QPA2609 7 14GHz GaAs Low Noise Amplifier General Description Qorvos QPA2609 is a packaged, high-performance, low noise amplifier fabricated on Qorvos production 90 nm pHEMT (QPHT09) process. Covering 7 14 GHz, the QPA2609 provides 26 dB small signal gain with a low noise figure of 1.1dB. The device can deliver 20dBm of power with P1dB of 18 dBm, while supporting an IM3 level of 50 dBc (at Pout=0 dBm / tone). Packaged in a small 4 mm x 4 mm plastic overmold QFN, the QPA2609 is matched to 50 ohms with integrated DC blocking caps on both I/O ports for easy handling and simple system integration. The QPA2609 high performance and ease of handling makes it an ideal component for satellite and point to point communication system applications. Functional Block Diagram Product Features Frequency Range: 714GHz Noise Figure: 1.1 dB Small Signal Gain: 26 dB P1dB: 18 dBm IM3: 50 dBc ( Pout=0 dBm/tone) Bias: V = 3.5 V, I = 120 mA, V = 0.46 V D DQ G Plastic Overmold Package Package Dimensions: 4.0 x 4.0 x 0.85 mm Performance is typical across frequency. Please reference electrical specification table and data plots for more details. Applications Ordering Information Satellite Communications Part No. Description QPA2609S2 QPA2609 Sample Bag, Qty 2 Point to Point Communications QPA2609SR QPA2609 Tape and Reel, Qty 100 Military and Commercial Radar Applications QPA2609TR7 QPA2609 Tape and Reel, Qty 750 QPA2609EVB1 QPA2609 Evaluation Board Data Sheet Rev. D, May 2020 Subject to change without notice - 1 of 17 - www.qorvo.com QPA2609 7 14GHz GaAs Low Noise Amplifier Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Value Units Drain Voltage (V ) 4.5 V D Drain Current (I /I /I ) 96/115/192 mA D1 D2 D3 Gate Voltage Range -1.3 to 0 V Gate Current (I /I /I at 125 C) 5.0/5.0/6.6 mA G1 G2 G3 RF Input Power (50 , 85 C) 20 dBm Channel Temperature, TCH 175 C Mounting Temperature (30 seconds) 260 C Storage Temperature 55 to 150 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 3.5 V Drain Current (quiescent, I ) 120 mA DQ Gate Voltage (typical) 0.46 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 = 3.5V, IDQ = 120mA, 25 C. Data de-embedded to device reference planes Parameter Min Typical Max Units Frequency 7 14 GHz Small Signal Gain ( 7 to 14 GHz ) 26 dB Small Signal Gain ( 8 to 12.7 GHz ) 23.5 26 dB Noise Figure ( 7 to 14 GHz ) 1.1 dB Noise Figure ( 8 to 12.7 GHz ) 1.1 1.4 dB 1-dB Compression Point 18 dBm Input Return Loss 12 dB Output Return Loss 16 dB RD 3 Order Intermodulation level (Pout=0 dBm/tone) 50 dBc Output TOI (Pout=0 dBm/tone) 23 dBm Gain Temperature Coefficient 0.013 dB/C Data Sheet Rev. D, May 2020 Subject to change without notice - 2 of 17 - www.qorvo.com