Ampleon USA Inc.
Ampleon is a global leader in RF power semiconductors, offering LDMOS and GaN transistors, MMICs, pallets, and modules for wireless infrastructure, broadcast, aerospace, defense, and industrial applications.
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Ampleon, established in 2015 and backed by over 50 years of RF power leadership, is a leading global supplier of RF power semiconductor solutions. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of LDMOS and GaN technologies as discrete transistors, MMICs, pallets, and complete modules for applications from 400 MHz to 5 GHz.
Ampleon serves diverse markets with specialized RF power solutions:
- Wireless Infrastructure - GaN and LDMOS RF power solutions for 4G and 5G base station applications
- Broadcast - High-power transistors for radio and television transmission
- Aerospace & Defense - Rugged transistors for radar, air traffic control, and military communications
- Industrial - RF solutions for CO2 lasers, plasma generation, MRI systems, and industrial heating
- Scientific - Components for particle accelerators and research applications
Ampleon's Advanced Rugged Technology (ART) LDMOS portfolio provides exceptional reliability for demanding applications, while their GaN-on-SiC devices deliver 5% higher power efficiency and 30-50% size reduction compared to equivalent LDMOS solutions. This technology leadership makes Ampleon a preferred supplier for next-generation wireless networks and high-power RF systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the difference between Ampleon's LDMOS and GaN transistors?
- Ampleon's GaN transistors provide approximately 5% higher power efficiency and enable 30-50% size reduction compared to LDMOS. GaN is ideal for high-frequency, wideband applications, while LDMOS offers proven reliability and cost-effectiveness for many RF power applications.
- What frequency range do Ampleon RF transistors cover?
- Ampleon RF power transistors operate from 400 MHz up to 5 GHz, covering applications from mobile broadband and wireless infrastructure to S-band radar systems.
- Does Ampleon offer solutions for 5G infrastructure?
- Yes, Ampleon's wireless infrastructure portfolio includes GaN and LDMOS RF power solutions specifically designed for 4G and 5G base station applications, providing high efficiency and broad bandwidth performance.
- What industrial applications use Ampleon RF transistors?
- Ampleon RF transistors are used in CO2 lasers, plasma generation systems, MRI medical imaging, particle accelerators, industrial heating, cooking, and defrosting applications.