Product Description

The RF2046 is a general purpose, low cost RF amplifier IC. The device is manufactured on an advanced Gallium Arsenide Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor (HBT) process, and has been designed for use as an easily-cascadable 50Ω gain block. Applications include IF and RF amplification in wireless voice and data communication products operating in frequency bands up to 3000MHz.

Features

• DC to 3000MHz Operation

• Internally matched Input and Output

• 22dB Small Signal Gain

• 3.8dB Noise Figure

• 10mW Linear Output Power

• Single Positive Power Supply

Typical Applications

• Broadband, Low Noise Gain Blocks

• IF or RF Buffer Amplifiers

• Driver Stage for Power Amplifiers

• Final PA for Low Power Applications

• High Reliability Applications

• Broadband Test Equipment