An RF power amplifier (RF PA) is a key part of any RF transmitter line up with size, efficiency and overall performance being important factors.
The CMX901 is a three stage high-gain and high efficiency RF power amplifier. The device is ideally suited for use in VHF and UHF frequency bands from 130MHz to 950MHz.
The first and second stages of the amplifier operate in a class-A and class-AB mode respectively, and the third stage operates in a class-C mode for maximum efficiency. The input and output matched circuits are implemented via external components and therefore can be adjusted to obtain maximum power and efficiency at the desired operating frequency.
The CMX901 is available in a small footprint 5mm x 5mm low thermal resistance 28-pin WQFN package.
Wide operating frequency range 130MHz to 950MHz
Typical output power
– 2.5W operating at 160MHz
– 1.8W operating at 435MHz
– 1.5W operating at 915MHz
High power gain up to 40dB
High power added efficiency up to 60% at VHF
Single polarity supply voltage 2.5V to 6V
Small 28 pin WQFN package
Wireless data communications FSK, FFSK/MSK, GFSK/GMSK, Multi-level FSK
Marine AIS Class-B and Marine AIS-SART
RFID readers/writers
Automatic meter reading (AMR)
Wireless sensor networks Mesh/Ad hoc systems
Remote control and sensing systems
Commercial and consumer communications