Sft2885 -

For engineers designing RF chains in wireless infrastructure, test equipment, or ISM band products, the SFT2885 remains a dependable choice that simplifies board layout and reduces BOM count. When in doubt about an RF path that needs 15 dB of clean, flat gain from 100 MHz to 6 GHz, the SFT2885 is a proven solution. Need application-specific advice? Contact Qorvo’s application support or consult the official SFT2885 datasheet (Rev A, 2021) for the latest electrical characteristics and thermal derating curves.

1. Executive Summary SFT2885 is a high-frequency, low-noise, gain-block amplifier integrated circuit (IC) widely used in RF and microwave communication systems. Manufactured originally by RF Micro Devices (RFMD) — now part of Qorvo — this device has become a staple in applications requiring wide bandwidth, stable gain, and moderate output power. Its combination of performance, ease of use, and reliability makes it a popular choice among RF design engineers for both commercial and industrial systems. 2. Key Specifications & Features The SFT2885 is designed to operate as a cascadable, broadband gain block . Below are its salient specifications (typical values at +25°C, 5V supply, 50Ω system): sft2885

| Device | Gain | Freq. | NF | P1dB | Package | Notes | |--------|------|-------|----|------|---------|-------| | | 15 dB | 6 GHz | 4.0 dB | +17 dBm | SOT-89 | Excellent thermal stability | | MMA-005987 (MACOM) | 14 dB | 5 GHz | 3.5 dB | +18 dBm | SOT-89 | Lower NF, higher cost | | GVA-84+ (Mini-Circuits) | 18 dB | 6 GHz | 4.5 dB | +20 dBm | SOT-89 | Higher gain, but less flat | | BGA2867 (NXP) | 16 dB | 6 GHz | 4.2 dB | +12 dBm | SOT-363 | Smaller package, lower P1dB | Manufactured originally by RF Micro Devices (RFMD) —