TGA2521-SM

    17 - 24 GHz Linear Driver Amplifier

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    End of Life announced February 12, 2024 (PCN 24-0015).
    Last Time Buy: August 22, 2024
    Recommended replacement for new designs: CMD291P4
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    Key Features

    • Frequency range: 17 to 24 GHz
    • 25.5 dBm nominal Psat
    • 23.5 dBm nominal P1dB
    • Gain: 20 dB
    • OTOI: 33 dBm typical
    • Bias: Vd = 5 V, Idq = 320 mA, Vg = -0.5 V ypical
    • Package dimensions: 4 x 4 x 0.85 mm

    Qorvo's TGA2521-SM is a three stage high power amplifier MMIC using Qorvo's proven 0.25 um power pHEMT process. The TGA2521-SM is designed to support a variety of millimeter wave applications including point-to-point digital radio and other K band linear gain applications.

    The TGA2521-SM provides 23.5 dBm nominal output power at 1 dB compression across 17 - 24 GHz. Typical small signal gain is 20 dB at 17 GHz and 20 dB at 23 GHz.

    The TGA2521-SM requires minimum off-chip components. Each device is DC and RF tested for key parameters. The device is available in a 4 x 4 mm plastic QFN package that is lead-free and RoHS compliant.

    Typical Applications

      • Point-to-Multipoint Radio
      • Point-to-Point Radio
    Frequency Min(GHz) 17
    Frequency Max(GHz) 24
    Pout(W) 0.25
    Gain(dB) 20
    Voltage(V) 5
    Current(mA) 320
    Package Type QFN
    Package(mm) 4.0 x 4.0 x 0.85
    RoHS Yes
    Lead Free Yes
    Halogen Free Yes
    ITAR Restricted No
    ECCN EAR99

    This product appears in the following application block diagrams:

    • Applications > Defense & Aerospace > Radar > Ku Band Radar

      Ku Band Radar