Basic Product Information
Part Number: RFPA5208TR13
| Field |
Value |
| Manufacturer |
Qorvo (formerly RF Micro Devices / RFMD) |
| Device Type |
RFPA5208TR13 |
| Package |
Laminate MCM, 10-pin (4.0 x 4.0 x 1.05 mm) |
| Compliance |
RoHS / Lead-Free / Halogen-Free |
| Product Status |
Discontinued (EOL announced Sept 8, 2023; Last Time Buy: March 11, 2024) |
Core Electrical Parameters
| Parameter |
Value |
Unit |
| Frequency Range |
2,400 ~ 2,500 |
MHz |
| Wi-Fi Standard Support |
802.11b/g/n/ac (Wi-Fi 5, 2.4 GHz) |
– |
| Topology |
3-Stage Power Amplifier |
– |
| Typical Gain |
40 |
dB |
| Pout (802.11n, 20 MHz MCS7) |
+28 |
dBm |
| EVM (802.11n, Pout = +28 dBm) |
-30 |
dB (dynamic) |
| Pout (802.11ac, 20 MHz MCS8) |
+26 |
dBm |
| EVM (802.11ac, Pout = +26 dBm) |
-35 |
dB (dynamic) |
| 11b/g Current |
590 |
mA |
| 11n Current |
530 |
mA |
| Supply Voltage (Vcc) |
5.0 |
V |
| Input / Output Impedance |
50 |
Ω (matched) |
| Integrated Regulator |
Yes |
– |
| Integrated Power Detector (PDET) |
Yes |
– |
| Operating Temperature |
-40 ~ +85 |
°C |
| ECCN |
5A991.G |
– |
Core Features & Advantages
The RFPA5208TR13 is Qorvo’s 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi power amplifier module optimized for 802.11b/g/n/ac systems — integrating a three-stage PA, regulator, and power detector in a 4 x 4 mm laminate package. Note: This product has been discontinued (EOL September 2023); new designs should consider the alternatives listed below.
- Primary Function: 2.4 GHz three-stage Wi-Fi power amplifier with 40 dB gain, +28 dBm 802.11n output power, integrated regulator and power detector, input/output matched to 50 Ω, in a 10-pin 4 x 4 mm laminate MCM package.
- Advantages:
- Fully Matched 50 Ω I/O — Zero External RF Matching: The integrated input and output 50 Ω matches eliminate the need for external matching networks, tuning components, or RF engineering expertise at the PCB design stage. This reduces BOM count, PCB area, and manufacturing variability — the PA can be placed directly in the RF signal path with only DC decoupling and bias resistors.
- Integrated PA + Regulator + PDET — Minimal BOM: The on-chip regulator simplifies bias control (single Vcc supply), while the integrated power detector coupler provides real-time output power monitoring for closed-loop power control and ALC (Automatic Level Control). This integration reduces external component count from ~15 discrete parts (PA + bias + detector) to typically 5–7 passive components.
- 40 dB Gain — Eliminates Driver Stage: The three-stage architecture delivers 40 dB of small-signal gain — sufficient to amplify the 0–5 dBm transceiver output directly to +28 dBm without an intermediate driver amplifier. This single-stage RF chain simplifies layout, reduces current consumption, and minimizes inter-stage matching complexity.
Typical Application Scenarios
- Industry: Wireless Infrastructure / Consumer Networking / Industrial Wireless
- Equipment: Wi-Fi routers, wireless access points, range extenders, gateways, microcells, CPE
- Use Cases:
- 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi Router/AP RF Front-End: The RFPA5208TR13 amplifies the 2.4 GHz transceiver output to +28 dBm for 802.11n MCS7 or +26 dBm for 802.11ac MCS8 — delivering reliable wall-penetrating range in residential and enterprise access points. The integrated PDET enables dynamic power calibration to maintain EVM compliance across temperature and voltage variations.
- Wi-Fi Range Extender / Repeater: The high gain and integrated matching make the RFPA5208TR13 ideal for compact range extender designs where PCB area and BOM cost are critical. The 50 Ω matched interface connects directly to the transceiver and antenna switch without external matching, reducing design cycle time and manufacturing test complexity.
- Industrial 2.4 GHz Wireless Link: In industrial monitoring and control applications, the +28 dBm output power provides extended range for point-to-point 2.4 GHz links in factory floors and warehouses. The -30 dB EVM ensures reliable high-order modulation (64-QAM, 256-QAM) for maximum throughput in noisy RF environments.
Market Reference Price
| Market |
Price Range |
Currency |
| Huaqiangbei Spot (Remaining Stock) |
$0.30 – $1.50 |
USD |
| Overseas B2B (Remaining Stock) |
$1.00 – $3.50 |
USD |
Note: This product is discontinued. Prices reflect remaining inventory and may fluctuate significantly as stock depletes. Contact distributors for availability.
Related Models Comparison
| Model |
Difference |
Application |
| RFPA5209 |
Same platform, different frequency variant |
Check Qorvo product line for current 2.4 GHz PA offerings |
| QPA5200 |
Qorvo next-gen 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi PA, in production |
Recommended replacement for new designs |
| SKY85744-11 |
Skyworks Wi-Fi 6 5 GHz FEM (PA+LNA+Switch) |
Wi-Fi 6 upgrade path; note different frequency band |
| RFX2401C |
RFaxis integrated PA+LNA+Switch, 2.4 GHz |
Complete front-end module replacement at similar cost |
