TGA2818-SM

    2.8 - 3.7 GHz, 30 Watt S Band GaN Power Amplifier

    Discontinued >

    End of Life announced May 25, 2021 (PCN 21-0113).
    Last Time Buy: December 8, 2021
    Recommended replacement for new designs: QPA1014
    Contact your local sales representative for assistance.

    Key Features

    • Frequency range: 2.8 - 3.7 GHz
    • Pout: > 45.5 dBm (Pin=27 dBm)
    • Large signal gain: > 18.5 dB (Pin=27 dBm)
    • PAE: > 47 % (Pin=27 dBm)
    • Bias: VD=28 V, IDQ=200 mA, VG=-2.65 V (Typ)
    • Package dimensions: 6.0 x 6.0 x 0.85 mm

    Qorvo's TGA2818-SM is a high-power, S-band amplifier covering 2.8-3.7 GHz, the TGA2818-SM provides greater than 45.5 dBm of saturated output power and greater than 18.5 dB of large-signal gain while achieving greater than 47 % power added efficiency.

    The TGA2818-SM can also support a variety of operating conditions to best support system requirements. With good thermal properties, it can support a range of bias voltages and will perform well under pulse applications. The TGA2818-SM is matched to 50 ohms. It is ideal for use in both commercial and military radar systems.

    Lead-free and RoHS compliant. Evaluation Boards available on request.

    Typical Applications

      • Civilian Radar
      • Military Radar
      • Wideband Power Amplifiers

    Application Categories

    Frequency Min(GHz) 2.8
    Frequency Max(GHz) 3.7
    Pout(dBm) > 45.5
    Gain(dB) > 18
    PAE(%) > 47
    Voltage(V) 28
    Current(mA) 200
    Package Type QFN
    Package(mm) 6.0 x 6.0 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 > Electronic Warfare > EW Signal Jammer

      EW Signal Jammer

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

      S Band Radar

    • Applications > Network Infrastructure > Point-to-Point Radio > Point-to-Point Radio

      Point-to-Point Radio

    • Applications > Network Infrastructure > Satellite Communications > Ka Band Saturated VSAT

      Ka Band Saturated VSAT

    • Applications > Network Infrastructure > Satellite Communications > Multi-Band VSAT

      Multi-Band VSAT

    • Applications > Network Infrastructure > Wireless Infrastructure > Repeaters / Boosters / DAS

      Repeaters / Boosters / DAS