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OTPA1025P 6–18 GHz GaN PA

~20 W wideband power amplifier

Model: OTPA1025P

Overview

6–18 GHz GaN MMIC power amplifier delivering typically 44 dBm saturated output, ~21 dB power gain and ~30% PAE in pulsed mode; ~43 dBm in CW. 50 Ω I/O in a ceramic package.

Highlights

  • Frequency 6–18 GHz
  • Pulsed Psat typically 44 dBm
  • Power gain ~21 dB (pulsed)
  • PAE ~30% typ. @ Pin=23 dBm
  • 50 Ω I/O, ceramic package

Key Features

  • GaN monolithic power amplifier covering 6–18 GHz.
  • Pulsed (100 μs, 10% duty, VD=28 V): ~21 dB power gain, 44 dBm Psat, ~30% typical PAE.
  • CW at VD=28 V: ~20 dB power gain, ~43 dBm Psat, ~27% typical PAE.
  • 50 Ω input/output ports in a ceramic package.
  • Typical supply VD 20–28 V, VG ≈ −1.8 V; drain dynamic current ~2.2 A @ Pin=23 dBm.

Specifications

Frequency6–18 GHz
Psat (pulsed)44 dBm typ. (VD=28 V, 100 μs / 10%)
Psat (CW)43 dBm typ. (VD=28 V)
Power gain~21 dB pulsed / ~20 dB CW @ Pin=23 dBm
PAE~30% pulsed / ~27% CW @ Pin=23 dBm
Small-signal gain~34 dB typ.
Input return loss~10 dB
SupplyVD 20–28 V; VG ≈ −1.8 V
Drain dynamic current~2.2 A @ Pin=23 dBm
Size15.2×15.2×3.5 mm
Operating ambient temp.−40°C to 85°C
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