Canada - RF Micro Devices (www.rfmd.com) announced the release of the RFVA0016 -- a highly integrated one-quarter watt (1/4W) analog-controlled variable gain amplifier (VGA).

RFMD's broadband RFVA0016 VGA features external matching to allow operation in all RF bands between 400 to 2700MHz with a single module. The RFVA0016 delivers 24dBm output compression power with 25dB gain and a
temperature compensated 30dB gain range. Consuming only 185mA, the 1/4W VGA delivers an exceptional linear POUT/DC power ratio and is ideal for wireless infrastructure and general purpose RF applications.

John Pelose, general manager of RFMD's Wireless Products business unit, said, "The RFVA0016 integrates RFMD's broadband, temperature-compensated SOI attenuator with a high-linearity driver amplifier to offer an integrated
broadband VGA solution for all cellular bands. This demonstrates RFMD's long-standing commitment to optimum technology matching(R) and our ability to deliver industry-leading performance by integrating multiple technologies
into a single component."

This RFVA0016 VGA features a unique linear attenuation slope that can be reversed to a positive or a negative slope via a mode logic pin. The attenuation is controlled by a single 0-volt to 3.3-volt positive supply. The RFVA0016 is packaged in a small 5mm x 5mm, 32-pin laminate multi-chip module (MCM) and is QFN footprint-compatible.

RFMD is exhibiting the RFVA0016 at the IEEE International Microwave Symposium through June 22 in Booth 1210 at the Palais des congress convention center, in Montreal, Canada.