| Mimix Broadband, Inc. Introduces 32 to 42 GHz GaAs MMIC Sub-Harmonic
Image Reject Mixer
Mixer Achieves 9 dB Conversion Loss and 18 dB Image Rejection
February 25, 2008, Houston, Texas - Mimix Broadband, Inc. introduces
today a gallium arsenide (GaAs) monolithic microwave integrated circuit
(MMIC) sub-harmonic image reject mixer for use in transmit and receive
frequency conversion applications. Using GaAs HBT technology, this mixer
covers the 32 to 42 GHz frequency bands. The device has conversion loss
of 9 dB, with 18 dB image rejection and +14 dBm input third order
intercept point (IIP3).
The mixer, identified as XM1003-BD, is well suited for wireless
communications applications such as millimeter-wave point-to-point
radio, local multipoint distribution services (LMDS), SATCOM and VSAT.
"The XM1003-BD offers a very low cost solution for up- and
down-conversion applications over the 32-42 GHz frequency band," stated
Paul Beasly, Product Manager, Mimix Broadband, Inc. "It utilizes a
passive, sub-harmonic mixer technology which makes it quite versatile
and easy to implement for a wide range of applications."
Mimix performs 100% on-wafer RF testing on the XM1003-BD, 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, and production
quantities will be available within 12 weeks. Technical support is also
available from Mimix's applications engineers at 281.988.4600. The
XM1003-BD 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 offers a highly diversified product line
that serves the top tier telecom, satellite and defense companies, and
Mimix combines its design capabilities in complete communications
systems with semiconductor device expertise to deliver innovative
solutions for its customers' most challenging applications.
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