Mimix Broadband, Inc. Introduces 20 to 36 GHz GaAs MMIC Low Noise Amplifier with Self Biased Architecture

Balanced Design Results in Excellent Input and Output Match

January 17, 2005, Houston, Texas - Mimix Broadband, Inc. introduces today a Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) three stage low noise amplifier that covers the 20 to 36 GHz frequency bands. The low noise amplifier, identified as XL1002, has a small signal gain of 23 dB with a noise figure of 2.5 dB across the band. The XL1002 includes simple, single supply bias with no need for negative voltages or active bias circuits and offers excellent input and output match due to its balanced design. It is well suited for wireless communications applications such as millimeter-wave point-to-point radio, local multipoint distribution services (LMDS) and SATCOM.

"The broadband performance of this device, combined with the self biased balanced architecture, makes this circuit very easy to use with many applications in millimeter radio applications," stated Dr. Jim Harvey, CTO of Mimix Broadband, Inc. "For applications requiring lower gain, a two stage companion part, the XL1001, is also available."

Mimix performs 100% on-wafer RF, DC and noise figure testing on the XL1002, 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, along with production quantities. Technical support is also available from Mimix's applications engineers at 281.988.4600. The XL1002 datasheet and additional product information can be obtained from the Mimix Broadband website at www.mimixbroadband.com.

About Mimix
Mimix Broadband, Inc., an ISO 9001-registered company, designs, develops and supplies high performance monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs) for microwave and millimeter-wave wireless communications applications. Mimix has assembled a team of world-class scientists that has focused on the development of state-of-the-art millimeter-wave MMICs for the last decade. The Company also leverages strategic partnerships for manufacturing, in order to expedite the time-to-market cycle and meet market requirements. Mimix combines its design capabilities in complete communications systems with semiconductor device expertise to deliver innovative solutions for its customers' most challenging applications.