Skyworks. SKY Power Amplifier (PA) Module for Quad-Band GSM/EDGE and Multiband WCDMA. Module Analysis

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1 Skyworks SKY Power Amplifier (PA) Module for Quad-Band GSM/EDGE and Multiband WCDMA Module Analysis 1891 Robertson Road, Suite 500, Ottawa, ON K2H 5B7 Canada Tel: Fax:

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3 Overview Introduction Brief Design Overview Component Descriptions Figures To view, please click on the appropriate bookmark in the panel on the left Module Package Markings Module Package X-Ray Module Functional Block Diagram Module Pad Configuration Diagram Annotated Module Package X-Ray High Band PA Die Photograph Etched Depot High Band PA Annotated Die Photograph High Band PA Die Markings High Band PA Die Architecture Low Band PA Die Photograph Depot Low Band PA Annotated Die Photograph Low Band PA Die Markings Low Band PA Die Architecture Multifunction Control Die Photograph Depot Multifunction Control Die Annotated Die Photograph Multifunction Control Die Markings Multifunction Control Die Annotated Die Architecture Schematics Power Amplifier Module Top Level Diagram High Band PA Top Level Diagram G PA Output Stage G PA 10X G PA Output Stage Bias ESD G PA Pre-Driver Stage G PA Pre-Amplifer 3X G PA Output Stage G PA 5X G PA Output Stage Bias

4 2.3.3 ESD G PA Pre-Driver Stage G PA Pre-Amplifier 6X G PA Pre-Driver Stage G/2G PA Bias Current Steering ESD Low Band PA Top Level Diagram G PA Output Stage G PA 7X G PA Output Stage Bias ESD G PA Pre-Driver Stage G PA Pre-Amplifier 3X G PA Output Stage G PA 6X G PA Output Stage Bias ESD G PA Pre-Driver Stage G PA Pre-Amplifier 6X G PA Pre-Driver Stage G/2G PA Bias Current Steering ESD Multifunction Control Die Top Level Diagram Bonding Pads with ESD Protection Power Clamp VRAMP Level Detector Drain Voltage Regulator for 2G Pre-Amplifiers Regulator Amplifier Amplifier Transconductance Amplifier Current Subtractor Current Subtractor Single Pole Double-Throw Analog Switch Buffer Amplifier Digital-to-Analog Converter Resistive Divider

5 4.6.2 Single Pole Quad-Throw Analog Switch Array Single Pole Octal-Throw Analog Switch Buffer Amplifier Single Pole Quad-Throw Analog Switch with Filter VD Level Detector Controlled Current Sources Voltage-to-Current Converter Amplifier Voltage-to-Current Converter Programmable Current Source Bias Switch Programmable Current Source Bias Switch Bias Switch Programmable Current Source Bias Switch Programmable Current Source Programmable Current Source Programmable Current Source Bias Switch Current Output Stage Bias Switch Current Output Stage Bias Switch Thermometer Encoder High Band RF Detector Low Band RF Detector Single Pole Triple-Throw Analog Switch Amplifier Reference and Bias Generator Reference and Bias Generator Serial Peripheral Interface Finite State Machine Digital Interface Digital Clock Buffers Controller Control Logic Registers Register 1

6 Register Register Register Inverters CMOS Pad Driver Single Pole Octal-Throw Analog Switch Disconnected Circuit Amplifier Disconnected Buffer Amplifier Unused Components Cell Library About Chipworks

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