Top RF Amplifiers of 2015

5 GHz Power Amplifier for 802.11ac WiFi Infrastructure and Multimedia Applications

The AWL5911 is a 5 GHz Power amplifier for 802.11ac WiFi Infrastructure and multimedia applications. This is part of the Wave 2 series from Anadigics which enable multi-user multi-input/multi-output (MU-MIMO) functionality, take advantage of 160 MHz channels, and make use of an additional transmit spatial stream. The amplifier has an output power of 22 dBm with an EVM of 1.8% and gain of 33 dBm. It is available in a compact 4 mm x 4 mm x 0.8 mm QFN package with RF ports internally matched to 50 Ohms and DC blocked to reduce PCB space requirements. Click here to see product specs

30 Watt, 46 dB Gain, GaN Power Amplifier from 4 GHz to 18 GHz

The AMP1095 from Exodus Advanced Communications is a GaN solid state power amplifier that operates from 4 GHz to 18 GHz. It provides a power gain of 46 dB, has a VSWR of 5:1 and harmonics of more than 15 dB. The amplifier provides an output power (Psat) up to 30 W and P1dB of 20 W with a return loss up to 10 dB. It requires a supply of 32 Vdc and draws 19 A of current. It is available with SMA Male/Female connectors in a module that measures 170 x 180 x 27 mm. Click here to see product specs

200 MHz to 6 GHz Low Noise Amplifier

The PEC-20-200M6G-3R0-25-SFF from PMI is a low noise amplifier that operates from 200 MHz to 6 GHz. It provides a gain of 21.4 dB, OIP3 of 27 dBm, has a noise figure under 6 dB and a VSWR of up to 2.3:1. The amplifier requires a supply of 12 to 15 V and is available in a module that measures 1.92 x 0.78 x 0.36 inches with SMA Female connectors. Click here to see product specs

Power LNA from 1.7 to 2.7 GHz Meets LTE System Requirements

The GRF5020 is a high linearity Power-LNA for use as a first, second or third stage LNA applications requiring high linearity, ruggedness and low NF. It operates from 1.7 to 2.7 GHz with a gain of 17.5 dB and noise figure of 0.77 dB at 2.5 GHz. The amplifier has an IP3 of 50 dBm, P1dB of 28.5 dBm and requires a supply from 3.3 V to 8 V. It is available in a compact 3.0 x 3.0 x 0.55 mm 16-pin plastic QFN package. It can be used as a driver amplifier for LTE/WCDMA waveforms and can be used in Small Cells, Repeaters, microwave backhaul systems and a number of other applications. Click here to see product specs

S-Band Radar Amplifier from 2.7 GHz to 3.1 GHz

The IBP2731M200 from Integra Technologies is a high power pulsed radar amplifier pallet that operates from 2.7 GHz to 3.1 GHz. It has been designed for S-band radar systems. The amplifier provides a peak pulsed power of 200 W with a gain of 10.25 dB and efficiency of 48%. It has a 200 μs pulse width and 10% duty cycle.The pallet amplifier requires a supply of 36 V and draws 12.4 A of current. Click here to see product specs

30 Watt S-Band Power Amplifier for Communications & Electronic Warfare

The NuPower 05E05A is a compact and highly efficient solid-state power amplifier (PA) module for S-band applications. The amplifier operates from 2000 to 2600 MHz and provides 30 Watts of CW power on average and near-constant-envelope waveforms. The connectorized PA module accepts a nominal 0 dBm (1 milliwatt) input signal and provides 44 dB of RF gain while operating at 40% DC power efficiency with a +28 VDC supply. It is available in an aluminum chassis that measures 4.50” x 3.50” x 0.61” and weighs only 9 ounces. The NuPower 05E05A is small and lightweight, ideal for communications, telemetry and electronic warfare systems in air- and ground-based tactical, test and training platforms. An optional fan-cooled heat sink assembly is also available to provide cooling to the module. Click here to see product specs

5 GHz to 11 GHz Broadband Low Noise Amplifier

The CMD229P4 from Custom MMIC is a broadband low noise amplifier that operates from 5 GHz to 11 GHz. It provides a gain of 27 dB and a noise figure of 1.2 dB. It is housed in a leadless, plastic 4 x 4 surface-mount package.The amplifier can be used for military, space, test instrumentation and other high performance communication applications. Click here to see product specs

Ka-band Low Noise Amplifier from 19.2 GHz to 21.2 GHz

The LNA-192-212-XXX from Teledyne Microwave Solutions is a ka-band low noise amplifier (LNA) that operates from 19.2 GHz to 21.2 GHz. It provides a small-signal gain up to 44 dB, P1dB of 15 dBm and has a noise figure of 1.3 dB. The amplifier requires a DC supply of 8 to 12 Vdc while drawing 50 mA of current. It is available with WR-42 waveguide interface and measures 1 x 2 x 0.5 inch. It is ideally suited for airborne or SWaP applications. Click here to see product specs

27 to 31 GHz Gallium Nitride HEMT for SATCOM and Point to Point Digital Radio Applications

The APN228 is a GaN HEMT broadband amplifier from Northrop Grumman for use in SatCom Terminals and Point to Point digital radio applications. It operates from 27 to 31 GHz with a linear gain of 19.5 dB and a Psat of 41.2 dBm. The amplifier requires a 28 V DC supply and draws a 1.2 A current. It is available as a die which is 16 sq. mm in size and is fully passivated to ensure ruggedness. Both bond pad and backside metallization are Au-based that is compatible with epoxy and eutectic die attach methods. Click here to see product specs

1 GHz to 26.5 GHz LO Driver Amplifier

The ADM-0126MSM from Marki Microwave is a broadband, LO driver amplifier that operates from 1 GHz to 26.5 GHz. It provides up to 17 dBm of saturated output power, a small signal gain of 11 dB and has a noise figure of 4 dB. The amplifier can handle up to 12 dBm of input power. It is ideal for LO buffer amplification, clock distribution, and general purpose signal amplification for electronic warfare and test and measurement applications. The device requires a supply of 5 V to 8 V at 120 mA and is available in a 4 mm QFN package. A connectorized module test board is also available. Click here to see product specs

DC to 4.5 GHz Digital Variable Gain Amplifier

The LMH6401 from Texas Instrument is a digitally-controlled, variable-gain amplifier (DGVA) that operates from DC to 4.5 GHz. The amplifier gain can be varied from -6 dB to 26 dB in 1 dB steps. It has a noise figure of 8 dB and an IP3 up to 43 dBm. The device is an ideal analog-to-digital converter (ADC) driver for dc- or ac-coupled applications that require an automatic gain control (AGC). It supports both single- and split-supply operation for driving an ADC. A common-mode reference input pin is provided to align the amplifier output common-mode with the ADC input requirements. It is available in 16-pin UQFN package that measures 3 x 3 mm. Click here to see product specs

0.05 to 4 GHz, Ultra Linear Low Noise Monolithic Amplifier

The PGA-103from Mini Circuits is a 0.05 to 4 GHz Low Noise Amplifier. It has a P1dB up to 23.2 dBm with a gain of 26.5 dB and a noise figure of less than 1.5 dB. This LNA has a high dynamic range without external matching components and is available in a SOT-89 package. Click here to see product specs

1kW Solid State Broadband High Power Amplifier from 1 to 3 GHz

The BBS4A6AUT (SKU 2170) from Empower RF is a high power amplifier module which operates from 1 to 3 GHz. It ptovides up to 1000 Watts of CW power, 500 Watts of P1dB with a gain of 63 dB. The amplifier is ideal for signals with CW, AM, FM and pulse modulation. The BBS4A6AUT (Model 2170) provides excellent performance for end applications that include, but are not limited to, test and measurement, electronic warfare, and communications. It is available in a rack mount configuration with N type and 7/16 DIN connectors. User interface capabilities of this amplifier that are standard with Empower RF next generation designs that allow the user to initiate remote management and diagnostics via an embedded web server, enabling network managed site status and control simply by connecting the units Ethernet port to a LAN. Using a web browser and the units IP address (IPV6) allows ease of access with the benefit of multilevel security. The control system core supports hardware encryption and runs an embedded OS (Linux). Click here to see product specs

200 Watt Dual Channel GaN Rack Mount Amplifier

The QBS-620 is a dual channel rack mount power amplifier that operates from 30 MHz to 512 MHz. The amplifier consists of two identical channels, each containing a 200 W amplifier, VHF & UHF switched harmonic filter banks, SP3T high powered switches, a controller, and an AC/DC power supply. This GaN amplifier module has been designed for shipboard communications; other military and commercial applications include battlefield and mobile communication platforms. Click here to see product specs

X-Band GaN Power Amplifier from 9 GHz to 10 GHz

The BME99109-40 from Comtech PST is a GaN Solid State Power Amplifier that operates from 9 GHz to 10 GHz. It provides 40 watts of power with a gain of 46 dB, has a dynamic range of 30 dB, a VSWR of 1.5:1 and a duty cycle up to 100 %. It requires a DC supply of 36 Vdc to 45 Vdc and is available with SMA Female connectors. It is ideal for use in X-band, phase array radars, range instrumentation systems or as a TWT replacement or for a microwave communication link. Click here to see product specs

5 Watts, GaN Power Amplifier from 2 GHz to 18 GHz

The TGA2214 from TriQuint is a GaN power amplifier that operates from 2 GHz to 18 GHz. It provides a large signal gain of more than 14 dB, saturated output power up to 5 W with a PAE of over 20 %. It is matched to 50 Ohms and has a return loss over 7 dB. The amplifier requires a supply of 22 V and consumes 450 mA of current. It is available in a compact 3 x 5 x 0.1 mm package. The TGA2214 is ideal for use in test equipment, electronic warfare and military radar applications. Click here to see product specs

Multi-Mode Multiband Power Amplifier for 3G/4G Handsets

The SKY77643-11 is a hybrid multimode multiband (MMMB) power amplifier that supports 3G/4G handsets and operates efficiently in WCDMA, TD-SCDMA, and LTE modes. It consists of a WCDMA / LTE block for low, high, and mid-bands, and a Multi-Function Control (MFC) block with input/output ports internally matched to 50 Ohms. The module supports WCDMA, HSDPA, HSUPA and TD-SCDMA modulation for 3G and supports 1.4, 3, 5, 10, 15 and 20 MHz channel bandwidths for 4G. The output power of the amplifier can be controlled by varying the input power and voltage supplied to the amplifier. It is available in a 4.0 x 6.8 x 0.8 mm, 42-pad MCM, SMT package. Click here to see product specs

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Top RF Amplifiers of 2015