GRF2501 Guerrilla RF Integrated Circuit (Small Outline No-lead) In Stock
GRF2501 is a Guerrilla RF low-noise RF amplifier covering 4.9 to 6 GHz with an industry-leading 0.8 dB noise figure, supporting 802.11a/n/ac Wi-Fi applications. It is housed in a compact small outline no-lead package for minimal PCB footprint. Available from stock worldwide with competitive pricing.
- Manufacturer
- Guerrilla RF
- Package
- Small Outline No-lead
- Pin Count
- 7
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- GRF2501 Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $1.1800(MOQ 100)
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- Ultra-low 0.8 dB noise figure across the 4.9 GHz to 6 GHz frequency band for superior receiver sensitivity in Wi-Fi 5 GHz designs
- Supports 802.11a/n/ac (Wi-Fi 4/5) standards enabling direct integration into WLAN access points and client device RF front-ends
- Small outline no-lead (SON) package providing compact PCB footprint with excellent thermal dissipation for high-density RF module designs
- High gain low-noise amplifier architecture optimized for 5 GHz ISM band reception minimizing external filtering requirements
Applications
The GRF2501 is designed for 5 GHz WLAN receiver chains in Wi-Fi access points, enterprise routers, and wireless bridge systems where maximum receiver sensitivity is required. Its 0.8 dB noise figure makes it ideal for long-range 802.11ac links in outdoor CPE and backhaul equipment operating across the 4.9 to 6 GHz band. The compact no-lead package supports integration into high-density RF front-end modules for IoT gateways and industrial wireless sensor networks.
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for GRF2501:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What frequency range and noise figure does the GRF2501 RF amplifier achieve?
The GRF2501 operates across the 4.9 GHz to 6 GHz frequency range with an ultra-low noise figure of 0.8 dB. This low noise figure is critical for maximizing receiver sensitivity in 5 GHz WLAN systems, allowing 802.11a/n/ac access points and client devices to detect weaker signals and extend effective wireless range compared to amplifiers with noise figures above 1.5 dB.
Which Wi-Fi standards does the GRF2501 support, and what receiver performance can it enable?
The GRF2501 supports 802.11a, 802.11n, and 802.11ac Wi-Fi standards operating in the 5 GHz band. With a 0.8 dB noise figure, it can improve system noise figure in the receiver chain to near 1.0 dB when placed before the Wi-Fi SoC, potentially increasing effective sensitivity by 3 to 5 dB over designs using internal LNAs alone, extending range in 802.11ac MU-MIMO access points and outdoor CPE devices.
How does the GRF2501 compare to competing 5 GHz LNAs from other RF IC vendors?
The GRF2501 from Guerrilla RF achieves a 0.8 dB noise figure across 4.9 to 6 GHz, which is competitive with or better than many alternative 5 GHz LNAs. Many competing devices in the 5 GHz band exhibit noise figures of 1.0 to 1.5 dB, making the GRF2501 a preferred choice for system designers targeting maximum link budget in 802.11ac Wave 2 or Wi-Fi 6 coexisting 5 GHz infrastructure where every 0.1 dB improvement in receiver NF translates to measurable range improvement.
What package does the GRF2501 use, and how does it affect RF PCB layout?
The GRF2501 is housed in a small outline no-lead (SON) package, which provides a compact low-inductance PCB footprint ideal for RF designs where parasitic inductance in leads degrades high-frequency performance. At 5 GHz to 6 GHz, the SON package's exposed thermal pad and minimal lead inductance compared to SOIC or TSSOP alternatives ensure stable gain flatness and reliable impedance matching across the 4.9 to 6 GHz operating band.
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| Qty. | Unit Price | Ext. Price |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | $1.6600 | $166.00 |
| 250+ | $1.5700 | $392.50 |
| 2500+ | $1.3300 | $3325.00 |
| 50000+ | $1.1800 | $59000.00 |
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