RF Micro Devices RFMD2080/RFMD2081 IQ modulator range

RF Micro Devices has extended its portfolio of broadband components to include two low-power IQ modulators featuring integrated fractional-N synthesisers and voltage-controlled oscillators.

The RFMD2080 and RFMD2081 are broadband devices capable of generating output frequencies from 45 to 2700 MHz. They are suitable for a wide range of applications, including satellite communications, point-to-point radio, software-defined radio and other wireless and wireline applications requiring QPSK/QAM modulators.

The broadband nature of the components and the integration of the local oscillator offer users a combination of functionality, versatility and size.

The 2080 features a baseband interface incorporating programmable filtering and gain control. Optimised for low power operation, the device has current consumption of 150 mA from a 3 V supply, allowing users to create more environmentally friendly systems with reduced power consumption.

Both modulators are programmable using a 3-wire serial interface and are available in QFN 5x5 mm packages.