TGF2953

    DC - 12 GHz, 12 Watt Discrete Power GaN on SiC HEMT

    Discontinued >

    End of Life announced March 24, 2021 (PCN 21-0070).
    Last Time Buy: October 4, 2021
    Recommended replacement for new designs: TGF2023-2-02
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    Key Features

    • Frequency range: DC - 12 GHz
    • 41.2dBm nominal Psat at 3.5 GHz
    • 73.7% maximum PAE at 3.5 GHz
    • 18.2dB nominal power gain at 3.5 GHz
    • Bias: Vd = 32V, Idq = 50mA
    • Technology: 0.25 um power GaN on SiC
    • Chip dimensions: 0.82 x 1.14 x 0.10 mm

    Qorvo's TGF2953 is a discrete 2.52 mm GaN on SiC HEMT which operates from DC-12 GHz.

    The TGF2953 typically provides 41.2 dBm of saturated output power with power gain of 18.2 dB at 3.5 GHz. The maximum power added efficiency is 73.7 % which makes the TGF2953 appropriate for high efficiency applications.

    Lead-free and RoHS compliant.

    Typical Applications

      • High Efficiency Power Amplifiers
      • Marine Radar
      • Military Communications
      • Point-to-point Communications
      • Satellite Communications (Satcom)
    Frequency Min(MHz) DC
    Frequency Max(MHz) 12,000
    Gain(dB) 18.2
    Psat(dBm) 41.2
    PAE(%) 73.7
    Vd(V) 32
    Idq(mA) 50
    Package Type Die
    RoHS Yes
    Lead Free Yes
    Halogen Free Yes
    ITAR Restricted No
    ECCN EAR99

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