Mimix Broadband, Inc. Introduces Two Stage GaAs MMIC Doubler That Can Be Used to Drive Fundamental Mixer Devices

Doubler Suitable for Driving Mimix's Highly Integrated Receivers

February 16, 2005, Houston, Texas - Mimix Broadband, Inc. announced today the introduction of a Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) two stage doubler that can be used to drive fundamental mixer devices. Using 0.15 micron gate length GaAs pseudomorphic high electron mobility transistor (pHEMT) device model technology, this doubler converts input signals in the 8 to 12 GHz frequency range to output signals in the 16 to 24 GHz frequency range, and has +16 dBm output power level.

The doubler, identified as 20DBL0451, is ideal to drive Mimix's highly integrated receivers, and is suitable for wireless communications applications such as millimeter-wave point-to-point radio, local multipoint distribution services (LMDS), and SATCOM applications.

"This compact device provides 6 dB gain with good suppression of the fundamental input signal," stated Dr. Jim Harvey, CTO of Mimix Broadband, Inc. "It provides more than 16 dBm output power, making it appropriate as a power amplifier driver in a transmitter, or as an LO driver in up-convert or down-convert radios."

Mimix performs 100% on-wafer RF, DC and output power testing on the 20DBL0451, 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 20DBL0451 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.