The QPA1006D from Qorvo is a wide-band GaN on SiC based power amplifier that operates from 10.7 to 12.7 GHz. It provides an output power of more than 35 watts (46 dBm) and a gain of over 17 dB. The amplifier requires a supply voltage of 20 V.
The RF ports of the QPA1006D have DC blocking capacitors and are matched to 50 ohms. The amplifier is available as a die that measures 6.09 x 4.24 x 0.10 mm. It supports a wide range of operating conditions and is suitable for Radar, SATCOM and Point to point communication applications.
