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TGA3042-SM 7 – 10.5 GHz 4.5 W GaN Power Amplifier Data Sheet Rev. F, April 2021 | Subject to change without notice - 1 of 18 - www.qorvo.com © 2021 Qorvo US, Inc. All rights reserved. Product Description Qorvo’s TGA3042-SM is a packaged high power MMIC amplifier fabricated on Qorvo’s production 0.15um GaN on SiC process (QGaN15). The TGA3042-SM operates from 7 10.5 GHz and typically provides 4.5 W saturated output power with power-added efficiency of 38.5% and large- signal gain of 23.5 dB. This combination of wideband performance provides the flexibility designers are looking for to improve system performance while reducing size and cost. The TGA3042-SM is matched to 50Ω with integrated DC blocking capacitors on both RF I/O ports simplifying system integration. The wideband performance makes it ideally suited in support of multiple radar and communication bands. Lead-free and RoHS compliant. Evaluation boards are available upon request. Ordering Information Part No. Description TGA3042-SM 7 – 10.5 GHz 4.5 W GaN Power Amplifier TGA3042- SMPCB4B01 Evaluation Board Functional Block Diagram Product Features Frequency Range: 7 – 10.5 GHz POUT: 36.5 dBm at PIN = 13 dBm PAE: 38.5 % at PIN = 13 dBm Large Signal Gain: 23.5 dB at PIN = 13 dBm Small Signal Gain: 32 dB Bias: VD = 20 V, IDQ = 200 mA Package Dimensions: 4.50 x 4.50 x 1.74 mm Performance is typical across frequency. Please reference electrical specification table and data plots for more details. Applications Radar Communications 1 3 11 9 4 5 6 7 8 16 15 14 13 12 2 10 RF INPUT RF OUTPUT

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Product Description Qorvo’s TGA3042-SM is a packaged high power MMIC amplifier fabricated on Qorvo’s production 0.15um GaN on SiC process (QGaN15). The TGA3042-SM operates from 7 – 10.5 GHz and typically provides 4.5 W saturated output power with power-added efficiency of 38.5% and large-signal gain of 23.5 dB. This combination of wideband performance provides the flexibility designers are looking for to improve system performance while reducing size and cost. The TGA3042-SM is matched to 50Ω with integrated DC blocking capacitors on both RF I/O ports simplifying system integration. The wideband performance makes it ideally suited in support of multiple radar and communication bands. Lead-free and RoHS compliant. Evaluation boards are available upon request.

Ordering Information

Part No. Description TGA3042-SM 7 – 10.5 GHz 4.5 W GaN Power Amplifier

TGA3042-SMPCB4B01

Evaluation Board

Functional Block Diagram

Product Features • Frequency Range: 7 – 10.5 GHz

• POUT: 36.5 dBm at PIN = 13 dBm

• PAE: 38.5 % at PIN = 13 dBm

• Large Signal Gain: 23.5 dB at PIN = 13 dBm

• Small Signal Gain: 32 dB

• Bias: VD = 20 V, IDQ = 200 mA

• Package Dimensions: 4.50 x 4.50 x 1.74 mm

Performance is typical across frequency. Please reference electrical specification table and data plots for more details.

Applications • 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 (ID) 720 mA

Gate Current (IG) See chart pg. 13

Power Dissipation (PDISS), 85°C 15.4 W

Input Power (PIN), CW, 50Ω, VD=20 V, IDQ=200 mA, 85 °C

23 dBm

Input Power (PIN), CW, VSWR 3:1, VD=20 V, IDQ=200 mA 85 °C

23 dBm

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.

Recommended Operating Conditions Parameter Value / Range

Drain Voltage (VD) 20 V

Drain Current (IDQ) 200 mA

Gate Voltage Range (VG) −2.8 to −2.0 V

Electrical specifications are measured at specified test conditions. Specifications are not guaranteed over all recommended operating conditions.

Electrical Specifications

Parameter Min Typ Max Units Operational Frequency Range 7 10.5 GHz

Output Power (Pin = 13 dBm) 7.0 GHz 9.0 GHz

10.5 GHz

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Power Added Efficiency (Pin = 13 dBm) 7.0 GHz 9.0 GHz

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3rd Order Intermodulation Level 7.0 GHz (POUT/Tone= 26 dBm) 9.0 GHz

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dBc dBc dBc

Small Signal Gain 7.0 GHz 9.0 GHz

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Input Return Loss 7.0 GHz 9.0 GHz

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Output Return Loss 7.0 GHz 9.0 GHz

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dB dB dB

Output Power Temperature Coefficient (25 – 85 °C) −0.006 dB/°C

Sm. Signal Gain Temperature Coefficient −0.059 dB/°C

Test conditions unless otherwise noted: 25 °C, VD = 20, IDQ = 200 mA

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Performance Plots – Large Signal (CW)

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Performance Plots – Large Signal (CW)

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Performance Plots – Large Signal (CW)

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Performance Plots – Linearity

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Performance Plots – Linearity, Harmonics

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Frequency (GHz)

Output Return Loss vs. Freq. vs. Temp.

-40 C +25 C +85 C

VD = 20 V, IDQ = 200 mA

-30

-25

-20

-15

-10

-5

0

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

S2

2 (

dB

)

Frequency (GHz)

Output Return Loss vs. Frequency vs. VD

15 V 18 V 20 V

Temp. = 25 °C, IDQ = 200 mA

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Performance Plots – Small Signal

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

S21

(d

B)

Frequency (GHz)

Gain vs. Frequency vs. IDQ

100 mA 200 mA

VD = 20 V, Temp. = 25 °C

-30

-25

-20

-15

-10

-5

0

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

S11

(d

B)

Frequency (GHz)

Input Return Loss vs. Frequency vs. IDQ

100 mA 200 mA

VD = 20 V, Temp. = 25 °C

-30

-25

-20

-15

-10

-5

0

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

S2

2 (

dB

)

Frequency (GHz)

Output Return Loss vs. Frequency vs. IDQ

100 mA 200 mA

VD = 20 V, Temp. = 25 °C

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Thermal and Reliability Information Parameter Test Conditions Value Units

Thermal Resistance (θJC) 1 TBASE = 85°C, VD = +20 V, IDQ = 200 mA, PDISS = 4.0 W

6.13 °C/W

Channel Temperature (TCH) (Quiescent, No RF) 2 109.5 °C

Thermal Resistance (θJC) 1 TBASE = 85 °C, VD = +20 V, IDQ = 200 mA,

Freq = 7.75 GHz, PIN = 13 dBm, ID_Drive = 569 mA, POUT = 36.1 dBm, PDISS = 7.33 W

6.52 °C/W

Channel Temperature (TCH) (Under RF drive) 2 132.8 °C

Notes: 1. Thermal resistance referenced to the back of the package, with a fixed base temperature of 85 °C. 2. IR scan equivalent. Refer to the following document: GaN Device Channel Temperature, Thermal Resistance, and Reliability

Estimates

Power Dissipation and Maximum Gate Current

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Pow

er

Dis

sip

ation

(W

)

Frequency (GHz)

PDISS vs. Frequency vs. VD

18 V 20 V

PIN = 13 dBm, IDQ = 200 mA, Temp. = 85 °C

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

20

120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200 210 220 230

Maxim

um

Gate

Curr

ent (m

A)

Channel Temperature, TCH (°C)

IG_MAX vs. TCH vs. Stage

Stage 1-2 Stage 3

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Application Information

Bias Up Procedure 1. Set ID limit to 1000 mA, IG limit to 20 mA

2. Apply −5 V to VG

3. Apply +20 V to VD; ensure IDQ is approx. 0 mA

4. Adjust VG until IDQ = 200 mA (VG ~ −2.2 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

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Evaluation Board (EVB) Layout

NOTES:

1. RF Layer is 8 mil thick Rogers Corp. RO4003C, r = 3.38. Both metal layers are 0.5 oz. copper.

2. TGA3042-SM can be biased from either the top side or the bottom side. Bypassing components are required for the side(s) being biased. Bypass components are required for the side not biased if using the EVB PCB layout in other applications. Do not include metal traces for applications using the EVB PCB layout if biasing and bypassing from one side only

Bill of Materials Reference Des. Value Description Manuf. Part Number

C1, C3, C5, C10, C12, C14 1.0 uF CAP CER 50V 5% X7R 1206 Various

C2, C4, C6 – C9, C11, C13, C15, C16 1000 pF CAP, 0402, 1000pF, 10%, 100V, X7R Various

R7, R8, R15, R16 25.5 k RES, 1/16W, 1%, 0402 Various

R1 – R6, R9 – R14 5.1 RES, 5%, 0402, 1/10W Various

J1, J2 N/A 2.92 mm RF Edge Launch Connector Southwest Microwave

1092-01A-5

Mounting Detail

C3

R3

R1

C1

C4

C2

R4

R2

C5

R5

C7

R8

R7

C8

C6

R6

VG

12

VG

3

GN

D

VD

VR

EF

VD

ET

VG

12

VG

3

GN

D

VD

VR

EF

VD

ET

R9

R11

C9

C11

C10

R10

R12

C12

R13

C13

C15

C16

R16

R15

R14

C14

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Mechanical Information

Units: millimeters

Tolerances: unless specified

x.xx = ± 0.25

x.xxx = ± 0.100

Materials:

Base: Laminate

Lid: FR4

All metalized features are gold plated

Part is epoxy sealed

Marking:

TGA3042-SM: Part number

YY: Part Assembly year

WW: Part Assembly week

MXXX: Batch ID

Pin Description Pad No. Symbol Description

1, 3, 9, 11, Center GND Ground. Must be grounded on the PCB. Conductive filled vias recommended for least inductance and improved thermal performance (see Mounting Detail)

2 RFIN RF Input; matched to 50 Ω; DC blocked

4, 16 VG1-2 Stage 1-2 Gate Voltage. Can be biased from either side. Bias network is required; see recommended Application Information and EVB Layout above.

5, 15 VG3 Stage 3 Gate Voltage. Can be biased from either side. Bias network is required; see recommended Application Information and EVB Layout above.

6, 14 VD Drain voltage; Drain can be biased from either side. Bias network is required; see recommended Application Information and EVB Layout above.

7, 13 VREF Reference voltage

8, 12 VDET Detector voltage

10 RFOUT RF Output; matched to 50 Ω; DC blocked

1

2

3

12 13 14 15 16

8 7 6 5 4

11

10

9

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Assembly Notes

Compatible with lead-free soldering processes with 260°C peak reflow temperature. This package is air-cavity and non-hermetic, and therefore cannot be subjected to aqueous washing. The use of no-clean solder to avoid washing after soldering is highly recommended. Contact plating: Ni-Au. Solder rework not recommended.

Recommended Soldering Temperature Profile

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Handling Precautions Parameter Rating Standard

Caution! ESD-Sensitive Device

ESD – Human Body Model (HBM) 0B ESDA / JEDEC JS-001-2017

ESD – Charged Device Model (CDM) C2a ESDA / JEDEC JS-002-2018

MSL – Convection Reflow 260 °C 3 JEDEC standard IPC/JEDEC

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

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