Overview
The TRF37A73IDSGR is a high-performance RF gain block amplifier manufactured by Texas Instruments. This device is designed for a wide range of RF applications, offering a frequency range of 1 MHz to 6000 MHz. It is packaged in a compact 2.00mm × 2.00mm WSON (DSG) package with 8 pins, making it ideal for space-constrained and low-power applications. The amplifier features a single 3.3 V supply, consumes 55 mA of current, and includes a power down mode for power savings when not in use.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 1 - 6000 | MHz |
| Gain | 12 | dB |
| Noise Figure | 4.5 | dB |
| Output P1dB | 14.5 | dBm at 2000 MHz |
| Output IP3 | 28.5 | dBm at 2000 MHz |
| Supply Voltage | 3.3 | V |
| Supply Current | 55 | mA |
| Power Down Current | 125 | µA |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 to 85 | °C |
| Package Type | WSON (DSG) | |
| Pins | 8 |
Key Features
- Wide frequency range: 1 MHz to 6000 MHz
- Fixed gain of 12 dB
- Noise figure of 4.5 dB at 2000 MHz
- Output P1dB of 14.5 dBm at 2000 MHz
- Output IP3 of 28.5 dBm at 2000 MHz
- Single 3.3 V supply with low power consumption (55 mA)
- Power down mode for reduced power consumption
- Internally matched to 50 Ω for simplified PCB design
- Unconditionally stable and robust ESD protection (>1 kV HBM and CDM)
- Active bias circuit for stable performance over temperature and voltage variations
Applications
- General Purpose RF Gain Block
- Consumer Devices
- Industrial and Utility Meters
- Low-cost Radios and Cellular Base Stations
- Wireless Infrastructure and RF Backhaul
- Radar and Electronic Warfare Systems
- Software-defined Radios and Test and Measurement Equipment
- Point-to-Point/Multipoint Microwave and Distributed Antenna Systems
- LO and PA Driver Amplifiers
- Wireless Data, Satellite, DBS, and CATV Systems
- IF Amplifier Applications
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the TRF37A73IDSGR?
The TRF37A73IDSGR operates over a frequency range of 1 MHz to 6000 MHz.
- What is the gain of the TRF37A73IDSGR?
The gain of the TRF37A73IDSGR is 12 dB.
- What is the noise figure of the TRF37A73IDSGR at 2000 MHz?
The noise figure at 2000 MHz is 4.5 dB.
- What is the output P1dB of the TRF37A73IDSGR at 2000 MHz?
The output P1dB at 2000 MHz is 14.5 dBm.
- What is the output IP3 of the TRF37A73IDSGR at 2000 MHz?
The output IP3 at 2000 MHz is 28.5 dBm.
- What is the supply voltage and current of the TRF37A73IDSGR?
The device operates on a single 3.3 V supply and consumes 55 mA of current.
- Does the TRF37A73IDSGR have a power down mode?
- What is the package type and pin count of the TRF37A73IDSGR?
The device is packaged in a WSON (DSG) package with 8 pins.
- What are some common applications of the TRF37A73IDSGR?
Common applications include general purpose RF gain blocks, consumer devices, industrial and utility meters, low-cost radios, cellular base stations, and various wireless infrastructure and test equipment.
- How is the TRF37A73IDSGR matched for input and output?
The device is internally matched to 50 Ω on both the input and output, simplifying PCB design.
- What kind of ESD protection does the TRF37A73IDSGR have?
The device has robust ESD protection with >1 kV HBM and CDM.
