QPF4518M
5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac Wi-Fi Integrated PA Module
End of Life announced December 19, 2024 (PCN 24-0137).
Last Time Buy: August 3, 2025
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Note: Any orders for Last Time Buy materials from Qorvo are considered non-cancellable, non-returnable.
Key Features
- 5150 – 5925 MHz
- POUT = +23dBm MCS9 VHT80 -35dB dynamic EVM
- POUT = +24.5dBm MCS7 HT20/40 -30dB dynamic EVMPOUT = +25dBm MCS0 HT20 spectral mask compliance
- POUT = +25dBm MCS0 HT20 spectral mask compliance
- 160MHz Bandwidth and MCS11 capable
- Optimized for +5 V operation
- 32 dB Tx gain
- 2 dB noise figure
- 16 dB Rx Gain & 6.5 dB Bypass Loss
- 25 dB 2.4 GHz Rejection on Rx Path
- Integrated RF power detector coupler as well as DC power detector
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The Qorvo QPF4518M is an integrated front end module (FEM) designed for Wi-Fi 802.11a/n/ac systems. The compact form factor and integrated matching minimizes layout area in the application.
Performance is focused on optimizing the PA for a 5V supply voltage that conserves power consumption while maintaining the highest linear output power and leading edge throughput.
The receive path is pinned out so external filtering can be added in the optimal position. Integrated die level filtering for 2nd and 3rd harmonics as well as 2.4 GHz rejection for DBDC operation are included.
There are two options for power detect, a DC power detector which has voltage output and an RF power detector with an RF output from a directional coupler.
The QPF4518M integrates a 5 GHz power amplifier (PA), single pole two throw switch (SP2T) and bypassable low noise amplifier (LNA) into a single device.
Typical Applications
- Access Points
- Wireless Routers
- Residential Gateways
- Customer Premise Equipment
- Internet of Things
Product Categories
Application Categories
| Frequency Min(GHz) | 5.150 |
| Frequency Max(GHz) | 5.925 |
| Functionality | PA, Switch, LNA with bypass |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Vcc(V) | 5 |
| 11ac Pout(dBm) | 23 |
| 11ac EVM(dB) | -35 |
| 11ac Current(mA) | 280 |
| 11n Pout(dBm) | 24.5 |
| 11n EVM(dB) | -30 |
| 11n Current(mA) | 320 |
| Tx Gain(dB) | 32 |
| OP1dB(dBm) | 32 |
| Rx Gain(dB) | 16 |
| Package Type | QFN |
| Package(mm) | 5.0 x 3.0 |
| RoHS | Yes |
| Lead Free | Yes |
| Halogen Free | Yes |
| ITAR Restricted | No |