NXP’s RF power macro GaN portfolio includes high power RF transistors designed for Remote Radio Heads (RRH) in cellular base stations. These devices are designed for 40 W to 80 W radio units targeting 4T4R and 8T8R infrastructures.
Features
- Common package across frequency bands: OM-780-4S4S over-molded plastic package
- High impedances for optimal broadband performance
- Designed in asymmetric Doherty configuration for high-efficiency performance
- Able to withstand extremely high output VSWR and broadband operating conditions
- Low-memory GaN improved Error Vector Magnitude (EVM) with Digital Pre-Distortion (DPD) for high linearity of the RF signal
- Based on NXP’s low memory GaN process
- Manufactured in NXP’s Gallium Nitride fab in Chandler, Arizona
RF Power Macro GaN Transistors Portfolio
Part Number | Frequency Range (MHz) | Pout (Avg W) | Gain (dB) | Supply Voltage (V) | Availability | A5G07H800W19NR3 | 717 – 850
| 112
| 19.3
| 50 | Learn More / Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A5G08H800W19NR3
| 865 – 960
| 112
| 19.5
| 50
| Learn More / Order
|
A5G18H610W19NR3
| 1805 – 1880
| 85
| 17.5
| 48
| Learn More / Order
|
A5G19H605W19NR3
| 1930 – 1995
| 85
| 16.7
| 48
| Learn More / Order
|
A5G21H605W19NR3
| 2110 – 2200
| 85
| 16.5
| 48
| Learn More / Order
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A5G26H605W19NR3
| 2496 – 2690
| 85
| 15.3
| 48
| Learn More / Order
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Recommended Amplifier Lineup using NXP Macro GaN Transistors
(Select Frequency Range)
- 48 V GaN
- 48 V GaN
- 48 V GaN
- 48 V GaN
- 48 V GaN
- 48 V GaN
Macro GaN for 5G Infrastructure
The traditional 4T4R radio configuration contains 4 power amplifiers and is used in areas with moderate data demand. 8T8R radios allow for more complex beamforming to improve signal reach and the ability to handle more simultaneous users in higher density environments such as suburban communities.
Low-Memory Proprietary GAN from NXP
Reduced Memory Effect
(older, foundry-based NXP generations)
Traditional GaN EVM
NXP RF Ga EVM
- Addresses the linearity challenge of 5G signals
- Maximize linearity and reduced DPD complexity
- Improves pulse to pulse stability for pulsed applications
- Shows a larger dispersed pattern
- PA is distorting the signal beyond desired levels
- Points converge to single location, successfully reproducing the waveform
- Enables 5G signal to reach destination
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