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The CMD217 is a 8.5 W GaN MMIC power

amplifier

die

ideally

suited

for

Ka-band

communications systems where high power and

high linearity are needed. The device delivers

greater than 20 dB of gain with a corresponding

output 1 dB compression point of +36.7 dBm

and a saturated output power of +39.3 dBm at

35% power added efficiency. The CMD217 is a

50 ohm matched design eliminating the need for

external DC blocks and RF port matching. The

CMD217 offers full passivation for increased

reliability and moisture protection.

► High Power

► High linearity

► Excellent efficiency

► Small die size

Features

Description

Functional Block Diagram

Parameter

Min

Typ

Max

Units

Frequency Range

GHz

Gain

20

dB

Output P1dB

36.7

dBm

Output Psat

39.3

dBm

Input Return Loss

13

dB

Output Return Loss

23

dB

Supply Current

580

mA

28 - 32

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CMD217

28-32 GHz GaN Power Amplifier