The Qorvo GaN Advantage
GaN Advances RF Technology
Gallium nitride (GaN) technology continues to evolve, pushing the limits of what’s possible with ever-increasing power density, reliability and gain in a reduced size. No longer a technology just for defense/aerospace applications, GaN is enabling higher and higher frequencies in more complex applications, such as phased arrays, radar, base transceiver stations for 5G, cable TV (CATV), VSAT and defense communications.
With 20+ years of research and innovation leadership in GaN, Qorvo’s GaN-on-SiC RF technology continues to bring the highest performance and reliability in support of our customers’ requirements. And through our ongoing foundry partnership with DARPA WBGS Phase II and III and other research labs, we help enable where GaN can go in the future.
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Proven Technology
With more than 30 years of expertise in GaAs and GaN, Qorvo has completed more than 1,000 MMIC designs. From space technology to defense to wireless and CATV, our designs range from near-DC through W-band.
Qorvo provides proven, record-setting GaN circuit reliability and compact, high-efficiency products. This paves the way for more robust performance, lower operating costs and longer operational lifetimes.
We're so confident in our GaN expertise that we recommend these ten questions to make sure you're choosing the right GaN supplier for you. Qorvo's GaN products and technology enable the systems all around you that keep you connected and protected.
GaN Delivers Unmatched Performance
- High power density
- Reduced size and part counts
- Excellent gain and efficiency
- Robust operation and long pulse capability
- High operating voltage for improved system power efficiency
Benefits of Qorvo GaN Technology
- Record-setting reliability exceeding previous industry standards
- Unique ability to integrate / package / test in secure, U.S. facilities
- Award-winning innovation including first GaN-on-diamond devices
- First to market 0.15 µm and 0.25 µm GaN technology
- U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) accredited Category 1A "Microelectronics Trusted Source," their highest designation, certifying that Qorvo products, processes and procedures meet stringent control and secure handling standards
GaN-on-SiC Advantage
Qorvo's GaN Highlights
Heritage
Leader in defense and commercial GaN research since 1999
GaN Products
Wide selection of innovative GaN amplifiers, transistors and switches
University Partners
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Notre Dame, University of Colorado at Boulder, University of Texas at Dallas, Ohio State University and University
of Bristol
Research
Leader in performance and reliability GaN development
Recent Honors
- 2015 Tech Titans Corporate Innovation Award
- 2013 CS Industry Award for DARPA NJTT program
- 2012 CS Industry Award for DARPA MPC program
- 2011 CS Industry Award for DARPA NEXT program
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Analytics recognizes Qorvo's GaN R&D / GaN product innovation
Active R&D Programs
- DARPA NEXT program for highly complex, high-frequency GaN MMICs
- DARPA ICECool program with partner Lockheed Martin, measuring thermal management of GaN on SiC
- DARPA Microscale Power Conversion program to develop ultra-fast power switch technology and integrate technology into next-generation amplifiers
- DARPA Near Junction Thermal Transport (NJTT) GaN program to increase circuit power handling capabilities through enhanced thermal management
- Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III Gallium Nitride Radar / Electronic Warfare Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits
GaN Technology
- QGaN25: Generation II 0.25-micron GaN on silicon carbide (SiC); 100mm wafers; DC-18 GHz applications with drain bias up to 40 V
- QGaN25HV: High-voltage 0.25-micron GaN on SiC; 100mm wafers, DC-10 GHz applications with drain bias up to 48 V
- QGaN15: 0.15-micron GaN on SiC; 100mm wafers; DC-40 GHz applications with drain bias up to 28 V
- QGaN50: 0.50-micron GaN on SiC; 100mm wafers; DC-10GHz applications with drain bias up to 65 V
Featured GaN Resources
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