GaN Breaks Barriers—RF Power Amplifiers Go Wide And High

By Keith Benson, Analog Devices

The increasing demand for higher data rates in telecommunications and higher resolution in industrial systems is pushing the frequency of operation higher for the electronics that support them. Many of these systems operate over a wide frequency spectrum and further increased bandwidth requirements are a common request for new designs. Across many of these systems there is a push to use one signal chain for all frequency bands. Advancements in semiconductor technology have led to breakthroughs in capability for high power and wideband amplifiers. Download the full paper for more information.