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Qorvo® Drives Avionics and Radar Innovation with High Power RF GaN-on-SiC Pallet Solution

2022-08-17 | Return

GREENSBORO, NC – August 17, 2022 – Qorvo®, a leading global provider of connectivity and power solutions, today introduced the QPD1034, a 1700 watt high power RF Gallium Nitride (GaN) pallet that supports Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) and Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) applications for air traffic control. The QPD1034 allows instantaneous 960 to 1,215 MHz operation and is an integrated and compact GaN-on-SiC pallet amplifier solution fully matched to 50 Ohms and features 16dB of gain and 62% drain efficiency.

The QPD1034 addresses a growing need for modular, scalable, reliable and fully tested high power RF products manufactured in the U.S. to support avionics applications including air traffic control radar and identifying friend or foe (IFF).

Doug Cole, general manager of Qorvo’s Defense and Aerospace business, said, “With the QPD1034, Qorvo again demonstrates we can deliver superior GaN-on-SiC solutions. Avionics and radar manufacturers in the U.S. and around the world trust Qorvo’s reputation for quality and reliability.”

The QPD1034 is available today for qualified customers.

Frequency Range (GHz)	Output Power (Watt)	Gain (dB)	Efficiency (%)	Vd (V)	Pallet Size (inches)
0.96-1.215	1700	16	62	65	4.25 x 2.25

To learn more about how Qorvo provides the products and technologies for mission-critical next-generation defense and aerospace systems, please visit https://www.qorvo.com/applications/defense-aerospace.

Source: http://www.qorvo.com