Mimix Broadband, Inc. Introduces 18 to 38 GHz GaAs pHEMT MMIC Buffer Amplifier with Unique Ability to Adjust Bias for Low Noise or High Power Performance

Ultra Wide Bandwidth Amplifier Offers High Dynamic Range

April 1, 2005, Houston, Texas - Mimix Broadband, Inc. introduces today a Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) three stage buffer amplifier with ultra wide bandwidth and high dynamic range. Using 0.15 micron gate length GaAs pseudomorphic high electron mobility transistor (pHEMT) device model technology, this buffer amplifier covers the 18 to 38 GHz frequency bands and can operate at 3.5 volts or 5.5 volts. This device can also be operated with all three stages biased in parallel or with independent bias for input and output stages, as required to optimize performance. This MMIC device has a small signal gain of 21 dB with a noise figure of 3.2 dB across the band. It also has 11 dBm OP1dB at low noise bias or can provide 15 dBm OP1dB at power bias.

This amplifier, identified as XB1006, is an excellent LO driver or buffer amplifier, and is well suited for wireless communications applications such as millimeter-wave point-to-point radio, local multipoint distribution services (LMDS) and SATCOM.

"The design of this device allows it to be used in many different functional modes in a radio, simplifying design and manufacturing issues, including inventory," stated Dr. Jim Harvey, CTO of Mimix Broadband, Inc. "At low noise bias it is suitable as an LNA, and in power bias it can support LO buffer and transmit buffer roles."

Mimix performs 100% on-wafer RF, DC and noise figure testing on the XB1006, 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 are available 6-8 weeks ARO. Technical support is also available from Mimix's applications engineers at 281.988.4600. The XB1006 datasheet and additional product information can be obtained from the Mimix Broadband website at www.mimixbroadband.com.

About Mimix Broadband
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 thathas 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 Broadband combines its design capabilities in complete communications systems with semiconductor device expertise to deliver innovative solutions for its customers' most challenging applications.