Richardson RFPD Announces Key RF Amplifier MMICs Designed To Optimize 3G/4G Infrastructure Base Stations And Repeaters

New Freescale Semiconductor Devices Streamline Development Projects

Richardson RFPD, Inc. recently announces off-the-shelf availability for a complete set of key building-block RF amplifiers, each of which has been designed specifically for enhanced performance in demanding applications such as 3G/4G wireless communications systems. The product line is based on advanced semiconductor technologies, including InGaP HBT and Enhanced-Mode GaAs pHEMT (E-pHEMT), providing a superior combination of high dynamic range, low noise figure, and low intermodulation distortion relative to P1dB. Applications include macrocell down to picocell and femtocell base station transmitter and receiver designs, tower mount amplifiers, remote radio heads, and RF repeaters. This high-performance MMIC product line includes devices that can be used in BWA, CDMA, GSM, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, W-CDMA, and LTE networks.

Five of the latest MMICs from this extensive new RF product line include:

• MMA20312BV – High-efficiency, high-linearity 1-Watt Power Amplifier (Class AB, 2-stage)
  • InGaP HBT; 1800-2200 MHz; Gain = 27.2 dB; P1dB = 30.5 dBm; Supply = 3.3 – 5.0 volts
  • Driver amplifier in macrocell BTS; output stage in pico/femtocell or repeater application.
• MML09211H – Low Noise Amplifier (LNA)
  • E-pHEMT; 400-1400 MHz; Gain = 21.3 dB; NF = 0.52dB; P1dB = 22.0 dBm; Supply = 5.0 volts
• MML20211H – Low Noise Amplifier (LNA)
  • E-pHEMT; 1400-2800 MHz; Gain = 18.6 dB; NF = 0.65dB; P1dB = 21.3 dBm; Supply = 5.0 volts
• MMG15241H – General Purpose Amplifier (GPA)
  • E-pHEMT; 500-2800 MHz; Gain = 15.9 dB; P1dB = 24.0 dBm; Supply = 5.0 volts
• MMG20271H – General Purpose Amplifier (GPA)
  • E-pHEMT; 1500-2700 MHz; Gain = 16.0 dB; P1dB = 27.5 dBm; Supply = 5.0 volts

Key design tools are available to help streamline your design/development process:

• Product line sample binder
• Designer kits with individual device samples
• Evaluation boards
• Richardson RFPD expert design assistance

In all, over 20 Freescale Semiconductor RF MMIC devices are in stock and ready for shipment. Full design support and product documentation is readily available from Richardson RFPD. To discover more information, or to purchase these products today on the Richardson RFPD website, please visit our webpage for new MMIC amplifiers at www.rell.com/mmic. Each device is also available by calling 1-800-737-6937 (within the U.S. and Canada); or please find your local sales engineer (worldwide) at Local Sales Support.

About Richardson RFPD, Inc.:
Richardson RFPD, Inc., an Arrow Electronics Company, is a global leader in the RF and wireless communications, power conversion and renewable energy markets. Relationships with the industry's top component suppliers enable Richardson RFPD to meet the total engineering needs of each customer. Whether it's designing components or engineering complete solutions, Richardson RFPD's worldwide design centers and technical sales team provide support for all aspects of customers' go-to-market strategy, from prototype to production. For more information, visit www.richardsonrfpd.com.

SOURCE: Richardson RFPD, Inc.