News | June 19, 2012

M/A-COM Technology Solutions Extends Leadership In System Solutions With New 42GHz SMARTSET Chipset

Source: MACOM

Chipset Offers an Integrated and Cost Effective Solution for OEM Customers

M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (M/A-COM Tech), a leading supplier of high performance analog semiconductor solutions, introduced today at the International Microwave Symposium (IMS/MTT-S) Trade Show, in Montreal, Canada, a 42GHz SMARTSET Chipset for point-to-point radio applications.

Using a systems-driven approach to integration, coupled with innovative IC and package design capabilities, the chipset enables OEM customers to achieve faster time-to-market with optimal performance. The chipset is offered in a convenient surface mount package. This facilitates the use of common high-volume assembly lines in manufacturing operations.

"The new 42GHz Chipset offers a complete millimeter-wave transmit and receive solution for this emerging high capacity radio band", said David Richardson, PTP/Infrastructure Market Director. "The chipset provides an optimized high performance solution, and the innovative packaging allows for assembly in standard surface mount technology production lines."

M/A-COM Tech’s innovative 42GHz SMARTSET Chipset includes:


Part Number Product Frequency Package

MAUC-010515

Upconverter 40.5 - 43.5 GHz 6x6 mm Laminate

MAAM-010513

Driver Amplifier 40.5 - 43.5 GHz 5x5 mm Laminate

MAAP-010512

Power Amplifier 40.5 - 43.5 GHz 7x7 mm Laminate

MADC-010736

Downconverter 40.5 - 43.5 GHz 6x6 mm Laminate

MAFC-010511

Fequency Doubler 16.0 - 24.0 GHz 3x3 mm QFN

MAAT-010521

Voltage Variable Amplifier 5.0 - 45.0 GHz 3x3 mm QFN

MAOC-0092xx

Voltage Controlled Oscillator 5.7 - 14.2 GHz 5x5 mm QFN

Production quantities and samples of the 42GHz SMARTSET Chipset are available from stock. Final datasheets and additional product information can be obtained from the M/A-COM Tech website at: www.macomtech.com.

About M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc.
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.

Headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, M/A-COM Tech is certified to the ISO9001 international quality standard and ISO14001 environmental management standard. M/A-COM Tech has design centers and sales offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

SOURCE: M/A-COM Technology Solutions, Inc.