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TGA2963-CP 6 – 18 GHz 20 W GaN Power Amplifier
Data Sheet Rev. E, July 2022 - 1 of 17 - www.qorvo.com
© 2022 Qorvo US, Inc. All rights reserved.
Product Description Qorvo’s TGA2963-CP is a broadband high power MMIC amplifier fabricated on Qorvo’s production 0.15um GaN on SiC process (QGaN15). The TGA2963-CP operates from 6 – 18 GHz and typically provides 20 W saturated output power with power-added efficiency of 20% and large-signal gain of 18 dB. This combination of wideband performance provides the flexibility designers are looking for to improve system performance while reducing size and cost. The TGA2963-CP is offered in a 10-lead 15 x 15 mm bolt-down package. Assembled with a pure-copper base, coupled with its high efficiency, the TGA2963-CP minimizes the strain on the system-level cooling requirements, further reducing system operating costs. The broadband performance makes it ideally suited to support test instrumentation and electronic warfare, as well as, supporting multiple radar and communication bands. Both RF ports have integrated DC blocking capacitors and are fully matched to 50 Ohms. RoHS compliant.
Ordering Information
Part No. Description TGA2963-CP 6 – 18 GHz 20 W GaN Power Amplifier
Functional Block Diagram
Product Features • Frequency Range: 6 – 18 GHz
• POUT: 43 dBm @ PIN = 25 dBm
• PAE: 20 % @ PIN = 25 dBm
• Large Signal Gain: 18 dB @ PIN = 25dBm
• Small Signal Gain: 26 dB
• Bias: VD = +20 V, IDQ = 2500 mA, VG = −2.3 V Typical
• Process Technology: QGaN15
• Package Dimensions: 15.2 x 15.2 x 3.5 mm
• Package base is pure Cu offering superior thermal
management
Performance is typical across frequency. Please
reference electrical specification table and data plots for
more details.
Applications • Test Instrumentation
• Electronic Warfare (EW)
• Radar
• Communications
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter Value / Range
Drain Voltage (VD) +29.5 V
Gate Voltage Range (VG) -8 to 0 V
Drain Current 8160 mA
Forward Gate Current (IG) See IG_MAX plot
Power Dissipation (PDISS), 85 °C, CW 150 W
Input Power (PIN): CW, 50 Ω,
VD = +20 V, IDQ = 2500 mA, 85 °C 30 dBm
Input Power (PIN): CW, VSWR 3:1,
VD = +20 V, IDQ = 2500 mA, 85 °C 30 dBm
Mounting Temperature
Refer to Assembly Notes, page 15
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.
Recommended Operating Conditions ConditioConditions
Parameter Value / Range
Drain Voltage (VD) +20 V
Drain Current (IDQ) 2500 mA
Gate Voltage (VG) −2.9 to −2.0 V (Typ.)
Temperature (TBASE) −40 to 85 °C
Electrical specifications are measured at specified test conditions. Specifications are not guaranteed over all recommended operating conditions.
Electrical Specifications Test conditions unless otherwise noted: 25 °C, VD = +20 V, IDQ = 2500 mA, CW
Parameter Min Typ Max Units
Operational Frequency Range 6 – 18 GHz
Output Power @ PIN = 25 dBm
Frequency = 6 GHz 42.8 –
Frequency = 12 GHz 45 – dBm
Frequency = 18 GHz 43 –
Power Added Efficiency
@ PIN = 25 dBm
Frequency = 6 GHz 21 –
% Frequency = 12 GHz 24 –
Frequency = 18 GHz 18 –
Small Signal Gain
Frequency = 6 GHz 28 –
dB Frequency = 12 GHz 34 –
Frequency = 18 GHz 24 –
Input Return Loss
Frequency = 6 GHz 16 –
dB Frequency = 12 GHz 12 –
Frequency = 18 GHz 9 –
Output Return Loss
Frequency = 6 GHz 10 –
dB Frequency = 12 GHz 7.7 –
Frequency = 18 GHz 6.7 –
Small Signal Gain Temperature Coefficient – −0.08 – dB/°C
Output Power Temperature Coefficient – −0.015 – dBm/°C
Gate Leakage (VD = 10 V, VG = −3.7 V) −21.6 mA
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Performance Plots – Large Signal (CW)
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POUT vs. Frequency vs. VD
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PIN = 25 dBmTemp. = +25°C
IDQ = 2500 mA
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PIN = 25 dBmTemp. = +25°C
IDQ = 2500 mA
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PIN = 25 dBmTemp. = +25°C
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PIN = 25 dBmTemp. = +25°C
VD = 20 V
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Performance Plots – Large Signal (CW)
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Temp. = +25°C VD = 20 V; IDQ = 2500 mA CW
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Performance Plots – Large Signal (CW)
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VD = 20 V; IDQ = 2500 mA
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85 °C @ PIN = 25 dBm
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Temp. = +25°C
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Performance Plots – Large Signal (Pulsed)
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Vd=18V
Vd=20V
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PIN = 25 dBmTemp. = +25°C IDQ = 2500 mA
PW = 100 us; DC = 10%
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Performance Plots – Linearity
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Performance Plots – Linearity
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Thermal and Reliability Information Parameter Test Conditions Value Units
Thermal Resistance (θJC) (1) TBASE = 85°C, VD = +20 V (CW), IDQ = 2500 mA, PDISS = 50 W (No RF drive)
0.76 °C/W
Channel Temperature (TCH) (Quiescent) 123 °C
Thermal Resistance (θJC) (1) TBASE = 85 °C, VD = +20 V (CW), Freq = 12 GHz,
PIN = 25 dBm, IDQ = 2500 mA, ID_Drive = 6.9 A, POUT = 45 dBm, PDISS = 107 W
0.85 °C/W
Channel Temperature (TCH) (Under RF drive) 176 °C
Thermal Resistance (θJC) (1) TBASE = 85 °C, VD = +22 V (CW), Freq = 12 GHz,
PIN = 25 dBm, IDQ = 2500 mA, ID_Drive = 7 A, POUT = 45 dBm, PDISS = 120 W
0.87 °C/W
Channel Temperature (TCH) (Under RF drive) 189 °C
Notes: 1. Thermal resistance measured to back of package. 2. Refer to the following document: GaN Device Channel Temperature, Thermal Resistance, and Reliability Estimates
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PDISS vs. Frequency vs. VD
Vd=18V
Vd=20V
Vd=22V
Temp. = +85°C
IDQ = 2500 mA
CW PIN = 25dBm
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Bias Up Procedure
1. Set ID limit to 8 A, IG limit to 50 mA
2. Apply −5 V to VG
3. Apply +20 V to VD; ensure IDQ is approx. 0 mA
4. Adjust VG until IDQ = 2500 mA (VG ~ −2.3 V Typ.).
5. Turn on RF supply
Bias Down Procedure 1. Turn off RF supply
2. Reduce VG to −5 V; ensure IDQ is approx. 0 mA
3. Set VD to 0 V
4. Turn off VD supply
5. Turn off VG supply
Applications Information and Pad Layout
Pin Description Pad No. Symbol Description
1,5 VG Gate voltage. Bias network is required; must be biased from both sides; see recommended Application Information above.
3 RFIN Input; matched to 50 Ω; DC blocked
2,4,7,9 GND Must be grounded on the PCB.
6,10 VD Drain voltage. Bias network is required; must be biased from both sides; see recommended Application Information above.
8 RFOUT Output; matched to 50 Ω; DC blocked
8 RF OUTRF IN 3Vd
C5
10 uF
Vg
R3
5.1 Ohms
C3
0.01 uF
C6
10 uF
R4
5.1 Ohms C4
0.01 uF
C11
10 uF
R7
5.1 Ohms
C12
10 uF
R8
5.1 Ohms
6
7
9
10
5
4
2
1
C9
0.01 uF
C10
0.01 uF
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Bill of Materials
Reference Des. Value Description Manuf. Part Number
C3, C4, C9, C10 0.01 μF CAP, 0.01uF, 10%, 50V, X7R, 0402 Various –
C5, C6, C11, C12 10 μF CAP, 10uF, 20%, 50V, 20%, X5R, 1206 Various –
R3, R4, R7, R8 5.1 Ohm RES, 5.1 OHM, 5%, 50V, 0402 Various –
J1, J2 2.92 mm RF Connector, F, 2.92 mm Southwest Microwave
1092-01A-5
Evaluation Board
Notes:
1. Both Top and Bottom VD and VG must be biased.
2. Remove R7, R8, C11 & C12 for pulsed operation.
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Assembly Notes
1. Carefully clean the PC board and package leads with alcohol. Allow it to dry fully.
2. To improve the thermal and RF performance, Qorvo recommends attaching a heat sink to the bottom of the PCB and apply thermal compound (Arctic Silver 5 recommended) or 4 mil indium shim between the heat sink and the package.
3. (The following is for information only. There are many variables in a second level assembly that Qorvo does not control, so Qorvo does not recommend an absolute torque value.) Use screws to attach the component to the heat sink. A suggested torque value is 16 in-oz. for a 0-80 screw. Start with screws finger tight, then torque to 8 in-oz., then torque to final value. Use the following tightening pattern:
4. The component leads should be manually soldered. Apply a low residue solder alloy meeting J-STD-001 (ROL0, ROL1 or equivalent) with a liquidus temperature below 220 C to each pin of the TGA2963-CP. The use of low residue/no-clean flux (ROL0, ROL1) is recommended. Adding flux during hand soldering of the component leads with localized spot cleaning is acceptable. Soldering irons meeting the requirements of J-STD-001, Appendix A are acceptable. The packaged part should not be subjected to conventional SMT automated solder reflow processes.
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Mechanical Information
Units: inches
Tolerances: unless specified
x.xx = ± 0.01
x.xxx = ± 0.005
Materials:
Base: Copper
Lid: Plastic
All metalized features are gold plated
Part is epoxy sealed Marking:
2963: Part number YY: Part Assembly year WW: Part Assembly week
ZZZ: Serial Number MXXX: Batch ID
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Handling Precautions Parameter Rating Standard
Caution! ESD-Sensitive Device
ESD – Human Body Model (HBM) TBD ESDA / JEDEC JS-001-2012
MSL – Moisture Sensitivity Level N/A
Solderability The component leads should be manually soldered, and the package cannot be subjected to conventional reflow processes. The use of no-clean solder to avoid washing after soldering is recommended.
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:
• Product uses RoHS Exemption 7c-1 to meet RoHS Compliance requirements
• Halogen Free (Chlorine, Bromine) • Antimony Free
• TBBP-A (C15H12Br402) Free
• PFOS Free
• SVHC Free
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