BCM846SE6327HTSA1

BCM846SE6327HTSA1 is part of a series of application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) products from NXP Semiconductor. It is a triple-output, differential high-speed amplifier array purpose-designed for active antenna systems and distributed antenna systems (DAS). It offers an optimal combination of small size, low power consumption and high linearity, making it ideal for sensitive radio frequency (RF) applications.

The BCM846SE6327HTSA1 belongs to the Transistors – Bipolar (BJT) – Arrays family. The device features three independent high-speed differential amplifiers, each with a gain of 10. Each amplifier is optimized to provide a wide bandwidth (up to 1.2GHz) and flat gain and can be used to amplify wideband signals such as LTE, Wi-fi and 4G cellular data, up to 4gigabits per second.

The BCM846SE6327HTSA1 is a low-noise amplifier (LNA) array, which means it reduces noise levels without affecting signal integrity; this is particularly beneficial for sensitive RF applications. It features an optimized current source to ensure stable performance with low noise and low distortion, even as temperatures and voltages vary. The device also contains short-circuit protection and a built-in voltage limiter, which enhance reliability and protect other components on the printed circuit board (PCB). In addition, it is specified for operation across a wide operating voltage range from -15V to +10V and temperature range from -40°C to +125°C.

The BCM846SE6327HTSA1 is suitable for a variety of RF applications, including active antennas, antennas for distributed antenna systems (DAS), and antennas for base station or subscriber units. These applications require robust amplifiers with low noise and low power consumption, which is where the BCM846SE6327HTSA1 excels. The device can be used in LTE and Wi-Fi base stations, LTE and Wi-Fi subscriber units, and active antenna systems operating in the range of 0.7 GHz - 5.6GHz range.

In addition, the BCM846SE6327HTSA1 is well-suited to RF transceivers and instrumentation, including medical, point-to-point, point-to-multipoint and cable and satellite applications. The device’s high efficiency and low power consumption make it ideal for controlling devices with limited power supply, such as mobile phones and portable computing devices.

The working principle of the BCM846SE6327HTSA1 is based on the principle of differential amplifying. This type of amplifier uses complementary transistors to generate “in phase” and “out of phase” signals from an input signal. The out of phase signal is then amplified, compared with the in phase signal, and the difference amplified many times over. This process of differentially amplifying a signal improves noise immunity and allows for high power gains without introducing significant distortion components.

The BCM846SE6327HTSA1 provides a combination of small size, low power consumption and high linearity, making it ideal for sensitive RF applications. Its wide bandwidth, low noise levels and excellent current stability make it well-suited to applications such as LTE and Wi-Fi base stations, LTE and Wi-Fi subscriber units, and active antenna systems operating in the range of 0.7 GHz - 5.6GHz range. It is also suitable for RF transceivers and instrumentation, such as medical, point-to-point, point-to-multipoint and cable and satellite applications.