The QPA0023 from Qorvo is a Driver Amplifier that operates from 6 to 18 GHz. It delivers a gain of 14 dB and has a noise figure of 5 dB with an output P1dB of 30 dBm(~1 W). This amplifier is fabricated on Qorvo’s production 0.15 um pHEMT process (QPHT15) and has integrated DC blocking caps on both I/O ports for easy handling and simple system integration. It requires a DC supply of 5 V and consumes 400 mA of current. This amplifier is available as a die that measures 4.5 x 4.5 x 1.62 mm and is ideal for communication systems, electronic warfare, and instrumentation applications.
