TGA2218 Ku-Band GaN Power Amplifier | Qorvo RF Amplifier Overview
The Qorvo TGA2218 is a high-performance Ku-band power amplifier designed for demanding RF and microwave applications. Built using advanced 0.15 µm GaN-on-SiC technology, this monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) delivers high output power, excellent efficiency, and strong gain performance across the Ku-band frequency range.
Operating from 13.4 GHz to 16.5 GHz, the TGA2218 provides more than 12 W of saturated output power with large signal gain around 23 dB and power-added efficiency exceeding 28%, making it a reliable choice for high-power RF systems.
Although the device has reached end-of-life status for new designs, it remains widely sought after for maintenance, repair, and legacy system support in aerospace and communication equipment.

Key Features of TGA2218
·Frequency Range: 13.4 GHz – 16.5 GHz
·Saturated Output Power: >12 W
·Output Power (Psat): ≈41 dBm
·Large Signal Gain: ~23 dB
·Small Signal Gain: >26 dB
·Power Added Efficiency (PAE): >28%
·Supply Voltage: 28 V
·Process Technology: GaN on SiC
·Package Type: Bare Die
·Chip Size: 3.7 × 1.73 × 0.10 mm
The device is internally matched to 50 ohms, with integrated DC blocking capacitors on the RF ports, simplifying RF system design and reducing external component requirements.
Typical Applications
The TGA2218 power amplifier is widely used in high-frequency systems requiring stable and high-power microwave amplification.
Common applications include:
·Ku-band radar systems
·Satellite communication (SATCOM) terminals
·Microwave data links
·Defense and aerospace RF transmitters
·Ku-band radio systems
With its high power density and efficiency, the device enables system designers to reduce overall size and improve performance in compact RF modules.
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