RF & microwave power
State-of-the-Art RF and Microwave Amplifiers
Explore amplifier systems and modules by frequency, power, gain and operating mode—or send your requirement directly to engineering.
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Systems vs modules
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A ready-to-operate system and an integration-ready module solve different engineering needs.
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Amplifier Systems
Complete benchtop or rackmount configurations that may include power, cooling, monitoring, protection and control.
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Amplifier Modules
Compact RF power configurations for customer equipment, custom assemblies and larger integrated systems.
Six product categories
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WHY HD COMMUNICATIONS
A more direct path to the right amplifier.
Structured technical information connects every inquiry to the product and application context.
Broad coverage
Six product categories across multiple frequencies, power levels and formats.
Engineer-focused
Compare the parameters that shape performance and integration.
Two form factors
Choose complete systems or integration-ready modules.
Standard or custom
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Featured products
Featured RF Amplifier Systems & Modules
Applications
Typical amplifier solutions
EMC / EMI testing
Review frequency sweeps, power at the load, cable losses and mismatch limits when preparing an RF immunity-test requirement.
Laboratory & component testing
Compare gain, linear output, available source power and cooling for a repeatable RF stimulus chain.
Communications development
Define modulation, occupied bandwidth and distortion targets. Review P1dB and output back-off alongside saturated power.
OEM equipment integration
Match an amplifier module to the host supply, thermal path, mounting space and control interfaces.
Need a custom amplifier solution?
Send us your frequency range, output power, gain, and mechanical and environmental requirements for our engineering team to review.
Engineering & quality
Designed around verified performance.
Discuss performance, integration and operating conditions with our engineering team.
Engineering capabilities
RF selection, system and module configurations, thermal evaluation, protection, controls and custom-requirement review.
Technical verification
Review model-specific datasheets for frequency coverage, output-power ratings, gain, cooling and available options.
Technical resources
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Selection Guide
How to Select an RF Power Amplifier
Build a requirement around operating band, qualified power, signal type and installation needs.
Output power
P1dB vs Psat: Read the Power Rating
Understand compression, saturation and minimum or typical ratings before comparing amplifier output power.
Operating mode
CW vs Pulse RF Amplifiers
Review peak power, average power, duty cycle and pulse timing together.
FROM SPECIFICATION TO QUOTATION
Prepare a clear RF amplifier requirement. Give the team the operating conditions needed to review a model or discuss a specialized requirement.
Define the signal Include frequency From/To, modulation and CW or pulse operation. For pulses, include width, repetition rate and duty cycle.
Qualify the output State required power at the load, gain or available input drive, and the relevant P1dB, Psat or pulse rating.
Describe the installation Specify System or Module, supply voltage, cooling, mechanical space, environmental requirements, quantity and timing.
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Specialist amplifier family Six primary categories are listed above. The specialist Ultra-Broadband SSPA family contains HD33866 and remains separately labeled as in the source catalog.
Ultra-Broadband SSPA — 1 model