TGA4916 7 Watt Ka-Band HPA Key Features Frequency Range: 29 - 31 GHz 38.5 dBm Nominal Psat, 38 dBm Nominal P1dB Gain: 21 dB Return Losses: -10 dB Bias: Vd = 6 V, Idq = 3.2 A, Vg = -0.7 V Typical, Id under RF drive = 6 A Technology: 3MI 0.15 um Power pHEMT Chip Dimensions: 3.86 x 5.71 x 0.05 mm Measured Performance Primary Application Bias conditions: Vd = 6 V, Idq = 3200 mA, Vg = -0.7 V Ka-Band VSAT Typical PPrroodduucctt DDeessccrriippttiioonn The TriQuint TGA4916 is a compact 7 Watt High Power Amplifier for Ka-band applications. The part is designed using TriQuints proven standard 0.15 um gate Power pHEMT production process. The TGA4916 provides a nominal 38.5 dBm of output power at an input power level of 19 dBm with a small signal gain of 21 dB. The part is ideally suited for low cost emerging markets such as base station transmitters for satellite ground terminals and point to point radio. Datasheet subject to change without notice. 1 TriQuint Semiconductor: www. triquint.com (972)994-8465 Fax (972)994-8504 Info-mmw tqs.com Sept 2010 Rev CTGA4916 Table I Absolute Maximum Ratings 1/ Symbol Parameter Value Notes Vd-Vg Drain to Gate Voltage 11 V Vd Drain Voltage 6.5 V 2/ Vg Gate Voltage Range -5 to 0 V Id Drain Current 6760 mA 2/ Ig Gate Current Range -31 to 403 mA Pin Input Continuous Wave Power 29 dBm 2/ Tchannel Channel Temperature 200 C 1/ These ratings represent the maximum operable values for this device. Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device and/or affect device lifetime. These are stress ratings only, and functional operation of the device at these conditions is not implied. 2/ Combinations of supply voltage, supply current, input power, and output power shall not exceed the mmaaxxiimmuumm ppoowweerr ddiissssiippaattiioonn lliisstteedd iinn TTaabbllee IIVV.. Table II Recommended Operating Conditions Symbol Parameter 1/ Value Vd Drain Voltage 6 V Idq Drain Current 3200 mA Id Drive Drain Current under RF Drive 5700 mA Vg Gate Voltage -0.7 V 1/ See assembly diagram for bias instructions. 2 TriQuint Semiconductor: www. triquint.com (972)994-8465 Fax (972)994-8504 Info-mmw tqs.com Sept 2010 Rev C