Mimix Broadband, Inc. introduced last week, a Ku-band gallium arsenide (GaAs)
power amplifier module (PAM). The module is offered in a 4 mm x 4 mm, plastic
QFN package. Using GaAs pseudomorphic high electron mobility transistor (pHEMT)
device model technology, this PAM (CMQ1432), covers the 13.75 to 14.5 frequency
bands. The CMQ1432 provides 31 dB gain and delivers 32 dBm of saturated output
power.
This low cost and ultra-compact PAM is lead-free and is self-contained with
50 ohm input and output terminals. It is unconditionally stable, and the
internal matching allows for a reduction in external components, making this
product a simple and low cost solution. Typical application CMQ1432 include use
as the final RF amplifier in extended Ku-band satellite transmitter.
"Packaging is undoubtedly a key component of a low cost, surface mount
Ku-band product," stated Damian McCann, Vice President, Product Development
of Mimix Broadband, Inc. "By putting our Ku-band amplifiers in standard QFN
plastic packages, we have opened the door to our VSAT and multi-point radio
customers for significant cost savings with no degradation in performance or
quality."
Engineering samples are available today from stock. Technical support is also
available from Mimix's applications engineers at 281.988.4600. The CMQ1432
datasheet and additional product information can be obtained from the Mimix
Broadband website at www.mimixbroadband.com.