GRF5518
High Linearity Power Amplifier
Tuning Range: 1.8 to 2 GHz
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Mouser Electronics
1000 North Main Street
Mansfield, TX 76063
Phone: (800) 346-6873
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Richardson RFPD
2001 Butterfield Road
Suite 1800
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Phone: (603) 262-6800
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High Linearity Power Amplifier
Tuning Range: 1.8 to 2 GHz
The GRF5518 is a high gain, two-stage InGaP HBT power amplifier designed to deliver excellent P1dB, ACLR and IM3 performance over the 1800 to 2000 MHz band. Its exceptional native linearity makes it an ideal choice for transmitter applications that typically do not employ digital predistortion correction schemes.
Please consult with the Guerrilla RF applications engineering team for custom evaluation board data.
Product Categories
Applications
- Cellular Boosters
- Picocells/Femtocells
- Customer Premise Equipment
- Automotive Compensators
Features
Reference: 5.0V/225mA/1855MHz
- Gain: 27.0 dB
- OP1dB: 32.0 dBm
- OIP3: 45.0 dBm @ 23 dBm Pout/tone
- Noise Figure: 4.2 dB
- Excellent OP1dB, OIP3, ACLR and IM3 Performance
- Native Linearity Provides up to +22.5 dBm POUT with > 45 dBc ACLR – Without the Need for Digital Predistortion Correction
- +22.5 dBm Linear Output Power Maintained at 85 °C
- Flexible Biasing Provides Latitude for Linearity Optimization
- 225 mA Native Mode Quiescent Current Consumption
- 5V Supply Voltage
- 50 Ω Single-ended Input and Output Impedances
- Digital Shutdown
- Rugged Design is Extremely Resilient to Mismatched Loads
- -40 to 85 °C Operating Temperature Range
- Compact 3 x 3 mm QFN-16 Package
| Name | Part ID |
|---|---|
| Qorvo | TQP9218 |
| Skyworks | SKY66391-12 |
| Skyworks | SKY65175 |
| Skyworks | SKY65374-11 |
| Skyworks | SKY66181-11 |
| Skyworks | SKY77517 |
| Skyworks | SKY77543 |
| Skyworks | SKY77547 |
NOTE: Charts represent a compilation of datasets that may span more than one tuning configuration, and apparent discontinuities in the plots may result. Please note that alternative tunes will likely resolve any such irregularities in the plots. Contact [email protected] for further guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the frequency range of GRF5518?
The GRF5518 operates from 1.8-2 GHz.
What package does GRF5518 come in?
The GRF5518 is supplied in a 3.0 QFN-16 package.
What is the typical performance of GRF5518?
Typical performance for the GRF5518 is 27.0 dB of gain, 4.2 dB noise figure, and 45.0 dBm OIP3. See the data sheet for full conditions, limits, and over-temperature behavior.
What applications is GRF5518 typically used in?
The GRF5518 is targeted at 5G Infrastructure, Automotive, Cellular Boosters/DAS, Military, and WiFi applications.
Where can I download the data sheet for GRF5518?
The data sheet for GRF5518 is available as a PDF at https://www.guerrilla-rf.com/includes/prodFiles/5518/GRF5518DS.pdf. You can also view it embedded in the Data Sheet tab on this page.
Are SPICE models or S-parameter files available for GRF5518?
S-parameter (.s2p) files for GRF5518 are available on the product detail page when published. For SPICE models, simulation files, or custom tuning data, contact the Guerrilla RF applications engineering team at [email protected].


