RF Amplifiers

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
HMC590

HMC590

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF AMP GP 6GHZ-10GHZ DIE

0

ISL3984IR

ISL3984IR

Intersil (Renesas Electronics America)

NARROW BAND LOW POWER AMPLIFIER

124

HMC594

HMC594

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF AMP GP 2GHZ-4GHZ DIE

0

CMPA5259080S

CMPA5259080S

Wolfspeed - a Cree company

80W GAN MMIC PA, 40V, 5.2-5.9GHZ

0

SKY65981-11

SKY65981-11

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF AMP 802.11A/N/AC 5GHZ 6QFN

1555

HMC451LC3TR-R5

HMC451LC3TR-R5

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF AMP VSAT 5GHZ-20GHZ 16SMT

302

HMC661LC4B

HMC661LC4B

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF AMP GP 0HZ-18GHZ 24SMT

8

SE2565T-R

SE2565T-R

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

IC RF AMP GP 2.4GHZ 16QFN

5463

MAX2649EBT-T

MAX2649EBT-T

Analog Devices, Inc.

5GHZ LOW-NOISE AMPLIFIER

10000

BGA915N7E6327

BGA915N7E6327

IR (Infineon Technologies)

RF & WIRELESS CONTROL LNA

7500

MAX2640EUT+T

MAX2640EUT+T

Maxim Integrated

IC AMP CEL 300MHZ-2.5GHZ SOT23-6

2456

HMC1087

HMC1087

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF AMP RADAR 2GHZ-20GHZ DIE

0

NW-PA-11B02A

NW-PA-11B02A

NuWaves Engineering

RF PWR AMP, 10W, 200-2600MHZ

0

MNA-4A+

MNA-4A+

SMT GAIN BLOCK, 500 - 2500 MHZ,

0

HMC741ST89ETR

HMC741ST89ETR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF AMP GP 50MHZ-3GHZ SOT89

2353

HMC594-SX

HMC594-SX

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF AMP GP 2GHZ-4GHZ DIE

2

HMC-C029

HMC-C029

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC RF AMP RADAR 5GHZ-10GHZ

0

BGA3023Y

BGA3023Y

NXP Semiconductors

IC RF AMP CATV 40MHZ-1.2GHZ 8HSO

0

HMC407MS8GTR

HMC407MS8GTR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC AMP HIPERLAN 5GHZ-7GHZ 8SMD

0

LNA-40-00102600-30-10P

LNA-40-00102600-30-10P

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

LNA .1-26 GHZ

1

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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