Qorvo QPA2213 Wideband Driver Amplifier

The QPA2213 from Qorvo is a packaged wideband GaN driver amplifier operating from 2 to 20GHz. Fabricated using Qorvo’s production 0.15µm GaN-on-SiC QGaN15 process, it provides more than 2W saturated output power, 16dB large-signal gain and greater than 23% power-added efficiency.

With 25dB small-signal gain and broad frequency coverage, the QPA2213 is suitable for electronic warfare, radar, communication and test equipment requiring a compact broadband RF driver stage.

Key Features

Frequency range: 2–20GHz

Saturated output power: 34dBm

Output power: greater than 2W

Large-signal power gain: 16dB

Small-signal gain: 25dB

Power-added efficiency: greater than 23%

Noise figure: 4dB

Drain voltage: 18V

Quiescent drain current: 330mA

50Ω matched RF input and output

Integrated RF DC-blocking capacitors

0.15µm GaN-on-SiC QGaN15 process

4.5 × 4.5mm laminate package

Lead-free, RoHS and halogen-free compliant

The headline output-power, gain and efficiency values are specified with an 18V drain bias, 330mA quiescent current and 18dBm RF input power.

Typical Applications

The QPA2213 is suitable for:

Electronic warfare systems

Military radar

Civilian radar

Broadband communication equipment

Defense communication systems

Multiband RF transmitters

Wideband microwave front ends

Test and measurement equipment

Laboratory signal-generation systems

Driver stages for high-power amplifiers

Qorvo lists communications, electronic warfare and radar among the principal application categories for the QPA2213.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the QPA2213?

The QPA2213 is a packaged 2–20GHz wideband GaN-on-SiC driver amplifier manufactured by Qorvo.

What is the output power of the QPA2213?

The QPA2213 provides 34dBm saturated output power, corresponding to more than 2W under the published operating conditions.

What gain does the QPA2213 provide?

The amplifier provides approximately 25dB small-signal gain and 16dB large-signal power gain.

What is the QPA2213 power-added efficiency?

The QPA2213 provides greater than 23% power-added efficiency at an RF input power of 18dBm.

What supply voltage does the QPA2213 require?

Qorvo’s principal specifications use an 18V drain supply and approximately 330mA quiescent drain current.

What is the noise figure of the QPA2213?

The published typical noise figure is approximately 4dB.

What is the QPA2213 package?

The device is supplied in a 4.50 × 4.50 × 1.74mm laminate surface-mount package.

Is the QPA2213 suitable for electronic warfare?

Yes. Its broad 2–20GHz frequency range, moderate output power and compact package make it suitable for broadband electronic warfare and multifunction RF systems.

Can the QPA2213 drive a higher-power amplifier?

Yes. The QPA2213 can be used as a broadband driver stage before a suitable higher-power GaN amplifier. Designers must confirm gain, required drive level, frequency coverage and impedance compatibility.

Is an evaluation board available?

Yes. The QPA2213EVBV01 evaluation board is available for RF testing and prototype development.

How can I request a QPA2213 quotation?

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