RFMW, Ltd. announces design and sales support for three new Low Noise Amplifiers (LNAs) from Skyworks Solutions. Targeted towards cellular infrastructure including small cells, tower mounted amplifiers, remote radio units and repeaters, these three LNAs are footprint compatible with each other and come in a compact, 2x2mm DFN package. The SKY67021-396LF (0.6 – 1.2 GHz), SKY67022-396LF (1.6 – 2.1 GHz), and SKY67023-396LF (2 – 3 GHz) are single stage, GaAs pHEMT LNAs offering excellent return loss and unconditional stability. Active bias ensures consistent performance over process and temperature. These Skyworks LNAs provide high gain while achieving >39 dBm OIP3 and…
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RFMW, Ltd. announces design and sales support for a 6GHz single-pole, triple throw (SP3T) switch from TriQuint Semiconductor. The TQP4M0011 is controlled using positive DC voltages from 1.8 to 5 volts. Classified as a reflective switch, the TriQuint TQP4M0011 operates down to 100 MHz and is housed in a small, 3x3mm surface mount package. This broad band performance and low DC power consumption make the TQP4M0011 ideal for wireless infrastructure, small cell and T&M applications where low insertion loss and high input IP3 are required.
RFMW, Ltd. announces design and sales support for Johanson Technology’s (JTI) chip antenna that can operate in both GPS and GLONASS bands simultaneously. This new GPS/GLONASS SMD Antenna: P/N 1575AT54A0010 is compact (15x4x3.2mm) and can replace more expensive patch antennas offering similar performance in small portable applications. This antenna exhibits 9.5dB of return loss while offering a peak gain (YZ Total) of 1.3dBi and has 2W of power handling capability. The 1575AT54A0010 supports the growing interest in 1dBi+ gain satellite internal chip antennas that can operate in both GPS and GLONASS bands at the same time. This GPS/GLONASS antenna is…
RFMW, Ltd. announces design and sales support for TriQuint Semiconductor 885033, a 2.4GHz Wireless LAN / Bluetooth and LTE coexistence filter. The 885033 features high rejection in B38/40 bands. Performance is rated over a large temperature range (-30 to +85 degrees C) and the TriQuint 885033 is housed in an industry leading 1.4 x 1.2 x 0.46mm miniature package. Applications include high power WLAN access points and designs where WiFi bandpass filters are needed that enable the coexistence of 4G (WiMAX, LTE, TD-LTE) and WiFi signals.
RFMW announces design and sales support for the Rosenberger 32K243-40ML5 surface mount coaxial SMA female edge mount connector. The 32K243-40ML5 combines SMT ease-of-use with the ruggedness of a clamp style, edge-mount design. Rosenberger’s new connector has demonstrated performance at 26GHz with an optimized PCB footprint. Rosenberger offers technical support to customize designs based on customer use. When the PCB specifications are provided by Rosenberger, this connector can be optimized for applications including: high speed data, semiconductor evaluation boards, wireless data, optical data, military systems, navigation systems, SATCOM, medical systems, T&M and many more. A similar edge mount style is also…
ASR Series Test Cables High-Performance VNA test cables – the ASR Series. These high frequency assemblies are available individually, in pairs and phase-matched pairs as needed. They are manufactured using the finest materials currently available; offering durable interfaces for repeated matings and special low-loss cable construction for stability over temperature. These high quality assemblies are protected by a stainless steel armor for long-lasting performance in your lab or production test environment. Click here to view all EMC RF Cable Assemblies Click here to view ASR Series parts Click here to submit a Technical Inquiry or for more information
NXP Achieves Breakthrough Noise Figure Performance with Extreme Broadband Amplifiers RFMW announces the availability of NXP’s new family of extreme-broadband amplifiers, applicable for CATV, broadcast TV, satellite systems and general ISM applications – the BGA3012, BGA3015 and BGA3018. Delivering outstanding performance on key parameters including high P1dB and OIP3, very low noise figures, 5 and 8V supply voltage operation and a superior ESD rating, these amplifiers are suitable for applications that require robustness and outstanding gain, noise and linearity performance, providing end-users with improved reception quality and higher bandwidth. Click here for more information. NXP BLF884P; BLF884PS: UHF Power LDMOS…
RFMW, Ltd. announces design and sales support for a discrete, 1600-Micron, GaAs pHEMT FET rated at 32.5dBm P1dB. TriQuint Semiconductor’s TGF2160 is the latest addition to a family of high-efficiency FETs constructed without via holes thereby allowing for self-biasing and eliminating the need for a negative supply voltage. Designed using TriQuint’s proven 0.25um pHEMT process which optimizes power and efficiency at high drain bias operating conditions, the TGF2160 offers 63% PAE at 8V and 517mA Idss. Applications include military, hi-rel defense and aerospace, test and measurement and commercial, broadband amplifiers up to K-band where high efficiency and linearity are required. A silicon nitride, protective overcoat layer provides a…
RFMW, Ltd. announces design and sales support for a 2-stage, high gain, low noise amplifier from Skyworks Solutions. The SKY67161-306LF provides 35-45dB of gain with a noise figure of only 0.3dB. Operating from 600 to 1100MHz, the Skyworks SKY67161-306LF’s active bias design enables high linearity coupled with unconditional stability for cellular infrastructure, repeaters and small cell applications. Gain is easily controlled with inter-stage matching to achieve desired gain with minimal impact to the device NF and linearity. Output P1dB is 24.5dBm from a 5V supply drawing 160mA. The Skyworks SKY67161-306LF is available in a 4x4x0.9mm QFN package.
RFMW, Ltd. announces design and sales support for TriQuint Semiconductor’s TQM8M9079 variable gain amplifier (VGA) with a 2200MHz instantaneous band width. Covering 500 to 2700MHz, the TQM8M9079 combines two gain blocks with a voltage variable attenuator (VVA) to provide 38dB of gain with 30dB gain variation range. The TriQuint TQM8M9079 draws 95mA of current from a 5V supply to provide 16dBm P1dB. Ideal for L-band radio, IF gain control in PTP systems or repeaters, the TQM8M9079 is housed in a compact, 5x5mm QFN package.