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Transmit/Receive Module: RF6549

RF6549Designed for 868MHz and 902 to 928MHz AMR solutions, RFMD’s new RF6549 features separate ports for Rx and Tx paths, and two ports on the output for connecting a diversity solution or a test port. The PA section includes a nominal output power of 28 dBm. The device comes in a 6 mm x 6 mm, 32-pin package.


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Digital Step Attenuators: RFSA2644 / 2654

RFSA2644RFMD’s new RFSA2644/2654 6-bit digital step attenuators (DSAs) feature high linearity over their entire 31.5 dB gain control range with excellent step accuracy in 0.5 dB steps. They are programmed via a serial mode control interface that is both 3 and 5 V compatible.


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Circulators: RFCR2207 and RFCR2208

RFCR2207-2208RFMD’s new small profile, low-cost, drop-in RFCR220x circulators are designed for various wireless applications. They feature robust construction for high reliability, low insertion loss, excellent IMD (Inter-Modulation Distortion) performance, and are magnetically shielded. They are also RoHS compliant.


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Linear Power Amplifier

RFPA1012RFMD's new RFPA1012 GaAs HBT linear power amplifier is specifically designed for wireless infrastructure applications. Using a GaAs HBT fabrication process, this high performance single-stage amplifier achieves a high IP3/DC power ratio that operates over a broad frequency range.


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Tx/Rx Front End Modules: RF65x9 Series

RF6509The RF65x9 series of Tx/Rx Modules integrate a complete solution in a single front end module (FEM) for AMI/AMR and Smart Grid solutions. The FEMs integrate a PA, Tx filtering, input and output switches, a Tx or Rx attenuation path, and an LNA with bypass mode.


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InGaP HBT Power Amplifier: RFPA2089

RFPA2089_SPRFMD’s new RFPA2089 is a single-stage InGaP HBT power amplifier specifically designed for wireless infrastructure applications. It offers high-gain linear operation at a comparably low DC power making it ideal for next generation radios requiring high efficiency. Its external matching allows for use across various radio platforms.


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Digital Step Attenuators: RFSA2514/2524

RFSA2514RFMD’s new RFSA2514/2524 5-bit digital step attenuators (DSAs) feature high linearity over their entire gain control range with excellent step accuracy in 0.5dB (RFSA2514) or 1 dB (RFSA2524) steps. They are programmed via a serial mode control interface that is both 3 and 5 V compatible.


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Front End Module: RF5836

RF5836_SPRFMD’s new RF5836 provides a complete integrated solution in a single front end module (FEM) for WiFi 802.11a/n systems. The ultra-small form factor and integrated matching minimizes the layout area in the customer's application and greatly reduces the number of external components.


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Three Power Amplifiers: RFPA1002, 1003, and 1702

RFPAFamilyRF Micro Devices, Inc. a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance radio frequency components and compound semiconductor technologies, today announced the introduction of three new power amplifiers for high-frequency point-to-point radio applications. RFMD's RFPA1002, RFPA1003, and RFPA1702 deliver >1 W RF output power in the 10 to 20GHz frequency bands and expand the company's portfolio of radio chipsets targeting cellular backhaul and other markets.


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RFMD introduces WiFi front end modules at IMS 2012

RF Micro Devices Inc. announced the release of four high-performance front end modules (FEMs) for next generation WiFi applications. The RFMD® RFFM8200, RFFM8500, RFFM8202, and RFFM8502 are highly integrated FEM solutions covering multiple WiFi standards and frequency bands, particularly IEEE802.11n and the emerging 802.11ac specification. RFMD's FEMs achieve industry-leading linear power and dynamic error vector magnitude (EVM) performance in support of the newest reference designs from the world's leading WiFi chipset providers.


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