M/A-COM Technology Solutions Announces S-Band Additions to Family of Digital Phase Shifters |
M/A-COM Technology Solutions, Inc.
100 Chelmsford Street
Lowell, MA, 01851 USA

Press release date: October 11, 2011
New Phase Shifters Deliver Fast Switching Speed, Low Phase Error, and Serial or Parallel Control Capability
Lowell, MA - M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (M/A-COM Tech), a leading supplier of high performance analog semiconductor solutions, introduced today a new set of S-Band digital phase shifters for communications, electronic warfare (EW), and radar applications. These phase shifters facilitate easy implementation in communication antennas, phased array radars, weather radars, and EW receivers. The S-Band GaAs pHEMT 4-Bit and 6-Bit digital phase shifters meet the high performance requirements of communications and radar system manufacturers, optimizing for fast switching speed, low phase error, and serial or parallel control capability.
"M/A-COM Tech's new 2.3 GHz to 3.8 GHz digital phase shifters maintain low phase error and low attenuation variation over the 360° range," said Kevin Harrington, Product Manager. "The built-in CMOS driver allows for serial or parallel control while in a small form factor."
The MAPS-010144 is a 4-Bit digital phase shifter housed in a 4mm 24-lead PQFN Package. It provides 360° phase shift range with a step size of 22.5°. It is controlled with a single +5.0 V serial or parallel control line. Its insertion loss is 2.5 dB, with a low +/- 0.5 dB attenuation variation and +/- 4.0° phase accuracy over the 2.3 GHz to 3.8 GHz frequency range.
The MAPS-010164 is a 6-Bit digital phase shifter housed in a 4mm 24-Lead PQFN Package. It provides 360° phase shift range with a step size of 5.625°. It is controlled with a single +5.0 V serial or parallel control line. Its insertion loss is 3.2 dB, with a low +/- 0.6 dB attenuation variation and +/- 5.0° phase accuracy over the 2.3 GHz to 3.8 GHz frequency range.
The table below outlines typical part number performance: MAPS-010144 MAPS-010164 Parameters Units Typ Typ Insertion Loss (any phase) dB 2.5 3.2 Attenuation Variation dB +/- 0.5 +/- 0.6 Phase Accuracy deg +/- 4.0 +/- 5.0 RMS Attenuation Error dB 0.35 0.3 RMS Phase Error deg 2.5 3.0 Input IP3 dBm 47 45 Package 4mm 24-lead PQFN 4mm 24-lead PQFN Production quantities and samples of MAPS-010144 and MAPS-010164 are available from stock. Final datasheets and additional product information can be obtained from the M/A-COM Tech website at: www.macomtech.com
ABOUT M/A-COM TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS INC. M/A-COM Technology Solutions (www.macomtech.com) is a leading supplier of high performance analog semiconductor solutions for use in radio frequency (RF), microwave, and millimeter wave applications. Recognized for its broad portfolio of products, M/A-COM Tech serves diverse markets, including CATV, wireless infrastructure, optical communications, aerospace and defense, automotive, industrial, medical, and mobile devices. M/A-COM Tech builds on more than 60 years of experience designing and manufacturing innovative product solutions for customers worldwide.
Headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, M/A-COM Tech is certified to the ISO9001 international quality standard and ISO14001 environmental management standard. M/A-COM Tech has design centers and sales offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
FOR SALES INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: North Americas - Phone: 800.366.2266 Europe - Phone: +353.21.244.6400 India - Phone: +91.80.43537383 China - Phone: +86.21.2407.1588
MEDIA CONTACT: Patricia A. Isabelle M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. 978-656-2546 Patricia.Isabelle@Macomtech.com
Husrav 'Ozzie' Billimoria Marketing Communications Specialist Husrav.Billimoria@macomtech.com (Office) 978-656-2896 (Cell) 978-935-6569
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