RFMW, Ltd. announces design and sales support for a 5G front end module (FEM). The Qorvo RFFM4554 integrates a high linearity SPDT RF switch with a low noise amplifier (LNA) having bypass capability. The LNA receive gain is 13.5dB with noise figure rated at a very low, 1.7dB. With frequency coverage from 4.9 to 5.925GHz, the Qorvo RFFM4554 supports 5G WiFi CPEs, gateways and set top boxes. It also finds homes in WiFi access points, routers and IoT (internet of things) products operating in this ISM band. An internal 2.4GHz rejection filter offers 35dB of attenuation and external filtering can…
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RFMW, Ltd. announces that Kevin LaRue has joined their organization as worldwide Director of Coaxial Components. Mr. LaRue has served in senior management positions at well known RF industry OEMs such as Molex/Koch Industries, Rosenberger, Radiall, M/A-COM, Amphenol, Matrix Science/AMP and Hughes Aircraft Company, Connecting Devices Division. Among other items, Mr. Larue’s role will include the responsibility of managing and growing all facets of RFMW’s Interconnect products, globally, including supplier relations, business development with customers, and product line development. With a successful track record, Mr. LaRue’s experience strengthens and confirms RFMW’s specialization strategy and brings a fresh approach to coaxial…
RFMW, Ltd. announces design and sales support for a single-pole, three-throw (SP3T) switch. The Skyworks SKY13586-687LF offers versatility in low power applications such as WiFI, Bluetooth and WLAN systems operating between 2.4 and 2.5GHz. Useful as an antenna T/R switch, the SKY13586-687LF offers excellent linearity (P0.1dB of 29dBm) with 35dB of isolation and only 0.75dB of insertion loss. Two control lines offer a wide voltage range of 1.8 to 3.6V without compromising power handling. Skyworks provides the SKY13586-687LF in a 1.1×1.1mm package that integrates DC blocking capacitors thereby reducing required PCB space.
RFMW, Ltd. announces design and sales support for a broad band digital step attenuator (DSA) useful in LTE infrastructure and repeater applications. The Qorvo QPC3223 serves designs from 50MHz to 6GHz with 18dB of attenuation range. Two steps, 6 and 12dB, are selected individually or together via a parallel control interface providing 6, 12 or 18dB of attenuation. IIP3 is specified as >55dBm offering a highly linear device which is overshoot-free. The Qorvo QPC3223 is available in a 3x3mm QFN package.
RFMW, Ltd. announces design and sales support for a single pole, double throw (SPDT) switch. The Skyworks SKY13585-679LF supports transmit/receive applications from 1 to 6GHz such as WLAN networks, WiFi, repeaters, ISM band radios, Bluetooth and connectivity modules. Capable of operating from 1.8 or 3.3V control logic without degrading power handling, the SKY13585-679LF has a P0.1dB point of 31dBm. Isolation ranges from 22 to 28dB, dependent on frequency, with typical insertion loss of 0.4dB. Integrated DC blocking caps reduce PCB footprint requirements for this 1x1mm packaged switch.
RFMW, Ltd. announces design and sales support for a SPDT RF switch with input IP3 (IIP3) of 76dBm and second harmonic of -106dBc @ 1980MHz. The Qorvo QPC1022 is designed for low distortion requirements in LTE infrastructure, repeaters and data cards operating from 5 to 6000MHz. Isolation between RF ports is 39dB while insertion loss is only 0.25dB. The QPC1022 can handle input power levels up to 33dBm and operates of a 3 to 5V supply. Qorvo offers the QPC1022 in a 1.1×1.5mm package.
RFMW, Ltd. announces design and sales support for a pair of CATV power doublers. Available as multi-chip modules (MCM), the Qorvo RFCM3327 and RFCM3328 offer a minimum of 23 and 25dB gain respectively. Both Qorvo power doublers operate from 45 – 1218MHz for DOCSIS 3.1 requirements. Using a combination of GaAs and GaN technologies, these MCMs are unconditionally stable under all terminations while offering excellent linearity and optimal reliability. CTB is -80dBc and CTO is -80dBc for both the RFCM3327 and RFCM3328. Operating from a 24V supply, current draw is nominally 480mA and is adjustable for optimum distortion performance versus…
RFMW, Ltd. announces design and sales support for a 200W CW power transistor from Ampleon. The CLF1G0035S-200P GaN HEMT is usable from DC to 3.5GHz for broadband applications in wireless infrastructure, public mobile radios, jammers and Radar. The Ampleon CLF1G0035S-200P offers up to 11dB of associated gain in CW applications or 14dB of gain in pulsed applications. Operating from a 50V supply, the transistor draws only 300mA in class AB configurations with 44% typical efficiency. And, capable of withstanding mismatches up to VSWR = 10:1, the CLF1G0035S-200P shows the excellent ruggedness Ampleon is known for. Rise/fall time is 9nS. The…
RFMW, Ltd. announces design and sales support for a DC to 14GHz, broadband, gain-block amplifier from Akoustis. The AKA-2500MT provides up to 19.4dB of gain and 16.6dBm P1dB. This broadband InGaP HBT MMIC amplifier is a low-cost, high-performance solution for general-purpose RF and microwave amplification needs. Available in a plastic, micro-X package, the Akoustis AKA-2500MT draws 50mA from a 4.2V supply.
RFMW, Ltd. announces design and sales support for API Technologies’ QB-925 class AB amplifier operating from 2.4 to 6GHz. The QB-925 utilizes rugged, GaN technology to provide up to 10 watts of saturated output power offering broadband, medium power RF amplification in a small, laser sealed housing fitted with connecting pins for drop-in, direct PCB launch. With a nominal 24V supply, small signal gain is up to 21dB from the 2-stage configuration featuring independent gate and drain bias controls. API’s balanced output configuration offers optimum return loss for ease of use.