New Products

New Integrated DVGA Can Reduce BOMs
TriQuint’s new TQM879008 is a fully-integrated, 1.5-2.7 GHz 0.5W digital variable gain amplifier (DVGA) that can reduce BOMs for 3G / 4G wireless infrastructure applications. It is pin-compatible with other TriQuint DVGAs including the TQM829007 and TQM879006. The highly-linear TQM879008 module integrates gain blocks, a digital step attenuator (DSA), a high-linearity 0.5W amplifier, matching components, bias chokes and blocking capacitors in a compact 6x6mm leadless SMT package. Its internal DSA provides a 0.5dB step, 6-bit, 31.5dB gain range and a serial controlled interface with instantaneous bandwidth over the entire 1.5-2.7 GHz frequency range. At 2.6 GHz, the TQM879008 provides +48.5dBm OIP3 and +27.3dBm P1dB from a single +5V supply.  Contact product marketing for details.

New Cost-Effective Integrated Gain Block
TriQuint has added the TQP369185 to its family of 3G / 4G high-efficiency Darlington-pair cascadable gain block amplifiers for DC to 6 GHz operation. The TQP369185 provides up 20.5dB of gain and up to 19.7dBm of P1dB; it also integrates an internal active bias. All family members are internally matched to 50 ohms and deliver ultra-flat gain. TriQuint solutions provide cost-effective, broadband performance for base transceiver station, repeater, CATV, SATV and defense / aerospace applications. Contact TriQuint Sales for additional product details, samples and evaluation fixtures.

New RF SAWs Deliver Excellent Base Station Performance
TriQuint has released three new RF SAW filters that offer excellent power handling, low insertion loss and high attenuation for 3G / 4G base stations. TriQuint’s 856934 (Band 3 / 1842.5 MHz) offers 75 MHz BW, max 4.2dB IL and attenuation of 20dB at 1785 MHz. Our new 857019 (Band 5e / 835 MHz) offers 30 MHz BW, max 3.0dB IL and attenuation of 20dB at 869 MHz. The 856977 (Bands 13 and 14 / 787.5 MHz) offers 22 MHz BW, max 2.75dB IL and attenuation of 40dB at 843 MHz. Contact TriQuint Sales and Marketing for samples and evaluation fixtures.

DOCSIS^® 3.0 Amplifier Delivers >4dB Margin & Simplifies RF Design
TriQuint’s new TAT2814A satisfies DOCSIS^® 3.0 specifications with more than 4dB (typical) performance margin; attenuation range is typically 18dB (depending on input / output power levels) with 30dB gain and a noise figure of 2.7dB. The TAT2814A integrates two stages of amplification with a variable gain attenuator, thereby greatly simplifying CATV RF design by reducing the number of discrete RF components. Legacy solutions require up to 5 times the PCB space while consuming up to twice the electrical power. TriQuint’s new product solution is ideal for output stage amplifier designs including Edge QAM, CMTS and EOC approaches that support DOCSIS 3.0 power amplifier levels. Contact product marketing for details or connect with sales for the closest TriQuint representative.

Flexible and High Gain ‘Push Pull’ Solution for CATV Infrastructure
TriQuint’s new TAT8858 is a 34dB integrated push pull amplifier that is ideally suited for many 75 ohm amplifier / transimpedance receiver applications. It offers superior flexibility since it can operate at 12-24V with variable gain levels from 26-34dB. It can lower operational costs by significantly reducing current consumption and can replace multiple discrete components in CATV designs. The device’s high gain also off-loads output amplifier demands, while providing very low noise performance. Contact product marketing for details or connect with sales for the closest TriQuint representative.

New ‘Doubler’ for CATV Infrastructure Lowers Power Consumption
The TAT8857 is ideal for use as a ‘doubler’ in typical 75 ohm line amplifier systems where it reduces power consumption 20% compared to existing MMIC solutions in standard 24V operation; the device can also be operated at 12V for optimal efficiency. The TAT8857 is versatile, designed for distribution node applications from 40-1002 MHz. The TAT8857 provides low distortion and configurable gain from 21-27dB. Samples and evaluation fixtures are available. Contact product marketing for details or connect with sales for the closest TriQuint representative.

New 30W GaN PA for 2.5-6 GHz Applications
TriQuint's new 30W GaN power amplifier, TGA2576-FL, supports defense, communications and general test applications across 2.5-6 GHz. It offers 30W of saturated output power with 35% PAE and 26dBm of small signal gain; it is available in a standard, flange-mount package. The new GaN power amplifier complements TriQuint's existing line of innovative GaN solutions. Samples and evaluation fixtures are now available. Contact product marketing for details, or connect with sales for the closest TriQuint representative.

Industry's Smallest Tx Modules Integrate New Ultra-Small Core to Deliver 40% Size Reductions
TriQuint's new QUANTUM Tx™ modules feature design innovations that bring significant size and cost breakthroughs without compromising performance. Measuring only 5x6mm, they integrate our new ultra-small core to achieve a 40% size reduction over the previous generation, offering improved system efficiency and full RF transmit functionality for smartphones, feature phones and low-cost voice-only phones. Shipping in volume since mid-2011, the TQM6M4068 has been chosen for many new 2G phone platforms. It also won “Best Product” in the 2011 EDN China Innovation Award program and is approved for MediaTek’s chipset reference design. The TQM6M9069 for 3G / 4G phones has been shipping in volume since January 2012 and has been chosen by some of the world's leading mobile handset manufacturers. The new product showcases TriQuint's strength in integration, since it includes a GSM / GPRS PA and WCDMA antenna switch. TriQuint plans to expand the QUANTUM Tx family in the months ahead with solutions that incorporate additional switch ports to support more frequency bands. Contact product marketing for details.

First Dual-Band PA-Duplexer Modules Offer a Mix-and-Match Platform that Speeds Time to Market
TriQuint's new family of dual-band PA-duplexer modules (PADs) combines two band-specific PAs and duplexers in a single compact package, effectively replacing up to twelve discrete components. Designed to meet the demand for increasing band count in global 3G and 4G smartphones, the TRITIUM Duo™ modules integrate 2 PADs in the space of one. With volume production starting June 2012, the modules are available in matched pairs for bands 1 & 8, 2 & 5 and 1 & 5. All three share a similar 6x4mm footprint, giving designers the flexibility to support multi-band, multi-mode operations across multiple platforms. Mobile device manufacturers can capitalize on the dramatic size reductions to include more features or larger batteries in thinner, lighter form factors with all the performance needed for CDMA, 3G and 4G networks. Contact product marketing for details.

Broadband, DC-6 GHz Gain Blocks
TriQuint's new family of Darlington-pair gain blocks – the TQP369180, TQP369181, TQP369182 and TQP369184 – are general-purpose, cascadable gain blocks offering broadband performance. They can be used for a wide variety of DC-6 GHz applications including base station transceivers, repeaters, defense & aerospace, CATV, and SATV. The TQP36918x products are 50 ohm, low-cost amplifiers in SOT-363 or SOT-89 packages and complement other similar general-purpose amplifiers in our catalog (AGxxx and ECGxxx series of gain blocks). These products are available for two gain levels (15 and 20dB), and offer 29dBm OIP3 across a broad DC-6 GHz frequency range while only consuming 45mA current. They are internally matched using a high-performance HBT process and require only an external RF choke, dropping resistor and blocking / bypass capacitors for operation. The amplifiers are housed in industry-standard, RoHS-compliant packages with a very robust Class 1C HBM ESD rating. Contact product marketing for details.

Low Loss, 7-Bit DSA with 0.25dB Step Size
TriQuint announces the TQP4M9083, a new a high-linearity, low insertion loss, 7-bit, 31.75dB digital step attenuator (DSA) with a 0.25dB step size. It is suitable for 3G / 4G wireless infrastructure as well as other general-purpose wireless applications within the 0.4-3.5 GHz frequency range. The DSA uses a single positive 5V supply and has a serial control interface for changing attenuation states. This product maintains high attenuation accuracy over frequency and temperature. No external matching components or AC ground capacitors are needed for the DSA. The TQP4M9083 is available in a RoHS-compliant, industry-standard 4x4mm leadless QFN and is designed to have a very robust Class 1C ESD rating. Contact product marketing for details.

New High-Linearity, Fully Integrated DVGA Module
TriQuint announces the TQM829007, a new fully integrated 600–1000 MHz DVGA. It is a pin-compatible low-band version of our 1.7–2.7 GHz DVGA (the TQM879006), and adds to our innovative DVGA product family supporting 3G / 4G wireless infrastructure applications including base station transceivers and repeaters. It features high-linearity performance in a fully integrated module comprised of an LNA gain block, a DSA, and a high-linearity ¼W amplifier. The module, housed in a compact 6x6mm leadless SMT package, also integrates all matching components with bias chokes and blocking capacitors. The internal DSA offers 0.5dB step, 6-bit, 31.5dB range, and has a serial controlled interface. The DVGA provides +39.5dBm OIP3 and +24.3dBm P1dB while operating from a single +5V supply. The amplifier also has a very low 2.1dB noise figure (at maximum gain) allowing it to be an ideal DVGA for both receiver and transmitter applications. Contact product marketing for details.

New Highly Linear 2W BTS Amplifier Provides Superior Efficiency
TriQuint's new TQP7M9104 2W driver amplifier sets a new standard for efficiency combined with medium power and built-in circuit protections that guard the device against voltage transients or high input power level injection that can occur in 3G / 4G network base station or similar applications. This InGaP / GaAs HBT delivers high performance across 700-4000 GHz range of frequencies with 15.8dB gain, +49.5dBm OIP3 and +32.8dBm P1dB at 2.14 GHz while only consuming 427mA current at 2.1 GHz. The new amplifier integrates key benefits including ESD, RF over-drive and DC over-voltage protection along with shutdown capability – all in an industry-standard 4x4mm QFN SMT package. The device is ideal for 3G / 4G base station high power amplifiers, pico base stations, repeaters, or other general RF applications where high linearity and excellent efficiency are key. Contact product marketing for details.

New Highly Linear BTS Amplifier Offers Excellent Efficiency & 1W P1dB in a SOT-89 Package
TriQuint's new TQP7M9103 1W driver amplifier offers Class AB efficiency paired with the linearity typically associated with Class A devices. The new device offers 16.6dB gain, 45dBm OIP3, and 29.1dBm of compressed 1dB power while drawing 235mA current at 2.1 GHz. The new amplifier integrates key benefits including ESD, RF over-drive and DC over-voltage protection. Similar to the TQP7M9101 (0.25W) and TQP7M9102 (0.5W) amplifiers in the product family, the amplifier is housed in an easy-to-use, RoHS-compliant SOT-89 package and is ideal for 3G / 4G base station transceivers, repeaters, defense & aerospace, or other general RF applications in the 400-4000 MHz frequency range where high linearity and superior efficiency are key. Contact product marketing for details.

1^st to Market, Highly Efficient 18W GaN RF Power Transistor
TriQuint has introduced the T1G6001528-Q3, a new packaged discrete GaN RF power transistor ideal for military and civilian radar, professional and military radio communications systems, test instrumentation, jammers and wideband or narrowband amplifiers. Filling a market void in the 15-20W GaN power range, it offers more than 18W of compressed output power and greater than 60% efficiency at 6 GHz. The transistor is ideal for narrow and wideband applications, offering exceptional performance from DC to 6 GHz. This innovative highly efficient RF solution can be used as a driver or final stage, delivering 'greener', high-efficiency performance that can lower overall line-up costs. It operates at 28V and is available in an earless ceramic package. Power, gain and efficiency can be optimized for particular applications with simple matching networks external to the device. Contact product marketing for more information.

Low-Cost Tx Module for ULC 2G Handsets
TriQuint announces the TQM6M4068, a new low-cost transmit module ideal for ultra low-cost 2G handsets, M2M cards / modules and telematics modules. A new member of the QUANTUM Tx Module™ family, this dual-band, GSM / GPRS SP4T Tx module is extremely price competitive thanks to implementation of TriQuint CuFlip™ technology. The TQM6M4068 offers uncompromised and best-in-class GaAs PA performance (LB efficiency @ Pmax is 48%, HB efficiency @ Pmax is 44%), while remaining price competitive with low-performance CMOS solutions. Housed in a 5x6mm LGA package (the industry's smallest), this device provides designers with the lowest harmonics out of the antenna port at servo power (LB 2^nd harmonic: -40, 3^rd harmonic: -48; HB 2^nd harmonic: -53, 3^rd harmonic: -47) and is available in high-volume production. Contact product marketing for more information.

Broadband Digital Variable Gain Amplifier Family
TriQuint's new family of broadband digital variable gain amplifiers (DVGAs) – TQM8M9075, TQM8M9076 and TQM8M9077 – feature high linearity over the entire gain control range. These low noise devices provide broadband performance across 50 to 4000 MHz. They typically have greater than 36dBm OIP3 and approximately 3dB noise figure – depending on the specific product – while providing digital variable gain with a 31.5dB of range in 0.5dB steps through a 6-bit serial mode control interface. The DVGAs feature the integration of a high-performance digital step attenuator and a high-linearity, broadband gain block. Both stages are internally matched to 50 ohms. These innovative RF solutions are packaged in RoHS-compliant, compact 5x5mm surface-mount leadless packages and are ideal for 3G / 4G base station transceivers, repeaters, and any other general wireless application operating in the 50 to 4000 MHz range that can benefit from gain control with high IIP3. Contact product marketing for more information.

New 32 Gb/s SMT Differential Driver Offers Lowest Power Consumption
TriQuint has released the world’s 1st optical network 32 Gb/s SMT differential modulator driver amplifier. TGA4959-SL offers the lowest power dissipation available - just 2.2W (Vout = 8Vpp at Vd=5V). It can extend the reach of 40 Gb/s ultra-long distance DP-BPSK modulation format networks; DQPSK is also supported. The TGA4959-SL’s output amplitude is 6-9Vpp; low additive RMA jitter is 580 fsec; gain is 24dB at 16 GHz; rise & fall times are 13 psec. Contact TriQuint product marketing for details.

High-Linearity LNA Ideal for 3G / 4G Receive Chain
TriQuint has released the TGF2021-04-SD, a discrete pHEMT device that is well suited as a 2nd stage LNA in the Rx chain for 3G / 4G base station transceivers, combiner / distribution units, repeaters, or any general wireless application in the DC-4.0 GHz frequency range requiring low noise, broadband performance, and high linearity. At 900 MHz, the TGF2021-04-SD offers 0.6dB noise figure, 39.5dBm OIP3, 16dB gain and 26.5dBm P1dB. Housed in a low-cost, industry standard SOT-89 package, the amplifier draws a low 150mA current. Contact product marketing for more information.

Family of Dual LNAs Offer Ultra Low Noise
TriQuint has introduced a new family of dual LNAs: TQP3M6004, TQP3M6005 and TGA2601-SM – all are ultra low-noise, dual pHEMT discrete devices that are well suited as 1st stage LNAs in a balanced pair configuration within wireless networks applications. These devices operate from 0.8 to 3.0 GHz and offer low-noise performance (as low as 0.36dB per channel), which leads to a better signal-to-noise ratio for improved receiver sensitivity. All devices consist of a single monolithic GaAs die mounted in an industry standard, low-cost 4x4mm QFN package. Contact product marketing for more information.

New Base Station RF SAWs Deliver Excellent Performance
TriQuint has released five new RF SAW filters that offer excellent power handling (+22 dBm), low insertion loss and high attenuation for 3G/4G base stations. TriQuint’s 856844 (Band 13/782 MHz) offers 10 MHz BW, max 2.5dB IL and attenuation of 40dB at 843 MHz. Our new 856932 (Band 20/847 MHz) offers 30 MHz BW, max 2.0dB IL and attenuation of 10dB at 882 MHz. The 856824 (Band 8/897.5 MHz) offers 35 MHz BW, max 2.5dB IL and attenuation of 6dB at 866 MHz. TriQuint’s 856928 (Band 11/1445.4 MHz) offers 35 MHz BW, max 2.5dB IL and attenuation of 20dB at 1495.9 MHz. The new 856880 (Band 2/1880 MHz) offers 60 MHz BW, max 3.0dB IL and attenuation of 10dB at 1790 MHz. Contact TriQuint Sales for samples and evaluation fixtures.

New High-Efficiency LNA Integrates Matching Components
TriQuint’s new TQP3M9005 requires no matching components while delivering a highly linear signal and excellent gain across 0.3 - 4.0 GHz. The LNA also consumes very little power - just 50 mA at 1.9 GHz. The new TQP3M9005 is an ideal choice for amplifier designs in BTS, repeater and similar applications. The device has a low 0.8 dB noise figure and provides 15 dB gain at 1.9 GHz; P1dB RF output is 22.3 dBm; OIP3 is 34 dBm. Contact TriQuint Sales for samples and evaluation fixture requests.

Fully-Matched LNA Offers Strong, Linear Signal
TriQuint’s new TQP3M9006 delivers broadband performance tailored for base station, repeater and defense/aerospace applications (0.3 - 4.0 GHz). It is fully matched, which can reduce BOMs. The TQP3M9006 has a low 1.0 dB noise figure and delivers 13.5 dB gain at 1.9 GHz; P1dB RF output is 22.4 dBm; OIP3 is 38.5 dBm; electrical current consumption (Idd) is 90 mA. Contact TriQuint Sales for samples and evaluation fixture requests.

New Broadband LNA is Fully-Matched
The new TQP3M9007 is a flexibly, fully-matched LNA for high-performance 3G/4G infrastructure including LTE, WCDMA and EDGE amplifiers, repeaters and general purpose wireless applications (0.3 - 4.0 GHz). The TQP3M9007 operates with a low 1.3 dB noise figure while delivering 13 dB gain at 1.9 GHz; P1dB RF output is 23.6 dBm; OIP3 is 41 dBm; electrical current consumption (Idd) is 125 mA. Contact TriQuint Sales for samples and evaluation fixture requests.

New High-Efficiency LNA Integrates Matching Components
TriQuint has released a new low noise gain block that requires no matching components while providing high linearity and flat gain over a wide bandwidth for BTS transceivers, repeaters and defense/aerospace applications. The TQP3M9028 has a low 2.0 dB noise figure and provides flat gain (±0.2 dB) across a wide bandwidth. The device’s P1dB RF output power is 21 dBm; OIP3 is 40 dBm; electrical current consumption (Idd) is 85 mA. Contact TriQuint Sales for samples and evaluation fixture requests.

New GaN 55W Amplifier Delivers Best-in-Class Linear Gain
TriQuint's new T1G4005528-FS is a packaged discrete GaN RF power transistor offering best-in-class linear gain: >15dB, >55 Watts of compressed output power and > 50% efficiency (3.5 GHz.) The T1G4005528-FS is ideal for narrow and wideband applications. Since it can utilize a smaller driver in many designs, the T1G4005528-FS delivers ‘greener’ performance for overall line-up cost savings. It operates at 28V and is available in an earless ceramic package. Power, gain and efficiency can be optimized with simple external matching networks. Contact product marketing for details.

New 0.25-W BTS RFIC integrates Key Protection Circuits
TriQuint's new highly-linear TQP7M9101 uses patent-pending integration to protect network BTS circuits and lower power consumption for 3G/4G systems. The TQP7M9101 also incorporates matching circuitry to further reduce the BOM. Power consumption is one of the lowest available-just 88 mA. Only TriQuint can cut BOM's while integrating ESD, DC over-voltage and RF over-drive protection. The TQP7M9101 is ideally suited for base station TRx cards, repeaters, femtocells and transmit linear driver amplifiers. Contact product marketing for details.

TriQuint 0.5 W BTS RFIC Integrates Protection & Low Power Usage
The skyrocketing popularity of smartphones and other MIDs makes products like TriQuint's new TQP7M9102 essential for 3G/4G base station, repeater, femtocell and similar applications. This innovative new product integrates ESD, RF over-drive and DC over-voltage protection while delivering its highly-linear signal with very low power consumption. Only TriQuint offers all these benefits, plus industry-standard packaging. Contact product marketing for details.

New Highly-Linear / Highly-Efficient PtP & K-band Solution
TriQuint has released the TGA4533-SM (21-24 GHz) amplifier for point-to-point microwave radio and K-band sat-com applications. TriQuint's TGA4533-SM offers very high linearity and excellent power consumption as well as 4x4mm QFN convenience. The TGA4533-SM delivers 22 dB gain and 41 dBm OIP3; no matching components are required and it is pin compatible with TriQuint's TGA4532-SM 18 GHz PA. Contact product marketing for more information.

New Packaged High Performance PA for Point-to-Point
The TGA4532-SM is the latest in TriQuint’s family of GaAs MMIC power amplifiers designed for point-to-point microwave applications. TGA4532-SM is a 6 V DC GaAs pHEMT device; quiescent current consumption is 816 mA. The TGA4532-SM’s 4x4mm QFN leadless package offers easy assembly. The device provides best-in-class performance for a 1 W packaged PA (17.7 to 19.7 GHz band) with 23 dB of gain. The TGA4532-SM provides an extremely flat response; it’s an excellent solution for 18 GHz PtP applications. Contact TriQuint Product Marketing for details.

New Microwave PA Replaces 2 Narrowband PAs
TriQuint simplifies 3G/4G wireless network RF design with microwave backhaul radio amplifiers including its new TGA4531. The amplifier does the work of two narrowband devices, covering the critical 17-24 GHz frequency range with a single device. Highly linear, the TGA4531 enables manufacturers to meet complex modulation requirements while reducing the overall BOM; the product is also well suited for K-band sat-com applications. TGA4531 provides (nominal) 32 dBm output power at 15 dBm input power, with a small signal gain of 23 dB. Nominal TOI is 40 dBm; noise figure is 6 dB. Contact TriQuint Product Marketing for more information.

PtP Power Solution is 35% More Efficient
TriQuint has released the TGA2524-SM (12-16 GHz) amplifier for point-to-point microwave radio and Ku-band VSAT applications. TriQuint's TGA2524-SM offers 35% lower power consumption and surface mount convenience in a 3x3mm QFN package. TGA2524-SM allows for gain regulation with gate and voltage adjustment; it requires no external PCB matching and typically provides 26.5 dBm of saturated output power with 23 dB of small signal gain. Contact product marketing for more information.

New Highly-Linear PA Performance for Point-to-Point
The TGA2533-SM is the latest in TriQuint’s family of GaAs MMIC power amplifiers designed for point-to-point microwave applications. TGA2533-SM is a highly linear Ku-band packaged device that operates from 12.5 to 15.5 GHz. The TGA2533-SM typically provides 43dBm of TOI at 20dBm Pout/Tone, 33 dBm of output power at 1dB gain compression and small signal gain is 27 dB; it comes in a low-cost, surface mount 24 lead 5x5 QFN package. Contact TriQuint Product Marketing for details.

New PtP/VSAT Solution Ideal for Multi-Chip Modules
TriQuint's new TGA2533 (12-15 GHz) amplifier for point-to-point microwave radio and Ku-band VSAT applications is ideal for multi-chip module integration. The TGA2533 is a die-level, 2W high-linearity power amplifier that offers best-in-class return loss, an integrated detector with >30dB dynamic range, and gain regulation with gate voltage adjustment; it's an excellent choice for advanced communications (3G/4G) transmitters. Contact product marketing for more information.

New Highly-Linear PA for Microwave Backhaul
Today’s high-capacity backhaul networks demand linear power—performance you’ll find in TriQuint’s new TGA2706-SM. This new 5.5-9 GHz PA supports the increasingly complex modulation schemes typically required by next-generation backhaul radios. The TGA2706-SM offers 29 dB nominal gain, 31.5 P1 dB/33.5 dBm Psat and >40 dBm TOI @ 20 dB Pout/Tone. Samples are available. For more information, contact TriQuint Product Marketing.