The MAAP-011139-DIE from MACOM is a 4-stage power amplifier that operates from 29 to 31 GHz. This high linearity Ka-Band PA provides a gain of 24 dB, saturated output power 4 W with a PAE of 23%. The amplifier requires a 6 V supply voltage. It is fabricated using a GaAs pHEMT process which features full passivation for enhanced reliability and is ideally suited for VSAT communications.