TIDA-010289

High-power amplifier bias controller reference design

TIDA-010289

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Overview

High-power amplifiers (HPA) typically require proper biasing from a power controller in RF front-end transmitters to meet front-end power efficiency requirements. This reference design combines a TI HPA biasing controller with a TI Gallium nitride (GaN) half-bridge power stage to demonstrate variable GaN HPA gate-biasing control along with GaN HPA gate or drain pulsing.

Features
  • Pulsed drain or gate of HPA configuration – 70ns drain rise time and 88ns gate rise time
  • Up to 28V supply on HPA drain
  • Optional SPI or I2C interface with the MSPM0 BoosterPack™ Plug-in Module
  • Integrated current and HPA drain monitoring
  • Power sequencing features to provide proper bias to power amplifiers (PAs)
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A fully assembled board has been developed for testing and performance validation only, and is not available for sale.

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Design files

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TIDUFD9.PDF (1501 KB)

Reference design overview and verified performance test data

SLURB48.PDF (364 KB)

Detailed overview of design layout for component placement

SLVRBV3.PDF (100 KB)

Complete listing of design components, reference designators, and manufacturers/part numbers

SLVRBV5.ZIP (3476 KB)

Files used for 3D models or 2D drawings of IC components

SLVC894.ZIP (539 KB)

Design file that contains information on physical board layer of design PCB

SLVRBV4.ZIP (3476 KB)

PCB layer plot file used for generating PCB design layout

SLVRBV2.PDF (1911 KB)

Detailed schematic diagram for design layout and components

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* Design guide High-Power Amplifier Bias Controller Reference Design PDF | HTML Sep 3, 2025

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