The QPA1019 from Qorvo is a high-power, C-band GaN Amplifier that operates from 4.5 to 7.0 GHz. It provides more than 10 watts of saturated output power with a gain of 19 dB and 39% PAE. The amplifier is packaged in a plastic overmold QFN with a Cu paddle offering easy handling with good thermal properties. As a result of which, it has bias flexibility allowing the user to vary the voltage to achieve optimum system performance while maintaining high reliability. The amplifier is matched to 50 ohms and has integrated DC blocking caps on both I/O ports. It is ideal for radar and satellite communication systems.
