RFMW, Ltd. announces design and sales support for a 5 GHz 802.11ac front-end module (FEM) from Skyworks Solutions. The SKY85716-11 integrates a 5 GHz SPDT T/R switch, a 5 GHz low-noise amplifier (LNA) with bypass, and a 5 GHz power amplifier with 30 dB of transmit gain. Offering +17.5 dBm output power (MCS7, HT20), the SKY85716-11 can be used in access points, routers and gateways where minimal board space is available. Available in a 2.3 x 2.3 mm QFN package.
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RFMW, Ltd. announces design and sales support for a highly integrated Front-End module. Qorvo’s QPB9337 integrates a two-stage LNA and a high power switch in a dual channel configuration. Supporting applications across the 2.3 – 3.8 GHz frequency range, this FEM provides 1.2 dB noise figure for operation in the receive mode and 0.8 dB insertion loss in the transmit mode. The switch handles input RF power up to 5W average, while needing only a +5V supply for both switch and LNA operation. The QPB9337 switch LNA module is targeted for wireless infrastructure applications configured for TDD-based MIMO architectures and…
RFMW, Ltd. announces design and sales support for an ultra low-noise amplifier with flat gain. With an operational bandwidth of 600 to 4200 MHz, the Qorvo QPL9057 provides a gain flatness of 2.4 dB (peak-to-peak) over a wide bandwidth from 1.5 to 3.8 GHz. At 3.5 GHz, the amplifier typically provides 22.8 dB gain, +32 dBm OIP3 at a 50 mA bias setting, and 0.54 dB noise figure. The LNA can be biased from a single positive supply ranging from 3.3 to 5 volts. Bias adjustable for linearity optimization, the QPL9057 supports Macro BTS, TDD/FDD systems, Repeaters and DAS. Housed…
RFMW, Ltd. announces design and sales support for a broadband switch from Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT). The F2913 features up to 71 dB of isolation while maintaining low insertion loss of <0.8 dB from 50 to 6000 MHz. Internally terminated to 50 ohms in the off position, this absorptive, SPDT switch has a switching time of <300 nS and input IP3 of 65 dBm. The F2913 supports 4G and 5G base stations as well as public safety and point-to-point infrastructure. The high isolation characteristics make the switch appealing for automated test equipment (ATE) functions. Compatible with 1.8 and 3.3…
RFMW, Ltd. announces design and sales support for a WiFi 6 (802.11ax) front end module (FEM). The Qorvo QPF4588 integrates a 5 GHz power amplifier (PA), regulator, single pole two throw switch (SP2T), bypassable low noise amplifier (LNA), coupler and power detector with optional DC voltage or RF signal output into a small 5 x 3 mm package. Designed for access points and wireless routers in the 5150 to 5925 MHz frequency range, the QPF4588 offers 33 dB of Tx gain and 16 dB of Rx gain with LNA noise figure of 2.0 dB. Integrated 2.4 GHz filters provide rejection…
RFMW, Ltd. announces design and sales support for a 2.4 GHz front end module (FEM). The Qorvo QPF4228 integrates a 2.4 GHz power amplifier (PA), regulator, single pole three throw switch (SP3T), low noise amplifier (LNA), coupler and power detector with optional DC voltage or RF signal output. Designed for 802.11n-ax access points and wireless routers, the QPF4228 offers 33 dB of Tx gain and 15 dB of Rx gain with LNA noise figure of 2.2 dB. Energy efficient, the module boasts 13 dBm power output at -47 dB DEVM with a power dissipation of <0.4 Watts from a…
RFMW, Ltd. announces design and sales support for a fully integrated signal fanout buffer from Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT). The 8T79S308 is designed for distribution and fanout of high-frequency clocks or low-frequency synchronization signals in either baseband or RF sections of wireless infrastructure radios. The 8T79S308 is optimized to deliver very low phase noise clocks and precise, low-skew outputs, low device-to-device skew characteristics and fast output rise/fall times which help the system design achieve deterministic clock phase relationship across devices. Featuring a low phase noise floor of -160dBc/Hz (156.256MHz clock), flexible input selection offers 1:8 fanout modes or dual…
RFMW, Ltd. announces design and sales support for a low noise CATV amplifier. The Qorvo QPB8858 push-pull RF IC amplifier is ideal for DOCSIS 3.1 applications from 47 to 1218 MHz using a single 24 V supply. The QPB8858 offers low noise and low distortion at high efficiency consuming only 7W in a 5×7 QFN package. Providing 34 dB gain at 1218 MHz with a CTB of -75 dBc and CSO of -70 dBc, Noise Figure is 4 dB. Applications include broadband CATV hybrid modules, DOCSIS 3.1 amplifiers and head-end CMTS equipment.
RFMW, Ltd. announces design and sales support for an ultra low-noise amplifier from Qorvo. The QPL6207Q is designed for SDARS automotive active antenna applications from 2320 to 2345 MHz. With low noise figure of 0.45 dB and 35 dBm output IP3, the QPL6207Q is offered in a 2 x 2mm QFN package making it ideal for high performance applications where space savings are required. Gain is 18.5 dB. It draws 55 mA from a 4.5 V supply and can be biased from positive supply rails from 3.3 to 5.25 V.
RFMW, Ltd. announces design and sales support for a Ku-band solid state power amplifier. The Aethercomm SSPA 16.75-20.25-40 operates from 16.75-20.25 GHz and delivers a minimum output power of 40 Watts. Using GaN technology, it’s optimized for high shock and vibration requirements supporting operation from -40°C to +70°C base plate temperature. Typical SSPA 16.75-20.25-40 power gain is 46 dB minimum. Input and output VSWR is 2.0:1 maximum. This SSPA can be blanked on and off in less than 10.0 uSec. OIP3 is 51 dBm minimum. Operating from a +28 Vdc power supply, standard features include reverse polarity protection and output…