QPA0812

    1 Watt X-Band Power Amplifier

    Key Features

    • Frequency Range: 8.5 - 10.5 GHz
    • Output Power (PIN = 6 dBm): 30.8 dBm
    • PAE (PIN = 6 dBm): 48.2 %
    • Small Signal Gain: 34.4 dB
    • Recommended Bias: VD = 6 V, IDQ = 156 mA
    • Package Size: 4.0 mm x 3.0 mm x 0.85 mm

    Qorvo's QPA0812 is a packaged, high performance power amplifier fabricated on Qorvo's production QPHT15 (0.15um) pHEMT process. Covering 8.5 - 10.5 GHz, the QPA0812 provides 1 W of saturated output power and 24 dB of large-signal gain while achieving 48% power-added efficiency.

    Packaged in a small 4 x 3 mm plastic overmold QFN, tight lattice spacing requirements for phased array radar applications is easily supported. RF input and output ports are matched to 50Ω and include integrated DC blocking capacitors.

    Lead-free and RoHS compliant.

    Typical Applications

      • Radar
      • Electronic Warfare
    Frequency Min(GHz) 8.5
    Frequency Max(GHz) 10.5
    Psat(dBm) 30.8
    Gain(dB) 34.4
    PAE(%) 48.2
    Voltage(V) 6
    Current(mA) 156
    Package Type overmold QFN
    Package(mm) 4 x 3
    RoHS Yes
    Lead Free Yes
    Halogen Free Yes
    ITAR Restricted No
    ECCN EAR99

    This product appears in the following application block diagrams:

    • Applications > Defense & Aerospace > Radar > X Band Radar

      X Band Radar