The PBRC3.00BR-A is a Bulk Acoustic Resonator (BAW) filter manufactured by AVX Corp/Kyocera Corp. BAW filters are a type of radio frequency (RF) filter commonly used in wireless communication systems. They offer excellent performance characteristics, including high selectivity, low insertion loss, and good power handling capabilities.

Applications

• Wireless Communication Devices: Used in smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices to filter RF signals in cellular bands (e.g., GSM, CDMA, UMTS, LTE, 5G).
• Base Stations: Employed in cellular base stations to filter and isolate RF signals transmitted and received by the base station antennas.
• Wi-Fi Routers: Integrated into Wi-Fi routers and access points to filter RF signals in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.
• Satellite Communication Systems: Used in satellite communication equipment to filter RF signals used for transmitting and receiving data.
• Navigation Systems: Found in GPS and other navigation systems to filter RF signals used for location tracking and navigation.

Features

• BAW Technology: Utilizes Bulk Acoustic Wave technology for high-performance RF filtering.
• High Selectivity: Provides excellent signal isolation, minimizing interference from adjacent frequency bands.
• Low Insertion Loss: Minimizes signal attenuation, ensuring efficient signal transmission.
• Small Form Factor: Compact size allows for integration into small electronic devices.
• Surface Mount Device (SMD): Designed for easy surface mount assembly on printed circuit boards.

Benefits

• Improved Signal Quality: Filters out unwanted signals and noise, resulting in cleaner and more reliable signals.
• Increased Data Throughput: Enables faster data transfer rates by minimizing signal interference.
• Extended Battery Life: Low insertion loss reduces power consumption, extending the battery life of mobile devices.
• Enhanced Network Performance: Improves the overall performance of wireless communication networks.
• Reduced Interference: Minimizes interference from other electronic devices and signals.

Additional Details

Specific technical specifications such as center frequency, bandwidth, insertion loss, return loss, and power handling capabilities can be found in the product datasheet provided by AVX/Kyocera. The PBRC series is designed for high volume applications and offers a cost-effective solution for RF filtering needs. The part is RoHS compliant, ensuring environmental safety. Proper impedance matching is crucial for optimal performance, and the datasheet provides guidance on designing the appropriate matching network.