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M/A-COM Technology Solutions Announces New Directional Power Detector Family
Lowell, MA, December 12, 2012 - M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (M/A-COM Tech), a leading supplier of high performance analog semiconductor solutions, introduced today a new line of Small Package Directional Detectors for power monitoring in Point-to-point radios, Aerospace and Defense systems, Radar, IMS, VSAT, and Electronic Warfare applications.
The Small Package Detectors are housed in a miniature, surface mount 1.5 x 1.2 mm lead-less plastic package. They require a small bias current of less than 0.5 mA for proper performance. The package, though small, can be handled and placed with standard pick and place assembly equipment. The detectors are fabricated on a well established GaAs process featuring full passivation for performance and reliability.
“With integrated low loss directional couplers and built-in temperature compensation circuits, these detectors provide an easy way to monitor the power of a signal travelling in a specific direction along a transmission line” said Tom Galluccio, Product Manager.
The table below outlines typical performance:
|
Parameters |
Units |
|||
|
Frequency |
GHz |
2 - 6 |
6 - 18 |
10 - 30 |
|
Insertion Loss |
dB |
0.25 |
0.30 |
0.50 |
|
Directivity |
dB |
16 |
19 |
16 |
|
Input Return Loss |
dB |
23 |
18 |
16 |
|
Output Return Loss |
dB |
24 |
20 |
17.5 |
|
DC Offset |
mV |
100 |
100 |
100 |
|
Bias Current |
V |
0.3 |
0.3 |
0.3 |
Production quantities and samples of M/A-COM Tech's Small Package Power Detectors are available from stock. Final datasheets and additional product information can be obtained through request from the M/A-COM Tech website at: www.macomtech.com
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M/A-COM Technology Solutions (www.macomtech.com) is a leading supplier of high performance analog semiconductor solutions for use in radio frequency (RF), microwave, and millimeter wave applications. Recognized for its broad portfolio of products, M/A-COM Tech serves diverse markets, including CATV, wireless infrastructure, optical communications, aerospace and defense, automotive, industrial, medical, and mobile devices. M/A-COM Tech builds on more than 60 years of experience designing and manufacturing innovative product solutions for customers worldwide.
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