What made you select Qorvo’s ACT43750 as a product to feature? How does the ACT43750 differentiate from its competitors?
The Qorvo ACT43750 is a highly-integrated drain switch and negative gate voltage regulator PMIC that enables ultra-fast RF GaN PA drain switching. The device provides programmable gate bias voltage, a fast drain switch response of 30ns (typ), auto bias sequencing, configurable IQ (drain) setpoint, and auto-calibration to compensate for the effects of temperature/aging. When used with the ACT43850 RFPoL buck regulator and constant current capacitor charger ICs, the chipset forms a complete compact power supply system. This system is designed for RF power amplifiers that demand fast transient response and high pulsed load current. The ACT43750 can be used for PAs with Vdrain bias voltages from 10V to 55V.
Learn more about all three products here: Phased Array Radar Power Solution with Bias Autocalibration – Qorvo
What are the key features and specifications of the ACT43750?
Qorvo’s ACT43750 features:
- Auto bias-calibration at power up and I2C command
- Gate bias range of -6V to -1.5V
- Fast drain switch rise/fall time of 30ns (typ)
- Auto bias-sequencing and protection
- Autonomous IQ(Drain) calibration
- Gate bias low-noise output <200uVrms
What are common markets/applications of Qorvo’s ACT43750?
Common markets and applications of the ACT43750 include:
- Commercial and Military radar
- Military jammers
- Power amplifier stage biasing for wireless infrastructure
- Test and measurement equipment
About Kirk Barton
Kirk Barton is a Technical Marketing Manager for Power Products at RFMW. Leveraging 35 years of industry experience and a degree in Electrical Engineering, Kirk specializes in high power applications using wide bandgap technologies. Kirk enjoys being part of the RF industry’s innovative environment and witnessing the positive impact that technological advances have on integration, efficiency, and end applications.
