The QPA0812 from Qorvo is a Power Amplifier that operates in the X-Band from 8.5 to 10.5 GHz. It delivers an output power of 30.8 dBm (~1 W) with a small signal gain of 34.3 dB and has a power-added efficiency (PAE) of 48.2%. This amplifier is fabricated on Qorvo's production QPHT15 (0.15um) pHEMT process and includes integrated DC-blocking capacitors. It requires a DC supply of 6 V and consumes 156 mA of current. The amplifier is available in a surface-mount QFN package that measures 4 x 3 mm with 50-ohm matched input/output ports and is suitable for use in radar and electronic warfare applications.
