Mimix Broadband Introduces 17 to 24 GHz High Linearity Output Power Amplifier in Surface Mount (SMT) Package

XP1000P1 Provides Broadband Response That Closely Matches Die Performance

September 16, 2002, Houston, Texas - Mimix Broadband, Inc. announced today the introduction of a Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) high power amplifier supplied in a surface mount leadless chip carrier compatible with high volume surface mount technology (SMT) process. This SMT packaged two-stage amplifier is optimized for linear operation with a third order intercept point (IP3) of +36 dBm and a small signal gain of 18 dB. Using 0.15 micron gate length GaAs pseudomorphic high electron mobility transistor (pHEMT) device model technology, this chip covers the 17 to 24 GHz frequency band and has been specifically designed to provide excellent linearity for applications utilizing modulation levels up to 64QAM. The device also includes an on-chip temperature compensated, output power detector and provides excellent input/output return loss.

This SMT packaged power amplifier, identified as XP1000P1, is well suited for wireless communications applications such as millimeter-wave point-to-point radio, local multipoint distribution services (LMDS), SATCOM and VSAT applications. Furthermore, Mimix performs 100% on-wafer RF, DC and output power testing on the XP1000P1.

"The XP1000P1 SMT packaged power amplifier has a broadband response that closely matches die performance with good thermal conductivity providing a reliable surface mount power amplifier," stated David Richardson, Director of Engineering of Mimix Broadband, Inc. "The SMT package permits assembly using standard SMT processes with no specialized die attach or wire bonding required, which leads to more rugged assembly for testing and tuning."

Engineering samples are available in limited quantities from stock and production quantities are available within 8 weeks after order processing. Technical support is also available from Mimix's applications engineers at 281.988.4600. Additionally, please visit Mimix's website (www.mimixbroadband.com) for the XP1000P1 datasheet and additional product information.

About Mimix Broadband, Inc.
Mimix Broadband, Inc. designs, develops and markets high performance Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs) for millimeter-wave wireless communications applications. Mimix has assembled a team of world-class scientists that has been 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. Backed by experienced, highly successful stakeholders, Mimix Broadband combines its expertise in overall radio system design to provide comprehensive insight in the technology and issues that its customers confront in designing their products.