The QPA0015 from Qorvo is a GaN Power Amplifier that operates from 13.75 to 14.5 GHz. It delivers an output power of 39 dBm (8 W) with a gain of 35 dB and a power-added efficiency (PAE) of 32%. This power amplifier has a return loss of 15 dB (input) & 6 dB (output) and an IM3 of -25 dBc. It is fabricated using Qorvo's production 0.15 μm GaN-on-SiC process (QGaN15) and has on-chip blocking capacitors following the DC grounds on the input and output ports.
This amplifier requires a DC supply of 24 V and consumes 195 mA of current. It is available in a package that measures 7.0 x 4.5 x 2.45 mm and is ideal for satellite communications, radar and datalink applications.
