QPA2598 Overview
Description
Driver Amplifier, Waffle Pack, Qty 50 Tape and Reel 7 ”, Qty 500 QPA2598 Evaluation Board, Qty 1 Data Sheet Rev D, Aug. 2024 | Subject to change without notice - 1 of 17 - QPA2598 6 – 12 GHz 2.5 W GaN Driver Amplifier Recommended Operating Conditions Parameter Drain Voltage (VD) Drain Current (IDQ) Drain Current Under RF Drive (ID_DRIVE) Gate Voltage (VG, typical) Gate Current Under RF Drive (IG_DRIVE) Operation Temperature Min Typ Max Units 22 V 55 mA See plots mA -2.5 V See plots mA -40 +85 °C Electrical performance is measured under conditions noted in the electrical specifications table.
Key Features
- Frequency Range: 6 - 12 GHz
- Small Signal Gain: 23 dB (mid-band)
- Pout: 34 dBm (PIN = 18 dBm)
- PAE: 30 % CW
- Power Gain: 16 dB (PIN = 18 dBm)
