Qorvo, Inc. 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.

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 and 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.