EPCOS: d5020 - 2G quad band rx saws and SP9T ANT switch

RF Front End Teardown

While this phone may be a deviation from the norm for this service, as it is neither 3G nor does it contain a single chip solution for 2G, it does include one of the latest multi-chip 2G solutions. How does it stack up against single chip solutions and what makes this multi-chip 2G solution interesting? Included in the report are detailed photos, process evaluations, and part descriptions for all of the major components such as the PA, power management, baseband processor, RF, Bluetooth, GPS, WiLAN, and many discretes. The complete teardown includes unique board shots, performance measurements, cost information, and board area data.
  • EPCOS: d5020 - 2G quad band rx saws and SP9T ANT switch
  • Specifications
  • Board Photos
    • 11 High-Resolution Photos