16-03-2022 | Guerrilla RF | Subs & Systems
Guerrilla RF has released the GRF3012 and GRF3016, two new ultra-wideband gain blocks aimed at broadband applications such as instrumentation, microwave backhaul, and general-purpose RF and microwave amplification. Each device includes multiple octaves, with frequency ranges extending from near-DC to 12GHz, and overall coverage expanding overs the HF, VHF, UHF, L, S, C and X bands.
When operating at 5GHz, the GRF3012 draws just 22mA of current while providing 11dB of gain, 18dBm of OIP3 linearity, a compression level of 5dBm, and a Noise Figure of 5dB. Its sister part, the GRF3016, offers enhanced linearity and compression performance in exchange for an increased bias level of 70mA. At its mid-band point of 5GHz, it provides 13.5dB of gain, 30dBm of OIP3 linearity, 16.5dBm of OP1dB compression, and a low Noise Figure of just 4.2dB. Both components are provided in pin-compatible 1.5mm x 1.5mm, 6-pin DFN packages.
When describing the motivation behind the development of these new devices, Ryan Pratt, CEO and founder of Guerrilla RF, stated: “The GRF3012 and GRF3016 represent the next natural progression for our growing family of broadband components. After identifying specific performance requirements within the instrumentation market, we were able to leverage our deep library of amplifier cores to create two new devices that offer an ideal blend of flat gain, linearity, compression and noise performance. Guerrilla RF thrives on this approach to product development; we constantly find success in leveraging our vast library of core designs while utilising agile development techniques to perfect our product offering.”
