New 17 to 26 GHz Four-Stage GaAs MMIC PA Is Ideal For Saturated Applications

Power amplifier from Mimix Broadband delivers +24 dBm saturated output power and 20 dB gain

Houston, TX -- Mimix Broadband, Inc. announced today the introduction of a GaAs MMIC four-stage power amplifier that functions as an excellent saturated output stage. Using 0.15 micron gate length GaAs pHEMT device model technology, this amplifier covers the 17 to 26 GHz frequency range and has +24 dBm saturated output power and 20 dB small signal gain.

This power amplifier, identified as 20MPA0289, is a competitive pin for pin replacement and is well suited for wireless communications applications such as millimeter-wave point-to-point radio, local multipoint distribution services (LMDS), SATCOM, and radar applications.

"This circuit was optimized for saturated operation and is suitable for PA use in constant envelope radios and as a driver in high power radio applications," Dr. Jim Harvey, CTO of Mimix Broadband, stated.

Mimix performs 100% on-wafer RF, DC and output power testing on the 20MPA0289, as well as 100% visual inspection to MIL-STD-883 method 2010. The chip also has surface passivation to protect and provide a rugged part with backside via holes and gold metallization to allow either a conductive epoxy or eutectic solder die attach process.

Engineering samples are available today from stock, and production quantities are available 8-10 weeks ARO.

Source: Mimix Broadband