GRF Sampling New High Linearity Gain Block, Boosting Performance Over Its Most Popular Wideband Amplifier

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Guerrilla RF (OTCQX: GUER) has introduced the GRF2113, a new GaAs pHEMT amplifier, which enhances the gain by up to 3.5 dB compared to its predecessor, GRF2013.

The GRF2113 is designed to operate between 50 to 4000 MHz with a single broadband tune and offers 21.5 dB of gain, 22 dBm of OP1dB compression, 38 dBm of OIP3 linearity, and a low noise figure of 1.75 dB at 2.5 GHz.

GRF2113 aims to cater to 5G, point-to-point, and cellular repeater/booster customers. The product is housed in a 2x2 mm DFN-8 package and supports a flexible biasing architecture, allowing supply voltages between 3 and 6 V. Samples are available at $0.98 for orders of 10,000 units or more.

Positive

• GRF2113 offers up to 3.5 dB more gain than GRF2013.
• Covers a wide frequency range of 50 to 4000 MHz.
• Supports flexible biasing with supply voltages between 3 to 6 V.
• Aims to serve 5G, point-to-point, and cellular repeater/booster markets.
• Competitive pricing at $0.98 per unit for large orders.

Negative

• Potential risk of customer adoption due to the need for new design integrations.
• Increased R&D and marketing expenses to promote new product.
• High competition in the amplifier market could limit GRF2113's market share.

New GaAs pHEMT Amplifier Increases Gain by Up to 3.5 dB over the GRF2013, the Company’s Leading Amplifier Core

GREENSBORO, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Guerrilla RF, Inc. (OTCQX: GUER) announces it is now sampling the GRF2113, a next-generation variant of its highly popular GRF2013 amplifier core. The gain of this new variant surpasses that of its predecessor by up to 3.5 dB, providing extra headroom in wireless infrastructure receive and transmit setups where marginal cascaded gain is a concern.

GRF announces it is now sampling the GRF2113, a next-generation variant of its highly popular GRF2013 amplifier core. The gain of this new variant surpasses that of its predecessor by up to 3.5 dB, providing extra headroom in wireless infrastructure receive and transmit setups where marginal cascaded gain is a concern. (Graphic: Business Wire)

"The GRF2013 has proven to be one of the company’s most successful products to date, having sold well over 15 million units in the past 5 years," says Jim Ahne, Vice President of Marketing at Guerrilla RF. "With the gain enhancements achieved with the GRF2113, Guerrilla RF is well-positioned to maintain its lead in the gain block market. This part is expected to be highly popular among our 5G, point-to-point, and cellular repeater/booster customers who seek additional gain options for their radio lineups. The GRF2113 complements the previously released GRF2013, GRF2010, and GRF2010 series, offering designers a choice between nominal gain levels of 21.5, 18, 15, and 10 dB.”

The GRF2113 is designed to operate between 50 to 4000 MHz while using a single, broadband tune. When used at 2.5 GHz, the GRF2113 delivers 21.5 dB of gain, 22 dBm of OP1dB compression, 38 dBm of OIP3 linearity, and a low noise figure of 1.75 dB (as measured on the device’s standard evaluation board; de-embedded NF values are approximate 0.2dB lower). As with most of GRF’s amplifier cores, the GRF2113 touts a flexible biasing architecture allowing for customizable tradeoffs in linearity and power consumption. Supply voltages can vary between 3 and 6 V, although most customers will elect to use a standard 5 V supply with 115 mA of biasing current.

The GRF2113 utilizes Guerilla RF’s popular 2 x 2 mm DFN-8 package – following an industry standard in both pinout and footprint.

Pricing and Availability

Samples and evaluation boards are available for the GRF2113. Prices start at $0.98 (10,000-up, EXW USA). Visit https://www.guerrilla-rf.com/products/detail/sku/2113 for additional details.

About Guerrilla RF, Inc.

Founded in 2013 and based in Greensboro, NC, Guerrilla RF develops and manufactures high-performance monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs) to wireless OEMs in multiple market segments – including 5G/4G macro and small cell base stations, cellular repeaters/DAS, automotive telematics such as SDARS/V2X/GPS/DAB, military communications, navigation, and high-fidelity wireless audio. Guerrilla RF has an extensive portfolio of over 100 high-performance radio frequency (RF) and microwave semiconductor devices. The existing product line includes ultra-low noise amplifiers, gain blocks, driver amplifiers, mixers, RF switches, digital step attenuators (DSAs), and linear power amplifiers (PAs) – the critical building blocks for mission-critical, performance-driven wireless applications. The company has shipped over 200 million devices and has repeatedly been included in Inc. Magazine's annual Inc. 5000 list. Before becoming a public company in late 2021, Guerrilla RF made the top Inc. 500 list for two years, coming in at No. 421 and 489 for the 2020 and 2021 rankings, respectively. For more information, please visit https://guerrilla-rf.com or follow the company on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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Jim Ahne, VP of Marketing

jahne@guerrilla-rf.com

+1 336 265 7760

Source: Guerrilla RF, Inc.

FAQ

What is the new GaAs pHEMT amplifier introduced by Guerrilla RF?

Guerrilla RF has introduced the GRF2113, a new GaAs pHEMT amplifier that offers up to 3.5 dB more gain compared to its predecessor, GRF2013.

How does the GRF2113 amplifier perform in terms of gain?

The GRF2113 amplifier provides a gain of up to 21.5 dB, which is 3.5 dB more than the GRF2013.

What frequency range does the GRF2113 cover?

The GRF2113 is designed to operate within a frequency range of 50 to 4000 MHz.

What markets is Guerrilla RF targeting with the GRF2113?

Guerrilla RF is targeting the 5G, point-to-point, and cellular repeater/booster markets with the GRF2113.

What is the price of the GRF2113 amplifier for bulk orders?

The price of the GRF2113 amplifier starts at $0.98 per unit for orders of 10,000 units or more.