New Products

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.

New Amplifier Offers Very Low Noise for 3G/4G BTS
The TQP3M9006 is a cascadable GaAs gain-block amplifier (50 MHz-4GHz) housed in a 3x3mm QFN package that offers high linearity and very low noise for use in 3G/4G wireless applications including LTE (700 MHz) and WiMAX (2.5 GHz) base stations. The TQP3M9006 has a 1.0 noise figure at 1.9 GHz and P1dB RF output power of +22.4 dBm (OIP3 is +38.5 dBm), which makes it ideal for both receive and transmit chains. Contact product marketing for more information.

New Gain-Block Amplifier Delivers High Performance for 3G/4G Systems
The TQP3M9018 is a cascadable GaAs gain-block amplifier (50 MHz-4GHz) housed in a 3x3mm QFN package that offers high linearity, flat gain and low noise for use in 3G/4G wireless base stations including LTE (700 MHz) and WiMAX (2.5 GHz.) At 1.9 GHz, the TQP3M9018 has a flat gain response of 20.5 dB and P1dB RF output power of +20 dBm (OIP3 of +36 dBm) and a low noise figure of 1.3 dB, making it ideal for both the receive and transmit chains. Contact product marketing for more information.

New Gain-Block Amplifier Delivers High Gain for 3G/4G BTS
The TQP3M9019 is a cascadable GaAs gain-block amplifier (50 MHz-4GHz) housed in a 3x3mm QFN package that offers high linearity, peak gain and low noise for use in 3G/4G wireless base stations including LTE (700 MHz) and WiMAX (2.5 GHz.) The TQP3M9019 has 22 dB gain at 1.9 GHz and P1dB RF output power of +22 dBm (OIP3 of +39.5 dBm), making it ideal for both receive and transmit chains. Contact product marketing for more information.

New FTTH / RFoG Amplifier Offers Ultra Low EIN
TriQuint has released a new ultra low noise amplifier that is ideal for networks with QAM-dominated content; it is designed to extend FTTH / RFoG optical link budgets. The TAT6254B provides 3 pA/rtHz equivalent input noise (EIN) while offering 38 dB gain. It integrates two low noise / high gain trans-impedance amplifiers in a differential configuration followed by an output amplifier. Contact product marketing regarding TAT6254B product availability and sample requests.

New CATV RFIC is Highly Flexible, Very Economical
TriQuint has released the new TAT7457, a highly-flexible CATV amplifier with adjustable gain for RFoG and emerging home/premises network requirements. The economical TAT7457 offers 19 dB gain (nominal) and with an off-chip feedback resistor it provides variable gain, superior distortion and better return loss compared to incumbent 16 dB home network amplifiers. Contact product marketing for information, samples and evaluation fixtures.

New Integrated DVGA Module Ideal for 3G/4G BTS & PtP Apps
The TQM879006 is a digital variable gain amplifier (DVGA) module that fully integrates a low noise amplifier gain block, a digital-step attenuator (DSA) and a high linearity, 0.25 W amplifier along with all matching components, bias chokes and blocking capacitors inside a compact 6x6mm leadless SMT package. The internal DSA offers 0.5 dB step, 6-bit and 31.5 dB range with serial control. This DVGA operates over the 1.8-2.7 GHz range with 31 dB gain, +41 dBm OIP3 and +25.4 dBm P1dB using a single +5V supply. The module offers an ideal compact solution for: 3G/4G base station transceivers / repeaters / remote radio heads. Click on TQM879006 for more information or go to Sales for how-to-buy information.

TQBiHEMT Foundry Process
TriQuint has released its TQBiHEMT process to full production. TQBiHEMT combines TriQuint’s E/D pHEMT and HBT processes, offering designers one technology to integrate previously incompatible functional blocks onto a single die, reducing part count, saving board space and improving overall system costs. TQBiHEMT enables the optimal integration of high power amplifiers in HBT on the same die as pHEMT low noise amplifiers and pHEMT switches, while remaining a cost effective design solution. Contact Foundry Marketing or Sales for more information.

New 2-Stage 2W Driver Provides Compact Solution for 3G / 4G Infrastructure
The AH323-G is a high linearity amplifier in a compact 5x5 mm package. The amplifier provides 2 stages of gain with the added benefit of low return loss (>15 dB I/O), which minimizes any mismatch effects with other stages. This MMIC solution offers a high level of integration with on-chip interstage matching and can be configured for operation in all mobile infrastructure bands from 0.7-2.7 GHz. The device is ideal for 3G/4G base station transceivers, HPAs, or Femtocell applications. Click on AH323-G for more information.

Our Latest Cascadable Low Noise Gain Block is Fully Matched
TriQuint has added the TQP3M9009 to its low noise gain block family for high performance 3G/4G infrastructure. This cascadable amplifier is fully matched internally, allowing designers to focus on system level needs. Offering high linearity, the amplifier operates over a broad .05 – 4 GHz frequency range, providing greater than 20 dB gain up to 2.7 GHz. The amplifier offers a one-size-fits-all solution with 39.5 dBm OIP3, 1.3 dB NF and 22 dBm P1dB (all at 2 GHz); industry-standard SOT-89 package. The 0.9 dB NF, 26 dB gain and 40dBm OIP3 at 200 MHz also make it ideal as a Rx chain IF amplifier solution. For details follow the TQP3M9009 link.

Low Noise Gain Block Can Reduce BOMs for 3G / 4G Infrastructure
TriQuint has released a new low noise gain block that offers high gain over a broad .05 – 4 GHz frequency range. The TQP3M9008 is a cascadable amplifier that requires no external matching components and can reduce BOMs. The gain block provides 35.5 dBm OIP3, while still maintaining a low 1.3 dB noise figure, applicable for both Rx and Tx chains. The TQP3M9008 also provides a flat 20 dB gain up to 1.9 GHz (50 ohm input/output impedance; industry standard SOT-89 packaging), performance that makes them ideal for 3G/4G infrastructure as well as any other general wireless applications below 4 GHz. For details follow the TQP3M9008 link.

New 7 W GaN Device Offers High Efficiency, Wide Bandwidth
TriQuint is proud to announce a new packaged GaN device, the T1G6000528-Q3. It offers more than 7 Watts of output power and greater than 50% efficiency across an exceptionally wide bandwidth. The innovative new T1G6000528-Q3 is ideal for narrow and wideband applications, offering exceptional performance from 20 MHz to 6 GHz. The T1G6000528-Q3 offers >9 dB gain at 6 GHz and operates at 28 V. This multifaceted device can be used in professional radio systems, jammers, radar, cellular infrastructure, WiMAX and wideband amplifiers. Contact TriQuint Product Marketing about this new GaN product.

TriQuint Offers New Digital Step Attenuator
The TQP4M9071 is a high linearity, low insertion loss, 6-bit, 31.5 dB DSA with a 0.5 dB step size for 2G / 3G / 4G wireless infrastructure, test equipment and sensors. The DSA has a parallel control interface for attenuation changes and maintains high accuracy over frequency and temperature. External matching components are not required. The TQP4M9071 does not require external AC ground capacitors for operation above 700 MHz. Contact TriQuint Product Marketing for details.

New 2-Stage 0.5 W Driver Offers Higher Integration for 3G/4G Base Stations
The TQP8M9013 is a high dynamic range, 2-stage driver amplifier in a 4x4 mm package for wireless infrastructure. This integrated product can be used across multiple frequency bands, which enables designers to reduce costs through a reusable PCB layout. The amplifier delivers high performance across a broad 0.7 - 3.8 GHz frequency range with +43 dBm OIP3 and +28 dBm P1dB, while drawing 225 mA. Contact TriQuint Product Marketing for details.

Converter Family Expands with Footprint-Compatible Low-Band Version
The ML483-G is a high linearity converter combining a passive GaAs FET mixer with an integrated LO driver in an ultra small MSOP-8 package for wireless base stations and repeaters. The RFIC is able to operate across a 0.7 - 1.0 GHz frequency range to achieve +36 dBm input IP3 while drawing a very low 50 mA current from 0 dBm of LO drive level. The ML483-G is footprint compatible with its high-band sister product, the ML485. Contact TriQuint Product Marketing for details.

TriPower™ – High-Efficiency 3G/4G Base Station RFICs
Wireless base station manufacturers can now satisfy the ever-increasing demand for 3G/4G high-speed connectivity with a highly-efficient, highly-linear solution. TriQuint's new innovative 120 Watt & 220 Watt TriPower™ RFICs operate with 65% (P1dB) efficiency for lower operational costs. In a systemic Doherty configuration, two TriQuint TG2H214120-FL 120 Watt devices can deliver over 60 Watts of average WCDMA power. TriQuint's new high-efficiency TriPower devices, TG2H214120-FL (120W) and TG2H214220-FL (220W), are the first in a series that will include more frequency bands / power levels. Discover more at: www.triquint.com/tripower or contact: info-tripower@tqs.com

Introducing Highly Versatile Quad-band PA for 3G Chipset
The TQM7M5013 is a 5x5mm quad-band, Linear-EDGE Power Amplifier Module that incorporates an innovative architecture, enabling improved efficiency and resulting in longer talk time for consumers. This highly efficient PAM provides the building blocks for future converged/multi-mode amplifiers. Aligned with a recently released 3G Qualcomm chipset, the TQM7M5013 is highly versatile and designed into more than a dozen platforms that are expected to launch in 2010. Contact TriQuint Product Marketing for more information.

New PAM Family for WCDMA/HSUPA Applications Offers Superior RF Performance
The TRITON Power Amplifier family of highly-integrated modules for WCDMA/HSUPA applications is aligned with Qualcomm's recently announced 3G chipset solutions. The TRITON family is TriQuint's first standard amplifier product line that covers all major WCDMA bands and is capable of multi-mode operation. Optimized for use in specific geographic frequency bands, the TRITON PAM family achieves performance levels unmatched by the competition. Contact TriQuint Product Marketing with TRITON design inquiries or sample requests.

Packaged GaN PA Offers Revolutionary Performance
TriQuint has released the TGA2540-FL, a gallium nitride (GaN) PA offering an unequalled combination of power, efficiency and wideband coverage. The TGA2540-FL comes in a flange package and offers a minimum of 8 W (P1dB) and 40% PAE across the 30-3,000 MHz frequency range. It is ideally suited for defense communications applications such as JTRS and counter-IED EW systems. Classified as XI(c) under International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), the TGA2540-FL is available to US-based manufacturers; an export license is required for international shipments. For details and sample requests, please follow the TGA2540-FL link.

New RFoG Amplifier Offers Breakthrough Sensitivity
TriQuint announces a breakthrough new RFoG amplifier for optical receivers as part of the company's new TriAccess™ line. The new amplifier performs with less than half the equivalent input noise (EIN) of current solutions. “We believe TAT7457 will meet a critical need by enabling manufacturers to significantly extend the RFoG system link budget,” said Brian Bauer, TriQuint Product Marketing Manager for Cable and FTTH devices. Contact TriQuint Product Marketing for sample availability and TAT7457 product release details.

‘Green’ Amplifier Meets DOCSIS^® 3.0 Requirements with Less Power Consumption
TriQuint's new TriAccess™ product line includes the TAT7467H, a true differential Edge QAM amplifier covering medium power applications in the CATV band. The TAT7467H includes on-chip linearization for better 3^rd order distortion performance while maintaining low power consumption on a 5 V supply. The device’s power usage, 350-380mA, is up to 50% better than competing solutions and is ideal for satisfying DOCSIS^® 3.0 requirements at ‘greener’ efficiency levels. Contact TriQuint Product Marketing with TAT7467H design inquiries or sample requests.

Low Noise Amplifier is Ideal for FTTH / RFoG Cable Applications
TriQuint’s new TriAccess™ product line includes the TAT6254C amplifier that provides a low noise analog interface to CATV receivers and optical triplexers. The TAT6254C delivers performance margin critical to meeting stringent FTTH link requirements and includes automatic gain control (AGC) to maintain a constant +19 dBmV/ch output (+23 dBmV in the high output mode) to ensure video quality and ease of design. Contact TriQuint Product Marketing with TAT6254C design inquiries or sample requests.

New Driver PA is 1st Surface Mount Device for 40Gb/s Opto Market
TriQuint’s new TGA4943-SL is the first surface-mount technology (SMT) modulator driver amplifier for optical networks. In addition to offering surface mount convenience and easy assembly, the TGA4943-SL consumes only 50% the power of other solutions – just 1.7 Watts. The TGA4943-SL provides metro and long haul designers system-critical features such as: low power dissipation, low rail ripple, high voltage drive capability (3 Vpp amplitude adjustable up to 9 Vpp), low output jitter, and low input drive sensitivity (0.4 Vpp – 1 Vpp at Vout = 8Vpp). The TGA4943-SL driver PA is ideally suited for the performance requirements of leading modulation standards for high-speed / high-bandwidth networking: 40Gb/s: DQPSK (2x); 100 Gb/s: DP-QPSK (4x). For more information, contact Product Marketing.

New 10Gb/s PA Delivers Better Performance & Power Economy
The new TGA4956-SM is the latest in TriQuint’s highly-successful series of modulator driver amplifiers for 10Gb/s optical networks. The TGA4956-SM, at only 8x8mm, offers designers a smaller surface mount solution. This new module also provides enhanced performance including lower power dissipation for less waste heat within a system and lower overall power consumption. The amplifier can support both low drive voltage (3Vpp) and high drive voltage (6Vpp) while offering metro and long haul network designers scalable power dissipation for varying output drive requirements (< 0.42 W at Vo = 3 Vpp, <1 W at Vo = 6 Vpp). For more information, contact Product Marketing.

Latest EDGE QAM Amplifier for DOCSIS® 3.0
TriQuint’s new TGA2807-SM offers high-efficiency performance; one device can replace 2 conventional solutions. The new TGA2807-SM is tailored for DOCSIS® 3.0 systems and builds on the successful heritage of TriQuint’s TGA2806-SM & TGA2803-SM. The new device offers ACPR ~2 dB better than previous generations for given bias & power levels; it can be operated at significantly reduced power while meeting DOCSIS® 3.0 requirements. The TGA2807-SM comes in a standard 5x5mm QFN package and is available now. For design questions of other details, contact Product Marketing.

New Mobile Handset PA Duplexer Module Family
The TQM613029, TQM653029, and TQM663029A are TRITIUM II PA-Duplexers™ for mobile phones and support the Cellular, AWS and PCS bands respectively, The design emphasizes size, current consumption and phone layout simplicity and provides the lowest overall current consumption available in the market based on the current sub-urban CDG curve. The 7x4mm modules integrate a single ended transmit, filter, duplexer, high efficiency PA die, RF power coupler, matching and built in voltage regulator functionality eliminating the need for external switch circuitry. (Press Release)

TriQuint's New AH322-S8G Offers Improved Gain, Efficiency
TriQuint's newly-released AH322-S8G amplifier offers high efficiency operation for power savings and high linearity for infrastructure applications such as MCPAs and repeaters. The new amplifier is designed for 5V operation and provides integrated bias control. The AH322-S8G provides 14 dB gain at 2.14 GHz. Samples and product data for the AH322-S8G are now available.

TriQuint Offers New 4W Base Station Amplifier
TriQuint's new AH420-EG is a 4W (P1dB) highly-linear amplifier requiring only 5V for operation. The new amplifier is one of the market's few 4W devices, and unlike most 4W solutions, the AH420-EG provides excellent performance without the expense of higher wattage or a negative supply, allowing customers to maintain a single voltage rail. This can lower overall system costs. This amplifier's high performance makes it ideal for repeater and femtocell applications, with an operating bandwidth from 400 to 2700MHz. Samples of the AH420-EG are now available.

New GPS Module for Next-Generation Designs
The leader in GPS SAW filtering is bringing a new level of integration to the market with the TQM640002. This high-rejection GPS module incorporates an E/D pHEMT GaAs LNA along with SAW filters in TriQuint's smallest 2-in-1 package. The module's overall 3x3mm form factor makes it ultra-compact, ideally suited for wireless handset applications incorporating GPS. The module is also well suited for PND and automotive location-based designs. There's zero matching required for ‘plug-and-play' simplicity; supply voltage can be either 1.8 or 2.8V for added flexibility. Samples are now available; for details, please contact Product Marketing.

New Packaged VSAT Amplifier
TriQuint's new TGA4906-SM leads the industry with its compact, single-chip design. The new packaged device is a 4 Watt Ka-Band fully monolithic HPA ideally suited for VSAT ground terminal applications. The device offers high-level integration and excellent electrical performance including high efficiency to reduce energy consumption and the need for heat dissipation. For product details please contact Product Marketing.

WiMAX PAs for Ultra-Efficient Systems
TriQuint’s AP561-F and AP562-F amplifiers deliver greater than 1W linear power at 2.5% EVM, offering 13% PAE to meet the needs of ultra-efficient systems. The AP561-F offers 12 dB gain across the 2.3-2.9 GHz band; the AP562-F offers 12 dB gain across the 3.3-3.8 GHz band. The high output linear power and efficiency of these devices make them ideal for outdoor customer premise equipment (CPE) applications in WiMAX systems.

WiMAX PAs for BTS Applications
TriQuint’s AH314-G and AH315-G amplifiers provide very low EVM (error vector magnitude) under high back-off power operating conditions while also offering very good gain flatness: less that 0.2 dB over 100 MHz. The AH314-G is a two-stage amplifier with 23 dB gain operating from 2.3-2.9 GHz; the AH315-G offers 25 dB gain from 3.3-3.8 GHz. The AH314-G / AH315-G are ideal for WiMAX base transceiver station (BTS) applications requiring linearity margin prior to final stage amplifiers within the system.

GaN Amplifiers
TriQuint’s family of GaN discrete die-level power amplifiers serves a wide range of base station, network infrastructure, defense and aerospace applications. The devices, TGF2023-xx, deliver up to 100W in total output power and offer 55% power added efficiency (PAE) for energy savings and smaller carbon footprints. Visit www.triquint.com for data sheet information. For additional details about GaN discrete devices, contact: grant.wilcox@tqs.com or phone: +1.972.994.3939.

GaN Foundry
TriQuint’s gallium nitride (GaN) Foundry is open for wafer starts in September 2008.  Dr. Gailon Brehm, Product Marketing Director for TriQuint encourages companies interested in GaN designs to meet with TriQuint as a step toward production.  The new service will target communications applications through the Ku frequency band.  GaN-based amplifiers offer inherent advantages compared to other solid-state amplifier technologies including up to 2.5-times the power density of high voltage GaAs devices.  For additional details about TriQuint’s gallium nitride Foundry services, contact: Lisa Howard or phone: +1.972.994.3985.

New Gain Block Family
The need for greater efficiency continues to drive networks applications and TriQuint is pleased to announce a new addition to its 5V gain block amplifier family.  The WJA1021 is highly efficient to help reduce electrical consumption.  The device also requires no external matching components typical to other solutions and can reduce customers’ bill-of-materials.  The WJA1021 provides +37 dBm OIP3 at 2 GHz and is available in a standard SOT-89 package.  It is part of TriQuint’s cascadable gain block family, offering designers flexibility and performance options tailored to individual needs.  View data sheet at: www.triquint.com/products/p/WJA1021

Highly Linear Converter/Mixer
TriQuint’s new ML485-G offers highly linear performance with an integrated gallium arsenide (GaAs) mixer and LO driver amplifier, all in an ultra-small MSOP-8 package.  The device is also lead-free and RoHS compliant – making it a ‘green’ product for next-generation designs.  It offers market-leading linearity (up to 38dBm Input IP3) and integrated design for cellular and 3G/4G wireless base stations and similar applications.  The ML485-G integrates a LO buffer amplifier on-chip to provide for operations directly from standard frequency synthesizers, requiring 0 dBm drive, drawing only 40mA of current.  View data sheet at: http://www.triquint.com/products/p/ML485-G

TQP13-N GaAs Foundry Process
Building high performance millimeter wave applications has never been more cost-effective.  TQP13-N incorporates optical lithography to greatly reduce the cost of production relative to similar processes based on E-beam gate lithography.  Click here for more information: http://www.triquint.com/prodserv/foundry/docs/TQP13-N.pdf

Project JumpStart
Project JumpStart offers wireless start-ups and new customers of TriQuint and AWR an affordable, low-risk means of bringing wireless design prototypes to market.  Eligible customers will receive a free 90-day lease of AWR’s flagship high-frequency design software, Microwave Office® design suite, and a reduced-rate prototype development quick-turn (PDQ) shared-wafer foundry run using TriQuint’s TQPED 0.5µm pHEMT process.  Click here for more information: http://www.tqs.com/investors/press/dspPressRelease.cfm?pressid=312

Ultra Low Loss/High Rejection GPS SAW
TriQuint has added the 856756, an ultra low loss GPS SAW filter with extraordinary rejection to its already extensive selection of filters used by a majority of the world’s leading makers of personal navigation devices (PNDs).  TriQuint supplies filters to three of the four largest PND manufacturers in the world.  The TriQuint GPS filter portfolio encompasses the needs of all popular chipset design approaches.  For further device details, please e-mail TriQuint Product Marketing.

New Cable SAW Provides 100MHz Bandwidth for
DOCSIS® 3.0 Applications
TriQuint’s newest filter for digital tuner applications, the 856653, enables tuner, modem and set-top box (STB) manufacturers to meet ultra-fast wideband DOCSIS® 3.0 performance for their cable products.  The new filter, created using a new proprietary technique, provides a passband bandwidth of 100MHz at 1250MHz intermediate frequency in digital tuner applications which is needed to support DOCSIS 3.0 channel bonding, a technology that combines four-to-eight DOCSIS channels to significantly increase downstream data rates.  TriQuint’s new filter, believed to be the first SAW device to provide this level of wideband performance, is available now in sample and production quantities.  For additional product details please contact TriQuint Product Marketing.