Mimix Broadband, Inc. Introduces 13.75 to 14.5 GHz 32 dBm Power Amplifier Module, Available in QFN Plastic Package

Power Amplifier Module Ideally Suited for Ku-band VSAT applications

August 16, 2005, Houston, Texas - Mimix Broadband, Inc. introduces today a Ku-band Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) power amplifier module (PAM) offered in a low-cost 4 mm x 4 mm, plastic QFN package. Using GaAs pseudomorphic high electron mobility transistor (pHEMT) device model technology, this PAM, identified as CMQ1432, covers the 13.75 to 14.5 frequency bands. The CMQ1432 provides 31 dB gain and delivers 32 dBm of saturated output power.

This low cost and ultra-compact PAM is lead-free and is self-contained with 50 ohm input and output terminals. It is unconditionally stable, and the internal matching allows for a reduction in external components, making this product a simple and low cost solution. The CMQ1432 is intended for use as the final RF amplifier in extended Ku-band satellite applications.

"Packaging is undoubtedly a key component of a low cost, surface mount Ku-band product," stated Damian McCann, Vice President, Product Development of Mimix Broadband, Inc. "By putting our Ku-band amplifiers in standard QFN plastic packages, we have opened the door to our VSAT and multi-point radio customers for significant cost savings with no degradation in performance or quality."

Engineering samples are available today from stock. Technical support is also available from Mimix's applications engineers at 281.988.4600. The CMQ1432 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. 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, and Mimix combines its design capabilities in complete communications systems with semiconductor device expertise to deliver innovative solutions for its customers' most challenging applications.