RF28783 V
Low Noise
Amplifier/ 3V
PA Driver
Amplifier
RF2878
3V LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER/
3V PA DRIVER AMPLIFIER
RoHS Compliant & Pb-Free Product
Package Style: SOT 5-Lead
Features
Low Noise and High Intercept
Point
Adjustable Bias Current
Power Down Control
Single 2.5V to 6.0V Power
Supply
150MHz to 2500MHz Opera-
tion
Extremely Small SOT 5-Lead
Package
RF IN
1
5
GND2
GND1
2
VPD
3
4
RF OUT
Applications
TDMA/CDMA/FM Cellular
PCS LNA
Low Noise Transmit Driver
Amplifier
General Purpose Amplifica-
tion
Commercial and Consumer
Systems
Functional Block Diagram
Product Description
The RF2878 is a low noise amplifier with a very high dynamic range designed for
digital cellular applications. The device functions as an outstanding front end low
noise amplifier or power amplifier driver amplifier in the transmit chain of digital
subscriber units where low transmit noise power is a concern. When used as an
LNA, the bias current can be set externally. When used as a PA driver, the IC can
operate directly from a single cell Li-ion battery and includes a power down feature
that can be used to completely turn off the device. The IC is featured in a standard
SOT 5-lead plastic package.
NOTE: The RF2878 is a Pb-free product. If a non-Pb-free product with the same
functionality and package is desired, please see the RF2361.
Ordering Information
RF2878
RF2878 PCBA-D
RF2878 PCBA-L
3V Low Noise Amplifier/ 3V PA Driver Amplifier
Fully Assembled Evaluation Board (Driver)
Fully Assembled Evaluation Board (LNA)
Optimum Technology Matching® Applied
GaAs HBT
GaAs MESFET
InGaP HBT
SiGe BiCMOS
Si BiCMOS
SiGe HBT
GaAs pHEMT
Si CMOS
Si BJT
GaN HEMT
RF MICRO DEVICES®, RFMD®, Optimum Technology Matching®, Enabling Wireless Connectivity™, PowerStar®, POLARIS™ TOTAL RADIO™ and UltimateBlue™ are trademarks of RFMD, LLC. BLUETOOTH is a trade-
mark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed for use by RFMD. All other trade names, trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2006, RF Micro Devices, Inc.
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