News | August 15, 2024

Richardson RFPD Announces Lineup Of Ka-Band, GaN-On-SiC MMIC RF Power Amplifiers For 5G And SATCOM From UMS

Devices deliver high power, high PAE and high linearity in a range of power levels

Richardson RFPD, Inc., an Arrow Electronics company, announced today a featured lineup of Ka-band, GaN-on-SiC MMIC power amplifiers from United Monolithic Semiconductors.

Offered in die and plastic QFN packaging, the devices are available in a variety of power levels to support Ka-band SATCOM uplink and 5G FR2 bands n257, n258, n259 (partial), n260 and n261.

UMS’ proprietary GH15 GaN process is optimized up to 42 GHz and delivers high power, high PAE and high linearity. It is ideal for transmitting modulated waveforms.

The featured Ka-band MMIC amplifiers include:

Part Number

Frequency Range
(GHz)

Psat
(dBm)

Gain
(dB)

Efficiency
(%)

Drain Voltage
(V)

Package Type

CHA6682-98F/00

24–27.5

37

25

32

20

Die

CHA8362-99F/00

26.5–31

44

25

30

25

Die

CHA6357-QKB/20

27–31

36

28

20

20

Plastic SMT

CHA8262-99F/00

27.5–31.5

41

24

25

20

Die

CHA6094-QKB/20

35–42.5

33

26

13

27

Plastic SMT

CHA6095-QKB/20

35–42.5

36

25

12

27

Plastic SMT

CHA7452-99F/00

35.5–40.5

39.5

29

24

20

Die

CHA7453-99F/00

37.5–41.5

39.5

28

22

20

Die

CHA7455-99F/00

39.5–42.5

39.5

32

24

20

Die

Samples and evaluation boards are available from Richardson RFPD. In addition to the above-listed standard parts, customization, advanced packaging and foundry services are available.

To find more information, or to purchase these products today online, visit the Ka-Band GaN-on-SiC MMIC RF Power Amplifiers for 5G & SATCOM from UMS webpage. The devices are also available by calling 1-800-737-6937 (within North America) or find a local sales engineer (worldwide) at Local Sales Support. For more information, visit UMS storefront webpage (https://shop.richardsonrfpd.com/Supplier/Index/United__Monolithic__Semiconductors).

About Richardson RFPD
Richardson RFPD, an Arrow Electronics company, is a global leader in the RF, wireless, IoT and power technologies markets. It brings relationships with many of the industry’s top radio frequency and power component suppliers. Whether it’s designing components or engineering complete solutions, Richardson RFPD’s worldwide design centers and technical sales team provide comprehensive support for customers’ go-to-market strategy, from prototype to production. For more information, visit richardsonrfpd.com.

Source: Richardson RFPD