Film Bulk Acoustic Resonator)-filter into a 3.3 x 2.1 x 1.1 mm MCOB package, which reduces PCB space and component count for G PS applications at 1.575 GHz. A built-in shunt inductor included at the RF input of the LNA enhances ESD protection.

During typical operating conditions of 2.85V and 8 mA, the ALM-1412 delivers an exceptional 0.85 dB noise figure, 12.5 dB gain, +6.6 dBm IIP3 (input third order intercept point) and 58 dBc Cell & PCS-band rejection. The ALM-1412 can also operate at 1 V and still achieve very low noise figure and high gain, making it suitable for use in critical low-power GPS applications or during low-battery situations.


Availability
Samples are available now. Production quantities will be available at the end of March 2007 through Avago's direct sales channel and worldwide distribution partners.

Avago will show its latest mobile handset solutions at the 3GSM World Congress in booth number H61, Hall 2 during the week of February 12-15 in Barcelona, Spain.