Overview: .. CX74037
Transmit RF IC for TDMA or AMPS Applications
Conexant’s CX74037 Transmit RF Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) is a triple-mode, dual-band transmitter intended for use in IS-136 pliant cellular phones. As a dual mode IC, it can be used in Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) mode or Advanced Mobile Phone System (AMPS) mode. The device is available in a 48-pin 7x7 Land Grid Array (LGA) package with downset paddle. The CX74037 RF IC device includes the following functional ponents: • • • • • In-Phase and Quadrature (I/Q) modulator Two Intermediate Frequency (IF) Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO) inputs IF Variable Gain Amplifier (VGA) Two upconverters Two drivers for external Power Amplifiers (PAs).