TGA2524-SM Ku Band GaAs Driver Amplifier General Description The Qorvo TGA2524-SM is a Ku-Band GaAs Power Amplifier. The TGA2524-SM operates from 11.3 16 GHz and is designed using Qorvos power pHEMT production process. TGA2524-SM has a typical gain of 23dB, and can deliver 26.5 dBm of saturated output power and 26dBm at P1dB. It is a high linearity part with output TOI of 37dBm at 8dBm output per tone. The TGA2524-SM is available in a low-cost, surface mount 16 lead 3x3 QFN overmold package and is ideally suited for Point-to-Point Radio applications. Functional Block Diagram 16 15 14 13 Product Features Frequency Range: 11.3 16 GHz 1 12 Psat: 26.5 dBm 2 11 P1dB: 26 dBm Gain: 23 dB, good gain flatness with regulation 10 3 OTOI: 37 dBm at 8 dBm Pout/tone 4 9 NF: 7 dB Bias: Vd = 5 V, Idq = 320 mA, Vg = -0.52 V Typical Package Dimensions: 3.0 x 3.0 x 0.85 mm 5 6 7 8 Performance is typical across frequency. Please reference electrical specification table and data plots for more details. Applications Ordering Information Point-to-Point Radio Part No. Description TGA2524-SM TGA2524-SM, Driver Amplifier Ku-band Sat-Com 1078986 TGA2524-SM Tape and Reel 7 , Qty 1000 TGA2524-SMEVB02 TGA2424-SM Evaluation Board, Qty 1 Data Sheet Rev. H, May 2020 Subject to change without notice - 1 of 13 - www.qorvo.com TGA2524-SM Ku Band GaAs Driver Amplifier Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Min Value Max Value Units Drain Voltage, Vd - 8 V -2 0 Gate Voltage, Vg V - 12 Drain to Gate Voltage, Vd Vg V - 450 Drain Current, Id mA Gate Current, Ig -8.2 10 mA - 3.6 Power Dissipation, Pdiss W - 19 RF Input Power, CW, T = 25C dBm Channel Temperature, Tch - 200 C - 260 Mounting Temperature (30 Seconds) C -40 150 Storage Temperature C Operation of this device outside the parameter ranges given above may cause permanent damage. These are stress ratings only, and functional operation of the device at these conditions is not implied. Extended application of Absolute Maximum Rating conditions may reduce device reliability. Recommended Operating Conditions Parameter Value Units Drain Voltage 5 V Drain Current (quiescent, IDQ) 320 mA Gate Voltage (typical) 0.52 V Operating Temperature Range 40 to 85 C Electrical specifications are measured at specified test conditions. Specifications are not guaranteed over all recommended operating conditions. Electrical Specifications Test Conditions unless otherwise stated: VD = 5V, IDQ = 320mA, 25 C. Data de-embedded to device reference planes Parameter Min Typical Max Units Frequency 11.3 16 GHz Small Signal Gain (11.3 to 12 GHz) 16 20 dB Small Signal Gain (12 to 16 GHz) 20 23 dB Input Return Loss -12 -8 dB Output Return Loss -15 -10 dB Output Power at Saturation (11.3 to 12 GHz) 24 25 dBm Output Power at Saturation (12 to 16 GHz) 25.5 26.5 dBm Output Power at 1dB Compression (11.3 to 12 GHz) 23.5 24.5 dBm Output Power at 1dB Compression (12 to 16 GHz) 25 26 dBm Noise Figure 7 dB Output TOI ( Drain Current of 300 mA) 37 dBm Gain Temperature Coefficient -0.035 dB/C Power Temperature Coefficient -0.007 dB/C Data Sheet Rev. H, May 2020 Subject to change without notice - 2 of 13 - www.qorvo.com