News | July 2, 2013

M/A-COM Announces New Versatile, Broadband And Low Cost Wideband Amplifier

Amplifier solution boasts ultra-broadband performance in a small package for easy and efficient implementation in multi-market applications

M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (“MACOM”), a leading supplier of high performance RF, microwave, and millimeter wave products, recently announced a new wideband amplifier for Multi-market applications.

The MAAM-011109 is an innovative solution for customers who need a versatile, ultra-broadband packaged amplifier for IMS, Point to Point, Test & Measurement, Electronic Warfare and Aerospace and Defense applications. The device is packaged in a convenient 5mm x 5mm laminate package, while providing superior 10 MHz to 40 GHz continuous performance over its nearest alternatives. The MAAM-011109 provides a simple and easy solution for a variety of applications by fully integrating the bias network, power detection and gain control.

“The MAAM-011109 offers an excellent combination of broadband performance, ease of use and low cost,” said Tom Galluccio, Product Manager. The MAAM-011109 is ideally suited for any application that that requires 50 Ω gain performance from 10 MHz to 40 GHz. It is useful to customers in applications where the incoming signal varies over a broad bandwidth, specifically - laboratory, instrumentation, and defense applications.

This device is housed in a leadless 5 X 5 X 1.3 mm package that can be handled and placed with standard pick and place assembly equipment. The package base is a two layer laminate with overmold fully compatible with PCB environment and wash conditions. The device includes a GaAs MMIC that is fully passivated providing the customer excellent  performance and reliability.

The table below outlines typical performance: 

Parameter

        Units      

    MAAM-011109   

Frequency

GHz

0.1-40

Gain

dB

12

Input Return Loss

dB

13

Output Return Loss

dB

9

Isolation

dB

22

Bias Current

mA

170

Production quantities and samples of MAAM-011109 are available from stock. Final datasheets and additional product information can be obtained from the MACOM website at: www.macomtech.com.

ABOUT MACOM
M/A-COM Technology Solutions (www.macomtech.com) is a leading supplier of high performance RF, microwave, and millimeter wave products that enable next-generation internet and modern battlefield applications.  Recognized for its broad catalog portfolio of technologies and products, MACOM serves diverse markets, including CATV, wireless and optical communications infrastructure, satellite, radar, automotive, industrial, medical, and mobile devices.  We build on more than 60 years of solving our customer’s most complex problems and thus remain a pillar of the RF and microwave industry.

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

MACOM, M/A-COM, M/A-COM Technology Solutions, M/A-COM Tech, Partners in RF & Microwave, The First Name in Microwave and related logos are trademarks of MACOM. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Source: M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. ("MACOM")