The QPL1000 from Qorvo is a GaN Low Noise Amplifier that operates from 8 to 11 GHz. It delivers a small signal gain of 27 dB with a noise figure of 1.7 dB. The LNA is fabricated using Qorvo’s production 0.25 um, GaN (Gen II) process which enables it to withstand an input power of up to 5 W, while delivering a saturated power of 15 dBm with low IM3 levels of −24 dBc (at Pout= +6 dBm / tone). It requires a DC supply of 10 V and consumes 20 mA of current. This RoHS compliant amplifier is matched to 50 ohms and has integrated DC blocking caps on both I/O ports for easy handling and simple system integration. It is available in a plastic over-mold QFN package that measures 4.00 x 4.00 x 0.85 mm and is ideal for satellite communications, point-to-point communications, defense & aerospace communications, electronic warfare, and RADAR applications.
