QPA0506 RF Amplifier by Qorvo

The QPA0506 from Qorvo is a C-Band Power Amplifier that operates from 5 to 6 GHz. It delivers an output power of 4 W (~36.5 dBm) with a gain of 27.4 dB and has a power-added efficiency of 53%. This amplifier is fabricated using Qorvo’s QGaN25 0.25 um GaN on the SiC production process and is 100% DC and RF tested to ensure compliance with electrical specifications. It requires a DC supply of 25 V, consumes 37.5 mA of current, and can also support a range of bias voltages to optimize power and PAE to system requirements. This amplifier is available in a plastic overmolded package that measures 4.00 x 4.00 x 0.85 mm and is ideal for radar, communications, and SATCOM applications.

Product Details

• Part Number: QPA0506
• Manufacturer: Qorvo
• Description: 4 W Surface-Mount GaN Power Amplifier from 5 to 6 GHz

General Parameters

• Type: Power Amplifier
• Configuration: IC/MMIC/SMT
• Standards Supported: C Band
• Industry Application: Radar, SATCOM
• Frequency: 5 to 6 GHz
• Power Gain: 18 dB
• Small Signal Gain: 27.4 dB
• Grade: Commercial
• Saturated Power: 36.02 dBm
• Saturated Power: 4 W
• Input Power: 18 dBm
• Input Power: 0.06 W
• PAE: 53 %
• Impedance: 50 Ohms
• Pulsed/CW: CW/Pulsed
• Pulse Width: 100 µs
• Duty Cycle: 10 %
• Sub-Category: GaN Amplifier
• Input Return Loss: 26 dB
• Output Return Loss: 11 dB
• Harmonics: -25 dBc (2nd), -39 dBc (3rd)
• Supply Voltage: 25 V
• Quiscent Current: 37.5 mA
• Technology: GaN on SiC
• Package Type: Surface Mount
• Dimensions: 4.0 mm x 4.0 mm x 0.85 mm
• Storage Temperature: -55 to 125 Degree C
• RoHS: Yes

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