The QPX0252 from Qorvo is a CMOS Beamforming IC that operates from 7.9 to 12 GHz in the X band. It is designed for advanced phased-array radar systems and supports four radiating elements with single-beam transmit and dual-beam receive operation. This beamformer provides 6-bit phase and gain control and supports multiple Tx/Rx operating modes selectable through an SPI interface. It is designed to integrate with Qorvo front-end modules and companion bias-control ICs for bias control, sequencing, and telemetry.
The QPX0252 provides sufficient transmit output power to directly drive compatible Qorvo FEMs, eliminating the need for external driver amplifiers. It incorporates Qorvo’s Zero-Cal technology to reduce array calibration time and supports quiet mode, fast beam steering, and health monitoring. This beamforming IC is available in an FC-CSP package and is suitable for commercial and defense radar, defense communications, and weather radar applications.
It has an EAR99 export classification.
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