Space saving, provides high output impedance

NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) announced the new RF LDMOS solution 'AFV10700H' for the automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) transponder market.

This product implements pulse power of over 700 watts (W) in a 50-ohm power amplifier that is half the size of a credit card, meeting the size, weight, power, and cost (SWaP-C) requirements demanded by the aviation industry.

With its compact size that fits into a small NI-780 air cavity package, the AFV10700H achieves a space saving of up to 40% compared to the standard NI-1230 package, which is primarily used for other LDMOS solutions with similar power levels. Highly integrated on-chip pre-matching provides high output impedance, reducing the size of the matching circuit and enabling a power amplifier with a size of 1.3 x 2.6" (3.3 x 6.6 cm).

“This new solution is a great example of NXP’s commitment to developing superior products that meet the demanding size and performance requirements of L-band pulsed applications. “Superior performance and ease of use are the two pillars of NXP’s design philosophy,” he said.