The GRF5504 from Guerrilla RF is a high-efficiency power amplifier that operates from 400 to 1000 MHz. It provides an output power of up to 34 dBm and a gain of 41 dB. The device can be tuned over a range of frequencies from around 400 MHz to 500 MHz with typical fractional bandwidths of 3 to 5%. For frequencies in the 700-1000 MHz range, GRF5509 offers slightly higher output power and high efficiency with the same package and pinouts.
It is manufactured using an InGaP HBT process and available in a 16-pin QFN package that measures 3 x 3 mm. This power amplifier is suitable for UHF, Automatic Meter Reader, and RFID applications.
