Mimix Broadband, Inc. Expands Product Line of GaAs MMIC Low Noise Amplifiers

LNAs Cover 5 GHz to 45 GHz, with Low Noise Performance Achieving 1.7 dB

January 26, 2006, Houston, Texas – Mimix Broadband, Inc. introduces today an expanded product line of Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) low noise amplifiers (LNAs). Using 0.15 micron gate length GaAs pseudomorphic high electron mobility transistor (pHEMT) device model technology, the devices cover the 5 to 45 GHz frequency bands and achieve the following performance:

These LNAs are well suited for millimeter-wave point-to-point radio, LMDS and Satcom applications.

“Our expanded line of low noise amplifiers allows Mimix to significantly augment our product offering for commercial digital radio and satellite applications,” stated Rick Montgomery, CEO of Mimix Broadband, Inc. “As always, customers can expect guaranteed performance from our extensive testing of each part and superior applications support from Mimix’s team of engineers. We also are targeting expedited delivery times to meet customer requirements.”

Mimix performs 100% on-wafer RF, DC and noise figure testing on these amplifiers, as well as 100% visual inspection to MIL-STD-883 method 2010. These chips also have 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 small production quantities. Technical support is also available from Mimix’s applications engineers at 281.988.4600. The low noise amplifier datasheets 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 Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) semiconductors from DC to 50 GHz for microwave and millimeter-wave wireless communications applications – as bare die or in surface mount packages. Mimix has assembled a team of world-class scientists focused on the development of state-of-the-art semiconductors 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. Due in part to its recent acquisition of Celeritek, Mimix offers a highly diversified product line that serves the top tier telecom, satellite and defense companies. Mimix combines its design capabilities in complete communications systems with semiconductor device expertise to deliver innovative solutions for the most challenging applications. For additional information, please visit www.mimixbroadband.com.