Fully-matched RF power amplifiers for use in the 2.4GHz frequency band

Mouser is now stocking Avago Technologies' MGA 430x 2.4GHz amplifier modules. The fully-matched RF power amplifiers target 2.4GHz frequency band applications and are manufactured using Avago's proprietary 0.25µ GaAs enhancement-mode pHEMT process technology. The MGA 430x amplifiers feature a compact footprint, high gain and high linearity. The modules are available in two frequency bands. The MGA 43040 is for use in the 2.3GHz to 2.4GHz frequency band and provides 40dB of gain, while the MGA 43024 is for use in the 2.401GHz to 2.484GHz frequency band and provides 40.5dB of gain. Both provide high linear output power and a built in RF detector. The MGA 4302x amplifier modules provide fully-matched input and output ports, allowing the output load to see the same impedance as the source. These amplifiers are built with Avago's GaAs E pHEMT process technology which is optimized for high frequency wireless semiconductors that require devices to be low cost, large device size, high uniformity, and be capable of handling high power signals efficiently. The amplifiers are packaged in a compact 5mm x 5mm moulded chip on board (MCOB) module. The MGA-43024 is ideal for Wireless LAN (WLAN) applications, such as access points and hot spots, while the MGA-43040 is designed for final stage amplification of low power and medium power cellular base stations, says the company.