Microwave Journal
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100 W C-Band Radar Amplifier

April 29, 2021
RFMW announced design and sales support for a C-Band RF amplifier from Qorvo. The QPM1017 power amplifier offers 100 W of pSat RF power from 5.7 to 7 GHz in a 19 x 19 mm bolt down, copper base package for superior thermal management. GaN on SiC process delivers high power and efficiency. The QPM1017 large signal gain is 18 dB for radar applications and provides 40W linear power with 25 dBc TOI for satellite communications. Fully matched to 50 ohms, the input port is DC grounded for improved ESD performance.