What made you select Qorvo’s QPA1315 to feature? How does it differentiate from others/what value does it offer?
Qorvo’s new QPA1315 GaN Power amplifier offers full radar band coverage with 35W PSAT. It addresses emerging applications in perimeter surveillance and drone applications.
Fabricated on Qorvo’s production 0.15 um GaN on SiC process (QGaN15), the QPA1315 is targeted for 15.4–17.7 GHz band. It provides 35W of saturated output power with 21 dB of large signal gain while achieving 20% power-added efficiency. Additionally, the QPA1315 simplifies system integration. It’s fully matched to 50 ohms with DC grounded I/O ports for optimum ESD performance.
It is packaged in a 10-lead 15.2 × 15.2 mm bolt-down with a Cu base for superior thermal management.
What are the key features/specifications of the QPA1315?
Qorvo’s QPA1315 is 100% DC and RF tested to ensure electrical specification compliance. It also features:
• Frequency range: 15.4–17.7 GHz
• PSAT: 45.5 dBm
• PAE: 20%
• Large signal gain: 21 dB
• Small Signal Gain: 25 dB
What are common markets/applications of Qorvo’s QPA1315?
The QPA1315 addresses emerging applications in perimeter surveillance and drone applications. It’s ideal for Ku-Band radar applications and communications applications in commercial/military markets.
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