QPF4001

26 – 30 GHz 1W GaN Front End Module

Product Description
The QPF4001 is a multi-function Gallium Nitride MMIC
front - end module targeted for 28 GHz phased array 5G
base stations and terminals. Fabricated on Qorvo’s 0.15um
GaN on SiC process, the device combines a low noise high
linearity LNA, a low insertion-loss high - isolation TR switch,
and a high - gain high - efficiency multi-stage PA.

The QPF4001 operates from 26 GHz to 30 GHz. The

receive path (LNA + TR SW) is designed to provide 17 dB
of gain and a typical noise figure of 3.5dB. The transmit
path (PA + SW) provides 27 dB of small signal gain with
high linearity of 35 dBc ACPR and low EVM of 3% at 23
dBm average output power, while supporting peak power
of 1 - Watt.

The compact 5 x 4 mm air-cavity laminate surface mount

package with embedded copper heat slug employs a low
thermal resistance die attached process, this makes
QPF4001 ideal for phased array applications with tight
lattice spacing and extreme temperature requirements.
Functional Block Diagram

Product Features
• Frequency Range: 26 – 30 GHz 1
• RX Noise Figure: 3.5 dB
• RX Small Signal Gain: 17 dB
• RX Saturated Power: 17 dBm
• RX TOI: 21 dBm @ - 4 dBm Pin / tone
• TX Small Signal Gain: 27 dB
• TX Saturated Power (CW): 31 dBm
• TX TOI: 39 dBm @ -6 dBm Pin / tone
• TX ACPR: 35dBc @ 23 dBm average Pout
• TX Linearity: 3 % EVM @ 23 dBm average Pout 2
• TX PAE: 8 % @ 23 dBm average Pout 2
• Package Dimensions: 5.0 x 4.0 x 1.8 mm

1. Performance is typical at room temperature

2. OFDM, 400 MHz modulation bandwidth, 256 QAM

Applications Part No. Description

QPF4001S2 Sample Bag, Qty 2
• 5G Wireless Base Stations and Terminals QPF4001SR Tape and Reel, Qty 100
• Point to Point Communications QPF4001EVBV1 QPF4001 Evaluation Board

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Normal Operating Conditions
Parameter Value
Drain Voltage (TXVD12, TXVD3, RXVD) 1, 4 20 V (RXVD should be on during RX - and TX - operation)
Drain Current (TXIDQ12 / TXIDQ3) 68 mA / 20 mA
Drain Current (RXIDQ) 3 15 mA
Gate Voltage (TXVG12 / TXVG3) 2 − 2 V / -2.5 V
Gate Voltage (RXVG) 2 - 2.2 V
Control Voltage (SW) for TX on, RX off 3, 4 SW = 0 V (RXVD = 20 V)
Control Voltage (SW) for TX off, RX on 3, 4 SW = 20 V (should be the same as RXVD if RXVD is not 20 V)
Operating Temperature Range − 40 to 95 °C
1 Electrical specifications are measured at specified test conditions, no guarantee over all recommended operating conditions.
2 Gate voltages shown are typical, can be adjusted to set required drain current.
3 When in TX mode, the drain of receive channel is turned off by an internal switch.
4 The RXVD should be on during RX- and TX- operation. SW high - level should use the same voltage as RXVD.

Electrical Specifications RX
Test conditions, unless otherwise noted: VD = 20 V, IDQ = 15 mA, SW = 20 V, RXVD = 20 V
Data de-embedded to device reference planes, 25 °C
Parameter Min Typical Max Units
Frequency 26 30 GHz
Small Signal Gain 17 dB
Noise Figure 3.5 dB
Saturated Output Power 17 dBm
Input Return Loss 11 dB
Output Return Loss 11 dB
Output TOI, @ -4 dBm Pin / tone, 10 MHz tone spacing 21 dBm
Gain Temperature Coefficient −0.035 dB/°C

Electrical Specifications TX
Test conditions unless otherwise noted: VD = 20 V, TXIDQ12 / TXIDQ3 = 68 mA / 20 mA, SW = 0 V, RXVD = 20 V
Data de-embedded to device reference planes, 25 °C
Parameter Min Typical Max Units
Frequency 26 30 GHz
Small Signal Gain 27 dB
Saturated Output Power, CW 31 dBm
Input Return Loss 10 dB
Output Return Loss 5 dB
Output TOI, @ -6 dBm Pin / tone, 10 MHz tone spacing 39 dBm
ACPR (23 dBm average power, OFDM, 400 MHz, 256 QAM) -35 dBc
EVM (23 dBm average power, OFDM, 400 MHz, 256 QAM) 3 %
PAE (23 dBm average power, OFDM, 400 MHz, 256 QAM) 8 %
Gain Temperature Coefficient −0.064 dB/°C

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Performance Plots, Small Signal, Receive Path
Test Conditions unless otherwise stated: RXVD = 20 V, RXIDQ = 15 mA, SW = 20 V, 25 °C

Input Return Loss vs Temp Gain vs Temp

0 24
- 40 C + 25 C + 95 C - 40 C + 25 C + 95 C
-5 22

20
-10

Gain (dB)
S11 (dB)

18
-15
16
-20
14

-25 12

-30 10
26 27 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30
Freq (GHz) Freq (GHz)

Reverse Isolation vs Temp Output Return Loss vs Temp

-30 0
- 40 C + 25 C + 95 C - 40 C + 25 C + 95 C
-35 -5

-40 -10
S22 (dB)
S12 (dB)

-45 -15

-50 -20

-55 -25

-60 -30
26 27 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30
Freq (GHz) Freq (GHz)

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Performance Plots, Small Signal, Receive Path
Test Conditions unless otherwise stated: RXVD = 20 V, RXIDQ = 15 mA, SW = 20 V, 25 °C

Gain vs Voltage Gain vs Current

24 24
18 V 20 V 22 V 10 mA 15 mA 20 mA
22 22

20 20
Gain (dB)

Gain (dB)
18 18

16 16

14 14

12 12

10 10
26 27 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30
Freq (GHz) Freq (GHz)

Input Return Loss vs Voltage Input Return Loss vs Current

0 0
18 V 20 V 22 V 10 mA 15 mA 20 mA
-5 -5

-10 -10
S11 (dB)

S11 (dB)

-15 -15

-20 -20

-25 -25

-30 -30
26 27 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30
Freq (GHz) Freq (GHz)

Output Return Loss vs Voltage Output Return Loss vs Current

0 0
18 V 20 V 22 V 10 mA 15 mA 20 mA
-5 -5

-10 -10
S22 (dB)

S22 (dB)

-15 -15

-20 -20

-25 -25

-30 -30
26 27 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30
Freq (GHz) Freq (GHz)

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Performance Plots, Noise Figure, Receive Path
Test Conditions unless otherwise stated: RXVD = 20 V, RXIDQ = 15 mA, SW = 20 V, 25 °C

Noise Figure vs Temp

8

5
NF (dB)

1
- 40 C + 25 C + 95 C
0
26 27 28 29 30
Freq (GHz)

Noise Figure vs Voltage Noise Figure vs Current

8 8

7 7

6 6

5 5
NF (dB)

NF (dB)

4 4

3 3

2 2

1 1
18 V 20 V 22 V 10 mA 15 mA 20 mA
0 0
26 27 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30
Freq (GHz) Freq (GHz)

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Performance Plots, Large Signal, Receive Path
Test Conditions unless otherwise stated: RXVD = 20 V, RXIDQ = 15 mA, SW = 20 V, CW, 25 °C

Psat vs Temperature P1dB vs Temperature

20 18

16
18 14

12
Psat (dBm)

P1dB (dBm)
16
10

8
14
6

12 4

2 - 40 C + 25 C + 95 C
- 40 C + 25 C + 95 C
10 0
26 27 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30
Freq (GHz) Freq (GHz)

Psat vs Voltage Psat vs Current

20 20

18 18
Psat (dBm)

Psat (dBm)

16 16

14 14

12 12
18 V 20 V 22 V 10 mA 15 mA 20 mA
10 10
26 27 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30
Freq (GHz) Freq (GHz)

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Performance Plots, Large Signal, Receive Path
Test Conditions unless otherwise stated: RXVD = 20 V, RXIDQ = 15 mA, SW = 20 V, CW, 25 °C

Pout vs Pin Pout vs Pin vs Temp

20 20

15 15

Pout (dBm)
Pout (dBm)

10 10

5 5 Freq = 28.5 GHz

26.5 GHz 27.5 GHz 28.5 GHz 29.5 GHz - 40 C + 25 C + 95 C

0 0
-15 -10 -5 0 5 10 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10
Pin (dBm) Pin (dBm)

Power Gain vs Pin Drain Current vs Pin

20 40

35
Power Gain (dBm)

Drain Current (mA)

15 30

25

10 20

15

5 10

5
26.5 GHz 27.5 GHz 28.5 GHz 29.5 GHz 26.5 GHz 27.5 GHz 28.5 GHz 29.5 GHz
0 0
-15 -10 -5 0 5 10 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10
Pin (dBm) Pin (dBm)

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Performance Plots, Linearity, Receive Path

Test Conditions unless otherwise stated: RXVD = 20 V, RXIDQ = 15 mA, SW = 20 V, Tone spacing: 10 MHz, 25 °C

OTOI vs Voltage OTOI vs Current

25 25
24 24
23 23
22 22

OTOI (dBm)
OTOI (dBm)

21 21
20 20
19 19
18 18
Pin = - 4 dBm / tone Pin = - 4 dBm / tone
17 17
16 18 V 20 V 22 V 16
10 mA 15 mA 20 mA
15 15
26 27 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30
Freq (GHz) Freq (GHz)

IMD3 vs Pout IMD5 vs Pout

0 0
26.5 GHz 27.5 GHz 28.5 GHz 29.5 GHz 26.5 GHz 27.5 GHz 28.5 GHz 29.5 GHz
-10
-10
-20
IMD5 (dBc)
IMD3 (dBc)

-20 -30

-40
-30 -50

-60
-40
-70

-50 -80
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Pout / tone (dBm) Pout / tone (dBm)

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Performance Plots, Small Signal, Transmit Path
Test Conditions unless otherwise stated:
TXVD12 = 20 V, TXVD3 = 20 V, TXIDQ12 = 68 mA, TXIDQ3 = 20 mA, SW = 0 V, RXVD = 20 V, 25 °C

Input Return Loss vs Temp Gain vs Temp

0 35

-5
30

-10

Gain (dB)
S11 (dB)

25
-15
20
-20

15
-25
- 40 C + 25 C + 95 C - 40 C + 25 C + 95 C
-30 10
26 27 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30
Freq (GHz) Freq (GHz)

Reverse Isolation vs Temp Output Return Loss vs Temp

-40 0

-45
-5
-50
-10
-55
S12 (dB)

S22 (dB)

-60 -15

-65
-20
-70
-25
-75
- 40 C + 25 C + 95 C - 40 C + 25 C + 95 C
-80 -30
26 27 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30
Freq (GHz) Freq (GHz)

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Performance Plots, Small Signal, Transmit Path
Test Conditions unless otherwise stated:
TXVD12 = 20 V, TXVD3 = 20 V, TXIDQ12 = 68 mA, TXIDQ3 = 20 mA, SW = 0 V, RXVD = 20 V, 25 °C

Gain vs Voltage Gain vs Current

32 32
30 30
28 28
26 26
24 24
Gain (dB)

Gain (dB)
22 22
20 20
18 18
16 16
14 14 68 mA / 15 mA 68 mA / 20 mA 68 mA / 25 mA
12 + 18 V + 20 V + 22 V 12
54 mA / 15 mA 54 mA / 20 mA
10 10
26 27 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30
Freq (GHz) Freq (GHz)

Input Return Loss vs Voltage Input Return Loss vs Current

0 0

-5 -5

-10 -10
S11 (dB)

S11 (dB)

-15 -15

-20 -20

-25 -25 68 mA / 15 mA 68 mA / 20 mA 68 mA / 25 mA
+ 18 V + 20 V + 22 V 54mA / 15 mA 54 mA / 20 mA
-30 -30
26 27 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30
Freq (GHz) Freq (GHz)

Output Return Loss vs Voltage Output Return Loss vs Current

0 0

-5 -5

-10 -10
S22 (dB)

S22 (dB)

-15 -15

-20 -20

-25 -25 68 mA / 15 mA 68 mA / 20 mA 68 mA / 25 mA
+ 18 V + 20 V + 22 V 54 mA / 15 mA 54 mA / 20 mA
-30 -30
26 27 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30
Freq (GHz) Freq (GHz)

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Performance Plots, Large Signal, Transmit Path
Test Conditions unless otherwise stated:
TXVD12 = 20 V, TXVD3 = 20 V, TXIDQ12 = 68 mA, TXIDQ3 = 20 mA, SW = 0 V, RXVD = 20 V, 25 °C

Psat vs Temperature P1dB vs Temperature

33 30

32 28

31 26
Psat (dBm)

P1dB (dBm)
30 24

29 22

28 20
- 40 C + 25 C + 95 C - 40 C + 25 C + 95 C
27 18
26 27 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30
Freq (GHz) Freq (GHz)

Psat vs Voltage P1dB vs Voltage

33 30

32 28

31 26
Psat (dBm)

P1dB (dBm)

30 24

29 22

28 20
18 V 20 V 22 V 18 V 20 V 22 V
27 18
26 27 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30
Freq (GHz) Freq (GHz)

Psat vs Current P1dB vs Current

33 30

32 28

31 26
Psat (dBm)

P1dB (dBm)

30 24

29 22

28 68 mA/ 15 mA 68 mA / 20 mA 68 mA / 25 mA 20 68 mA/ 15 mA 68 mA / 20 mA 68 mA/ 25 mA

54 mA / 15 mA 54 mA / 20 mA 54 mA / 15 mA 54 mA / 20 mA
27 18
26 27 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30
Freq (GHz) Freq (GHz)

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Performance Plots, Large Signal, Transmit Path

Test Conditions unless otherwise stated:
TXVD12 = 20 V, TXVD3 = 20 V, TXIDQ12 = 68 mA, TXIDQ3 = 20 mA, SW = 0 V, RXVD = 20 V, 25 °C

Pout vs Pin Pout vs Pin vs Temp

35 35

30 30
Pout (dBm)

Pout (dBm)
25 25

20 20

Freq = 28.5 GHz

15 15

26.5 GHz 27.5 GHz 28.5 GHz 29.5 GHz - 40 C + 25 C + 95 C

10 10
-10 -5 0 5 10 15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15
Pin (dBm) Pin (dBm)

Power Gain vs Pin Drain Current vs Pin

30 400

350
Power Gain (dBm)

Drain Current (mA)

25 300

250

20 200

150

15 100

50
26.5 GHz 27.5 GHz 28.5 GHz 29.5 GHz 26.5 GHz 27.5 GHz 28.5 GHz 29.5 GHz
10 0
-10 -5 0 5 10 15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15
Pin (dBm) Pin (dBm)

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Performance Plots, Linearity, Transmit Path
Test Conditions unless otherwise stated:
TXVD12 = 20 V, TXVD3 = 20 V, TXIDQ12 = 68 mA, TXIDQ3 = 20 mA, SW = 0 V, RXVD = 20 V, Tone Spacing = 10 MHz, 25 °C

OTOI vs Voltage OTOI vs Current

43 48
42 Pin = - 6 dBm / tone
46
41
44
40

OTOI (dBm)
OTOI (dBm)

39 42

38 40
37 38
36
Pin = - 6 dBm / tone 36
35
34 68 mA / 15 mA 68 mA / 20 mA
34 18 V 20 V 22 V 54 mA / 20 mA 54 mA / 15 mA
33 32
26 27 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30
Freq (GHz) Freq (GHz)

IMD3 vs Pout IMD5 vs Pout

0 0
26.5 GHz 27.5 GHz 28.5 GHz 29.5 GHz 26.5 GHz 27.5 GHz 28.5 GHz 29.5 GHz
-10
-10
-20
IMD3 (dBc)

IMD5 (dBc)

-20 -30

-40
-30 -50

-60
-40
-70

-50 -80
10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28
Pout / tone (dBm) Pout / tone (dBm)

AM - AM vs Pout AM - PM vs Pout
20 30
26.5 GHz 27.5 GHz 28.5 GHz 29.5 GHz 26.5 GHz 27.5 GHz 28.5 GHz 29.5 GHz
25
Phase Deviation (Degree)
Amplitude Deviation (dB)

15
20

10
15

10
5

5
0
0

-5 -5
16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32
Pout (dBm) Pout (dBm)

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Performance Plots, Modulated Signal, Transmit Path 

Test Conditions unless otherwise stated: Source signal: 400 MHz OFDM, 256 QAM
TXVD12 = 20 V, TXVD3 = 20 V, TXIDQ12 = 68 mA, TXIDQ3 = 20 mA, SW = 0 V, RXVD = 20 V, 25 °C

ACPR vs Pout ACPR vs Pout vs Temp

-20 -20
26.5 GHz 27.5 GHz 28.5 GHz 29.5 GHz - 40 C + 25 C + 95 C

-25 -25 Freq = 28.5 GHz

ACPR (dBc)
ACPR (dBc)

-30 -30

-35 -35

-40 -40

-45 -45
10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28
Pout (dBm) Pout (dBm)

ACPR vs Pout vs Voltage ACPR vs Pout vs Current

-20 -20
18 V 20 V 22 V 68 / 15 mA 68 / 20 mA 68 / 25 mA
54 / 15 mA 54 / 20 mA
-25 Freq = 28.5 GHz -25
Freq = 28.5 GHz
ACPR (dBc)
ACPR (dBc)

-30 -30

-35 -35

-40 -40

-45 -45
10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28
Pout (dBm) Pout (dBm)

PAE vs Pout PAE vs Pout vs Temp

30 30
26.5 GHz 27.5 GHz 28.5 GHz 29.5 GHz - 40 C + 25 C + 95 C
25 25 Freq: 28.5 GHz

20 20
PAE (%)

PAE (%)

15 15

10 10

5 5

0 0
10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28
Pout (dBm) Pout (dBm)

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Performance Plots, Modulated Signal, Transmit Path 

Test Conditions unless otherwise stated: Signal source: 400 MHz OFDM, 256 QAM
TXVD12 = 20 V, TXVD3 = 20 V, TXIDQ12 = 68 mA, TXIDQ3 = 20 mA, SW = 0 V, RXVD = 20 V, 25 °C

EVM vs Pout vs Frequency EVM vs Pout vs Temp

8 8
26.5 GHz 27.5 GHz 28.5 GHz 29.5 GHz - 40 C + 25 C + 95 C
7 7
Freq: 28.5 GHz
6 6
EVM (%)

5 5

EVM (%)
4 4

3 3

2 2

1 1

0 0
10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28
Pout (dBm) Pout (dBm)

EVM vs Pout vs VD EVM vs Pout vs Current

8 8
18 V 20 V 22 V 68 / 15 mA 68 / 20 mA 68 / 25 mA
7 7 54 / 15 mA 54 / 20 mA
Freq = 28.5 GHz
6 6 Freq = 28.5 GHz
EVM (%)

5 5
EVM (%)

4 4

3 3

2 2

1 1

0 0
10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28
Pout (dBm) Pout (dBm)

PAR vs Pout vs Freq PAR vs Pout vs Temp

14 14
26.5 GHz 27.5 GHz 28.5 GHz 29.5 GHz - 40 C + 25 C + 95 C
12 12

10 10
PAR (dB)

PAR (dB)

8 8

6 6

4 4

2 2
PAR above 0.01 % of Signal Level PAR above 0.01 % of Signal Level, Freq = 28.5 GHz
0 0
10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28
Pout (dBm) Pout (dBm)

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Mechanical Drawings & Pad Descriptions

Dimensions in mm. Package lead finish: Ni / Au plating with minimum gold thickness of 0.1 um
Part Marking: QPF4001: Part Number, YY = Part Assembly Year, WW = Part Assembly Week, MXXX = Batch ID

Pin Number Label Description

1, 3, 12, 14, 16, slug GND GROUND
2 ANT Antenna
4 SW Switch control (internally connected to Pin 24)
10 RXVD Receive VD
11 RXVG Receive VG
13 RXOUT Receive output
15 TXIN Transmit input
19 TXVG12 Transmit gate control, stages 1 and 2
20 TXVG3 Transmit gate control, stage 3
21 TXVD12 Transmit VD, stages 1 and 2
22 TXVD3 Transmit VD, stage 3
24 SW Switch control (internal connection to Pin 4)
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 17, 18, 23 N/C No internal connection

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Evaluation Board and Assembly

RF Layer is 0.008” thick Rogers Corp. RO4003C (εr = 3.35). Metal layers are 0.5 oz. copper. The microstrip line at the
connector interface is optimized for the Southwest Microwave end launch connector 1092-01A-5.

Ref. Des. Component Value Manuf. Remark

C2, C4, C7, C10, C11, C13 SMT Cap. CAP, 0402 1000 pF, 10% 50V 0402 X7R ROHS Various Red

C1, C3, C5, C8, C12, C15 SMT Cap. CAP, 1206 1.0 uF, 10% 50V X7R ROHS Various Grey

R2, R4, R7, R10 - R13, R15 SMT Res. RES, 0402 5.1 ohm, 5% 50V, ROHS Various Blue

R1, R3, R5, R6, R8, R9, R14 SMT Res. RES, 0402 0 ohm, 5%, ROHS Various Pink

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Application Circuit

Bias-up Procedure Bias-down Procedure

1. Set drain supply TXVD limit to 600 mA, RXVD limit to
1. Turn off RF signal
50 mA, gate and control supply limit to 10 mA each.
2. Set TXVG12, TXVG3, RXVG to −5 V 2. Set TXVG12, TXVG3 and RXVG to −5 V
3. Set SW = 0 V (or = RXVD) for TX (RX) operation
3. Set all drain supply to 0 V
(RXVD should be on during RX – and TX - operation)
4. Set TXVD12, TXVD3, RXVD = +20 V 4. Turn off drain supply
5. For TX, adjust TXVG12 to get TXID12 current, adjust 5. Turn off SW
TXVG3 to achieve TXID3 current; For RX, adjust
RXVG to achieve required drain current 6. Turn off gate supply
6. Apply RF signal

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Thermal Information
Parameter Values Units Conditions

Average Power, Thermal Resistance (θJC) (1) 15.00 °C/W TX on, RX off, TXVD = +20 V, TXIDQ = 88 mA
CW RF Pout = 23 dBm, TBASE = 85 °C
Channel Temperature (TCH) 124.16 °C PDISS = 2.61 W, ID_DRIVE = 0.14 A (total)

Peak Power, Thermal Resistance (θJC) (1) 11.59 °C/W TX on, RX off, TXVD = +20 V, TXIDQ = 88 mA
CW RF Pout = 30 dBm, TBASE = 85 °C
Channel Temperature (TCH) 139.36 °C PDISS = 4.69 W, ID_Drive = 0.28 A (total)

Thermal Resistance (θJC) (1) 85.27 °C/W RX on, TX off, RXVD = +20 V, RXIDQ = 15 mA
RF off or small signal, TBASE = 85 °C
Channel Temperature (TCH) 110.58 °C PDISS = 0.3 W

Notes:
1. Thermal resistance is measured to package backside
2. Base or ambient temperature is 85 C
3. Refer to the following document: GaN Device Channel Temperature, Thermal Resistance, and Reliability Estimates

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter Value
Drain Voltage (TXVD, RXVD) 28 V
Drain Current (TXID3+TXID12) 800 mA
Drain Current (RXID) 60 mA
Gate Voltage (RXVG, TXVG3, TXVG12) 0 to −5 V
Gate Control Current (RXIG, TXIG3, TXIG12) 20 mA
Switch Control Voltage (SW) 0 to 28 V
Switch Control Current 20 mA
RX Input Power (RF port, 85 °C) 25 dBm
TX Input Power (RF port, 85 °C) 20 dBm
Channel Temperature, TCH 225 °C
Mounting Temperature (30 seconds) 260 °C
Storage Temperature −55 to 150 °C
Operation of this device outside the parameter ranges given above may cause permanent damage. These are stress ratings only, and
functional operation of the device at these conditions is not implied. Extended application of Absolute Maximum Rating conditions to
the device may reduce device reliability.

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26 – 30 GHz 1W GaN Front End Module

Solderability
1. Compatible with the latest version of J-STD-020, Lead-free solder, 260 °C.
2. This package is non-hermetic, and therefore cannot be subjected to aqueous washing.
The use of no-clean solder to avoid washing is highly recommended.

Recommended Soldering Temperature Profile

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26 – 30 GHz 1W GaN Front End Module
Handling Precautions
Parameter Rating Standard
ESD – Human Body Model (HBM) 0B ESDA / JEDEC JS-001-2012
Caution!
ESD – Charged Device Model (CDM) C0b ESDA / JEDEC JS-002-2014 ESD-Sensitive Device
JEDEC standard IPC/JEDEC
MSL – Convection Reflow 260 °C 3
J-STD-020

RoHS Compliance
This product is compliant with the 2011/65/EU RoHS directive (Restrictions on the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances
in Electrical and Electronic Equipment), as amended by Directive 2015/863/EU. This product also has the following
attributes:
• Lead Free
• Antimony Free
• TBBP-A (C15H12Br402) Free
• PFOS Free

Contact Information
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