CTT, Inc., Announces New, Compact, 6- To 18-GHz Power Amplifier That Provides 40 Watts Of Output Power

CTT, Inc. announces a new, compact, solid-state power amplifier (SSPA) operating in the 6.0 to 18.0 GHz frequency range for a wide variety of RF and microwave applications. This amplifier design provides good efficiency, high operating temperature range and small size.

CTT's latest compact SSPA is a GaN-based MMIC design that offers 40 Watts of Output Power in a compact package. Additional specifications include a minimum of +46 dB of Gain, Max., Gain Flatness of ±2.5 dB, Noise Figure of 8.0 dB. Power Saturation (Psat) performance is +44.5 dBm, Min. and +46.0 dBm, Typ.

This new SSPA will find use in a wide range of applications including wideband jamming for both ship-based and airborne usage. The new SSPA is also suitable for next generation jamming designs.

CTT Model Number AGM/180-4646 is based on GaN MMIC technology with operating requirements of +36 Volts, DC and 6.6 A, Typ., of DC Current. The compact package measures only 4.14 inch x 3.0 inch x 0.68 inch.

In addition, the new SSPA's "automated friendly" design increases consistency of performance, making design-in more cost effective for system designers and manufacturers alike.

RF and microwave designers can see this new SSPA and obtain additional specifications at CTT's booth #2302 during the 2011 IEEE International Microwave Symposium, June 5-10, 2011 in Baltimore, MD.

About CTT, Inc.
CTT, Inc., established in 1981, is a privately-held company located in Silicon Valley. The Company designs and manufactures GaAs and GaN-based solid-state microwave amplifiers and subassemblies for the domestic and international defense electronics and commercial communications markets. For more information, visit www.cttinc.com.

SOURCE: CTT, Inc.