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M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. Introduces 38 GHz Packaged Chipset Solution for Point-to-Point Radio Market
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Lowell, MA, September 29, 2010 – M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (M/A-COM Tech) introduced today at
European Microwave Week (EuMW) a 38 GHz surface mount technology (SMT) packaged GaAs MMIC chipset
solution for the point-to-point (PtP) radio market. This 38 GHz chipset includes an integrated up converter and
receiver, driver and power amplifiers, a VCO and a multiplier.
The devices that comprise this chipset offer unique selling features. The XB1014-QT driver amplifier and XP1080-QU
power amplifier with integrated detector on-chip deliver exceptional linearity performance. Integrated on a single SMT
chip, the XR1008-QB receiver includes a low noise amplifier (LNA) that provides optimum noise performance, an
image reject mixer with high linearity performance, an LO driver amplifier and a frequency doubler for the LO input.
The XU1019-QH up converter includes a mixer, RF buffer, LO buffer, and LO doubler. The MAOC-009264 VCO
achieves low phase noise performance and exhibits low performance variation over temperature. The XX1000-QT
multiplier combines an active doubler with an output buffer amplifier to deliver constant power over a range of input
powers. The table below outlines specific part number performance:
| Part # |
Frequency GHz |
Gain (dB) |
P1dB (dBm) |
Noise Figure (dB) |
IP3 (dBm) |
PN at 100 kHz (dBc/Hz) |
Current (mA) |
Voltage (V) |
Package |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XB1014-QT | 37.0-40.0 | 20 | 20 | 6.0 | 30.5 | 250 | 4.0 | 3x3 QFN | |
| XP1080-QU | 37.0-40.0 | 25 | 27 | 38 | 1000 | 4.0 | 7x7 SMT | ||
| XR1008-QB | 35.0-45.0 | 9 | -5 (input) | 3.5 | +5 (input) | 200 | 4.0 | 7x7 SMT | |
| XU1019-QH | 37.0-40.0 | 7 | 18.5 | 27 | 390 | 4.0 | 4x4 QFN | ||
| XX1000-QT | 7.5-45.0 | 18 (Psat) | 200 | 5.0 | 3x3 QFN | ||||
| MAOC-009264 | 8.8-9.8 | -114 | 205 | 5.0 | 5x5 QFN |
“M/A-COM Tech’s 38 GHz chipset solution provides high performance devices that combine to lower costs, reduce
design time and improve time to market for our customers,” said David Richardson, Market Director, PtP products.
“The recent merger of M/A-COM Tech and Mimix Broadband, combined with M/A-COM Tech's new line of VCOs
enable us to provide enhanced chipset solutions for 38 GHz as well as all the major PtP radio bands,” added Jack
Redus, Product Manager.
Engineering samples, sample boards and production devices for these devices are available today from stock.
Technical support is also available from M/A-COM Tech’s applications engineers at 978.656.2539. Final datasheets
and additional product information can be obtained from the M/A-COM Tech website at www.macomtech.com.
ABOUT M/A-COM TECH
M/A-COM Tech and Mimix Broadband recently announced the completion of the merger of their corporate parents.
The combination of these two superior organizations creates an exponentially greater M/A-COM Tech, resulting in the
m2advantage. To learn more, visit www.macomtech.com.
M/A-COM Tech is a leading supplier of semiconductors, active and passive components, and subassemblies for use in
radio frequency (RF), microwave and millimeter-wave applications. The company provides innovative design solutions
and products including:
• GaAs, InGaAs, InP, SiGe, and Si IC products
• Unique MMIC processes: HMIC™ and GMIC™
• In-house and outsourced design, fabrication, assembly and screening capabilities
• Multiple facilities for improved flexibility and local content design and manufacturing
• Design expertise covering the spectrum from RF through millimeter-wave frequencies
• One of the broadest selections of standard and custom products in the industry
.
M/A-COM Tech is headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, with offices spanning North America, Europe, Asia and
Australia. M/A-COM Tech builds on 60 years of experience and ISO 9001, AS 9100 and QS-9000 certifications to
design and manufacture innovative products addressing aerospace and defense, CATV and broadcast, consumer
electronics, industrial and scientific, infrastructure, and public safety applications.
For more information, visit macomtech.com
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North America - Phone: 800.366.2266
Europe - Phone: +353.21.244.6400
India - Phone: +91.80.43537383
China - Phone: +86.21.5108.6464
MEDIA CONTACT:
Patricia A. Isabelle
M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc.
978.656.2546