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Ampleon GaN RF transistor family complements LDMOS portfolio with high-efficiency and wideband solutions for mobile broadband

Nijmegen, The Netherlands – May 17th, 2016 – Ampleon today announced its second generation of 50 Volts 0.5 um GaN on SiC RF power transistors, dedicated for mobile broadband applications. Providing a 5 % improvement in power efficiency compared to LDMOS-based devices, and enabling high-power multiband applications, this GaN family also offers a size reduction in the order of 30 to 50 %, when compared to similar LDMOS transistors. PA designers can now more easily find the perfect fit for each particular set of requirements, be it efficiency, size, power and cost, while getting the full benefit of Ampleon’s experience in PA and transistor design, and manufacturing.

The new portfolio will include transistors with 15 to 600 watts of peak power for all major cellular bands between 1.8 and 3.8 GHz.

The CLF2H27LS-140 is a single-ended transistor providing 140 Watts of peak power in band 41. Other devices currently sampling include the CLF2H1822LS-160 and CLF2H1822LS-220 suitable for 1.8 to 2.2 GHz multiband applications, and the CLF2H38LS-140 and CLF2H38LS-40 (driver) for 3.4 to 3.8 GHz applications with 140 and 40 Watt outputs at P3dB.

The family is ideal for RF PA designers developing high efficiency or multiband Doherty power amplifiers for use in wireless infrastructure networks. 

Ampleon provides comprehensive application support, including ready-to-go Doherty reference designs optimized for mass-production.

About Ampleon:

Created in 2015, Ampleon is shaped by 50 years of RF power leadership. Recently being spun-off from NXP Semiconductors, the company is set to exploit the full potential of data and energy transfer in RF. Ampleon has more than 1,250 employees worldwide, dedicated to creating optimal value for customers. Its innovative, yet consistent portfolio offers products and solutions for a wide range of applications, such as cellular base stations, radio/TV/broadcasting, radar, air traffic control, cooking, lighting, industrial lasers and medical. For details on the leading global partner in RF Power, visit http://www.ampleon.com

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