RFMW to distribute TriQuint high linearity amplifier
US components distributor, RFMW, is to provide design and sales support for TriQuint Semiconductor’s TQP7M9106, high linearity amplifier with frequency coverage from 50MHz to 1.5GHz. This QFN 4x4mm packaged amplifier provides around 21dB of gain at 1GHz while drawing a 455mA of current from a 5V supply. According to RFMW, output IP3 is an astounding 50dBm making this amplifier useful in applications such as 3G/4G wireless infrastructure, small cell BTS transceivers, boosters, high power amplifiers and defence communications. The TQP7M9106 is part of a family of highly linear amplifiers, QFN 4x4mm packaged devices that includes the TQM7M9104 which pushes the high end frequency to 4GHz. As RFMW also claims, the amplifier contains added patented features implemented on-chip that differentiates it from other products in the market. It contains RF overdrive protection while the internal active bias allows the amplifier to operate off of a 5V supply and provides DC over-voltage protection. On-chip ESD protection also allows the amplifier to have a very robust Class 1C HBM ESD rating. According to RFMW, the device is ideal for 3G / 4G small cell base stations, high power amplifiers, repeaters, defence communications, or any other general wireless application in the 50-1500MHz frequency range.
