RF amplification is a critical part of any RF system. A variety of devices is available to enable different application and system requirements, from discrete transistors to full RF Front End boards. Higher levels of integration could speed your development time to market and reduce risk, but not all applications are suited for these solutions.
Richardson RFPD inventories and supports a broad portfolio of RF transmit devices from the leading manufacturers.
Featured RF Amplifiers
RF Power Transistors
Impedance Matched Transistor (IMFET)
RF Power Amplifier IC
RF Power Amplifier Module
Multiple stage amplifier with integrated bias, control, and 50 Ω impedance matching. Similar to a pallet amplifier, but enclosed in an aluminum housing and with more functionality, including software control, and wider bandwidth. Ideal for Radar, Communications, Electronic Warfare, or RF Lab Test applications.
RF Front End Board
Complete circuit block that includes full transmit and receive path. May be single or multiple (MIMO) configuration. Closest product to an OEM module. Intended to integrate with radio system boards that contain transceiver and baseband processor, like a software defined radio (SDR) System on Module (SoM).
RF Pallet Amplifier
Single or multiple stage RF power transistor circuit mounted to a printed circuit board and baseplate. Bias, control, and impedance matching circuitry is included. Quite simply, this is a high-power, 50 Ω gain block that is intended to be integrated into a high power transmitter.
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Discrete Transistor, IMFET or Power Amplifier IC... Selection by Application
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