QPB1500

Ku-Band 25 W GaN Power Amplifier

Data Sheet Rev. A, June 26, 2017

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Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter

Value / Range

29.5 V

−5 to 0 V

7.2 A

See plot page 3

80 W

34 dBm

31 dBm

275 °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.

Recommended Operating Conditions

Parameter

Value / Range

28 V

450 mA

Drain Current Under RF Drive

See plots page 6

−2.5 V (Typ.)

Gate Current Under RF Drive

See plots p. 6

−40 to 85 °C

Electrical specifications are measured at specified test

conditions. Specifications are not guaranteed over all

recommended operating conditions.

Electrical Specifications

Parameter

Min

Typ

Max

Units

Operational Frequency Range

14.85

15.75

GHz

Small Signal Gain

33

dB

Input Return Loss

10

dB

Output Return Loss

18

dB

44.2

dBm

35.5

%

24.2

dB

IM3 @ 30 dBm/Tone

-29

dBc

Output Power Temperature Coefficient

−0.024

dBm/°C