NPA1003QA
GaN Wideband Power Amplifier, 28 V, 5 W
20 - 1500 MHz
Rev. V1
Features
Functional Schematic
GaN on Si HEMT D-Mode Amplifier
Suitable for linear and saturated applications
Broadband operation from 20 - 1500 MHz
28 V Operation
16 dB Gain @ 1 GHz
42% PAE @ 1 GHz
100% RF Tested
50 Ω Input / Output Matched
Lead-Free 4 mm 16-lead QFN plastic Package
RoHS* Compliant and 260°C Reflow Compatible
N/C
16
N/C
15
N/C
14
N/C
13
N/C
12
N/C
1
2
3
4
RFIN / VG
RFIN / VG
N/C
11 RFOUT / VD
RFOUT / VD
10
9
17
Paddle
N/C
Description
The NPA1003QA is a wideband GaN power
amplifier optimized for 20 - 1500 MHz operation.
This amplifier has been designed for saturated and
linear operation with output levels to 5 W (37 dBm)
assembled in a lead-free 4 mm 16-lead QFN plastic
package.
6
5
7
8
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
Pin Designations1,2
Pin No.
Pin Name
N/C
Function
No Connection
The NPA1003QA is ideally suited for broadband
general purpose, test and measurement, defense
communications, land mobile radio and wireless
infrastructure.
1
2
RFIN / VG
RFIN / VG
N/C
RF Input / Gate Voltage
RF Input / Gate Voltage
No Connection
3
4
5-8
9
N/C
No Connection
N/C
No Connection
Ordering Information
10
11
12
13-16
17
RFOUT / VD
RFOUT / VD
N/C
RF Output / Drain Voltage
RF Output / Drain Voltage
No Connection
Part Number
NPA1003QA
Package
Bulk
N/C
Paddle2
No Connection
NPA1003QA-SMBPPR
sample
Ground
1. All no connection pins may be left floating or grounded.
2. The exposed pad centered on the package bottom must be
connected to RF and DC ground. This path must also provide
a low thermal resistance heat path.
*Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2011/65/EU.
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