One Watt 2.45 GHz Linear Amplifier

RF Micro Devices RF2126

Schematic:

One Watt 2.45 GHz Linear Amplifier

Reversed PCB pattern:

Reversed PCB pattern

BOM:

 

Schematic
Reference

Value

Description

Package

Capacitors

C1

1 µF

electrolytic, 10%, 16V

SMT or leaded

C2, C3

1000 pF

ceramic, X7R, 50V

0603 SMT

C4

22 pF

Johanson ceramic 5%, 100V

0504 SMT

C5

3.3 pF

ceramic, ±0.25 pF, 50V NP0

0402 SMT

C6

2 pF

ceramic, ±0.25 pF, 50V NP0

0402 SMT

C7

1.8 pF

ceramic, ±0.25 pF, 50V NP0

0402 SMT

C8

1.6 pF

ceramic, ±0.25 pF, 50V NP0

0402 SMT

Inductors

L1

4.7 nH

2%

0603 SMT

L2

31 ohm @ 100 MHz

ferrite bead, IDC 500 mA

1206 SMT

Resistors

R1

2200 ohm

film, 5%

0603 SMT

R2

1000 ohm

film, 5%

0603 SMT

Integrated Circuits

ICI

RF2126

RF Micro Devices 1 Watt 2.4 GHz power amplifier

SOP-8

Other

J1, J2

 

PCB mount SMA jacks

 

Notes:

Part numbers are for reference only. Alternate components may be substituted.

It's also possible to run the RF2126 at around 6.5 volts for slightly more power output. You could try a 7805 voltage regulator with two silicon diodes (or a red LED) in series with the ground lead (cathode to ground).

Be sure to isolate the ground tab on the 7805 though or it won't work. You can even just use a plain old 7806 voltage regulator for 6 volts output.

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