SKY65015-70LF Skyworks Integrated Circuit (Other) In Stock
The Skyworks SKY65015-70LF is a high-linearity RF power amplifier in an SOT-89 package designed for 50 Ω systems up to 6000 MHz. It delivers 18 dB gain with a maximum 15 dBm input power rating, offering excellent performance for cellular, LTE, and broadband wireless applications. In stock worldwide with immediate shipping availability.
- Manufacturer
- Skyworks
- Package
- Other
- Pin Count
- 4
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- SKY65015-70LF Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $1.1600(MOQ 1)
- Temp Range
- -40.0°C to 85.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- 18 dB gain in compact SOT-89 package enables space-constrained RF designs
- Supports ultra-wide 50 Ω impedance operation from low GHz to 6000 MHz frequency range
- 15 dBm input power maximum ensures linear operation with minimal intermodulation distortion in base station and repeater applications
Applications
The SKY65015-70LF is widely deployed in cellular base stations, DAS (Distributed Antenna System) repeaters, and broadband wireless access points where compact size and high gain are essential. It excels in LTE and 5G NR frontend applications requiring linear amplification of signals from -30 dBm to +15 dBm input levels. The low-profile SOT-89 package fits tightly into RF modules where standard QFN packages would exceed thermal or area budgets.
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Reach Compliance Code | Compliant |
| YTEOL | 6.83 |
| Characteristic Impedance | 50Ω |
| Construction | COMPONENT |
| Gain | 18dB |
| Input Power-Max (CW) | 15dBm |
| Mounting Feature | SURFACE MOUNT |
| Number of Functions | 1 |
| Operating Frequency-Max | 6000MHz |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | TO-243 |
| Power Supplies | 4.7V |
| RF/Microwave Device Type | WIDE BAND LOW POWER |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| VSWR-Max | 2 |
| Package | Other |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| Country of Origin | Mexico |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum frequency and gain specification of the SKY65015-70LF, and which wireless standards does it support?
The SKY65015-70LF operates from DC to 6000 MHz (6 GHz) with an 18 dB linear gain, covering all major cellular standards including LTE Bands 1-7 (800 MHz-2.6 GHz), LTE-U (unlicensed spectrum 5 GHz), and early 5G NR Sub-6 GHz bands. At 6 GHz upper limit, it supports WiFi 6E (5.925-7.125 GHz boundary applications) and licensed spectrum up to C-Band. The 18 dB gain allows driving moderate-power output stages from milliwatt-level input signals.
For a cellular base station repeater, why is the SKY65015-70LF's 15 dBm maximum input power specification critical?
The 15 dBm input power maximum ensures the amplifier remains in its linear region without compression, maintaining third-order intercept (IP3) performance above +30 dBm output level. In repeater circuits receiving -30 to -20 dBm downlink signals, the internal gain of 18 dB amplifies these to -12 to -2 dBm at the output stage input, well within the safe 15 dBm envelope. Exceeding this limit causes gain compression and intermodulation distortion, degrading uplink performance and violating FCC spectral mask requirements for adjacent channel power ratios.
How does the SOT-89 package of the SKY65015-70LF compare to standard QFN packages for RF front-end module integration?
The SOT-89 is a legacy 3-pin through-hole compatible package measuring approximately 4.5 × 3.8 × 2 mm, offering lower parasitic inductance than some QFN variants when properly grounded. However, modern QFN packages (e.g., 5 × 5 mm) provide superior thermal performance (typically 50% lower junction temperature rise) and enable higher integration density. Choose SOT-89 when retrofitting legacy designs, thermal constraints are minimal, and board space allows through-hole routing; select QFN for new high-density modules requiring aggressive thermal management above 30 dBm output levels.
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