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8.5-10.5GHz 10W Transmit/Receive Module: QPF5012

Source: Qorvo
QPF5012

QPF5012 is a multi-die front-end module (FEM) designed for 8.5-10.5GHz X-Band applications. The FEM integrates T/R switch, limiter, low-noise amplifier, and power amplifier.

Transmit power is 10 W saturated with 40 % PAE and transmitter large signal gain is 20.5 dB. Receiver small signal gain is 23 dB, with receiver noise figure is 2.2 dB.

The multi-die FEM offers the optimal semiconductor technology for each functional block to maximize performance in challenging radar applications. Power amplifier and T/R switch are GaN-on-SiC while limiter and LNA are GaAs.

Package is a 7.0 x 5.0 mm plastic over-mold QFN. QPF5012 offers exceptional performance in a compact footprint.

Key Features

  • Frequency Range: 8.5-10.5GHz
  • TX PSAT: 40.5dBm, pulsed
  • TX PAE: 40 % @ Pin=20dBm, pulsed
  • TX Large Signal Gain: 20.5dBm
  • RX Small Signal Gain: 23 dB
  • RX NF: 2.1dB
  • RX Saturation Power: 13.8dBm
  • RX Ouput TOI: 20.7dBm

Typical Applications

  • Communications
  • Electronic Warfare (EW)
  • Commerical and Military Radar