GRF5526/36 PAs Deliver ¼ W of Linear Power for 5G without DPD

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Guerrilla RF has launched its new GRF5526 and GRF5536 InGaP HBT power amplifiers, designed for 5G applications. These amplifiers deliver 23dBm of natively linear output power across 100MHz bandwidths and can operate in extreme temperatures from -40°C to 85°C. They meet stringent emissions mask requirements without requiring digital pre-distortion or other linearization techniques, making them suitable for various cellular applications including repeaters and automotive antennas. Samples are available starting at $1.78 each for orders over 10,000 units.

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• Launch of GRF5526 and GRF5536 amplifiers for 5G applications.
• Deliver 23dBm of natively linear power without the need for DPD, CFR, or ET.
• Operable in a wide temperature range of -40°C to 85°C.
• Designed to meet 5G emissions mask requirements efficiently.

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Newest InGaP HBT Power Amplifiers from Guerrilla RF Provide 23dBm of Natively Linear Output Power for 5G Applications that Cannot Employ DPD, CFR or ET

GREENSBORO, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Guerrilla RF, Inc. (OTCQX: GUER) announces it is now sampling the GRF5526 and GRF5536, the latest in a series of new ¼ W linear power amplifiers being released by the company. These InGaP HBT amplifiers were designed specifically for 5G wireless infrastructure applications requiring exceptional native linearity over large 100MHz bandwidths and temperature extremes of -40°C to 85°C.

New GRF5526/36 PAs Deliver ¼ W of Linear Power for 5G without Needing Digital Predistortion (DPD), Crest Factor Reduction (CFR), or Envelope Tracking (ET) Linearization Enhancement (Graphic: Business Wire)

Spanning frequency ranges of 2.5–2.7GHz and 3.3-4.2GHz respectively, the GRF5526 and GRF5536 are tuned to operate within the n7, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n88 and n90 5G new radio (NR) bands. The devices typically deliver 23dBm of linear power over the entire -40°C to 85°C temperature range while maintaining ACLR levels of better than -45dBc, IMD3 levels < -20dBm, EVM levels < 1.5%, and PAE Efficiencies in the 14% range – all without the aid of supplemental linearization schemes like digital pre-distortion (DPD).

The ability to beat the -45dBc ACLR performance metric without DPD is critical for cellular applications like home and commercial repeaters/boosters, femtocells, and picocells, as well as cable loss compensators which are used in conjunction with automotive ‘shark fin’ antennas. In each of these use cases, the sensitivity to cost, power and size constraints prohibits the use of elaborate linearization techniques like DPD. Instead, designers must rely on the power amplifier’s native linearity to meet the stringent emissions mask requirements imposed by the latest 5G standards.

During the development of the GRF55xx series, Guerrilla RF consulted directly with its customers to ensure the devices delivered the best blend of power and linearity, thus maximizing the effective range and throughput for their cellular systems. Guerrilla RF also designed the family of devices to be fully footprint compatible, enabling its customer base to rapidly customize their designs for a myriad of cellular frequencies.

“With the addition of the GRF5526 and GRF5536, GRF has now completely filled out its portfolio of ¼ W PAs for cellular applications,” says Ryan Pratt, CEO and founder of Guerrilla RF. “The entire family of InGaP HBT PAs has proven to be extremely popular with our cellular repeater and automotive customers, and we expect these latest additions to be key enablers as our customers update their designs to accommodate for the newest 5G frequency bands.”

The GRF5526 and GRF5536 come in pin-compatible 3mm x 3mm, 16-pin QFN packages.

Pricing and Availability

Samples and evaluation boards are available now for the GRF5526 and GRF5536. Prices start at $1.78 (10,000-up, EXW USA). Click here 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, mission-critical 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, and linear PAs (power amplifiers) – the critical building blocks for mission-critical, performance-driven wireless applications. To date, the Company has shipped over 100 million devices and has repeatedly been included in Inc. Magazine's annual Inc. 5000 list. Guerrilla RF recently made the top Inc. 500 list for the second year in a row, 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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View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220621005750/en/

Jim Ahne, VP - Corporate Marketing / Automotive & 5G Products

jahne@guerrilla-rf.com

+1 336 265 7760

Source: Guerrilla RF, Inc.

FAQ

What are the key features of the GRF5526 and GRF5536 amplifiers from Guerrilla RF?

The GRF5526 and GRF5536 amplifiers deliver 23dBm of natively linear power, operate within a temperature range of -40°C to 85°C, and do not require digital predistortion or other linearization techniques.

When will the GRF5526 and GRF5536 be available for purchase?

Samples and evaluation boards for the GRF5526 and GRF5536 are available now, starting at $1.78 each for large orders.

What 5G frequency bands do the GRF5526 and GRF5536 support?

The GRF5526 and GRF5536 are tuned for operation within the n7, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n88, and n90 5G NR bands.

What applications are suitable for the new amplifiers from Guerrilla RF?

These amplifiers are ideal for cellular applications such as home and commercial repeaters, femtocells, picocells, and automotive antenna systems.

What is the significance of not requiring DPD in the GRF5526 and GRF5536 amplifiers?

Not requiring DPD allows for cost-effective, compact designs while meeting stringent emissions requirements, making these amplifiers suitable for sensitive applications.