Qorvo QPA2611 8–12GHz 5W X-Band GaN Power Amplifier
Qorvo QPA2611 GaN Power Amplifier
The QPA2611 from Qorvo is an 8–12GHz X-band GaN power amplifier designed for radar, communications and SATCOM transmitters. It delivers more than 5W output power in a compact 5 × 5mm surface-mount package suitable for phased-array RF systems.
QPA2611 Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
| Mfr. Part # | QPA2611 |
| Manufacturer | Qorvo |
| Product Type | X-Band GaN Power Amplifier |
| Frequency Range | 8–12GHz |
| Saturated Output Power | >38dBm / 5W |
| Large-Signal Gain | 26dB |
| Small-Signal Gain | >35dB |
| Power-Added Efficiency | >42% |
| Input Return Loss | >12dB |
| Output Return Loss | >15dB |
| Drain Voltage | 24V |
| Quiescent Drain Current | 105mA |
| RF Impedance | 50Ω |
| Semiconductor Process | 0.15µm QGaN15 GaN-on-SiC |
| Package/Case | Overmold QFN |
| Package Size | 5.0 × 5.0 × 0.85mm |
| Product Status | Production |
| RoHS Compliant | Yes |
| ITAR Restricted | No |
Applications
The QPA2611 is suitable for:
X-band radar transmitters
AESA and phased-array radar
Commercial and military radar
Satellite communication equipment
Defense communication systems
X-band microwave links
Compact RF power modules
Its full 8–12GHz coverage allows one device to support a wide range of X-band radar and communication frequencies.
QPA2610, QPA2611 and QPA2612 Selection
The QPA2611 belongs to a pin-compatible X-band amplifier family:
| Model | Frequency Range | Output Power | Recommended Use |
| QPA2610 | 8.5–10.5GHz | >2W | Lower-power, high-efficiency designs |
| QPA2611 | 8–12GHz | >5W | Balanced power and thermal load |
| QPA2612 | 8–12GHz | >12W | Higher-power transmitter stages |
Although the three devices are pin-compatible, their bias voltage, current consumption and thermal requirements should be checked separately.
QPA2611 Evaluation Board
The QPA2611EVB evaluation board is available for testing output power, gain and efficiency before developing a custom RF PCB.
Please specify whether your requirement is for the QPA2611 device, the QPA2611EVB evaluation board or both.
QPA2611 Price, Stock and Lead Time
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QPA2611 price
Current stock availability
Production lead time
QPA2611EVB availability
QPA2610 and QPA2612 alternatives
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the QPA2611 suitable for full X-band operation?
Yes. Its 8–12GHz frequency range covers the standard X-band spectrum used in radar, communications and satellite systems.
How does the QPA2611 differ from the QPA2610 and QPA2612?
The QPA2611 provides more than 5W output power. The QPA2610 is intended for lower-power applications, while the QPA2612 provides more than 12W for higher-power transmitter stages.
Is the QPA2611 suitable for phased-array radar?
Yes. Its compact 5 × 5mm package and full X-band coverage make it suitable for phased-array and AESA radar designs.
Does the QPA2611 require external RF matching?
The RF input and output are internally matched to 50Ω. External bias circuitry, power-supply decoupling, grounding and thermal management are still required.
Is a QPA2611 evaluation board available?
Yes. The QPA2611EVB is available for RF testing and prototype development.
