GaN-based amps suit cable apps

The RFPD2940, RFPP2870, and RFCM3080 GaN-based amplifiers target cable applications. The RFPD2940 high-power CATV power-doubler amplifier delivers an output power of 63 dBmV without compromising the critical linearity performance requirements of CATV applications. The RFPP2870 and RFCM3080 GaN-based push-pull amplifiers are ideally suited to drive GaN-based final stage CATV power-doubler amplifiers.

The output power of the RFPD2940 enables CATV network operators to upgrade existing systems to wider bandwidths, enabling higher data throughput while also reducing operating expenses. The RFPD2940 CATV power-doubler amplifier operates from 45 MHz to 1,000 MHz, has 23 dB gain at 1,000 MHz, features superior input and output return loss of –20 dB, and delivers better than –73 dB CTB and CSO performance.

The RFPP2870 and RFCM3080 feature 28 dB gain at 1,003 MHz, have an input and output return loss of –20 dB typical, and deliver low distortion levels of –68 dBc CTB and –75 dBc CSO.

The RFPD2940 is housed in the SOT-115J package, the RFPP2870 in the SOT-115 package, and the RFCM3080 in a miniature 11 x 8.5 mm MCM surface mount package.(Contact company for pricing and availability)

By Christina Nickolas

RF Micro Devices , Greensboro , NC
Sales 336-664-1233
www.rfmd.com