Mimix Broadband, Inc. Introduces 11 to 20 GHz Packaged Driver Amplifier

Single Power Supply Driver Amplifier Offers On-Chip ESD Protection

October 26, 2005, Houston, Texas - Mimix Broadband, Inc. introduces today a Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) three stage driver amplifier with a self-biased, single supply design. Using 0.25 um optical etch-stop pseudomorphic high electron mobility transistor (pHEMT) device model technology, this driver amplifier, identified as CMM1118, covers the 11 to 20 GHz frequency bands. The CMM1118 provides 20 dB gain and delivers 14 dBm P1dB.

With on-chip ESD protection, the CMM1118 is assembled in a low cost, surface mount 3mm x 3mm QFN package. The 16 terminal plastic package is also lead-free. The device is well suited for wireless communications applications such as millimeter-wave point-to-point radio, local multipoint distribution services (LMDS) and SATCOM.

"This low cost buffer amplifier is designed to fit almost any Ku-band application where high performance, space saving, cost sensitivity and time-to-market are crucial. The CMM1118 offers 20 dB of wideband gain in a 3x3mm, plastic QFN package and eliminates the need for a negative supply and external matching," stated Damian McCann, Vice President, Product Development of Mimix Broadband, Inc. "For our VSAT and multi-point customers, the CMM1118 complements perfectly our range of surface mount Ku-band power amplifiers."

Engineering samples are available today from stock. Technical support is also available from Mimix's applications engineers at 281.988.4600. The CMM1118 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 Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) semiconductors for microwave and millimeter-wave wireless communications applications. 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 its customers' most challenging applications.