The AVA-223MP+ from Mini-Circuits is a GaAs Power Amplifier (PA) MMIC that operates from 100 kHz to 22 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 29.3 dBm (~0.85 W) with a gain of up to 14.9 dB. This PA is fabricated on a GaAs pHEMT process that delivers high output power and broadband gain. It has a low noise figure, high IP3, and high output P1dB, making the amplifier ideal for use in high dynamic range receivers. This power amplifier supports a variety of broadband and narrowband applications without the need to reconfigure the circuitry. It also exhibits a positive gain slope that acts to equalize the performance, thereby counteracting losses due to other components in the signal chain.
The AVA-223MP+ requires a DC supply of 9-11 V and consumes 300 mA of current. It is available in a 32-lead QFN package measuring 5 x 5 mm, enabling easy integration into dense circuit board layouts. This amplifier is ideal for test and measurement, backhaul radio, 5G MIMO, radar, SATCOM, EW, and ECM defense systems.
