First integrated amplifier and balun in one package

Integrated Device Technology (IDT) has introduced a broadband differential input RF amplifier that is claimed to simplify designs for transmitters utilising RF digital-to-analogue converters and/or integrated transceivers used in base stations and public safety infrastructure.

IDT’s F1423 integrates a high-performance amplifier and balun in one small package, providing a differential input that aligns with the standard differential Tx outputs of RF DACs and integrated transceivers. Together with its wideband RF performance, this is said to result in a much more streamlined transmitter design than competitive alternatives for today’s advanced wireless applications.

The F1423 delivers wide bandwidth, from 600 to 3000MHz, to address a variety of RF transmitter applications with a single device. Also, this amplifier delivers 13dB typical gain, 20dB Common-Mode-Rejection-Ratio and linearity of 42dBm OIP3 @ 2000MHz.

The F1423 features a 50O differential RF input and 50O single-ended output with up to 22dBm of output power at 1dB compression.It is suited for the high crest factor, high bandwidth, complex modulated 2G, 3G, and 4G signals that are output from RF DACs and integrated transceivers.

The F1423 is available in a 4 x 4mm 24-QFN package and operates with a single 5V supply at a typical supply current of 120mA.