Qorvo QPA1009EVB Evaluation Board is a demonstration and development platform for the QPA1009 17W Wideband GaN on SiC Power Amplifier. The QPA1009 operates from 10.7GHz to 12.7GHz, delivering 42dBm of saturated output power and 16dB of large signal gain while achieving 33% power-added efficiency. The QPA1009 RF ports have DC blocking capacitors and are matched to 50Ω. The device’s RF input port is DC coupled to ground for optimum ESD performance. The QPA1009 is fabricated on a 0.15µm QGaN15 GaN (Gallium Nitride) on SiC (Silicon Carbide) process and is 100% DC and RF tested to ensure compliance with electrical specifications.
The Qorvo QPA1009EVB Evaluation Board features a pre-mounted QPA1009 Wideband Amplifier in a 6.0mm x 5.0mm laminate package. F-connectors are provided for RFIN and RFOUT signals. The Evaluation Board provides an example application circuit, allowing rapid prototyping when incorporated into existing designs.