BBA Series Broadband Amplifiers

The BBA Series is a family of low-cost high-performance broadband RF amplifiers. The modules are ideally suited to a wide range of amplification and buffering applications, including extending the range of Linx's own RF modules (where legally appropriate). Housed in a compact SMD package, the hybrid amps are matched to 50-ohm source and load impedances. The modules utilize a GaHBT gain stage, which yields high gain and IP3, excellent flatness, and low noise. The BBA-322-A is the high gain model and is suitable for the LNA stage of many receivers. This extra gain stage on the front end of a receiver can improve the sensitivity and provide a greater range for the product. The BBA-519-A is the high power model and is suitable for the final gain stage in a transmitter. This amplifier can boost the output power of a transmitter to much higher levels and provide a significant increase in range where legally appropriate.

Features

  • Pre-matched for 50-ohm impedance I/O
  • No external RF components required
  • Exceptional gain flatness
  • Compact SMD package
  • Operates from a single supply

BBA-322-A Features

  • High gain
  • 3.8dB noise figure
  • DC-3GHz broadband operation
  • +20dB small signal gain at 900MHz
  • Up to +10dB (10mW) linear output power

BBA-519-A Features

  • High output
  • 4.8dB noise figure
  • 10MHz-3GHz broadband operation
  • +18dB small signal gain at 900MHz
  • Up to +17dB (50mW) linear output power

Applications

  • TX / RX Range Enhancement
  • IF or RF Buffering
  • Driver or Final Stage for PA
  • General Purpose Gain blocks
Use of these modules may result in the amplification of signals to a level which may be unacceptable for legal or technical reasons. It is the responsibility of the user to determine and adhere to the appropriate guidelines for the proposed application.

Data Guides

Ordering Information

BBA-322-A
BBA Series High Gain RF Amplifier
BBA-519-A
BBA Series High Power RF Amplifier

Technical Drawings