The TGA4548-SM from Qorvo is a high frequency, high power MMIC amplifier developed on Qorvo’s production 0.15um GaN on SiC process (QGaN15). The amplifier operates from 17 to 20 GHz with an output power of 10 watts and a gain of 22 dB with a PAE of 30%. The TGA4548-SM also has an integrated power detector to support system diagnostics and other needs.
The amplifier is available in a small 5x5.5 mm surface mount package, matched to 50? and has integrated DC blocking capacitors on both RF ports allowing for simple system integration. It is ideal for satellite communication as well as point to point data links.