Mimix Broadband, Inc. Introduces 3.5 to 8 GHz GaAs MMIC Packaged Low Noise Amplifier

RoHS Compliant, 3x3 mm QFN Packaged Amplifier Achieves 2 dB Noise Figure

December 1, 2006, Houston, Texas - Mimix Broadband, Inc. introduces today a 3.5 to 8 GHz gallium arsenide (GaAs) monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) low noise amplifier, packaged in an RoHS compliant QFN package. This device is processed in a highly repeatable, 0.25 micron optical pseudomorphic high electron mobility transistor
(pHEMT) process and includes on-chip diodes for ESD protection. This amplifier achieves 2 dB of noise figure and 12 dB of gain. This packaged low noise amplifier, identified as XL1007-QT, is suitable for a variety of C-band applications, including WiMAX.

The XL1007-QT is a self biased, low cost amplifier that eliminates the need for a negative voltage supply and external matching elements. This general purpose driver amplifier comes in a 3x3 mm, plastic QFN package and delivers high performance for WiMAX applications.

"Pressure is mounting on system designers in the 3.5 and 5 GHz bands to reduce time to market and meet tough cost, size and performance targets," stated Amer Droubi, Product Manager, Mimix Broadband, Inc."The XL1007-QT offers  an effective solution, by delivering excellent performance over a wide frequency band, while saving cost and valuable board space by utilizing single positive power supply only, eliminating external matching and bypassing elements, and using  a small RoHS compliant package that is compatible with high volume SMT lines."

The XL1007-QT is the first of a family of cost effective low noise amplifiers from Mimix that are assembled in standard RoHS compliant QFN packages and target C-band applications.

Engineering samples are available today from stock in small quantities. Technical support is also available from Mimix's applications engineers at 281.988.4600. The product 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 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 .