The MAAP-011140-DIE from MACOM is a 4-stage power amplifier that operates from 27.5 GHz to 30 GHz. It provides a linear gain of 24 dB, an OIP3 of 43 dBm, an output P1dB of 37 dBm and a saturated output power of 6 W. The amplifier requires a supply of 6 V and is available as a bare die that measures 3.6 x 3.8 x 0.05 mm. It is ideally suited for VSAT communications.