UPC8179TK-E2-A

Product Overview

UPC8179TK-E2-A is a NEC/CEL RF MMIC amplifier from CEL / Renesas. In an RF design it is normally used as a RF/IF gain block or CATV/receiver gain stage, so the useful sourcing checks are not only the ordering code but also the operating band, gain behavior, output level, package footprint and bias conditions.

For this model, the key application data to verify are: uPC RF amplifier families cover VHF/UHF through microwave IF bands; exact bandwidth depends on base number; gain, noise figure, output power and IP3 per uPC/CEL datasheet; and low-voltage RF MMIC bias. Because RF amplifier parts are layout- and matching-sensitive, UPC8179TK-E2-A should be treated as an exact-BOM item unless the replacement has been validated with the same matching network, thermal design and control conditions.

Key Features

• Manufacturer: CEL / Renesas
• Part Number: UPC8179TK-E2-A
• Device Type: NEC/CEL RF MMIC amplifier
• Signal-Chain Role: RF/IF gain block or CATV/receiver gain stage
• Frequency / Band: uPC RF amplifier families cover VHF/UHF through microwave IF bands; exact bandwidth depends on base number
• Gain / NF / Linearity: gain, noise figure, output power and IP3 per uPC/CEL datasheet
• Output Power / Compression: small-signal gain-block output level
• Supply / Bias: low-voltage RF MMIC bias
• RF Interface: 50 Ω RF input/output in compact SMT package
• Package / Mounting: surface-mount RF IC, MMIC, transistor or connectorized module depending on base number
• Design Note: verify S-parameters, matching network, thermal pad/flange and control pins before substituting this RF amplifier

Applications

• receiver gain stages
• CATV and broadband equipment
• wireless modules
• legacy Japanese RF board replacement

Quality & Sourcing

Antrex Electronics can support sourcing for UPC8179TK-E2-A and related RF amplifier BOM lines, including exact part-number matching, lot-label review, packaging inspection and third-party testing support when the project requires additional verification.