We’re pleased to announce the latest disruptive power amplifier (PA) in our satellite communications portfolio:
Designed for the Ka-Band satellite uplink band, the TMC215 PA provides 45 W output power at P1dB with 24% power-added efficiency (PAE) across 27 to 31 GHz. The three-stage GaN MMIC delivers >20 W of linear power with 19 dBc noise power ratio (NPR). The design has 23 dB small-signal gain and is well-matched to 50 Ω.
With a wide operating bandwidth, from 26 to 32 GHz, the TMC215 is also useful for fixed wireless access links, 5G infrastructure, and test instrumentation.
The recommended drain bias is 28 V and 3 A current, although the bias can be reduced to 18 V while maintaining 25 W output power with good PAE and linearity.
The TMC215 is available as die (5 mm x 4 mm x 0.1 mm) for integration in a multi-chip module, with on-chip DC blocking capacitors at input and output and built-in ESD protection.
The bond pad and backside metallization are Au-based, ensuring compatibility with standard wire bonding and die attach methods.
An assembled evaluation module is available to help potential customers evaluate the PA.
Review the performance specs here.