A power amplifier module is a critical component used to amplify the power of RF signals to a sufficiently high level for transmission through an antenna or driving other RF devices.
Function
1. Signal power amplification: Amplify low-power RF signals to high power to meet the needs of long-distance communication, radar detection, or satellite transmission.
2. Drive antenna: Provide sufficient power to the antenna to ensure effective signal radiation.
3. System integration: As an important component of the RF front-end, it works in conjunction with other components such as filters and duplexers.
Features
1. High power output: Capable of generating sufficient power to drive the antenna, ensuring long-distance signal transmission.
2. High efficiency: By optimizing circuit design and using advanced devices such as GaN, SiC, etc., energy conversion efficiency is improved and power consumption is reduced.
3. Good linearity: Maintain a linear relationship between the input signal and the output signal, reduce signal distortion and interference, and improve the dynamic range and transmission quality of the communication system.
4. Wide frequency range: Capable of operating in different frequency ranges, including radio frequency, microwave, and millimeter wave, to meet the needs of various application scenarios.
5. Miniaturization and Integration: Modern power amplifier modules adopt a compact design, making it easy to integrate into various devices.
Application
RF microwave power amplifier modules are widely used in the following fields:
1. Wireless communication: such as mobile phone base stations and IoT devices.
2. Radar system: used for meteorological radar, military radar, etc.
3. Satellite communication: Amplify signals in satellite launch and reception systems.
4. Aerospace: used for aircraft communication, satellite navigation, etc.
5. Electronic Warfare: Used in electronic warfare systems.
The design and application of these modules are crucial in modern communication and electronic systems, directly affecting the performance and user experience of the system.
Qualwave Inc. provide power amplifiers ranging from 4KHz to 230GHz, with a power output of up to 1000W. Our amplifiers are widely used in wireless, transmitter, laboratory testing and other fields.
This article introduces a power amplifier module with a frequency range of 0.1~3GHz, Output Power (Psat) of 43dBm, and gain of 45dB.

1. Electrical Characteristics
Frequency: 0.1~3GHz
Gain: 45dB min.
Gain Flatness: 7±2dB max.
Input VSWR: 2.5 max.
Output Power (Psat): 43±1dBm min.
Input Power: 4±3dBm
+12dBm max.
Spurious: -65dBc max.
Harmonic: -8dBc min.
Voltage: 28V/6A VCC
PTT: 3.3~5V (On)
Current: 3.6A max.
Impedance: 50Ω
2. Mechanical Properties
Size*1: 210*101.3*28.5mm
8.268*3.988*1.122in
RF In Connectors: SMA Female
RF Out Connectors: SMA Female
Mounting: 6-Φ3.2mm through-hole
Power Supply Interface: Feed Through/Terminal Post
[1] Exclude connectors.
3. Environment
Operating Temperature: -25~+55℃
4. Outline Drawings

Unit: mm [in]
Tolerance: ±0.5mm [±0.02in]
5. How To Order
QPA-100-3000-45-43S
There are over 300 models of power amplifiers available of Qualwave Inc., which can precisely match the needs of customers. If you want to learn more information, please visit our official website.
Post time: Apr-03-2025