RFVA1017Ana-
log Controlled
Variable Gain
Amplifier
RFVA1017
ANALOG CONTROLLED VARIABLE GAIN
AMPLIFIER
Package: MCM, 7mm x 7mm
VCTRL
8
Features
1425MHz to 1550MHz
Operation
Gain = 27dB Typical
Voltage
Variable
Attenuator
1
7
RF OUT
RF IN
Gain Adjustment Range
>19dB
ACPR = -64dBc Typ. at
+12dBm P
WCDMA)
(Dual Carrier
OUT
2
3
4
5
6
Small, 7mm x 7mm,
Multi-Chip Module
Applications
Functional Block Diagram
Cellular, 3G Infrastructure
WiBro, WiMax, LTE
Product Description
RFMD’s RFVA1017 is a fully integrated analog controlled variable gain
amplifier featuring exceptional linearity over a greater than 19dB gain con-
trol range. This variable gain amplifier is controlled by a single 0V to 3.3V
positive supply voltage. The RFVA1017 is packaged in a small 7mm x
7mm leadless laminate MCM which contains thermal vias for ultra low
thermal resistance. This module is internally matched to 50 and is easy
to use with no external matching components required.
Microwave Radio
High Linearity Power Control
Ordering Information
RFVA1017SQ
RFVA1017SR
RFVA1017TR7
RFVA1017TR13
Sample bag with 25 pieces
7” Sample reel with 100 pieces
7” Reel with 1500 pieces
13” Reel with 2500 pieces
RFVA1017PCK-410 1425MHz to 1550MHz PCBA with 5-piece sample bag
Optimum Technology Matching® Applied
GaAs HBT
GaAs MESFET
InGaP HBT
SiGe BiCMOS
Si BiCMOS
SiGe HBT
GaAs pHEMT
Si CMOS
Si BJT
GaN HEMT
BiFET HBT
LDMOS
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7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical
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