| Mimix Broadband, Inc. Introduces 35 to 45 GHz GaAs MMIC Power Amplifier
Amplifier Has Unique Feature of Output Power Adjust
 August 16, 2006, Houston, Texas - Mimix Broadband, Inc. introduces today
a Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC)
four stage power amplifier with the unique feature of output power
adjust. Using 0.15 micron gate length GaAs pseudomorphic high electron
mobility transistor (pHEMT) device model technology, the power amplifier
covers the 35 to 45 GHz frequency bands, and has a small signal gain of
23 dB with +25 dBm P1dB compression point.
This power amplifier, identified as XP1018, is ideal for wireless
communications applications such as millimeter-wave point-to-point
radio, local multipoint distribution services (LMDS), SATCOM and VSAT
applications.
"We've responded to customer needs and provided a lower cost solution
for their applications through improved functionality and performance.
In the XP1018 amplifier, the wideband performance is enhanced by the
on-chip gain and power control. Excellent linearity performance is
maintained under back-down to enable critical power control without the
need for additional components," stated Damian McCann, CTO of Mimix
Broadband, Inc.
Mimix performs 100% on-wafer RF, DC and output power testing on the
XP1018, as well as 100% visual inspection to MIL-STD-883 method 2010.
The chips also have surface passivation to protect and provide rugged
parts with backside via holes and gold metallization to allow either a
conductive epoxy or eutectic solder die attach process.
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 datasheet and additional
product information can be obtained from the Mimix Broadband website atwww.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 . |
