Ampleon Releases Integrated Doherty MMIC Driver
The B10H24N70D simplifies 2300 MHz to 2400 MHz signal chain design by integrating two-stage amplification in one package.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Semiconductors
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Ampleon has released the B10H24N70D, a new two-stage Doherty MMIC driver designed for 2300 MHz to 2400 MHz frequency operations. The device is a commercially available component featuring integrated electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection and a compact 7 mm by 7 mm package.
Why it matters
This release simplifies radio frequency (RF) hardware design by consolidating complex two-stage Doherty amplifier architecture into a single package. By reducing external matching requirements, it enables more compact and less complex RF lineups for signal transmission equipment.
The B10H24N70D utilizes 50 V LDMOS (Laterally Diffused Metal-Oxide Semiconductor) technology to achieve 30 dB of power gain. The unit features 50 Ohm input and output impedances within a 7 mm by 7 mm Land Grid Array (LGA) package.
The players
Ampleon
A global designer and manufacturer specializing in high-power RF (Radio Frequency) power transistors and amplifiers based on LDMOS and GaN technology.
The details
The device integrates a two-stage Doherty amplifier—a configuration that uses two sub-amplifiers to maintain high efficiency across varying power levels—into a single monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC). Engineers can utilize independent carrier and peaking bias control to optimize performance for specific operating conditions. By integrating these components, the design minimizes the need for external matching circuitry between the driver stages and the main amplifier chain.
Timeline
October 26, 2026: Ampleon released the B10H24N70D MMIC driver.
The Tech Race
This component tracks with the industry-wide shift toward higher integration in RF signal chains to save space and power. It marks a transition from discrete board-level implementations of the Doherty architecture to more streamlined, integrated MMIC solutions.
Engineers designing infrastructure for the 2300 MHz to 2400 MHz range can now reduce their hardware footprint by using this integrated driver instead of multi-part setups. The availability of this driver allows for faster prototyping of signal transmission systems that require consistent gain and power efficiency.
The takeaway
The move toward highly integrated, single-package Doherty drivers signifies a clear industry preference for reducing RF-lineup complexity. Designers should monitor how this level of integration affects long-term heat dissipation profiles in high-density rack applications.
Further reading
For more on the current state of RF power components, visit Semiconductors.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Everythingrf.
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