Amplifier linearization promotes efficiency in multi-carrier WCDMA basestation
Amplifier linearization promotes efficiency in multi-carrier WCDMA basestation
Vendor:
RFIC Solutions, Inc.
Category:
Amplifier
Driver Amplifier operating from 35 - 39 GHz and can be used in Ka band applications or to drive the high power amplifier
RFDA13C Driver Amplifier operates from 35 - 39 GHz and can be used in Ka band applications or to drive the high power amplifier.
Overview
RFDA13C Driver Amplifier operates from 35 - 39 GHz and can be used in Ka band applications or to drive the high power amplifier. The amplifier provides 15 dB small signal gain and 23 dBm of Output P1dB. The input and output are matched to 50 ohms with on-chip DC blocking capacitors. The device is specifically designed to use in point-to-point radios, cellular backhaul application, 5G RF Transceiver & SATCOM. The technology used to design DA is 0.1um GaAs pHEMT Process. Results are shown in datasheet with all parasitics & coupling effects at desired frequency.
Key features
- RF Frequency: 35-39 GHz
- Gain of 15 dB
- Output P1dB of 23 dBm
- Noise Figure of 3 dB
- OIP3 is 33 dBm
- Output Saturated Power: 25 dBm
- Bias: VDD1= 4V, VGG1= -0.6/-0.45 V, ID= 240mA
- Die Size: 2 mm x 2 mm
- This IP is similar in performance with TriQuint's TGA4522
Block Diagram
RFDA13C block diagram
Benefits
- High power
- Flat gain over band
- 50 ohm input and output match
- Low noise figure
- Low cost
- Porting: IP can be ported to 65nm Si / CMOS node
Applications
- Point to point communication
- Digital radio
- Military SATCOM
- Satellite internet access
- Geostationary orbit communications
What’s Included?
- Schematic and Netlist
- Abstract Model (.lib file)
- Layout View(Optional)
- Behavioral model (Circuit & EM simulation)
- Extracted View(Optional)
- GDSII
- DRC, LVS, Antenna report
- Test bench with saved configuration(Optional)
- Documentation
Specifications
Identity
Part Number
RFDA13C
Vendor
RFIC Solutions, Inc.
Type
Silicon IP
Provider
HQ:
United States
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Frequently asked questions about Amplifier IP cores
What is Driver Amplifier operating from 35 - 39 GHz and can be used in Ka band applications or to drive the high power amplifier?
Driver Amplifier operating from 35 - 39 GHz and can be used in Ka band applications or to drive the high power amplifier is a Amplifier IP core from RFIC Solutions, Inc. listed on Semi IP Hub.
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