CA64

Product Overview

CA64 is a RF amplifier or RF front-end gain device from MACOM Technology Solutions. In an RF design it is normally used as a gain, driver or receiver-front-end stage in an RF signal chain, 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: exact frequency range must be verified on the manufacturer part page for this base number; gain, noise figure, output compression and linearity are part-number specific; and RF IC or module bias per datasheet. Because RF amplifier parts are layout- and matching-sensitive, CA64 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: MACOM Technology Solutions
• Part Number: CA64
• Device Type: RF amplifier or RF front-end gain device
• Signal-Chain Role: gain, driver or receiver-front-end stage in an RF signal chain
• Frequency / Band: exact frequency range must be verified on the manufacturer part page for this base number
• Gain / NF / Linearity: gain, noise figure, output compression and linearity are part-number specific
• Output Power / Compression: small-signal, driver or PA output class depends on the base family
• Supply / Bias: RF IC or module bias per datasheet
• RF Interface: 50 Ω RF path or RF IC pins depending on 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

• wireless equipment
• RF test systems
• communications modules
• exact-BOM replacement sourcing

Quality & Sourcing

Antrex Electronics can support sourcing for CA64 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.