RF Amplifiers

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
HMC7950LS6TR

HMC7950LS6TR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF AMP 2GHZ-28GHZ 16LCC-HS

0

HMC441LC3B

HMC441LC3B

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF AMP GP 6GHZ-18GHZ 12CSMT

2557

CMPA2060035F

CMPA2060035F

Wolfspeed - a Cree company

GAN MMIC 35W 28V 2.0-6.0GHZ

1

PHA-11+

PHA-11+

SMT DUAL MATCHED AMPLIFIER, 50 -

0

HMC1049

HMC1049

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF AMP VSAT 300MHZ-20GHZ DIE

50

MWE6IC9100NR1

MWE6IC9100NR1

Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (NXP Semiconductors)

NARROW BAND HIGH POWER AMPLIFIER

39

HMC517LC4

HMC517LC4

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF AMP GP 17GHZ-26GHZ 24SMT

30

BGM1014,115

BGM1014,115

NXP Semiconductors

MMIC AMPLIFIER 6TSSOP

0

HILNA-G2V1

HILNA-G2V1

NuWaves Engineering

LOW NOISE AMP, 40DB GAIN, 50-100

27

AD8351ARM-REEL7

AD8351ARM-REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

DIFFERENTIAL RF/IF AMPLIFIER

242

HMC8412TCPZ-EP-PT

HMC8412TCPZ-EP-PT

Analog Devices, Inc.

.LNA 0.4 11 GHZ

3

MAAM-011163-TR1000

MAAM-011163-TR1000

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

IC RF AMP 5 - 1218 MHZ SOIC-8EP

0

MD7IC2250GNR1

MD7IC2250GNR1

NXP Semiconductors

IC AMP W-CDMA 2GHZ-2.2GHZ TO270

0

MAX2235EUP+

MAX2235EUP+

Maxim Integrated

IC AMP ISM 800MHZ-1GHZ 20TSSOP

883

ADL5322ACPZ-WP

ADL5322ACPZ-WP

Analog Devices, Inc.

GAAS MATCHED RF PA PREDRIVER

19500

HMC-C004

HMC-C004

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC AMP VSAT 10MHZ-20GHZ MODULE

1

HMC464

HMC464

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF AMP VSAT 2GHZ-20GHZ DIE

20

AVA-183A+

AVA-183A+

SMT GAIN BLOCK, 5000 - 18000 MHZ

0

MAR-1SM+

MAR-1SM+

SMT GAIN BLOCK, DC - 1000 MHZ, 5

0

GVA-123+

GVA-123+

SMT GAIN BLOCK, 10 - 12000 MHZ,

0

RF Amplifiers

1. Overview

RF/IF amplifiers and RFID amplifiers are critical components in wireless communication systems, designed to boost signal strength while maintaining signal integrity. RF amplifiers operate across radio frequency (RF) and intermediate frequency (IF) bands, enabling signal transmission/reception in devices like base stations, IoT modules, and medical equipment. RFID amplifiers specialize in enhancing signals for radio frequency identification systems, ensuring reliable data exchange between readers and tags. These components are essential for modern technologies such as 5G networks, smart logistics, and contactless payment systems.

2. Main Types and Functional Classification

TypeFunctional CharacteristicsApplication Examples
Low Noise Amplifier (LNA)High sensitivity, minimal added noiseRF receivers, satellite communication
Power Amplifier (PA)High output power, efficiency optimizationCellular base stations, Wi-Fi routers
IF AmplifierFixed/dynamic gain control at IF bandsTelevision tuners, radar systems
Variable Gain Amplifier (VGA)Adjustable gain for signal conditioningSoftware-defined radios, test equipment
RFID Reader AmplifierImpedance matching for tag interrogationUHF RFID readers, NFC terminals

3. Structure and Components

Typical RF amplifiers consist of: - Dielectric substrate (e.g., FR4, Rogers material) with conductive traces - Transistor elements (GaAs FETs, SiGe BJTs, or GaN HEMTs) - Impedance matching networks (LC circuits or microstrip lines) - Thermal management (heat sinks or thermal vias) - Shielded enclosure for EMI protection Modern designs integrate bias tees, directional couplers, and protection diodes.

4. Key Technical Specifications

ParameterDescriptionImportance
Gain (dB)Signal amplification ratioDetermines signal reach and clarity
Noise Figure (dB)Additional noise introducedImpacts receiver sensitivity
Output Power (dBm)Maximum deliverable powerDictates transmission distance
Frequency Range (GHz)Operational bandwidthSystem compatibility factor
P1dB CompressionLinear-to-saturation thresholdEnsures signal fidelity
IP3 (dBm)Intermodulation distortion resistanceMulti-signal environment performance

5. Application Fields

  • Telecommunications: 5G NR base stations, microwave links
  • Healthcare: MRI machine RF coils, wireless endoscopy
  • Logistics: UHF RFID warehouse automation
  • Automotive: V2X communication modules, tire pressure sensors
  • Consumer Electronics: Bluetooth LE beacons, NFC payment terminals

6. Leading Manufacturers and Products

ManufacturerRepresentative ProductKey Features
Texas InstrumentsLMX2500Integrated synthesizer with 15dBm output power
Analog DevicesADAR10004-channel mmWave beamformer for 24GHz RFID
STMicroelectronicsSTRF79XHighly integrated NFC/RFID transceiver
Nordic SemiconductornRF215402.4GHz front-end module with +20dB gain
ImpinjR4H001UHF Gen2 RFID reader IC with on-chip amplifier

7. Selection Guidelines

Key considerations include: - Frequency alignment with system requirements - Gain flatness across operational bandwidth - Thermal dissipation capabilities - Package type (QFN, BGA, or connectorized) - Environmental compliance (temperature, humidity) - Cost vs. performance trade-offs

8. Industry Trends

Emerging trends include: - Transition to GaN technology for higher power density - Silicon integration for mmWave applications - AI-driven dynamic impedance matching - Energy-efficient Class-J and Doherty architectures - Convergence with photonic ICs for 6G systems

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