QPA9120 High Gain High Linearity Driver Amplifier Product Overview The QPA9120 is a wideband, high gain, and high linearity driver amplifier in a low-cost, RoHS compliant 3x3 mm QFN package. With Qorvos E-pHEMT process, this amplifier rd delivers exceptional performance with 36dBm output 3 order intercept (OIP3) power and 22dBm output 1dB compression (OP1dB) power while consuming less than 16 Pad 3x3mm QFN Package 100mA DC current with single 5V supply. The QPA9120 incorporates on-chip features with fast DC Key Features power shutdown, externally configurable device DC 1.85.0 GHz Operational operation current, and is internally matched. 50 Matched RF Input and Output The QPA9120 is targeted for use as a pre-driver amplifier 1 dB Gain Flatness over 1 GHz Bandwidth for wireless infrastructure where high linearity, medium RF +22 dBm P1dB power with efficient DC power operation are required. The +35dBm Output IP3 device is an excellent choice for 5G dense-array m-MIMO 29dB Gain radio applications. +5V Single Supply, IDD 96mA DC Power Shutdown Feature Small 3x3mm QFN Package Functional Block Diagram Applications 5G m-MIMO Mobile Infrastructure Repeater / DAS General Purpose Wireless TDD / FDD System Ordering Information Part No. Description QPA9120TR7 2,500 pieces on a 7 reel (standard) Top View QPA9120EVB-01 Evaluation Board Datasheet, March 29, 2019 Subject to change without notice 1 of 12 www.qorvo.com QPA9120 High Gain High Linearity Driver Amplifier Absolute Maximum Ratings Recommended Operating Conditions Parameter Rating Parameter Min Typ Max Units Storage Temperature 65 to +150C Device Voltage (VDD1, VDD2) +3.3 +5.0 +5.25 V RF Input Power, CW, 50, T=25C 22 dBm TCASE 40 +105 C 6 Device Voltage (VDD1, VDD2) +6 V Tj for >10 hours MTTF +190 C Exceeding any one or a combination of the Absolute Maximum Rating Electrical specifications are measured at specified test conditions. conditions may cause permanent damage to the device. Extended Specifications are not guaranteed over all recommended operating application of Absolute Maximum Rating conditions to the device may conditions. reduce device reliability. Electrical Specifications (1) Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Units Operational Frequency Range 1800 5000 MHz Gain At 3.5 GHz 27 29 33 dB At 4.8 GHz 26 28 32.5 dB Input Return Loss 10 dB Output Return Loss 12 dB Output P1dB At 3.5 GHz 20 22 dBm At 4.8 GHz 19 21 dBm Output IP3 Pout=+2dBm/tone, f=1MHz, 3.5 GHz 32 35 dBm Pout=+2dBm/tone, f=1MHz, 4.8 GHz 30 34 dBm Noise Figure At 3.5 GHz or 4.8 GHz 1.5 dB Device Current, ON VDD1 and VDD2 70 96 130 mA Device Current, OFF VPD = 0 V 2 mA V , Logic Low 0 0.63 V PD V , Logic High 1.17 V V PD DD Device ON or OFF Timing 10%-90% Rising or 90%-10% Falling 0.2 S Thermal Resistance, jc Junction to case 50.1 C/W Notes: 1. Test conditions unless otherwise noted: V and V on EVB = +5.0V, V = +1.8V, Temp=+25C, 50 system. DD1 DD PD Logic Table Parameter, V High Low PD Device State ON OFF Datasheet, March 29, 2019 Subject to change without notice 2 of 12 www.qorvo.com