DESCRIPTION

This general purpose amplifier is a low cost, broadband RFIC manufactured with an InGaP/GaAs Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor (HBT) process (MOCVD). This RFIC amplifier was designed as an easily cascadable 50 ohm gain block. The device is self-contained with 50 ohm input and output impedance. Applications include IF and RF amplification in wireless/ wired voice and data communication products and broadband test equipment operating up to 6 GHz.

This RFIC amplifier is initially available in a plastic SOT-89 3-Pin package to handle P1dB output power up to 19dBm (5V). The same RFIC will be available later in an advanced Microsemi Gigamite™ package, with significantly smaller footprint for applications where board space is at a premium.

KEY FEATURES

◾ Advanced InGaP HBT

◾ DC to 6GHz

◾ Single +5V Supply

◾ Small Signal Gain = 16dB

◾ P1dB = 19dBm (5V), f=1GHz

◾ SOT-89 3-Pin, & Gigamite Packages

APPLICATIONS/BENEFITS

◾ Broadband Gain Blocks

◾ IF or RF buffer Amplifiers

◾ Driver Stage for Power Amps

◾ Final Power Amp for Low to Medium Power Applications

◾ Broadband Test Equipment