RFIC Upconverter Suits Apps To 2.5 GHz

Designed for use in transmit chains, the UPC8172TB upconverter combines low power consumption, high output power and high linearity with operation to 2.5 GHz. A power save feature helps preserve battery life in portables like cell phones. Other areas of use include upconversion in WLAN, WBA and other applications. The device is housed in a miniature 6-pin SOT-363 package,is available on tape-and-reel, and costs $1.43 each/12,000.