Qorvo QPF4216 2.4GHz Wi-Fi® 6 Front End Module
Qorvo QPF4216 2.4GHz Wi-Fi® 6 Front End Module (FEM) is designed for IEEE 802.11ax systems. The QPF4216 features a 2400MHz to 2500MHz frequency range, up to 32dB transmit gain and a low 1.8dB noise figure. This highly integrated device combines a 2.4GHz power amplifier (PA), regulator, single-pole double-throw switch (SPDT), and a bypassable low-noise amplifier (LNA) into a single package. The compact form factor and integrated matching of the QPF4216 minimize the layout area in the application.
The performance of the Qorvo QPF4216 is focused on optimizing the PA for a 5V supply voltage. This conserves power consumption while maintaining high linear output power and leading-edge throughput. The receive path matches the optimal technologies to maximize Rx sensitivity through consistent noise figure performance over a wider variety of conditions. The receive path is pinned out so external filtering can be added in the optimal position. Integrated die level filtering for 2nd and 3rd harmonics and 5GHz rejection for DBDC operation are included. The device also integrates a logarithmic power detector, which enables power control across the entire power spectrum. This makes the QPF4216 ideal for applications that use higher gain antennas or end-users wanting to reduce device calibration time in production.
The Qorvo QPF4216 Wi-Fi 6 FEM is offered in a compact 5mm x 3mm Land Grid Array (LGA) package.
Features
- 2400MHz to 2500MHz frequency range
- POUT = +22dBm MCS11 HE40 -43dB dynamic EVM
- POUT = +24dBm MCS8/9 VHT40 -35dB dynamic EVM
- POUT = +25dBm MCS7 HT20/40 -30dB dynamic EVM
- POUT = +26dBm MCS0 HT20 spectral mask compliance
- Optimized for +5V operation
- 32dB Tx gain
- 1.8dB noise figure
- 15.5dB Rx gain
- 7dB bypass loss
- 15dB 5GHz rejection on Rx path
- Integrated quasi-log power detector
- 5mm x 3mm LGA24 package
- RoHS compliant
Applications
- Access points
- Wireless routers
- Residential gateways
- Customer-premises equipment
- Internet of Things (IoT)
Development Tools
Qorvo QPF4216EVB-01 Evaluation Board
Demonstration and development platform for the QPF4216 Wi-Fi® 6 Front End Module.
Block Diagram
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