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Qorvo RF5426TR13 High-Performance RF Front End Chip For Mobile Device

Shenzhen Mingjiada Electronics Co., Ltd., a well-known independent distributor of electronic components in China, has been supplying Qorvo's high-performance RF front-end chip RF5426TR13 for an extended period, providing communication equipment manufacturers with high-quality component solutions.

【Technical Overview of the RF5426TR13 RF Front-End Chip】

The Qorvo RF5426TR13 is a high-performance RF front-end integrated circuit specifically designed for modern communication devices. As the third-generation RF Flex™ multi-band PA module, the RF5426TR13 chip performs exceptionally well in 4G LTE mobile devices, meeting the growing demands of wireless communication.

【RF5426TR13 Basic Technical Specifications】

Model: RF5426TR13

Package Type: QFN

Package Size: 4mm x 3.65mm

Operating Voltage: 3.3V

Operating Current: 7mA

【RF5426TR13 Key Performance Characteristics】

Wide operating frequency range:

The RF5426TR13 supports mid-to-high frequency bands from 1.7GHz to 2.7GHz

Particularly suitable for the mainstream wireless communication frequency bands from 2.4GHz to 2.5GHz

Excellent Signal Amplification Capability:

RF5426TR13 provides up to 11dB gain to ensure effective signal amplification

Supports up to 28dBm output power to meet high-power transmission requirements

Superior Signal Quality Assurance:

Low noise figure of only 2dB minimises noise introduction during signal amplification

RF5426TR13 is designed for low-noise antenna switches/duplexers in single-antenna or dual-antenna architectures

Efficient power consumption control:

RF5426TR13 operates at a current of only 7mA at a 3.3V operating voltage

Optimised APT (Average Power Tracking) and ET (Envelope Tracking) operations to enhance energy efficiency

Advanced system integration:

RF5426TR13 integrates multiple functions such as power amplification and signal switching into a single chip

Pin-compatible with transmission modules and multi-band PA module options, offering high design flexibility

【Application Areas of RF5426TR13】

As a high-performance RF front-end integrated circuit, the Qorvo RF5426TR13 plays a critical role in various wireless communication fields thanks to its outstanding technical characteristics.

Main Application Areas

Mobile Communication Devices:

Smartphones and Tablets: Provides high-performance RF signal processing for 4G LTE mobile devices, supporting high-speed data transmission

Mobile hotspot devices: Ensures stable wireless signal amplification and transmission, enhancing user experience

In-vehicle communication systems: Meets the stringent reliability and performance requirements of vehicle wireless communication

Wireless network devices:

Wi-Fi routers and access points: Suitable for Wi-Fi 4/5/6 devices operating in the 2.4GHz band, providing stable signal coverage

Bluetooth devices: Supports high-performance Bluetooth audio and data transmission applications

IoT gateways: Serve as communication hubs for IoT devices, ensuring stable operation of multiple wireless protocols

IoT and smart hardware:

Smart home devices: Such as smart security cameras, smart door locks, and other devices requiring stable wireless connections

Industrial IoT nodes: Enable reliable wireless data transmission in industrial environments

Wearable devices: Enable efficient and energy-saving wireless communication functions for small devices

Specialised communication systems:

Wireless sensor networks: For long-range, low-power communication in fields such as environmental monitoring and agricultural IoT

Radio frequency identification systems: Enhances the recognition distance and reliability of RFID readers

Professional radio stations: Meets the high-performance requirements of amateur radio and specialised communications

Emerging market application potential:

With the development of wireless communication technology, the RF5426TR13 also shows application potential in the following emerging fields:

5G Auxiliary Equipment:

Serves as a supplementary communication module for 5G devices, handling communication needs in non-5G frequency bands, and used for auxiliary communication functions in 5G small cells

Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Systems:

Wireless connectivity modules for in-vehicle infotainment systems

Auxiliary links for vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication

Smart City Infrastructure:

Communication modules for urban IoT nodes

Wireless connectivity solutions for smart streetlights, environmental monitoring stations, and other devices