Mimix Broadband, Inc. Introduces X-Band Radar Chipset
Chipset Includes 10W Power Amplifier, 1W Driver Amplifier, Digital Attenuator and High Linearity Phase Shifter
 May 19, 2006, Houston, Texas – Mimix Broadband, Inc. introduces today a Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) chipset for X-band radar applications. This cost competitive, superior performance chipset includes a digital attenuator, phase shifter, driver and power amplifier. The XP1006 is a 10W+ power amplifier that is offered
in both bare die and packaged form. The XP1014 is a 1W buffer amplifier that drives the XP1006. The digital attenuator and phase shifter, XA1000 and XS1000 respectively, provide excellent linearity performance with low phase and attenuation errors. Performance of the individual devices is shown below:
Amplifiers - Power
| Description |
Part # |
Freq
(GHz) |
Gain
(dB) |
Gain
Flatness
(dB) |
Psat
(dBm) |
OIP3
(dBm) |
Bias
(mA @ V) |
| Power Amplifier |
XP1006 |
8.5-110 |
21.0 |
+/- 0.5 |
+40.0 |
- |
4.2 A@ 8.0 |
| Power Amplifier |
XP1006-FA |
8.5-110 |
21.0 |
+/- 0.5 |
+40.0 |
- |
4.2 A@ 8.0 |
| Power Amplifier |
XP1014 |
8.5-110 |
21.0 |
+/- 0.5 |
+31.0 |
- |
450@ 8.0 |
Attenuators
| Description |
Part # |
Freq
(GHz) |
Att. Range
(dB) |
Step Size
(dB) |
Insertion Loss
(dB) |
Return Loss
(dB) |
Bias
(mA @ V) |
5-Bit Digital
Attenuator |
XA1000 |
DC-18.0 |
28 |
0.9
|
3-7 |
15
|
9 @ -7.5
|
Phase Shifters
| Description |
Part # |
Freq
(GHz) |
Insertion Loss
(dB) |
Return Loss
(dB) |
Input P1dB
(dBm) |
Bias
(mA @ V) |
6-Bit Digital
Phase Shifter |
XS1000
|
7.0-13.0 |
6 |
15
|
+25 |
9 @ -7.5
|
X-band radar is used in a number of systems such as phased array antenna systems, air traffic control and weather monitoring. Traditionally, MMIC devices in X-band phased array antenna have formed a significant proportion of the cost due to the number of elements that dictate the performance level of the overall system. However, these MMIC devices offer higher power and higher integration for superior performance at a reasonable price.
Engineering samples are available today from stock with production volumes available within 10 to 12 weeks of order placement. Technical support is also available from Mimix’s applications engineers at 281.988.4600. The X-band radar chipset 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. |
