New GRF5607/8 PAs Deliver ½ W of Linear Power for 5G without DPD

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Guerrilla RF releases the GRF5607 and GRF5608, the first in a new class of ½ W linear power amplifiers designed for 5G wireless infrastructure applications. These amplifiers provide exceptional native linearity over temperature extremes of -40°C to 85°C and operate within the n12, n14, n18, n20, and n28 5G NR bands. They deliver 26dBm of linear power, maintain ACLR levels of better than -45dBc, and EVM levels < 1.2%, all without the need for supplemental linearization schemes like DPD.

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• Guerrilla RF releases new class of linear power amplifiers for 5G applications
• GRF5607 and GRF5608 provide exceptional native linearity over temperature extremes
• Operate within the n12, n14, n18, n20, and n28 5G NR bands
• Deliver 26dBm of linear power
• Maintain ACLR levels better than -45dBc and EVM levels < 1.2%
• Pin-pin compatible with previously released GRF55xx series

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First in a Series of New InGaP HBT Power Amplifiers from GRF Provide 26dBm 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 the formal release of the GRF5607 and GRF5608, the first in a new class of ½ W linear power amplifiers being developed by the company. These InGaP HBT amplifiers were designed specifically for 5G wireless infrastructure applications requiring exceptional native linearity over temperature extremes of -40°C to 85°C.

Spanning frequency ranges of 703-748MHz and 746-830MHz, respectively, the GRF5607 and GRF5608 are tuned to operate within the n12, n14, n18, n20 and n28 5G new radio (NR) bands. The devices typically deliver 26dBm of linear power over the entire -40°C to 85°C temperature range while maintaining ACLR levels of better than -45dBc and EVM levels < 1.2% – 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.

“The GRF56xx series directly builds upon the market success of the company’s previously released ¼ W family of power amplifiers,” says Jim Ahne, Guerrilla RF’s VP of Automotive and 5G Products. “As announced last November, Guerrilla RF has made significant inroads into the automotive cellular market, and these power amplifiers represent a significant piece of its established business. By essentially doubling the output power, GRF is enabling customers to increase the range of their systems by up to 40%. Given that these new devices are pin-pin compatible with the previously released GRF55xx series, customers now have an easy path to upgrading the range capabilities of their existing repeater/booster and compensator platforms. The new series also ensures Guerrilla RF maintains its dominant position within this rapidly growing market segment.”

The GRF5607 and GRF5608 come in pin-compatible 3mm x 3mm, 16-pin QFN packages.

Pricing and Availability

Samples and evaluation boards are available now for the GRF5607 and GRF5608. Prices start at $1.76 (10,000-up, EXW USA). Visit https://www.guerrilla-rf.com/products/detail/sku/5607 and https://www.guerrilla-rf.com/products/detail/sku/5608 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. To date, the company has shipped over 175 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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Jim Ahne, VP of Automotive & 5G Products / VP of Corporate Marketing

jahne@guerrilla-rf.com

+1 336 265 7760

Source: Guerrilla RF, Inc.

FAQ

What are the features of the GRF5607 and GRF5608 power amplifiers?

The GRF5607 and GRF5608 power amplifiers provide exceptional native linearity over temperature extremes and operate within the n12, n14, n18, n20, and n28 5G NR bands. They deliver 26dBm of linear power, maintain ACLR levels better than -45dBc, and EVM levels < 1.2%.

Do the power amplifiers require supplemental linearization schemes?

No, the GRF5607 and GRF5608 power amplifiers do not require supplemental linearization schemes like DPD.

Are the power amplifiers compatible with previous models?

Yes, the GRF5607 and GRF5608 power amplifiers are pin-pin compatible with the previously released GRF55xx series.