Amplifiers and Oscillators

Two Global Navigation LNAs: SKY65605-21 / SKY65611-11

SKY65611-11RFMW Ltd. announces design and sales support for two global navigation low-noise amplifiers (LNAs) from Skyworks Solutions.  The SKY65605-21 and SKY65611-11 are both designed for BeiDou/GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver applications and are optimized to operate from 1559 to 1606 MHz. Improving GPS system sensitivity, external LNAs overcome filter losses and provide faster first fix time.


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WLAN 802.11a/n/ac Power Amplifier: AWL5911

Anadigics_AWL5911_PR_PhotoRichardson RFPD Inc. announced a new power amplifier from ANADIGICS. The AWL5911 is an easy-to-use module that delivers high levels of linearity and efficiency for high data rate applications. Designed for the 5 GHz WLAN standards, it supports IEEE 802.11a/n/ac applications. Requiring only a single +3 to +5 V supply and a CMOS-compatible 1.8 V enable voltage, the AWL5911 reduces system power consumption by offering a low leakage current while the amplifier is shut down.


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Family of X-Band AESA Core IC Solutions

x_band_family_200Anokiwave Inc. announced it has extended its X-Band Quad Core IC family with two new ICs for single beam Rx and Tx. This release completes the family of X-band Silicon Radar Quad Core IC solutions for commercial radar and 5G communications markets. Each IC architecture in the family includes an integrated 4 channel beamformer, LNA, and PA supporting 4 radiating elements. The ICs feature either a low noise figure or a high input linearity.


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Two Ka-band Power Amplifiers: MAAP-011139 / MAAP-011246

MACOM_MAAP-011139_MAAP-011246_PR_Photo (2)Richardson RFPD Inc. announced the availability and full design support capabilities for two Ka-band power amplifiers from M/A-COM Technology Solutions.The MAAP-011139 is a 4-stage, 4 W power amplifier that operates from 28.5 to 31 GHz and provides 22 dB of linear gain. The MAAP-011246 is a 4-stage, 2 W power amplifier that operates from 27.5 to 31.5 GHz and provides 23 dB of linear gain.


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1 W Ka-band Power Amplifier: TGA4537-SM

TGA4537-SMRFMW Ltd. announces design and sales support for a 1 W power amplifier from Qorvo. The TGA4537-SM operates from 29 to 35 GHz with an integrated power detector for power monitoring. Requiring no additional matching components, the Qorvo TGA4537-SM serves point-to-point radio and Ka-band satellite applications with 18 dB of gain. The TGA4537-SM draws 1100 mA from a 6 V supply with a Psat of 31dBm.


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Gallium Nitride Power Amplifier: TGA2595-CP

TGA2595-CPRFMW Ltd. announces design and sales support for Qorvo’s TGA2595-CP, a 27.5 to 31GHz gallium nitride (GaN) power amplifier serving VSAT  and SatCom applications. The TGA2595-CP offers 8 W of Psat power with a PAE of 22%. Small signal gain is >25 dB. A balanced configuration supports low return loss and improves robustness into non-ideal loads. Drawing 560 mA from a 20 V supply, the Qorvo TGA2595-CP comes in a copper based, flange package. 


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Two Global Navigation Low Noise Amplifiers: SKY65605-21 and SKY65611-21

SKY65605-21_SKY65611-11Skyworks introduces two global navigation low noise amplifiers.  The SKY65605-21 and SKY65611-21 are both designed for BeiDou/GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver applications and are optimized to operate from 1559 to 1606 MHz.  Each device integrates all output matching components, thereby requiring only a single external input matching component.The devices provide high linearity, excellent gain, a high 1 dB input compression point (IP1 dB), and a superior noise figure.


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Ka-band Amplifier: TGA4544-SM

TGA4544-SMRFMW Ltd. announces design and sales support for a Ka-band amplifier with 1 W output power. Qorvo’s TGA4544-SM supports 28 GHz, point-to-point radio and Ka-band linear satellite communication systems in the 26 to 31 GHz frequency range. Available in a 5 x 5 mm QFN package, the TGA4544-SM has 23 dB of gain, a P1dB of 31 dBm and Psat of 32 dBm. OIP3 is rated at 41 dBm. Qorvo has designed this PA for ease-of-use so no matching components are required. 


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RF Amplifier

2180Empower RF announced it is shipping an RF amplifier system that complements the frequency coverage and power level footprint of its next generation, high power PA product family. Model 2180, covering 1 to 2.5 GHz and delivering an unprecedented 2 kW CW of broadband output power in an 8U, air cooled chassis, is its latest market release.


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