GREENSBORO, NC – June 7, 2022 – Qorvo®, a leading provider of innovative RF solutions that connect the world, today announced a 20W GaN-on-SiC power amplifier (PA) for defense and commercial satellite applications, including low earth orbit constellations. Qorvo's QPA1724 amplifier operates at 17.3 to 21.2 GHz (Ku-K Band) and offers twice the power of competing PAs, along with excellent wideband linear power, gain and power added efficiency in a compact surface mount package. The market-leading QPA1724 is optimized for wide bandwidth multi-carrier high data throughput satellite applications.

Dean White, senior director of Defense and Aerospace Market Strategy at Qorvo, said, “Qorvo is a pioneer in developing high performance millimeter wave solutions for satellite communication systems. The QPA1724 is a breakthrough device for both commercial and defense markets. At 20W saturated power, the QPA1724 offers twice the power of alternative PAs and leads the market in RF performance.”

Key Features
● Frequency Range: 17.3 - 21.2 GHz
● PSAT (PIN = 27 dBm): 43 dBm
● PAE (PIN = 29 dBm): 27%
● Small Signal Gain: 25 dB
● Bias: VD = 20 V
● Dimensions: 7.5 x 6 x 1.6 mm

The QPA1724 is available now and is lead-free, RoHS compliant and 100% DC and RF tested to ensure compliance with electrical specifications. Learn more about the QPA1724 here: https://www.qorvo.com/products/p/QPA1724.

Source: https://www.qorvo.com